[Amended 12-20-2004 by Ord. No. 952]
Blocking access, interfering or tampering with
or causing malicious damage to any fire alarm, suppression system,
fire communications system, fire detection, first-aid, fire-fighting
system, device, unit or part thereof shall result in a maximum penalty
as provided for in the Uniform Fire Code. During an actual fire alarm,
the condition shall result in a maximum penalty as required by the
Uniform Fire Code. Penalties shall remain in effect until conditions
are deemed corrected by the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Failure to
comply shall result in an issued summons to appear in court. Penalties
assessed from this chapter shall go into the Bureau of Fire Prevention
account.
Pursuant to Sections 15 and 17 of the Uniform
Fire Safety Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-206 and 52:27D-208, respectively)
any person aggrieved by any action of the local enforcing agency shall
have the right to appeal to the Passaic County Construction Board
of Appeals.
Enforcement, violations, and penalties shall
be managed in conformity with the Uniform Fire Safety Act, the Uniform
Fire Code and all other laws of the State of New Jersey.
