[Ord. #2009-01, § 1]
Pursuant to Section 11 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (P.L.
1983, c.383), the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code shall be locally enforced
in the Township of Plumsted. The Uniform Fire Code of the State of
New Jersey is hereby adopted as well as additional local amendments.
[Ord. #2009-01, § 1]
The local enforcement agencies shall enforce the Uniform Fire
Safety Act and the codes and regulations adopted under it in all buildings,
structures, and premises within the established boundaries of the
Township of Plumsted and shall faithfully comply with the requirements
of the Uniform Fire Code. The local enforcing agencies also shall
carry out such other fire safety inspections as authorized by the
Uniform Fire Safety Act and local ordinance. The Township of Plumsted
shall continue to perform smoke detector/carbon monoxide and fire
extinguisher inspections on all resale and rental units in single-family
dwelling structures.
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The local enforcing agencies established by Section 18A-18 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.
Pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act N.J.S.A. 52:27D-206
and the Uniform Fire Code N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.19, any person aggrieved
by any order of the local enforcement agency shall have the right
to appeal to the Construction Board of Appeals of the County of Ocean.
A.
Exception. Violations of this chapter that occur within owner-occupied,
detached one- and two-family dwellings used exclusively for dwelling
purposes, shall not be subject to Administrative Penalty actions.
Violations involving any dwelling unit shall be subject to the issuance
of a summons to appear in Municipal Court.
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A.
Scope. These articles shall apply to all buildings, structures, or
premises located within the Township of Plumsted.
B.
Penalties. Penalties for violation of any local provisions as herein
contained shall be enforced in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.12.
C.
Status of Fire Code violations and penalties. The fee for a search
for a "Status of Fire Code Violations and Penalties" report as required
by the statutes shall be established as fifty dollars ($50.).
D.
The owner or operator of any building required to have a "central
control station" by the Uniform Construction Code in effect at the
time of issuance of any form of a Certificate of Occupancy or approval
shall have that "central control station" staffed by a minimum of
one (1) qualified person twenty-four (24) hours per day, everyday.
Said person shall be trained and qualified to operate all emergency
systems, including fire alarm, public address, elevator, and air handling
systems, and shall remain in said "central control station" to assist
the Fire Department during alarm/or emergency conditions in the operation
of such systems.
E.
Any owner renting or selling to others for purposes other than use
as a dwelling unit shall notify, in writing, the appropriate Local
Enforcing Agency for the Fire District within whose boundaries the
property exists immediately (within five (5) working days) upon the
signing of a letter of commitment or a lease, whichever occurs first
of such transaction, including the name of the lessee or buyer, effective
date of the lease or sale, and the address of the leased or sold property.
F.
For purposes of this section, "owner" shall mean any person who owns,
purports to own, manages, rents, leases, or exercises control over
a building, structure, premises, or use, or a portion thereof.
G.
It shall be a violation of this chapter for anyone that causes damage
to items that the Fire Department may use as a sign or indicator of
fire protection equipment, or the destruction, defacing, or otherwise
causing damage to any fire protection device, sign, indicator, or
related item. This would be items such as: Fire Department connections,
signage for Fire Department connections, hydrant flags, or other markings,
standpipe or sprinkler equipment, fire extinguishers, or any other
related devices.
H.
Evacuations. Fire exit drills or the unplanned activation of a fire
alarm system in any occupancy shall include complete evacuation of
all occupants from the structure. Failure of any person to evacuate
the structure shall be a violation of this chapter.
I.
The New Jersey Hotel, Motel, and Multiple Dwelling Code N.J.A.C.
5:10-1 et seq. and the 2003 International Property Maintenance Code
is adopted herein by reference.
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All establishments within the Township of Plumsted in which
movies or films or shows of any kind are shown or staged on an individual
booth by booth basis or where mechanical coin operated amusement devices
are operated shall be subject to the following:
A.
All aisles within such establishment shall not be less than fifty
(50) inches in width.
B.
The viewing areas of the booths must be visible from a contiguous
main aisle and no doors may be closed at any time when booth is occupied.
