[Ord. No. 1424 § 9; Ord. No. 1984 § II; Ord. No. 2953-16]
As used in this chapter:
All technical words and terms shall have the same meaning given
to them in the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70-1.1, et
seq., and the International Fire Code, Section 101, et seq. Whenever
the word municipality is used in the Fire Prevention Code or the New
Jersey Uniform Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the Township of
Lyndhurst.
[Ord. $1424, § 9, Ord. #1757; Ord. #1895, § I;
Ord. #1929, § I; Ord. #1984, § III; Ord. #2053,
§ II; Ord. #2092, § I; Ord. #2881-13; Ord. No. 2953-16]
The Township of Lyndhurst Bureau of Fire Safety shall adopt
and enforce the New Jersey Uniform Fire Safety Act, as amended, the
New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as amended, and the International Fire
Code, as amended, and all regulations adopted therein, in all buildings,
structures and premises within the boundaries of the Township of Lyndhurst,
other than owner-occupied one- and two-family dwellings, and shall
faithfully comply with the requirements of both the Act and the Codes.
[Ord. #1424, § 9; Ord. #1757; Ord. #1962, § 13;
Ord. #2881-13]
It is the intention and purpose of this chapter to incorporate
by reference the Fire Prevention Code recommended by the International
Code Council (ICC).
a. The Bureau of Fire Prevention in the township fire department is
established and shall be operated under the supervision of the fire
official.
b. The fire official shall be the chief of the bureau of fire prevention
and shall be appointed by the director of public safety.
c. The fire official shall recommend to the director of public safety
the employment of technical advisors, such as building, plumbing and
electrical inspectors when deemed necessary.
[Ord. #1424, § 9; Ord. #1757; Ord. #1778; Ord.
#1895, § II; Ord. #1928, § 1; Ord. #1982, § I;
Ord. #2033, § I; Ord. #2053, § I; Ord. #2228,
§ I; Ord. #2418, § I; Ord. #2505, § I;
Ord. #2584; Ord. #2596; Ord. #2821-11; Ord. No. 2918-15 § 4]
a. Fire Hydrants.
1. All fire hydrants shall be kept clear on the curb side of the hydrants.
No encumbrances such as refuse, flowers, hedges or trees shall be
maintained within eight feet of either side of the hydrant. Private
property owners shall not move snow to, or pile snow, within five
feet of fire hydrants at the curb or street edge abutting private
property.
2. Occupants of abutting property (see 31.01) shall remove snow from
this hydrant as per 31.01.
3. All fire hydrants on Business or Industrial Properties shall be maintained
by the owner or tenant, subject to inspection and approval of the
Fire Prevention Bureau.
4. No fire hydrant on private property shall be shut down, without notification
to the Fire Department.
b. Parking Prohibitions for Fire Zones and Lanes.
1. Parking shall be prohibited at all times in the Fire Zones and Lanes
designated in Schedule A..
2. The fine for violation of parking in fire zones or lanes shall be
$35.
c. Key Box Rapid Entry System.
1. Key Boxes Required. The Fire Official shall require a key box to
be installed in an accessible location where immediate access is necessary
to verify the existence of a fire or other emergency in these buildings
equipped with or required to be equipped with, fire detection or fire
suppression systems or equipment.
2. Type, Contents, Installation. The key box shall be of a type approved
by the Fire Official; shall contain keys to gain necessary access
as required by the Fire Official, and shall be installed in a manner
approved by the Fire Official. The Fire Official shall require a key
box tamper switch connected to the building's fire alarm system.
3. FDC CAPS. FDC CAPS shall be required to be installed on all Fire
Department Sprinkler connections, and Fire Department Stand pipes.
4. Penalties. Any building owner violating the requirements of this subsection
11-1.4, after receiving due notice by the Fire Official shall be subject to a fine up to $500.
