[Adopted 8-16-1983 by Ord. No. 159-E-83 (Ch. 174, Art. III, of the 1989 Code)]
The Construction Code Official of the Township of Brick be and he is hereby designated as the officer to exercise the powers prescribed by this article, and he shall serve in such capacity without any additional salary. Wherever the expression "Construction Code Official" appears in this chapter, the same shall be read to include the Construction Official or his designated agent or representative.
Pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 1946, c. 21 (N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.1 et seq.), the New Jersey State Housing Code, 1980 Revision, as approved by the Department of Community Affairs and filed in the Secretary of State's office, is hereby accepted, adopted and established as a standard to be used in determining whether dwellings in this municipality are safe, sanitary and fit for human habitation and rental. Three copies of the New Jersey State Housing Code, 1980 Revision, have been placed on file in the office of the Clerk and are available to all persons desiring to use and examine the same.
The Construction Code Official is hereby authorized and directed to make inspections to determine the condition of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and premises located within the Township of Brick in order that he may perform his duty of safeguarding the health and safety of the occupants of the dwellings and of the general public. For the purpose of making such inspections, the Construction Code Official is hereby authorized to enter, examine and survey at all reasonable times all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and premises. The owner or occupant of every dwelling, dwelling unit and rooming unit or the person in charge thereof shall give the Construction Code Official or his designated representative free access to such dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit and its premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspection, examination and survey. Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall give the owner thereof, or his agent or employee, access to any part of such dwelling or dwelling unit or its premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this article or with any lawful rule or regulation adopted or any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this article.
Whenever the Construction Code Official determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this article or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, he shall give notice of such alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefor as hereinafter provided. Such notice shall be put in writing, include a statement of the reasons why it is being issued, allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires and be served upon the owner or his agent or the occupant, as the case may require, provided that such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner or agent or upon such occupant if a copy thereof is served upon him personally or if a copy thereof is sent by certified mail to his last known address or if a copy thereof is posted in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice or if he is served with such notice by any other method authorized or required under the laws of this state. Such notice may contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will affect compliance with the provisions of this article and with rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
A. 
Any person affected by any notice which has been issued in connection with the enforcement of any provision of this article or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the Construction Code Official, provided that such person shall file in the office of the Construction Code Official a written petition requesting such hearing and setting forth a brief statement of the grounds therefor within 10 days after the day the notice was served. Upon receipt of such petition, the Construction Code Official shall set a time and place for such hearing and shall give the petitioner written notice thereof. At such hearing, the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to be heard and to show why such notice should be modified or withdrawn. The hearing shall be commenced not later than 10 days after the day on which the petition was filed, provided that, upon application of the petitioner, the Construction Code Official may postpone the date of the hearing for a reasonable time beyond such ten-day period if, in his judgment, the petitioner has submitted a good and sufficient reason for such postponement. After such hearing, the Construction Code Official shall sustain, modify or withdraw the notice, depending upon his findings as to whether the provisions of this article and of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto have been complied with. If the Construction Code Official sustains or modifies such notice, it shall be deemed to be an order. Any notice served pursuant to this article shall automatically become an order if a written petition for a hearing is not filed in the office of the Construction Code Official within 10 days after such notice is served. The proceedings at such hearing, including the findings and decision of the Construction Code Official, shall be summarized, reduced to writing and entered as a matter of public record in the office of the Construction Code Official. Such record shall also include a copy of every notice or order issued in connection with the matter. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Construction Code Official may seek relief therefrom in any court of competent jurisdiction, as provided by the laws of this state.
B. 
Whenever the Construction Code Official finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health or safety, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this article, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but upon petition to the Construction Code Official, shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. After such hearing, depending upon his findings as to whether the provisions of this article and of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto have been complied with, the Construction Code Official shall continue such order in effect or modify it or revoke it.
The Construction Code Official is hereby authorized and empowered to make and adopt such written rules and regulations as he may deem necessary for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this article; provided, however, that such rules and regulations shall not be in conflict with the provisions of this article nor in any way alter, amend or supersede any of the provisions thereof. The Construction Code Official shall file a certified copy of all rules and regulations which he may adopt in his office and in the office of the Clerk of the Township of Brick.
No person shall occupy as owner or occupant or rent to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of living therein which does not conform to the provisions of the New Jersey State Housing Code, 1980 Revision, established hereby as the standard to be used in determining whether a dwelling is safe, sanitary and fit for human habitation.
[Added 12-10-1996 by Ord. No. 354-26-96]
No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any new detached residential construction unless and until a trash receptacle is provided for such residence.
[Amended 3-14-1989 by Ord. No. 666-89]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction, be punished as provided in Chapter 1, § 1-15, General penalty, and each violation of any of the provisions of this article and each day the same is violated shall be deemed and taken to be a separate and distinct offense.