C.
The light level in such establishment shall not be less than ten
(10) foot candles at floor level.
D.
The provisions, contained herein shall be in addition to, and not
in place of, all existing fire, building, maintenance and safety rules,
regulations and ordinances of the Township of Plumsted.
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A.
The permit fees as established by the Uniform Fire Code and as amended from time to time pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9(f) shall remain in full force and effect as set forth therein, or as amended in this chapter, and the local enforcement agencies shall be as designated in Section 18A-18.
B.
Permits. A permit shall constitute permission to maintain, store
or handle materials, or to conduct processes which produce conditions
hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in connection
with such activities in accordance with the provisions of this Code.
Such permissions shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel
or set aside any provisions of this Code or any other code, ordinance,
statute, rule or regulation. Said permit shall remain in effect until
it is revoked, or one (1) year unless otherwise specified. Permits
are not transferable and any change in use, operation, or tenancy
shall require a new permit.
C.
The appropriate Fire Official may waive the permit fees in certain
instances when such fees are for the following:
(1)
Churches: when the permit is for something of an occasional nature
(not exceeding three (3) times per year) and is part of religious
observances and/or training: and/or other charitable organizations:
and/or Plumsted Township agencies and/or other non-profit organizations.
(2)
Contractors and construction companies when working under a valid
permit issued by the Plumsted Township Construction Official.
The above mentioned religious, charitable, and/or governmental
agencies will be responsible for submitting all applications as required
by the code and conforming to the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code and
its local amendments. This is only for the payments of the otherwise
required permit fees.
D.
See attached list of types and uses of permits and fees to be inserted
here.
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A.
A-20 Assembly uses with a maximum permitted occupancy of between
25 to 49 people—Fee $25. per year.
B.
A-22 Churches—No fee.
C.
B-30 All Professional and Business offices with a total gross floor
space less than 12,000 square feet—Fee $25. per year.
D.
I-50 Industrial uses and Factories of all kinds, with a total gross
floor space of less than 5,000 square feet—Fee $25. per year.
E.
I-51 Same uses as I-50 (with 5,000 to 9,999 square feet total gross
floor space)—Fee $50. per year.
F.
I-52 Same uses as I-50 (with 10,000 to 12,000 square feet total gross
floor space)—Fee $75. per year.
G.
M-60 All Mercantile, wholesale and retail stores and all services
offering facilities, other than professional offices with a total
gross floor space of less than 6,000 square feet—Fee $25. per
year.
H.
M-61 Same uses as M-60 (with 6,000 to 11,999 square feet total gross
floor space—Fee $50. per year.
I.
R-70 Hotels, Motels, Dormitories, Apartment Buildings and Houses
(other than one- and two-family, owner occupied dwellings and/or which
are not classified as a Life Hazard Use with less than 25 living units—Fee
$25. per year.
J.
R-71 Same uses as R-70 (with 25 to 49 Living units)—Fee $50.
per year.
K.
R-72 Same uses as R-70 (with 50 to 99 Living units)—Fee $75.
per year.
L.
R-73 Same uses as R-70 (with 100 to 149 Living units)—Fee $100.
per year.
M.
R-74 Same uses as R-70 (with 150 to 199 Living units)—Fee $150.
per year.
N.
R-75 Same uses as R-70 (with 200 to 249 Living units)—Fee $200.
per year.
O.
R-76 Same uses as R-70 (with 250 to 299 Living units)—Fee $250.
per year.
P.
R-77 Same uses as R-70 (with over 299 Living units)—Fee $300.
per year.
Q.
S-80 Storage Buildings, Warehouses and parking garages with under
5,000 square feet total gross floor space—Fee $25. per year.
R.
S-81 Same uses as S-80 (with 5,000 to 9,999 square feet total gross
floor space)—Fee $50. per year.
S.
S-82 Same uses as S-80 with (10,000 to 12,000 square feet total gross
floor space—Fee $75. per year.
T.
T-90 All buildings not previously classified, which are not one-
or two-family dwelling units and are under 5,000 square feet gross
floor space—Fee $25. per year.