[Ord. #1424, § 9]
The bureau of fire prevention shall have the power to modify
any of the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code upon application
in writing by the owner or, lessee, or his duly authorized agent,
when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the
strict letter of the code, provided that the spirit of the code shall
be observed, public safety secured, and substantial justice done.
The particulars of such modifications when granted or allowed and
the decision of the bureau of fire prevention thereon shall be entered
upon the records of the department and a signed copy shall be furnished
the applicant.
[Ord. #1424, § 9; Ord. #1757; Ord. #2596]
a. The limits referred to in the Fire Prevention Code in which storage
of flammable liquids in outside above ground tanks is prohibited,
are hereby established as follows: Districts "A," "B," "C," Residential;
Business; Light Manufacturing and C-G1 Zones as shown in the Zoning
Ordinance.
b. The limits referred to in the Fire Prevention Code in which new bulk
plants for flammable liquids are prohibited, are hereby established
as follows: Districts "A," "B," "C," Residential; Business; Light
Manufacturing and C-G1 Zones as shown in the Zoning Ordinance.
[Ord. #1424, § 9; Ord. #1757; Ord. #2596]
The limits referred to in the Fire Prevention Code in which
bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby
established as follows: Districts "A," "B," "C," Residential; Business;
and Light Manufacturing and C-G1 zones as shown in the Zoning Ordinance.
[Ord. #1424, § 9]
The director of public safety, the chief of the fire department
and the chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall act as a committee
to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity
to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies which shall
require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in the code.
The chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall post such list in
a conspicuous place in his office, and distribute copies thereof to
interested persons.
[Ord. #1424, § 9; New]
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code hereby adopted or fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order or regulation made thereunder, shall severally and for each and every such violation and noncompliance respectively, be subject to a penalty as stated in Chapter
3, §
3-1. The imposition of one penalty for any violation of this chapter shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and, when not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. The application of the above penalties shall not hold to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
[Ord. #1424, § 9; Ord. #1757; Ord. #1840, § I;
Ord. #1927, § I; Ord. #1983, §§ I —
II; Ord. #2418, § I; Ord. #2505, § I; Ord. #2596]
The fee for issuance of a certificate of fire code status shall
be $50.
[Ord. #1839, § 1; Ord. #2596]
Every insurance company is prohibited from paying an insured, any claim in excess of $2,500 for fire damages on any real property located within the township pursuant to any fire insurance policy issued or renewed after the effective date of this section and after the filing of this section with the state commissioner of insurance, until such time as the insured person submits an official certificate of search for municipal liens pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-12 certifying that all taxes, assessments or other municipal liens or charges, levied and assessed, and due and payable, against the insured property have been paid either by the owner of such real property, or by the insurance company pursuant to subsection
11-2.2, or the township submits a certified copy of a resolution adopted pursuant to subsection
11-2.2. The official certificate of search may be altered, by the bonded official responsible for preparing such certificates, in order to correct any errors or omissions or to add any municipal liens or related charges due and payable subsequent to the preparation of the official certificate.
[Ord. #1839, § 1; Ord. #2596]
Unless the resolution, referred to in subsection
11-2.1 above, is received by an insurance company pursuant to subsection
11-2.3, an insurance company is hereby authorized and required, prior to the payment of any claims for fire damages in excess of $2,500 to pay to the township the amount of the liens appearing on the official certificate and such other recorded liens or related charges as may be certified to the insurance company; provided, however, that if an appeal is taken on the amount of the lien or charge, other than an appeal on the assessed valuation or real property pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:3-21, the insurance company shall withhold 75% of the full amount of the lien or charge contested, pending termination of all proceedings, at which time such moneys and all interest accruing thereon at a rate paid on interest bearing accounts in banking institutions or savings and loan associations in the state, shall be disbursed in accordance with the final order or judgment of the court.
