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.
[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.