U.
T-91 Same uses as T-90 (with 5,000 to 9,999 square feet gross floor
space—Fee $50. per year.
V.
T-92 Same uses as T-90 (with 10,000 to 12,000 square feet gross floor
space—Fee $75. per year.
W.
All additional uses as listed hereinabove shall be inspected for
compliance with the provisions of the Uniform Fire Safety Act and
the regulations adopted thereunder periodically, but not less than
once every twelve (12) months.
X.
Where more than one (1) additional use exists under one (1) ownership
at a given location, the highest use shall be registered at full fee
and the subsequent use at one-half (1/2) the scheduled fee. In multi-tenant
structures, each tenant shall be registered at full fee.
[Ord. #2009-01, § 1]
A.
General. In addition to those required under N.J.A.C. 5:70 fire safety
evacuation and emergency action plans shall be prepared as set forth
where required by Section 18A, in use groups (as defined in the New
Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23) listed below.
B.
Approval, distribution. The fire safety evacuation and emergency
action plans shall be approved by the appropriate Fire Official and
shall be distributed by the owner to all tenants and employees.
C.
Evacuation plan. The evacuation plan shall be conspicuously posted
on every floor and in each tenant space for the occupant use.
D.
Maintenance. The fire safety evacuation and emergency action plans
shall be maintained to reflect changes in the use and physical arrangement
of the building.
E.
Training. If an emergency action plan assigns employees with specific
responsibilities in areas such as evacuation coordination, firefighting,
or material leak and spill handling, the employer shall provide a
minimum of annual training sessions to prepare the employee for such
activities.
F.
Emergency action teams. Emergency action teams and fire brigades
assigned the responsibility of firefighting beyond the incipient stage
with hand extinguishers or assigned the responsibility of containing
and controlling hazardous material or flammable or combustible liquid
leaks and spills shall be approved by the appropriate Fire Official.
In submitting an application for such approval, information shall
be included listing the team members, their qualifications and selection
criteria utilized for membership.
G.
Equipment and training. Members of emergency action teams and fire brigades as specified in Section 18A-9F shall be equipped, trained, and maintained in conformance with U.S.O.S.H.A. regulations as a mini-mum. Any equipment utilized shall be compatible with that of the Fire District within which the facility is located.
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It shall be a violation of this Code for any person or persons
having knowledge of same to fail to report the Fire Department and/or
the appropriate Fire Official the activation of any fire protection
system or device, or to fail to report the occurrence of any fire
or attempted arson, or fail to report the spill or leakage of any
flammable or combustible liquid or gas or of any hazardous material
immediately upon gaining such knowledge.
A.
Blocking fire hydrants or connections. No person shall obscure from
view, damage, deface, obstruct, or restrict the access to any fire
hydrant or any Fire Department connection for the pressurization of
the fire suppression systems, including fire hydrants or Fire Department
connections that are located on public or private streets and access
lanes, or on private property. Minimum clearance to any fire hydrant
or connection shall be ten (10) feet in all directions.
B.
Use of appliances. A person shall not obstruct, remove, tamper with
or otherwise disturb any fire hydrant except under permit from the
New Jersey Water Company, or fire appliances required to be installed
or maintained under the provisions of this Code except for the purpose
of extinguishing fire, training or testing purposes, recharging, making
necessary repairs or when permitted by the appropriate Fire Official.
In all situations other than fire extinguishment, notification and
approval of the removed as herein permitted; it shall be replaced
or reinstalled as soon as the purpose for which it was removed has
been accomplished. Defective and non-approved fire appliances or equipment
shall be replaced or repaired as directed by the Fire Official. Use
of hydrants for training by Fire Department is exempt from this section.
C.
Fire Department connections. All new Fire Department connections
shall be placed within one hundred (100) feet of a public fire hydrant
on the front side of the building being protected. Existing Fire Department
connections shall be brought into conformity with this section whenever
there is a change of use in the building or major work is done on
the fire protection system.
D.
