[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Kenhorst as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 4-5-1990 by Ord. No. 411 (Ch. 8, Part 2, of the
1973 Code of Ordinances)]
When access to or within a structure or an area is unduly difficult
because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary
for life saving or firefighting purposes, the Fire Chief of the Borough
of Kenhorst may require a key box to be installed in an accessible
location on the structure. The key box shall be a type approved by
the Fire Chief and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as
required by the Fire Chief.
The key box hereinbefore referred shall contain:
This article shall not apply to any residential units.
[Adopted 7-18-1996 by Ord. No. 437 (Ch. 8, Part 4, of the
1973 Code of Ordinances)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any audible or visible signal or intelligence indicating
existence of a supposed fire or emergency requiring both response
and emergency action on the part of the firefighting service; and
additionally, the alarm or devices by which fire and emergency signals
are received.
An engineered system utilizing carbon dioxide, foam, wet
or dry chemical, a halogenated extinguishing agent or an automatic
sprinkler system to detect automatically and suppress a fire through
fixed piping and nozzles.
Any structure which is utilized for purposes other than a
single-family dwelling.
Where the unique physical characteristics and/or use(s) of a
nonresidential structure located within the Borough of Kenhorst create
a greater degree of danger from fire and explosion than would otherwise
exist absent the unique physical characteristics and/or use(s), the
Fire Chief and/or Fire Marshal of the Borough of Kenhorst may require
the installation of fire suppression system(s) and/or fire alarm system(s).
[Amended 12-1-2005 by Ord. No. 495]
A.
The Fire Chief and/or Fire Marshal of the Borough of Kenhorst shall
require the installation of said fire suppression system(s) and/or
fire alarm system(s) where said installation is necessary to protect
the health and safety of the residents and property located within
the Borough of Kenhorst against the dangers from fire and explosion.
B.
The owner or owners of a structure subject to the provisions of this
section shall, on an annual basis, on or before March 1, file with
the Borough a certificate by a qualified inspector that the fire suppression
and/or alarm system are operable for the purpose for which it was
installed.
This article shall only apply to nonresidential structures located
within the Borough of Kenhorst.
