The Township of Verona Fire Prevention Bureau shall be the local
enforcing agency for the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the codes and
regulations adopted under it in all buildings, structures and premises
within the established boundaries of Verona, 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.
The life-hazard use registration fees shall be established by
the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9(a).
The Fire Prevention Bureau, as designated by this chapter, shall
carry out the periodic inspections of life hazard uses required by
the Uniform Fire Code on behalf of the Commissioner of the Department
of Community Affairs.
In addition to the inspections required pursuant to the Uniform
Fire Safety Act and the regulations adopted thereunder, all buildings,
structures and uses within the Township of Verona, except for owner-occupied
one- and two-family dwelling units, shall be annually inspected by
the Fire Prevention Bureau for compliance with the New Jersey Uniform
Fire Code.
Blocking access, interfering or tampering with or causing malicious
damage to any fire alarm, suppression system, fire communications
system, fire detection, first-aid, firefighting system, device, unit
or part thereof shall result in a mandatory fine of $500 per day per
violation. During an actual alarm, the condition shall result in a
mandatory fine of $500 per day per violation. Fines shall remain in
effect until conditions are deemed corrected by the Fire Prevention
Bureau. Failure to comply shall result in an issued summons to appear
in court. Fines assessed from this chapter shall go into the Uniform
Fire Safety Act Penalty Account.
The minimum size of portable fire extinguishers for job site
location concerning hot tar kettles shall be 15 pounds. The type shall
be B:C dry chemical. The minimum number of portable extinguishers
per each kettle job site shall be:
A. One extinguisher, located between 10 and 15 feet from the kettle,
kept accessible to the operator of the job site kettle.
B. One additional extinguisher, located on the roof level of the job
site in the area where hot-tar roof work is being done.
Bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted and not
permitted within the limits of the Township.
Storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited and
not permitted within the limits of the Township.
Pursuant to Sections 15 and 17 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act,
(N.J.S.A. 52:27D-206 and 52:27D-208) any person aggrieved by any order
of the local enforcement agency shall have the right to appeal to
the Essex County Construction Board of Appeals.