[Added 9-6-2022 by Ord.
No. 2022-17[1]]
The premises and uses identified in the New Jersey Uniform
Fire Code at N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.4, 5:70-2.4A, 5:70-2.4B, 5:70-2.4C and
5:70-2.4D, respectively, as may be amended from time to time.
All other premises and uses which do not meet the definition
of "life-hazard use."
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also renumbered the remaining
sections in this article.
[1991 Code § 97-4; Ord. No. 2001-20; amended 9-6-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-17]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-202 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act,
the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70-1, et seq., and the
Fire Prevention Code are hereby adopted and shall be locally enforced
throughout the Borough.
[1991 Code § 97-5]
The local enforcing agency shall be the Bureau of Fire Safety.
[1991 Code § 97-6]
The Fire Official shall be responsible for the enforcement of the Fire Prevention Code of the Borough. To assist in the performance of the responsibilities and duties placed upon the Fire Official, a Bureau of Fire Safety is hereby created consisting of the Fire Official and such other fire inspectors as may be designated as set forth in § 15-2-4.
[1991 Code § 97-7]
A.
Fire Official. The Bureau shall operate under the direct supervision
and control of the Fire Official. The Fire Official shall be responsible
for the direct administration and enforcement of the Fire Prevention
Code.
B.
Fire Inspectors. Upon recommendation of the Fire Official, the Mayor
and Council may designate such number of fire inspectors as shall
from time to time be deemed necessary. Such fire inspectors shall
be selected through an examination to determine their fitness for
the position.
[1991 Code § 97-8; amended 9-6-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-17]
A.
The Bureau of Fire Safety shall inspect all buildings, structures
or premises not listed as life-hazard uses (referred hereafter as
non-life-hazard uses), with the exception of owner-occupied detached
one- and two-family dwellings that are used exclusively for residential
purposes. Individual dwelling units in multifamily dwellings are also
excluded from this inspection program with the exception of the common
egress, storage, and mechanical areas of such structures. All non-life-hazard
uses shall be inspected periodically as follows:
B.
Nothing herein shall prohibit the Bureau of Fire Safety from inspecting
any non-life hazard more frequently at the request of the occupant
and subject to the inspection fees set forth herein.
[Added 9-6-2022 by Ord.
No. 2022-17]
A.
Owners of businesses and/or other uses constituting industrial, commercial,
professional services, educational, multifamily residential and other
uses not classified as life hazard uses by the New Jersey Uniform
Fire Code and which are required to be inspected herein in accordance
with this article and the requirements of the New Jersey Uniform Fire
Code shall register annually with the Bureau of Fire Safety as provided
herein.
B.
The owners of uses required to be registered shall do so on forms
provided by the Bureau of Fire Safety, which forms shall include,
but not be limited to, the following information:
(1)
The name, address, telephone number, and email address of the owner
of the property upon or in which the use is located.
(2)
The name, home address, home telephone number, and email address
of the owner, operator, or registered agent of the use, if different
from the owner of the property.
(3)
The name, physical location, mailing address, and telephone number
of the use or business.
(4)
The type of use along with a description of the business or activity
being conducted.
(5)
The amount of square footage being utilized or occupied by the use
or business.
(6)
Any further information deemed necessary to identify or classify
the use or business, as may be required by the Fire Official.
C.
It shall be a violation of this article for the owner or operator
of a business to fail to return such forms within 30 days of being
ordered to do so by the Fire Official. If the ownership is transferred,
whether by sale, assignment, gift, intestate succession, devise, reorganization,
receivership, foreclosure or execution process, or by any other means
of conveyance, the new owner or operator shall file a new registration
within 30 days of such a transfer.
[Added 9-6-2022 by Ord.
No. 2022-17]
A penalty of $250 shall be assessed for any business or use
required to register that fails to register in accordance with the
requirements herein.
[1991 Code § 97-9]
The Bureau of Fire Safety shall conduct the periodic inspections
of life-hazard uses required by the Fire Prevention Code on behalf
of the New Jersey Commissioner of Community Affairs.
[1991 Code § 97-10]
The Bureau of Fire Safety shall have such other powers and perform
such other duties as are set forth in other sections of this chapter
as may be conferred and imposed from time to time by law.
[1991 Code § 97-11]
It shall be the duty of the Fire Official to investigate and
to recommend to the Borough Council such additional ordinances or
amendments to existing ordinances as he may deem necessary for safeguarding
life and property against fire.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 15-2-11 was repealed by
Ord. No. 2001-20.
[1991 Code § 97-12]
The Fire Official shall serve as administrator and enforcement
officer of the Bureau of Fire Safety and shall report to the Mayor
and Council. He shall establish the day-to-day operating routines
of the Bureau of Fire Safety and shall coordinate the activities of
any technical inspectors.
[1991 Code § 97-13; Ord. No. 2001-20; Ord. No. 2010-13]
A.
The Mayor and Council shall appoint a Fire Official pursuant to the
State Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70-1 et seq. The Fire Official
shall be appointed on the basis of examination or another method selected
by the Mayor and Council for determining his qualifications.
B.
The Bureau shall be under the direct supervision and control of the
Fire Official who shall report to the Mayor and Council. He shall
have authority, as may be necessary in the interest of public safety,
health and general welfare, to establish rules and regulations, to
interpret and enforce the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code and
to determine special requirements applicable because of climatic or
other conditions, but no such rules shall have the effect of waiving
any fire safety requirements specifically provided in the Fire Prevention
Code or violating accepted engineering practices involving public
safety.
C.
The term of office of the Fire official shall be four years.
D.
The Fire Official may be removed from office by the Borough Administrator
for failing to perform the Fire Official's duties.
E.
A qualified interim Fire Official may be appointed as needed by the
Borough Administrator.
[1991 Code § 97-15]
The Borough Attorney shall serve as legal counsel to the Bureau
of Fire Safety.
