[Adopted 12-28-1988 by Ord. No. 1077
(Ch. 85 of the 1982 Code)]
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 Article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
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.
The Borough of Leonia Fire Official or their designated representative.
As defined N.J.A.C. 5:18 Uniform Fire Code.
Any natural person or individual, or any firm, partnership, association,
limited partnership, sole proprietorship, corporation, or other business entity
or any government agency or entity.
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.
A.
The chapter shall be enforced by the Fire Official as
required by the Mayor and Council.
B.
Upon inspection and identification of a building of such
truss-type construction the owner/occupant shall be notified by the Fire Official
of the requirements of this chapter in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code
of the State of New Jersey.
C.
Upon notification, the owner/occupant will be required
to permanently affix a Leonia Fire Department approved reflective truss construction
identification logo on the building, 12 inches by 18 inches. The exact location
shall be determined by the Fire Official. The identification logo shall be
properly installed within 10 days of receipt of written notice. The initial
identification logo will be supplied by the Leonia Fire Department.
D.
The owner/occupant shall be required to maintain the
approved identification logo at the designated locations on the building,
missing or damaged identification logos will be reported to the Fire Official
immediately. Replacement cost shall be the responsibility of the owner/occupant.
Replacement must be made within 10 days of written notice from the Fire Official.
Approved identification logos are available from the Fire Official.
Penalties shall be assessed in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code,
State of New Jersey N.J.A.C. 5:18: failure to comply: $500; daily penalty
for noncompliance: $100 per day in addition to initial penalty assessment
for noncompliance.