[Ord. #1839, § 1; Ord. #2596]
The board of commissioners may enter into, or may authorize the tax collector by resolution to enter into agreement with the owners of any fire damaged property to pay in full all delinquent taxes, assessments or other municipal liens by installments pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-19, or for redemption of the tax sale lien by installment payments pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter
5 of Title 54 of N.J.S.A., if the board of commissioners is satisfied that the claim for fire damages is to be used to restore or improve the fire damaged property. An insurance company receiving a certified copy of such resolution adopted by the board of commissioners is authorized to make full payment on the claim to the insured person.
[Prior ordinance history includes portions of Ordinance Nos.
1957, 1962, 2418, 2505 and 2596.]
[Ord. #2811-11]
Pursuant to Section 11 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (P.L.
1983, c. 383), the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70.1 et
seq.) shall be locally enforced in the Township of Lyndhurst.
[Ord. #2811-11; Ord. #2881-13]
The local enforcing agency shall be the bureau of fire prevention.
[Ord. #2811-11]
a. The local enforcing agency shall enforce the Uniform Fire Code in
all buildings, structures and premises within the established boundaries
of the Township of Lyndhurst other than one and two unit owner-occupied
dwellings used exclusively for dwelling purposes and buildings, structures
and premises owned or operated by the Federal Government, Interstate
Agencies of the State of New Jersey.
b. The local enforcing agency shall faithfully comply with all the pertinent
requirements of the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the Uniform Fire Code.
[Ord. #2811-11; Ord. #2881-13]
a. The bureau of fire prevention, designated by subsection
11-3.2 of this section as the local enforcing agency, shall be part of the department of public safety and shall be under direct supervision and control of the director of public safety.
b. The local enforcing agency shall have no more than one part-time
paid fire official and not more than three part-time paid fire inspectors.
[Ord. #2811-11; Ord. #2857-12]
a. Creation, Appointment and Qualifications of Fire Official. There
is hereby created the part-time paid position of fire official. The
fire official shall be certified by the State of New Jersey and appointed
by the commissioner of public safety, whose sole discretion exists
as to the appointment.
b. Appointment and Qualifications of Fire Inspectors. There is hereby
created the part-time paid position of fire inspector. In addition
to the fire official, there shall be up to three part-time paid fire
inspectors appointed. All fire inspectors shall have the appropriate
certifications from the state. Any such fire inspectors shall be appointed
by the commissioner of public safety.
c. Fire Official and Fire Inspector Positions Salary and Benefits. The
positions of fire official and fire inspector created by this section
are part-time positions. Individuals appointed to these positions
are not entitled to any health, dental, medical and/or any other fringe
benefits. There shall be up to one part-time fire official appointed
and up to three part-time fire inspectors appointed. The total combined
salary for all of these positions shall not exceed $1,200 per week.
The individuals appointed to these positions shall only be paid for
work actually performed. In any week where no work is performed by
the fire official and/or fire inspector(s), they shall not be paid.
d. Appointment of Legal Counsel. The township attorney or other assigned
township attorney shall be appointed as legal counsel to assist the
agency in enforcing the Uniform Fire Code.
e. Term of Office. The fire official and fire inspectors shall serve
at the pleasure of the commissioner of public safety. Any vacancy
shall be filled for the unexpired term.
f. Removal from Office. The fire official, fire inspectors and any other
employees of the local enforcing agency shall be subject to removal
by the commissioner of public safety for any reason which does not
violate federal, state or local laws. Before removal from office,
all persons shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard by the governing
body or a hearing officer designated by the governing body.
[Ord. #2811-11]
The Lyndhurst Fire Department, designated by subsection
11-3.2 of this section as the local enforcing agency, shall carry out the periodic inspections of life hazard uses required by the Uniform Fire Code on behalf of the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
[Ord. #2811-11]
In addition to the registrations, inspections and fees required by the Uniform Fire Code, non-life hazard uses shall register with the bureau of fire prevention. Those uses shall be inspected once per year and pay an annual fee as set forth in subsection
11-3.11 below.
