Section 107 Inspections. Amend to add the following:
107.5 Fire and Life Safety Inspection Program.
107.5.1 Inspections. Fire and life safety Inspections
shall be conducted for all properties/facilities in Horsham Township
and shall be based on the fire, health, and safety code requirements
established within the current version of the International Fire Code.
Exception: Properties erected under the provisions
of the International Residential Code are exempt from Section 107.5.
107.5.2 Frequency. The frequency of inspections
shall be determined by the Fire Code Official and shall be based on
the fire risk regarding the use, occupancy, and level of maintenance
of life safety systems for the property/facility.
107.5.3 Process. Upon completion of the first inspection,
an inspection report, invoice, and applicable permits shall be sent
to the owner/occupant via regular mail and/or email for each occupiable
space including common areas.
107.5.4 Reinspection: If during the first inspection
any violations of this code are found, a reinspection shall take place
following the expiration of the time limit identified in the report
for the requirements to be corrected. If violations are found at the
conclusion of the third reinspection, the owner/occupant shall be
subject to the penalty provisions of Section 110.4 of this code at
the discretion of the Fire Code Official.
107.5.5 Fees. An invoice shall be issued at the
completion of the first inspection and shall be payable within 30
days of the date thereof. Two additional notices shall be sent out
at 60 days and 90 days if payment is not received. If payment is not
received within 120 days of the date of the first invoice, the owner/occupant
shall be subject to the penalty provisions of Section 110.4 of this
code.