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Borough of Dumont, NJ
Bergen County
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[Adopted 2-19-2019 by Ord. No. 1557[1]]
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Editor's Note: This article also repealed former Art. I, Fire Prevention Code, adopted by Ord. No. 778 (Secs. 10-1 through 10-16 of the 1970 Revised Ordinances), as amended.
A. 
Local enforcement. Pursuant to Section 11 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (P.L. 1983, p. 383)[1] the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code shall be locally enforced in the Borough of Dumont.
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Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq.
B. 
Agency designation. The local enforcing agency (LEA) shall be the Dumont Bureau of Fire Prevention.
C. 
Duties. The local enforcing agency shall enforce the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the codes and regulations adopted under it in all buildings, structures and premises within the established boundaries of Dumont, other than owner-occupied one- and two-family dwellings, and shall faithfully comply with the requirements of the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the Uniform Fire Code.
D. 
Life hazard uses. The local enforcing agency established by § 216-1B of this article shall carry out the annual inspections of the life hazard uses required by the Uniform Fire Code on behalf of the Commissioner of Community Affairs.
E. 
Non-life hazard uses and multiple dwelling inspection cycle. The local enforcing agency established by § 216-1B of this article shall carry out inspections of non-life hazard uses and multiple dwellings on a biennial basis or sooner at the discretion of the fire official.
F. 
Organization. The local enforcing agency established by § 216-1B of this article shall be a part of the Dumont Fire Department and shall be under the direct supervision and control of the fire official.
G. 
Appointment; term of office; removal.
(1) 
Appointment of fire official. The local enforcing agency shall be under the supervision of the fire official.
(2) 
Inspector and employee. Such inspectors and other employees as may be necessary for the local enforcing agency to properly carry out its responsibilities shall be appointed by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Dumont. The appointments may be made upon recommendation of the fire official.
(3) 
Removal from office. Inspectors and other employees of the enforcing agency shall be subject to removal by the governing body of the Borough of Dumont for the inefficiency or misconduct thereof. Each inspector or employee to be so removed shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard by the appointing authority or a designated hearing officer.
(4) 
Term of office. The fire official shall serve for a term of one year. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term.
H. 
Board of Appeals. Pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, any person aggrieved by any order of the local enforcing agency shall have the right to appeal to the Construction Board of Appeals of Bergen County.
I. 
Additional required inspections and fees.
(1) 
Annual non-life hazard use registration fee.
Area
(square feet)
Registration Fee
Less than 2,000
$50
2,001 to 5,000
$100
5,001 to 10,000
$150
Greater than 10,000
$200
(2) 
Annual multiple dwelling registration fee.
(a) 
Up to three units on premises: $65.
(b) 
More than three units on premises: $20 per unit.
(c) 
Uniform Fire Code permits. The permit fees established by the Uniform Fire Code [N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9-3(c)] shall be the fees collected by the local enforcing agency as listed:
Permit Type
Permit Fee
Type I
$54
Type II
$214
Type III
$427
Type IV
$641
J. 
Remuneration. Upon completion of an inspection, the fire inspector will receive the following:
Life Hazard Use
(LHU)
Non-LHU
Multiple Dwelling
Initial inspection
50% of LEA share
$10
$10 per unit
Reinspection
25% of LEA share
$5
$15
Where sprinkler systems and/or standpipes are required, all Fire Department connections shall be identified by a red light. The light shall be installed directly above the connection at least six feet and not more than eight feet above the ground level. Illumination shall be provided by a bulb no smaller than 25 watts and shall be in operation at all times. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner or his or her agent to install and maintain this equipment.
Additional signs or placards requested by the fire official shall be located and of such size, distinctive color and design that it is readily visible and shall provide contrast with decorations, interior finish or other signs. No decorations, furnishings, or equipment that impairs visibility of a sign shall be permitted. Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a sign or placard shall not to be removed or altered except by or with permission from the fire official. Exterior placards shall be weather resistant.
During the months of October 15 through April 15 (winter months), each fire hydrant shall be equipped with a hydrant locator device. This may include a reflective, spring-loaded pole, at least 60 inches in height, installed on, or adjacent to a fire hydrant or a marker mounted to the fire hydrant by a slip-on ring which slips over the threading of the 2 1/2 inch hydrant cap connection or an equivalent mounting device. Each public or private water utility company shall be responsible for the marking of its own hydrants in accordance with this section. Fire hydrants located on private property shall be the responsibility of the property owner for compliance.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article or neglecting to comply with any order or notice issued pursuant thereof shall, upon conviction, be liable to the penalties stated in the Uniform Fire Safety Act.
A. 
Classification. An approved outdoor fire is classified as any fire taking place on a residential property within the Borough of Dumont for the sole purpose of providing warmth or recreation, and is contained within an approved device.
B. 
Approved devices. Approved devices include: commercially manufactured chimineas, outdoor fireplaces and fire pits, with a total fuel area not exceeding three feet in diameter and two feet in height.
C. 
Type of fuel. Only seasoned firewood, natural gas or propane may be used as fuel for outdoor fires.
D. 
Location. Outdoor fires cannot be located within 20 feet of any property line and within 15 feet of any combustible structure. Combustible structures include: dwellings, garages, sheds, decks and fences. No such fire or approved device may be used on any porch, deck, balcony, or any other portion of a building; within any room or space; or under any building overhang.
E. 
Screening. All openings in the container or fire pit must be covered with wire mesh or other screening materials that will prevent the passage of sparks or embers.
F. 
Nuisance. The fire chief, fire official or any other code enforcement department within the Borough of Dumont may order any chiminea, outdoor fireplace or fire pit, which unreasonably interferes with the health, safety or welfare of neighboring residents or properties, to be immediately extinguished.
G. 
Apartments and multifamily dwellings. Outdoor fires are prohibited at any R-2 (N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.1) use group (apartments and multifamily dwellings).
H. 
Extinguishment. Fires must be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A garden hose or fire extinguisher shall be located within 10 feet of the approved device.
I. 
Enforcement. Any outdoor fire not complying with the above is prohibited. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $250. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
[Added 3-3-2020 by Ord. No. 1572]
When a fire alarm is not working, and the Fire Official or Fire Chief requires a fire watch in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-901.7 or N.J.A.C. 5:70-403.12.1; when the owner, agent or lessee requests one or more members of the Fire Department to serve as fire watch personnel; the owner, agent or lessee shall be responsible for paying a fee of $25 per person per hour.
The designated fire apparatus access roads are hereby established as follows: apartments, churches, supermarkets, municipal parking lots, schools, public places of assembly, business establishments and any other establishment or premises deemed necessary by the fire official.