Fire Department connection signage. All Fire Department connections
shall be provided with a two (2) foot by two (2) foot red sign with
three (3) inch white reflective letters. The sign shall state "FIRE
DEPARTMENT CONNECTION" and the type of system covered, for example:
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS, STANDPIPES, etc.
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A.
Equipment rooms. No storage of any kind shall be permitted within
any mechanical equipment, electrical furnace, or boiler room.
B.
Barbecue grills. Propane, natural gas, and charcoal barbecue grills
shall not be located for use within or upon any room or space of a
building, or upon any porch, balcony or any other portion of a building,
or within five (5) feet laterally of any building wall or overhang.
Barbecue grills shall not be stored within five (5) feet laterally
of any building or overhang. Exception: One- and two-family detached
owner occupied dwellings.
(1)
Responsibility. Condominium associations, homeowner associations,
property managers, and/or owners of residential complexes and common
areas shall be required to actively pursue compliance with this requirement
as part of their routine control over such common areas through notices,
newsletters, and enforcement of their own rules and regulations.
C.
Provisions for secondary containment of spills or leaks shall be
provided for all storage tanks, vessels, or containers containing
flammable, combustible, or other hazardous liquids exceeding five
(5) gallons in quantity within any building or any premises. Containment
structure or device shall hold one hundred fifteen percent (115%)
of the capacity of the tank, vessel, or containers. Containment shall
be constructed of materials that are compatible to and impermeable
by liquid contained within the tank or container.
[Ord. #2009-01, § 1]
A.
Street obstructions. A person or persons shall not erect, construct,
place, or maintain any bumps, fences, gates, bars, pipes, wood or
metal horses or any other type of obstructions in or on any street
within the boundaries of the municipality without written consent
of the appropriate Fire Official. The word "street" used in this chapter
shall mean any roadway accessible for vehicular traffic, including
but not limited to, private streets or access lanes within the boundaries
of the municipality.
B.
Prior to the closing of any street, notification shall be made to
the appropriate Fire Official and the Fire Company in whose area the
street is located. Such notice shall include why street is to be closed,
when the street is expected to be closed, and how long such closing
is expected to last. Notification shall also be given upon the reopening
of the street.
[Ord. #2009-01, § 1]
A.
Requirement, designation. Fire lanes shall be designated as follows
for the efficient and effective use of the fire apparatus, access
for firefighting, and/or the egress of occupants.
(1)
Where needed. The Fire Official(s) of the local enforcing agencies
may establish fire areas on property devoted to public and private
use, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-3.2(a)3, F-311.1, including,
but not by way of limitation, shopping centers, strip malls, bowling
alleys, drive-in theaters, house of worship, swimming pools, offices,
warehouses, factories, restaurants, nightclubs, etc., and similar
uses.
(2)
Existing fire lanes. Any and all fire lanes created by prior ordinance are hereby continued in effect and when repairs or modifications are made to such fire lanes, they shall be brought into conformity with this Code, as much as shall be practical in the appropriate Fire Official's judgment. The standard for exercise of said judgment shall conform to those contained in Subsection A,1 above.
B.
Markings. The owner shall, within thirty (30) days of being given
a notice to do so by the Fire Official, mark the lane(s) as follows:
(1)
Signs, with minimum dimensions of 12"x18", constructed of metal and
with raised red letters a minimum of two (2) inches in size on a white
background shall be posted at level of at least seven (7) feet above
grade, indicating "FIRE LANE NO PARKING". Spacing of signs shall be
even with a minimum of one (1) sign for every one hundred (100) feet
of fire lane or part thereof, or as ordered by the appropriate Fire
Official. All signs and markings must be unobstructed and visible
for a distance of at least one hundred (100) feet when viewed from
a position approximately five (5) feet above the ground while in the
fire lane.
(2)
The area of the fire lane on improved areas shall be delineated along
its entire length with yellow lines eighteen (18) inches in width.