[Ord. #2811-11; Ord. #2881-13]
a. The application fees for the permits listed in N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.7
shall be as provided by state regulation (N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9). Those
fees are currently as follows:
[Amended 8-14-2018 by Ord. No. 2998-18]
Type 1
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$54
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Type 2
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$214
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Type 3
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$427
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Type 4
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$641 (There shall be no fee for Type 4 permits for storage or
activity at a premises registered as a life hazard use)
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Type 5
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(Reserved)
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|
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The above-listed fees shall reflect the fees as set forth in
the state regulations. If the fees are increased in the regulation,
the fees listed above shall automatically increase in the same amount.
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b. The cost of the issuance of a certificate of fire code status shall
be $50.
[Ord. #2811-11]
Pursuant to Sections 15 and 17 of 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.
[Ord. #2811-11]
Enforcement, violations and penalties shall be managed in conformity
with the Uniform Fire Safety Act, the Uniform Fire Code and all other
laws of the State of New Jersey.
[Ord. #2811-11; Ord. #2881-13; amended 3-9-2021 by Ord. No. 3069-21]]
In addition to the inspection and fees required pursuant to
the act and the regulations of the Department of Community Affairs,
the following additional inspections and fees shall be required:
a. Fees.
1. Use Group R-2 (multiple dwellings and mixed use with any residential
use):
(a)
One to two dwelling units: $50.
(b)
Three to 10 dwelling units: $90.
(c) Eleven to 20 units: $150.
(d) Twenty-one to 30 units: $200.
(e) Thirty-one to 40 units: $250.
(f) Forty-one to 50 units: $300.
(g) Plus $10 per unit above 50 units.
2. Use groups A (Assembly), B (Business), E (Educational), F (Factory/Industrial),
I (Institutional), M (Mercantile) and S (Storage/Warehouse) based
upon the gross floor area of building or tenant space:
(a)
Up to 3,000 square feet: $90.
(b)
3,000 square feet and greater: $90 and $19 for every additional
1,000 square feet or part thereof. (See attached Fee Computation Chart.)
3. Use Group H (not life hazard use): $500.
4. Use Group T (Temporary structure): $150.
5. Owners of non-owner occupied structures, including vacant structures,
of all Use Groups, excepting R-2, shall register with the bureau of
fire safety and pay an annual registration fee of $50.
b. Additional Fees. The following fees are hereby established for certain
services extended and material distributed by the bureau of fire safety:
1. Copies of all fire incident reports: $35.
2. Copies of all photographs of a fire incident: $5 per photograph.
c. Exemptions from Fees. The following uses and entitles shall be exempt
from the payment of annual registration and inspection fees hereunder:
1. Nonprofit, charitable and service organizations;
2. Governmental agencies, including the board of education
Fee Computation Chart
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Use Groups A, B, E, I, M, S & F
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Up to 3,000
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$90
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3,001 to 4,000
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$109
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4,001 to 5,000
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$128
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5,001 to 6,000
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$147
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6,001 to 7,000
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$166
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7,001 to 8,000
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$185
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8,001 to 9,000
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$204
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9,001 to 10,000
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$223
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10,001 to 11,000
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$242
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11,001 to 12,000
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$261
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12,001 to 13,000
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$280
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13,001 to 14,000
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$299
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14,001 to 15,000
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$318
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[Ord. No. 2811-11; Ord. No. 2953-16]
a. Request or Order for Fire Watch.
1. A request for a fire watch shall be made in writing to the Fire Official
at least 10 days prior to an event where practicable, unless an emergent
situation is present.
