[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township
of Union as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 12-11-1956 by Ord. No. 1712;
amended in its entirety 10-26-2004 by Ord. No. 4842 (Ch. 467, Art. I, of the 2004 Code)]
On and after April 29, 2004, no person, firm
or corporation shall use, keep for use or maintain for use in any
structure or portion of a structure a portable liquid-fuel-burning
space heater for the heating of space therein.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Any heater, stove or appliance designed for the heating of
space in structures, using or designed for using kerosene, fuel oil
or other inflammable liquid, which is neither flue or chimney connected,
which is not permanently affixed to any part of the structure and
which is capable of being moved while in operation.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any
of the provisions of this article shall be issued an Imminent Hazard
Order (N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.16) as per the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code
directing that the appliance be removed from the structure within
24 hours. A refusal or deliberate failure to comply with this order
will result in a fine of $5,000.
[Adopted 12-11-1956 by Ord. No. 1713;
amended in its entirety 10-26-2004 by Ord. No. 4842 (Ch. 467, Art. II, of the 2004 Code)]
Effective immediately upon the adoption of the
article it shall be the duty of the Chief of the Fire Department of
the Township of Union in the County of Union or such officers as may
be designated by him, to cause to be made an inspection of all liquid-fuel-burning
space heaters in use in structures within the Township and the storage
of liquid fuel therein for the same and the installation and facilities
in connection therewith. In order to accomplish the aforementioned
inspection, the Chief of the Fire Department or his authorized agents
may enter upon lands and buildings in the municipality by exigent
circumstances, voluntary consent from the owner or agent and or by
administrative search warrant for the purpose of inspection of flues,
chimneys, space heaters and the storage of liquid fuel and installations
and facilities in connection therewith.
Where, in the opinion of said Chief of the Fire
Department or his authorized agents, the installation, maintenance
or use of such equipment or facilities, by reason of type, installation
or place of use, constitutes a fire or explosion hazard endangering
the lives of persons and property, said installation, maintenance
or use shall constitute a violation of the New Jersey Uniform Fire
Code and the Code of the Township of Union.
Whenever the Chief of the Fire Department or his authorized agents, by inspection or otherwise, discover a violation as provided in § 501-5 of this article, notice in writing shall be given to the owner or agent of the premises to remove or abate the same within 24 hours from the date of service thereof.
Any person who refuses to permit said Chief
of the Fire Department or his authorized agents to enter upon the
premises and to make an inspection of a non-exigent nature will be
issued an administrative search warrant to allow entry.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person, firm, corporation or organization
who violates or neglects to comply with any provision of this article
or any regulation promulgated pursuant thereto shall, upon conviction
thereof, be punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000, imprisonment
for a period not exceeding 90 days, or a period of community service
not exceeding 90 days.
