The purpose of this chapter is to identify and
mark buildings of truss-type construction in order to safeguard the
occupants and emergency personnel in the event of fire or other hazardous
condition.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to
the owner/occupant of any building or structure of truss-type construction
as determined by the Fire Official.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
BUILDING/STRUCTURE
Used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or
occupancy, including but not limited to commercial, residential, governmental,
educational and any other place of public assembly.
FIRE OFFICIAL
The Borough of Paramus Fire Official or his designated representative,
as defined in N.J.A.C. 5:18, Uniform Fire Code.
OWNER/OCCUPANT
Any natural person or individual or any firm, partnership,
association, limited partnership, sole proprietorship, corporation
or any other business entity or any government agency or entity.
TRUSS-TYPE CONSTRUCTION
A truss is a single plane framework of individual structural
members connected at their ends to form a series of triangles to span
a distance greater than would be possible with any of the individual
members on their own.
[Amended 11-24-1992 by Ord. No. 92-23; 3-14-2006 by Ord. No. 06-2]
Penalties shall be assessed in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code State of New Jersey N.J.A.C. 5:18. Except as provided otherwise in N.J.A.C. 5:18, persons who fail to comply with this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to the penalties provided by §
1-15 of this Code. Each day of continued noncompliance shall constitute a separate violation.