2. The Fire Official shall have the authority to order a fire watch
for an emergent situation or for an event for which the Fire Official
determines a fire watch is necessary.
b. Conditions of Employment of Fire Watch Personnel. All fire prevention
officers or firefighters of the Township as fire watch personnel shall
be treated as employees of the Township provided, however, that wages
earned for such employment shall not be applied toward the pension
benefits of regular full-time Township employees serving as fire watch
personnel, and all hours worked in such employment shall not be compensable
as overtime.
c. Assignment of Fire Watch Personnel. The Fire Official shall determine
the number of personnel necessary for each event or emergent situation
for which a fire watch is required. The fire watch personnel shall
be selected from employees serving in the Township's Bureau of Fire
Prevention, or members of the Fire Department.
d. Payment for Fire Watch Services by Property Owners. Payment for a
fire watch on private property shall be made by the property owner
in accordance with the following:
1. Compensation for each employee assigned to the fire watch: $45 per
hour.
3. Payments for a non-emergent fire watch shall be made in advance in
accordance with a statement issued by the Township. The statement
shall include the administrative fee and an estimate of compensation
to be paid to employees. If the actual amount of compensation to employees
exceeds the estimate, a supplemental statement shall be issued by
the Township. If the estimate exceeds the actual amount of compensation
to employees, the property owner shall be reimbursed for the overpayment.
4. Payments to fire watch personnel shall be made after receipt by the
Township of vouchers properly executed and documented by such personnel,
and approved by such personnel's supervising officer, if applicable.
5. The Fire Official shall have the discretion to waive payment for
a fire watch in appropriate circumstances.
[Ord. No. 2953-16]
a. Definitions.
As used in this subsection:
FOOD CART
Shall mean a cart or other movable device used on the public
sidewalks or in public places or roadways, which uses propane or similar
fuel for its operation, and is not licensed as a food truck or food
trailer.
FOOD TRAILER
Shall mean a non-motorized vehicle designed to be towed by
a motorized vehicle registered and able to be operated on the public
roadways of the State of New Jersey, in which ready to eat food is
cooked, wrapped, packaged, processed or portioned for sale or distribution.
FOOD TRUCK
Shall mean a motorized vehicle registered and able to be
operated on the public roadways of the State of New Jersey, in which
ready to eat food is cooked, wrapped, packaged, processed or portioned
for sale or distribution.
FOOD VEHICLE
Shall mean a food truck, food trailer or food cart.
FOOD VENDOR or VENDOR
Shall mean the owner, owner's agent or representative, or
operator of a food vehicle.
SPECIAL EVENT
Shall mean a private or public sporting, cultural, business,
charitable or other type of unique activity, including but not limited
to, a party, celebration, fair, festival, fundraiser, promotion, show,
concert, presentation, entertainment or film production, occurring
for a limited or fixed duration.
b. Inspection Required.
1. No food vehicle shall be operated without first having filed an application
for an inspection which has been approved by the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
2. The Bureau of Fire Prevention shall issue a checklist containing
the specific requirements for approval of an application for an inspection.
The checklist shall be made available to the public.
3. Nothing contained in this subsection shall limit the authority of
the Bureau of Fire Prevention to inspect a food vehicle at any time
to determine if it meets the specific requirements contained in the
checklist.
c. Application for Annual Inspection: Certificate of Approval.
1. A food vendor shall apply to the Bureau of Fire Prevention for an
inspection.
2. The application fee shall be $50. Payment of the fee shall be made
at the time the application is filed.
3. If a vendor's application is denied for failure to satisfy inspection
requirements, the vendor may file an application for a reinspection.
No fee will be required for the first reinspection, provided that
the application is filed within 30 days of the denial. An application
fee shall be required for all other reinspections.
4. A certificate of approval shall be issued to a vendor whose application
for an inspection has been approved by the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
The certificate of approval shall be valid until December 31 of the
year in which it was issued.
5. A certificate of approval shall be displayed prominently in or on
the food vehicle.
6. An application for an inspection to renew a certificate of approval
shall be filed with the application fee prior to December 31 of the
year in which it was issued. A vendor will be entitled to continue
the operation of a food vehicle during the period that a timely application
for renewal is pending.
d. Special Events.
