Pursuant to Section 11 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (P.L.
1983 c. 383), the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70-1 et seq.)
shall be enforced locally in the Township of Dennis.
The local enforcing agency shall be the Bureau of Fire Safety
and Prevention, which is hereby created herein. The Bureau of Fire
Safety and Prevention shall hereinafter be known as the "local enforcing
agency."
The local enforcing agency shall:
A. Enforce the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code in all buildings, structures
and premises within the established boundaries of the township, other
than owner-occupied buildings used exclusively for dwelling purposes
and containing fewer than three dwelling units, or buildings, structures
and premises owned by the state, interstate agencies or the federal
government.
B. Faithfully comply with all the requirements of the Uniform Fire Safety
Act and the Uniform Fire Code.
The Bureau of Fire Safety and Prevention established by §
102-2 of this chapter shall:
A. Be under the direct supervision and control of the Fire Official,
who shall report to the Township Administrator.
B. Have at least one paid inspector.
C. Be known as the "Bureau of Fire Safety and Prevention of Dennis Township."
The Bureau of Fire Safety and Prevention established by §
102-2 of this chapter shall carry out the periodic inspections of life-hazard uses required by the Uniform Fire Code on behalf of the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs.
All uses, as listed, shall be inspected for compliance with
the provisions of this chapter periodically but not less than every
12 months.
Pursuant to Sections 15 and 17 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act, any person aggrieved by any action of the local enforcing
agency shall have the right to appeal to the Local Construction Board
of Appeals. If no such body exists, appeals shall be made to the County
Board of Appeals.
The following users shall be exempt from the local permit and
registration fees; however, they shall be required to properly apply
for such permits and registrations and comply with all other code
requirements.
B. Dennis Township fire districts.
C. Dennis Township public schools.
D. Churches and other recognized religious organizations. This shall
apply to uses where the actual religious service takes place, uses
for religious education purposes or uses of an occasional nature.
Enforcement, violations and penalties shall be managed in conformity
with the Uniform Fire Safety Act, the Uniform Fire Code and all other
laws of the State of New Jersey.