Between the yellow lines shall be marked "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" in
yellow letters eighteen (18) inches in height. The number of times
this wording is to be repeated shall be at the discretion of the appropriate
Fire Official, with the recommended spacing to be at one hundred (100)
foot intervals and spaced so as to be between and alternate with the
metal signs required above. If the designated fire lane abuts a curb,
the curbing shall be yellow in color where it abuts the fire lane.
(3)
Definitions. For the purpose of the fire lane enforcement, the following
terms are defined:
(a)
FIRE AREA — The same as fire lane.
(b)
FIRE LANE — An area necessary to provide safety for the
public or to provide proper access for the Fire Department operations
in the event of an emergency.
(c)
NO PARKING — A vehicle may not be parked within the designated
area unless loading or unloading passengers or materials with a time
limit of three (3) minutes.
(4)
Size. Fire lanes for vehicle access shall be a minimum of eighteen
(18) feet in width or as approved by the appropriate Fire Official.
Fire lanes for egress of occupants shall be a minimum of at least
the width of the exit way served.
(5)
Notification. Once a fire lane has been designated by the appropriate
Fire Official, approved as provided above and properly marked by the
owner of the premises, the appropriate Fire Official shall notify
the Police Department, Construction Code Agency and Municipal Court
Administrator in writing of the existence and location of the designated
Fire Lane(s).
(6)
Restricted areas. Gates, chains or other approved methods utilized
to prevent unauthorized access to fire lanes shall be approved by
the appropriate Fire Official prior to installation, provided such
restrictions will not impede access by firefighting apparatus. The
appropriate Fire Official shall determine whether any changes or deviations
from the appropriate methods may be utilized.
(7)
Installation, maintenance. Fire lanes shall be installed and maintained
by the owner of the premises or a designee in conformity with the
provisions of this chapter. Fire lanes in existence prior to the enactment
of this chapter shall be required to conform to the provisions herein
at the discretion of the appropriate Fire Official. Fire lanes must
be accessible for fire apparatus use at all times.
(8)
Parking, standing and obstruction prohibited. Designated fire lanes
shall be maintained free of snow and obstructions, including vehicles,
at all times.
(9)
Notice of violation. The appropriate Fire Official(s) or Fire Inspectors
may complete a Municipal Summons, or a Notice of Violations, and said
summons or Notice of Violation shall be issued to all offenders by
personally serving same upon any offender, or if the offender is not
attendant to the vehicles, shall leave the notice under the windshield
wiper or otherwise attached to the vehicle in a manner reasonably
calculated to ensure that the offender receive said notice upon his
or her return to the vehicle.
(10)
This chapter shall supersede any and all provisions of any other
ordinance promulgated for the enforcement of parking in fire lanes.
Enforcement shall only be done by personnel from either the Plumsted
Township Police Department or the appropriate Local Enforcement Agencies.
Personnel enforcing these provisions shall be either uniformed or
carry appropriate identification.
(11)
Exception of appeal procedure. Sections 18A-14A(1)—(2) and B(1)—(8) above shall be exceptions to the appeal procedures in N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.11 and therefore, shall not be considered appealable under that section.
[Ord. #2009-01, § 1]
A.
General. All construction requiring a construction permit under N.J.A.C.
5:23, the Uniform Construction Code, shall comply with that Code and
the Fire Prevention Code regarding site fire safety. The term construction
activities as used in this section shall refer to those construction
activities which require a permit under the Uniform Construction Code.
B.
Refuse containers. All active construction sites and locations shall
be provided with noncombustible refuse container(s) in such numbers
as shall be necessary to contain all combustible refuse generated
by the construction activities. All combustible refuse, rubbish and
debris shall be cleaned up and deposited in the container(s) on a
daily basis. Refuse container(s) shall be a minimum of twenty (20)
feet away from any building, structure, lot line or combustible material
storage location.
C.
Liquids and gases. Flammable or combustible liquids and gases shall
be stored, handled, and/or used in accordance with the applicable
provisions of the Fire Prevention Code and the latest standards of
the National Fire Protection Association.
D.
Occupied buildings. When construction activities take place in occupied
buildings special fire safety pre-cautions shall be taken as required
by the appropriate Fire Official in accordance with the Fire Prevention
Code.
