THE BUREAU OF FIRE SAFETY ENFORCES THE NEW JERSEY UNIFORM FIRE CODE FOR FIRE SUB-ODE RESPONSIBILITIES IN BRICK TOWNSHIP:
Currently New Jersey has adopted the 2000 International Building Code, the 2000 N.J. Edition of the Residential ICC Building Code, the 2000 International Mechanical Code and applicable National Fire Protection Association Codes and New Jersey Uniform Fire Code for Preventive Maintenance for other than 1 or 2 family owner occupied dwellings.
Inspection responsibilities for fire include, but are not limited to: Oil tank abandonment and abatement; Gas and wood Fireplace installation; Gas and oil appliances (dryers, stoves, furnaces); Smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide detector installation; Egress; Pre-engineered fire protection systems (such as kitchen suppression systems and ventilation); Fire sprinkler systems, Fire extinguishers, Occupancy loads, and Fire resistive construction.
Upon submission of a plan to the Building Department, a plan must first have prior approvals, which may include but is not limited to Zoning, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Engineering. Upon receiving the required prior approvals, the plan is then submitted to the disciplines in the building department for review. Plans are reviewed by Building, Plumbing, Electric and Fire Sub-Code and are passed onto the various disciplines after an initial review. The Fire Bureau reviews plans daily. Upon review of a plan by the fire inspectors, any noted deficiencies will be addressed in writing and contact will be made with the submitting party for corrections, additions or deletions. The time and date of contact is recorded on the form. It is possible to receive a fax copy to expedite the plan review process, if requested.
If you have a question regarding a Fire Plan Review or a specific Fire Code for new construction, please contact the Fire Sub Code Official's office at 732-262-1035 or 732-262-4624.
To schedule a FIELD INSPECTION for new construction, call 732-262-4627. The next available date will be recorded and an inspection will be conducted on that day. Please see below for a list of field inspection days and office hours.
The Brick Township Bureau of Fire Safety is responsible for Fire Sub-Code inspections and approvals.
The office can be reached at 732-262-1035 or 732-262-4624
To schedule inspections, call 732-262-4627.
The office is located inside the Township Building Department at 401 Chambers Bridge Road in Brick.
FIELD INSPECTION days for new construction are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Office hours are flexible due to inspection responsibilities, however you can meet with a Fire Protection Inspector any time with an appointment (which is recommended) or inspectors are primarily available at the following times:
Monday 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Construction Codes, Uniform
FIRE SUBCODE FEES
(Amended 3-8-2005 by Ord. No. 283-MM-05)
| Fee |
| (a) Plan Review/Inspection- Residential Use Group R-3/R-4/R-5 |
| [1] Minimum Fee | $ 45.00 |
| [2] Smoke-Heat-CO Detector/Fire Sprinkler |
| | [a] 1-20 heads | 45.00 |
| | [b] 21 heads or more | 90.00 |
| [3] Gas/Oil Appliance not connected to plumbing system (each appliance) | 45.00 |
| [4] Tank Installation (Fire) | 55.00 |
| [5] Tank Removal | 70.00 |
| [6] Lapsed Permit reinstatement | 40.00 |
| [7] Fireplace/Wood Burning Stove | 20.00 |
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| (b) Plan Review/Inspection – All other use groups |
| [1] Minimum Fee | 65.00 |
| [2] Smoke Detector/Fire Sprinkler |
| | [a] 1-20 heads | 75.00 |
| | [b] 21-100 heads | 130.00 |
| | [c] 101-200 heads | 225.00 |
| | [d] 201-400 heads | 350.00 |
| | [e] 401-1000 heads | 450.00 |
| | [f] Over 1000 heads | 600.00 |
| [3] Suppression Pre-Engineering Systems (per sys) | 95.00 |
| | [a] Kitchen Exhaust Hood/Duct(s) (per hood) | 55.00 |
| [4] Standpipe System (per unit) | 175.00 |
| [5] Fire Pump (each) | 100.00 |
| [6] Incinerator/Crematorium (each) | 300.00 |
| [7] Reinstatement of lapsed permit | 45.00 |
| [8] Gas/Oil Appliance not connected to plumbing system (each appliance) | 50.00 |
| [9] Tank Installation (Fire) |
| | [a] 1-2,000 gallon | 90.00 |
| | [b] 2,000-10,000 gallon | 140.00 |
| | [c] 10,000 gallon to above | 250.00 |
| [10] Tank Removal | 150.00 |
| [11] Fireplace/Wood Stove | 35.00 |
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| (c) For each reinspection of equipment or systems as required to be inspected by the Fire Inspector caused by a failure of the applicant or installer to comply with the provisions of the fire subcode, a fee shall be charged as allowed as a penalty under N.J.A.C.5:23-2.31(b). |
Link to Brick Township Building Department:
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