[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Roselle 3-26-1986 by Ord. No.
1642 (Ch. 66 of the 1975 Borough Code). Amendments
noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Smoke detectors — See Ch. 366.
Pursuant to Section 11 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (P.L.
1983, c. 385),[1] the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code shall be locally enforced
in the Borough of Roselle.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-202.
The local enforcing agency shall be the Fire Prevention Bureau
of the Roselle Fire Department.
The local enforcement agency shall enforce the Uniform Fire
Safety Act[1] and the codes and regulations adopted under it in all
buildings, structures and premises within the established boundaries
of the Borough of Roselle, 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.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq.
[Amended 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 2132]
The local enforcing agency established by § 209-2 of this chapter shall carry out the periodic inspections of life-hazard uses required by the Uniform Fire Code on behalf of the Commissioner of Community Affairs. All buildings classified by § 209-10 or any other regulations as "life hazard" shall pay registration fees to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The fees remitted shall conform to those set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9.
The local enforcing agency established by § 209-2 of this chapter shall be a part of the Roselle Fire Department.
A.
The local enforcing agency shall be under the direct supervision
of the Fire Official who shall be appointed by the Mayor and Council
on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, as per the requirements as
set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:71-4.3. The Fire Official shall hold the staff
title of "Chief Inspector."
[Amended 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 2132]
B.
The Fire Official shall serve for a period of one year subject to
reappointment by Mayor and Council on the recommendation of the Chief
of the Fire Department.
A.
Such inspectors and other employees as may be necessary in the local
enforcing agency shall be appointed by Mayor and Council on the recommendation
of the Chief of the Fire Department.
B.
Inspectors and other employees of the enforcing agency shall be subject
to removal by Mayor and Council on the recommendation of the Fire
Chief for violating any provision set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:71-4.6,
the New Jersey Regulations for Fire Code Enforcement, New Jersey Administrative
Code, Title 5, Chapter 18A.[1] 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 prior to final determination as to removal by Mayor
and Council.
[Amended 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 2132]
[1]
Editor's Note: Chapter 18A of Title 5 of N.J.A.C. is a reserved
chapter.
Pursuant to Sections 15 and 17 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act,[1] any person aggrieved by any order of the local enforcement
agency (or agencies) shall have the right to appeal said order to
the Construction Board of Appeals of Union County.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-206 and 27D-208.
A.
The International Building Code 2006, New Jersey Edition, and its
amendments and supplements shall be adopted in its entirety to be
the Roselle Fire Prevention Code.
[Amended 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 2132; 10-15-2008 by Ord. No. 2307-08]
B.
The Life Safety Code shall be used in conjunction with the American Insurance Association (AIA Code), in conjunction with the Fire Prevention Code and Roselle Borough Code §§ 366-1 through 366-6. If any code and/or ordinance is in conflict with the Fire Prevention Code, the Fire Prevention Code shall prevail.
[Amended 10-15-2008 by Ord. No. 2307-08]
C.
Roselle Borough Code § 46-98,[1] Fire lanes: Industrial, commercial and multifamily dwelling
buildings shall have fire lanes and access drives as follows:
(1)
An area designated by the Fire Official to provide access to any
public or private structure(s) for efficient and effective use of
the fire apparatus.
(2)
The minimum width of a fire lane shall be 18 feet and clearly marked
FIRE LANE — NO PARKING on both sides of the access drive. The
words "fire lane" and "fire zone" shall be interchangeable.
(3)
A ten-foot clearance will be maintained on either side of any Fire
Department connection to a sprinkler or a standpipe siamese connection.
D.
Establishment and enforcement of fire zones:
(1)
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Roselle do hereby establish
fire zones or fire areas upon all commercial, industrial and multidwelling
property which are open to the public or to which the public is invited.
A present list of the same is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Additional zones or areas may be approved from time to time by resolution
of the Mayor and Council upon the recommendation of the Chief of the
Roselle Fire Department.
(2)
The fire zones or areas shall be established to ensure fire equipment
and other emergency vehicles unobstructed means of ingress to and
egress from such properties and the buildings, persons, vehicles,
fire hydrants and standpipes thereon in case of fire or other emergency.
(3)
Determination and description:
(a)
The number, location, width, length and markings of such fire
zones or areas shall be determined by the Fire Department with the
approval of the Mayor and Council. The initial itemization of which
is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
(b)
A description showing the fire zones and fire areas shall be
filed with the Police Department and the Borough Clerk.
(4)
The Fire Department is hereby authorized to regulate, restrict and
prohibit the parking and operation of motor vehicles to and near such
fire zones or areas and to impose other regulations necessary to ensure
that such areas are maintained free of obstructions. A copy of such
regulations is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
(5)
The fire zones of fire areas shall be clearly outlined and marked
on the pavement or on the adjoining building wall area; or appropriate
signs stating NO PARKING, FIRE ZONE shall also be installed where
required.
(6)
It shall be a violation of this subsection for anyone to park or
stand a vehicle in a fire zone or fire area.
(7)
The Police Department shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions
of this subsection.
(8)
Any person, firm or corporation being convicted of a violation of
any of the provisions of this subsection shall be subject to a fine
of $25.
E.
All buildings equipped with automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems
shall conform to Uniform Fire Code N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.7(a) through (k),
inclusive. In addition to the above, the company or agency that is
certifying the sprinkler system shall forward to the Roselle Fire
Prevention Bureau a copy of said certifications.
[Added 5-24-1995 by Ord.
No. 1974; amended 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 2132]
In addition to the inspection and fees required pursuant to
the Act and the regulations of the Department of Community Affairs,
the following additional fees and inspections shall be required:
A.
Class 1: Reserved.
C.
Class 3:
[Amended 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 2132]
(1)
All multiple dwellings from 11 units to 50 units, unless otherwise
provided by state statutes, rules or regulations.
[Amended 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 2132]
All inspections Class 1 to Class 5 shall be inspected for compliance
with the provisions of this code periodically, but not less often
than specified herein:
|
Class
|
Inspection Schedule
|
Fee
|
|---|---|---|
|
Class 1
|
(Reserved)
|
(Reserved)
|
|
Class 2
|
Once every 12 months
|
$50
|
|
Class 3
|
Once every 12 months
|
$75
|
|
Class 4
|
Once every 12 months
|
$100
|
|
Class 5
|
Once every 12 months
|
$200
|
[Amended 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 2132]
A.
The permit fees presently established by the Uniform Fire Code are
hereby adopted by the Borough of Roselle as follows:
[Amended 10-15-2008 by Ord. No. 2307-08; at time of adoption of Code (see
Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
|
Type
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
1
|
$54
|
|
2
|
$214
|
|
3
|
$427
|
|
4
|
$641
|
|
5
|
(Reserved)
|
B.
In addition, a permit will be required for the following:
(1)
Use of hydrants. A no-fee permit shall be required for the use of
any hydrant.
C.
The following fees are required for copies of all reports, documents
and statements: $3 per page for copies.
[Added 5-23-2001 by Ord.
No. 2132; amended 12-16-2009 by Ord. No. 2337-09]
The enforcing authority may assess, levy, and collect penalties to insure compliance with this code. No penalty shall be imposed except upon issuance of a written order requiring abatement and the allowance of a reasonable specified period in which to comply, unless clear notice of violation otherwise exists. With the exception of a clear violation, penalties shall not be imposed unless notice has been provided in conformance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.11. The maximum penalty for any act or omission in violation of Chapter 209 shall be as follows:
