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DRAFT PROPOSED REVISIONS – OCTOBER 2011 Each structure, other than a seasonal rental unit, shall also be equipped with at least one portable fire extinguisher in conformance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Community Affairs pursuant to the “Administrative Procedures Act.” d. Requirement for Installation and Maintenance of Carbon Monoxide Alarms in All Dwelling Units. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in all dwelling units within the Township of West Orange except for those dwelling units that do not contain any fuel-burning appliances and that do not have an attached garage. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed and maintained in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping area(s) within the dwelling units. Carbon monoxide alarms may be battery operated, hard-wired or of the plug-in type and shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL-2034 and shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19, NFPA-720, and the Uniform Fire Code of New Jersey. e. Enforcement. Enforcement of this section shall be performed by either the Fire Official, the Construction Official or the Zoning Official who shall all qualify as enforcing agencies. f. Audible Signal. Upon activation, all smoke-sensitive alarm devises and carbon monoxide alarms shall provide an audible alarm, which is to be distributed and have such character so that they can be heard in all rooms of the dwelling unit with its doors closed. The audible signals shall be distinctive from other audible signaling devices that may be used for other purposes in a dwelling unit. Smoke-sensitive alarm devises and carbon monoxide alarms shall be designed for and shall be capable of self- restoration or manual restoration to normal conditions for operation. No provisions shall be made for deactivation of the audible alarms other than by reactivation of the system. g. Responsibility of Owner. The owner of any structure shall be responsible for the maintenance and replacement of the smoke-sensitive alarm devise(s) and carbon monoxide alarm(s) required by this section. However, the tenant shall be responsible for the periodic testing of the smoke-sensitive alarm devise(s) and carbon monoxide alarm(s) to insure that they are operational during the term of such tenancy. In the event of any defective

nsible for the periodic testing of the smoke-sensitive alarm devise(s) and carbon monoxide alarm(s) to insure that they are operational during the term of such tenancy. In the event of any defective smoke-sensitive alarm devise or carbon monoxide alarm, the tenant shall notify the owner within twenty-four (24) hours. Each owner shall thereafter be responsible to repair or replace the defective smoke-sensitive alarm devise or carbon monoxide alarm within five (5) days of being notified that same is defective. Failure to correct the defective smoke-sensitive alarm devise or carbon monoxide alarm within five (5) days after notification shall constitute a violation of this section. 25-40.4 Completion of Existing Buildings. a. This chapter or any amendment thereto shall not affect any building or its designated use under the following series of conditions and circumstances: 1. Complete plans for the building legally filed prior to the adoption of the N.J. Uniform Building Code or any amendment thereto affecting such building or the use thereof. 2. Actual construction begun within ninety (90) days after the building permit was issued. 3. Structural framework completed within six (6) months after the Building Permit was issued. 4. Entire building completed according to the filed plans within two (2) years after the Building Permit was issued. 210