[1991 Code § 97-1]
This chapter shall provide the Borough with rules and regulations to improve public safety by:
A. 
Promoting the control of fire hazards.
B. 
Regulating the installation, use and maintenance of equipment.
C. 
Regulating the use of structures, premises and open areas.
D. 
Providing for abatement of fire hazards.
E. 
Establishing the responsibilities and procedures for Code enforcement.
F. 
Setting forth the standards for compliance and achievement of these objectives.
[1991 Code § 97-2]
Pursuant to the State Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq., the Fire Prevention Code shall be that Code identified in the New Jersey Administrative Code, including all revisions and amendments promulgated in regulations by the New Jersey Commissioner of Community Affairs, except as herein amended or deleted. Three copies of the Fire Prevention Code are on file in the office of the Borough Clerk and have been plainly marked to indicate amendments and deletions. The Fire Prevention Code prescribes minimum requirements and regulations consistent with nationally recognized good practice for the safeguarding to a reasonable degree of life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the use or occupancy of buildings or premises.
[1991 Code § 97-3; Ord. No. 2001-20]
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate this chapter, to permit or maintain such a violation, to refuse to obey any provision thereof or to fail or refuse to comply with any such provision or regulation except as variation may be allowed by the action of the Fire Official in writing. Proof of such unlawful act or failure shall be deemed prima facie evidence that such act is that of the owner or other person in control of the premises. Prosecution, or lack thereof, of either the owner, occupant or the person in charge shall not be deemed to relieve any of the others.