E.
Fire protection equipment. When fire suppression, detection or alarm
systems or devices are affected by construction activities, their
down time shall be kept to a minimum. When possible, isolation of
system components shall occur to ensure operation in unaffected areas.
Whenever fire protection systems or devices are removed from service,
the appropriate Fire Official is to be notified and a fire watch shall
be posted if deemed necessary by the appropriate Fire Official. When
the area affected is of high hazard use, normal operations and occupancy
of the area may be required to be suspended by the appropriate Fire
Official until protection is restored.
F.
Access. Temporary all weather surface access roads, gravel or equivalent,
capable of supporting a thirty (30) ton emergency vehicle shall be
provided at all times for Fire Department vehicular access to all
structures under construction and storage of combustible construction
materials. Access to such locations shall be within one hundred (100)
unobstructed feet at all times. Every dead-end roadway more than three
hundred (300) feet in length shall be provided at the closed end with
temporary turn around acceptable to the appropriate Fire Official.
G.
Water supply. Add whatever the district has already on file.1
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It shall be unlawful to obscure from view, damage, deface, obstruct,
or restrict the access to any fire hydrant or any Fire Department
connection for the pressurization of fire suppression systems, including
fire hydrants and Fire Department connections that are located on
public or private streets and access lanes, or on private property.
Minimum clearance to any fire hydrant or connection shall be ten (10)
feet in all directions.
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Open burning for any reason is hereby prohibited except where
permits have been obtained from the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection, New Jersey Forest Fire Service, and the appropriate local
enforcing agency Fire Official. Open burning is defined as the burning
of any material, in anything other than an approved device, or in
an uncontained manner. Upon the recommendation of the appropriate
Fire Official, the local fire department may use open burning for
training purposes only.
A.
In accordance with the Uniform Fire Safety Act N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq., the Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70-1.1 et seq. and the Regulations for Fire Code Enforcement, N.J.A.C. 5:71-1.1 et seq., the Plumsted Township Committee hereby designates the Fire Commissioners of Plumsted Township Fire District #1 as the local enforcing agency within the limits of Fire District #1. This designation shall be effective upon final adoption and publication of Section 18A-1 et seq. in a manner as prescribed by law.
B.
The Fire Official and such fire inspectors as may be necessary to enforce the Uniform Fire Code shall be hired by the Fire Commissioners of Fire District #1. The Fire Commissioners of District #1 shall carry out the periodic inspections of life hazard use required by the Uniform Fire Code. All fees required for periodic inspections shall be in accordance with the fee schedule incorporated in Chapter 18A of the Plumsted Township Code.
C.
The Commissioners of Fire District #1 shall be delegated the power
and authority to adopt rules and regulations by resolution to effectuate
the purpose of this chapter, provided that no such resolution shall
conflict herewith. Whenever reference is made herein to the Fire Commissioners
of District #1, this is intended to mean the Commissioners of Fire
District #1.
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The Fire District shall have the right to enforce existing Township of Plumsted Chapter 8 and issue appropriate violations relative to the provisions of that chapter. This enforcement authority shall be concurrent with the Township of Plumsted.
Whenever the appropriate Fire Marshal shall determine that on-site
fire inspector(s) or firefighting personnel shall be required for
fire watch as a result of fire protection system failure or deficiencies,
or fire safety at any occupancy or event to insure the safety of the
public or emergency responders, the owner or occupant responsible
shall obtain a permit for the use or event.
A.
The Fire Marshal shall determine the number of inspectors and /or
firefighting personnel required.
B.
The Fire Marshal shall determine the hours that the fire inspector(s)
and/or firefighting personnel will be on duty.
C.
The permit fee shall cover the expenses incurred by the local enforcing
agency.
D.
The fee for the permit shall include:
(1)
Compensation for fire personnel at twenty-five dollars ($25.) per
hour. Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., thirty-seven dollars
and fifty cents ($37.50) per hour for holidays, Saturdays, Sundays,
and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. weekdays.
(2)
The rate for use of vehicles shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.)
per hour.