1. A food vehicle for which an inspection is required shall not be operated
at a special event unless an application for an inspection with the
application fee is filed no later than 14 days before the event and
a certificate of approval is issued before the day of the event.
2. The Bureau of Fire Prevention shall have the discretion to accept
an application for an inspection for a special event that is filed
later than 14 days before the event, provided that the vendor pays
an additional late service fee of $50. The Bureau of Fire Prevention
shall have the discretion to waive the late service fee in appropriate
circumstances.
e. Checklist Requirements for Food Vehicle Inspection.
1. A vendor shall satisfy the following inspection requirements which
shall appear on a checklist issued by the Bureau of Fire Prevention:
(a)
Fire Extinguisher.
(1)
The fire extinguisher required to be mounted in a food vehicle
shall be an ABC type, minimum of one five lb. extinguisher.
(2)
A K type of fire extinguisher shall be required and mounted
in the food vehicle if the vendor is using any oils or anything that
could cause a grease vapor.
(b)
Hood Suppression System. A hood suppression system that meets
or exceeds National Fire Protection Association standards for ventilation
control and fire prevention (NFPA 96) shall be required for any food
vehicle that creates or emits grease vapors.
(c)
Propane Storage and Appliances.
(1)
Propane hoses shall be free of leaks.
(2)
Propane cylinders mounted on the outside of a food vehicle shall
be placed and secured in a storage cabinet.
(3)
A "no smoking" sign shall be prominently displayed in the area
of propane cylinders.
(d)
Generator.
(1)
A generator shall be free of leaks or sparks emanating from
the exhaust system.
(2)
A generator shall discharge exhausts in a satisfactory manner.
(3)
Exhausts shall not back up into the food vehicle.
(e)
Smoke Detectors in Food Trucks.
(1)
Smoke detectors shall be placed between the cooking area and
the driver's cab.
(2)
Smoke detectors shall be in operation while the food truck is
in motion.
(f)
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors in Food Trucks and Food Trailers.
(1)
Food truck: The CO detector shall be mounted between the cooking
area and driver's cab.
(2)
Food trailer: The CO detector shall be mounted in the area where
the generator is located.
(3)
The CO detector shall be in operation at all times.
(g)
Propane Gas Sensor.
(1)
Food trucks and trailers: A propane gas sensor shall be mounted
in the area of the propane cylinders and inside of the cooking area.
(2)
Nothing contained in this subsection shall limit the authority
of the Bureau of Fire Prevention to supplement checklist requirements
in a particular case in the interest of public safety.
f. Violations.
1. Violation of any provision of this subsection shall, upon conviction
thereof, be punished by a fine not to exceed $2,000, imprisonment
for a term not to exceed 90 days, or community service for a period
not to exceed 90 days, or any combination thereof, as determined by
the Municipal Court of the Township.
2. Each day that a violation of this subsection exists shall be considered
a separate offense, and shall be subject to a separate penalty for
each day of the violation as determined by the Municipal Court of
the Township.
[Ord. #2103, § I; Ord. #2596]
The purpose of this section is to identify and mark buildings
of truss type construction in order to safeguard the occupants and
emergency personnel in the event of fire or other hazardous conditions.
The provisions of this section shall apply to the owner/occupant of
any building or structure of truss type construction as determined
by the fire official.
[Ord. #2103, § II; Ord. #2418, § I; Ord.
#2596]
As used in this section:
BUILDING STRUCTURE
Shall mean used or intended for supporting or sheltering
any and every use or occupancy educational, governmental, residential
and any other place of public assembly.
FIRE OFFICIAL
Shall mean the Township of Lyndhurst's fire official or his
designated representative as defined by N.J.A.C. 5:70 Uniform Fire
Code.
OWNER
Shall mean any natural person, partnership, corporation,
governmental agency or any other entity holding title to the property
in question.
TRUSS TYPE CONSTRUCTION
Shall mean a single plane framework of individual structural
members connected at their ends to form a series of triangles to span
a distance greater than would be possible with the individual members
on their own.
[Ord. #2103, § III; Ord. #2596]
a. The section shall be enforced by the fire official as required by
the board of commissioners of the Township of Lyndhurst.
b. Upon inspection and identification of a building of truss type construction,
the owner shall be notified by the fire official of the requirements
of this section in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code of the State
of New Jersey.
c. Upon notification, the owner shall be required to permanently affix
an approved 12 inch by 18 inch reflective truss construction identification
logo on the building. The exact location shall be determined by the
fire official. The identification logo shall be properly installed
within 10 days of receipt of written notice. The initial identification
logo will be supplied by the fire official's office.
d. The owner shall be required to maintain the identification logo at
the designated location on the building. Missing or damaged identification
logos shall be reported to the fire official immediately. Replacement
shall be made within 10 days of written notice from the fire official.
[Ord. #2103, § IV; Ord. #2596]
a. One time registration fee shall be $75.
b. Replacement logos shall be based on the current cost per unit.
c. The board of commissioners by resolution may waive fees for nonprofit
and charitable organizations.
[Ord. #2103, § V; Ord. #2418, § I; Ord.
#2596]
a. Penalties shall be assessed in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code,
State of New Jersey N.J.A.C. 5:70, "Failure to Comply."
b. Noncompliance, $100 per day in addition to initial penalty assessment.
[Ord. #2881-13]
The purpose of this section is to identify and mark buildings
with PV systems installed on roofs in order to safeguard the occupants
and emergency personnel in the event of fire or other hazardous conditions.
The provisions of this section shall apply to the owner/occupant of
any building or structure of truss type construction as determined
by the fire official.
[Ord. #2881-13]
As used in this section:
BUILDING STRUCTURE
Shall mean used or intended for supporting or sheltering
any and every use or occupancy educational, governmental, residential
and any other place of public assembly.
FIRE OFFICIAL
Shall mean the Township of Lyndhurst's fire official or his
designated representative as defined by N.J.A.C. 5:70 Uniform Fire
Code.
OWNER
Shall mean nay natural person, partnership, corporation,
governmental agency or any other entity holding title to the property
in question.
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
Shall mean systems which use solar panels to convert sunlight
into electricity. A system is made up of one or more solar panels,
usually a controller or power converter, and the interconnections
and mounting for the other components. A small PV system may provide
energy to a single consumer, or to an isolated device like a lamp
or a weather instrument. Large grid-connected PV systems can provide
the energy needed by many customers.
[Ord. #2881-13]
a. The section shall be enforced by the fire official as required by
the board of commissioners of the Township of Lyndhurst.
b. Upon inspection and identification of a building upon which PV systems
are installed, the owner shall be notified by the fire official of
the requirements of this section in accordance with the Uniform Fire
Code of the State of New Jersey.
c. Upon notification, the owner shall be required to permanently affix
an approved twelve-inch by eighteen-inch reflective PV system identification
logo on the building. The exact location shall be determined by the
fire official. The identification logo shall be properly installed
within 10 days of receipt of written notice. The initial identification
logo will be supplied by the fire official's office.
d. The owner shall be required to maintain the identification logo at
the designated location on the building. Missing or damaged identification
logos shall be reported to the fire official immediately. Replacement
shall be made within 10 days of written notice from the fire official.
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a. One time registration fee shall be $75.
b. Replacement logos shall be based on the current cost per unit.
c. The board of commissioners by resolution may waive fees for nonprofit
and charitable organizations.
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a. Penalties shall be assessed in accordance with the Uniform Fire Safety
Code, State of New Jersey N.J.A.C. 5:70, "Failure to Comply."
b. Noncompliance, $100 per day in addition to initial penalty assessment.