(3)
Reimbursement rates for other related services, equipment, or expenses
shall be provided to the owner by the Fire Marshal prior to the scheduled
use or event.
E.
Fire Marshal or designee(s) shall have the right of access to the
premises and area surrounding it without interference from the property
owner.
F.
Failure to secure a permit shall be punishable by a penalty equal
to amount of the permit plus one hundred dollars ($100.) for the first
offense, amount of the permit plus two hundred fifty dollars ($250.)
for the second offense, amount of the permit plus five hundred dollars
($500.) for the third and each subsequent offense.
G.
Permit shall be required for each separate event or date of the activity
requiring such a permit.
H.
Any occupancy or event requiring fire apparatus and firefighting
personnel on site to insure the safety of the public and/or other
occupants, and/or to insure the safety of any building and/or exposures
shall reimburse the appropriate fire district. Fees shall be one hundred
fifty dollars ($150.) per required fire apparatus unit per occurrence
and twenty dollars ($20.) per hour per firefighter manning apparatus.
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For every false alarm exceeding three (3) in a calendar year the Fire Official may issue the alarm user a notice of violation of the Township ordinance concerning alarm systems (Chapter 2A) and the alarm user shall be responsible for the cost of fire personnel and vehicles, at the rates set forth in this ordinance, which responded to the false alarm. In addition the alarm user may be subject to any other penalties set forth in the Township ordinance.
A.
The words "building" and/or "structure" as used in this chapter means
any building and/or structure with the exception of one- and two-family
residential dwellings, which are not required.
B.
The owner, tenant, and/or occupant of said buildings and/or structures
are required to have installed on the same rapid entry box and key
system to allow access to the same and access to boiler rooms, sprinkler
control valves, electrical rooms, elevators and elevator control rooms,
and other locked areas of the premises as may be required by the Fire
Official, the said Fire Official to make said determination on the
basis of immediate need for access in the event of a fire alarm or
what appears to be a possible fire emergency. In the absence or unavailability
of the Fire Official the determination shall be made by the respective
Fire Chief dependent upon the geographic location of the fire.
C.
The Plumsted Township Fire District Bureau of Fire Prevention shall
prescribe specifications as to the required rapid entry box and key
system and location and shall be responsible for the enforcement of
the terms and conditions of this chapter.
D.
The Fire Official shall approve before installation the system and
the location of installation.
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A.
Premises that are incidental or auxiliary to the agricultural use
of a farm property shall not be classified as Life Hazard Uses.
B.
Type 4 permits shall not be required when the storage or activity
is incidental or auxiliary to the agricultural use of a farm property.
C.
These said properties will however be considered local inspections
and will be registered locally by the local enforcing agency and inspected
for fire safety compliance once a year and will be billed a local
rate fee as set forth in the chapter.
[Ord. #2009-01, § 1]
A.
Any owner, agency, or person or corporation who shall violate any
provision of this ordinance or fail to comply therewith or with any
of the requirements thereof, shall be subject to a penalty to be determined
by the appropriate Fire Official. The effective date of the enforcement
provisions set forth in this section shall be twelve (12) months for
existing structures and twenty (20) days from the passage of this
amendment for new structures.
B.
The Fire Official of the appropriate local enforcing agency shall
be responsible to enforce this chapter as an amendment to N.J.A.C.
5:70 et seq., and penalties may be assessed as provided in the New
Jersey Uniform Fire Prevention Code.
C.
The maximum penalty for violation of any provision of this chapter
shall be one thousand dollars ($1000.) or imprisonment for a period
not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both, in the discretion of the
Municipal Court Judge. Any fines collected shall be forwarded to the
Plumsted Township Fire District Bureau of Fire Prevention.
D.
Each and every day in which a violation of any provision of this
chapter exists shall constitute a separate violation.
The maximum penalty stated in this section is not intended to
state an appropriate penalty for each and every violation. Any lesser
penalty, including a nominal penalty or no penalty at all may be appropriate
for a particular case or violation.
[Ord. #2009-01, § 1]
