3.0 Administrative filings to certify compliance

3.1 Existing buildings; Affidavit. Owners of existing buildings shall submit an affidavit of completion certifying compliance with 27-383(b) and RS 6-1, on or before July 1, 2006 for occupied buildings, or prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for new buildings under construction. In lieu of such affidavit, the owner may submit a report by an architect or engineer complying with 3.2. Such affidavit shall comply with the following:

3.1.1 Inspection. In such affidavit the owner shall certify that all components have been visually inspected, both with the normal lighting turned on, and with the normal and emergency lighting turned off.

3.1.2 Product identification. In such affidavit the owner shall identify the manufacturer and MEA approval number of each product installed, along with the manufacturer's product literature. The affidavit shall describe which particular products were installed in each part of the building.

3.1.3 Paints. Where in situ painting was utilized, the owner shall certify that he or she has inspected the installation and that the specified paint was utilized in accordance with the MEA-approved methods of application.

3.2 New buildings; Report. Owners of buildings filed pursuant to plans approved on or after July 1, 2006 shall submit a report of completion by an architect or engineer certifying compliance with 27-383(b) and RS 6-1, prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Such report shall comply with the following:

3.2.1 Inspection. Such report shall be submitted under controlled inspection as per Building Code ? 27-132. The report shall certify that all components have been visually inspected, both with the normal lighting turned on and with the normal and emergency lighting turned off.

3.2.2 Product identification. Such report shall identify the manufacturer and MEA approval number of each product installed along with the manufacturer?s product literature. The report shall describe which particular products were installed in which parts of the building.

3.2.3 Paints. Where in situ painting was utilized, the architect or engineer shall certify that he or she has inspected the installation and that the specified paint was utilized in accordance with the MEA-approved methods of application.

3.3 Submission of Affidavit or Report. Such affidavit or report shall be filed in duplicate with the Department of Buildings? Local Law Enforcement Unit for buildings constructed pursuant to plans approved prior to July 1, 2006, and with the respective Borough Office for new buildings. A third copy of the accepted affidavit or report shall be kept and maintained on the premises for inspection by the Department of Buildings and Fire Department. Failure to have such affidavit or report available for inspection shall constitute a violation of the code.

3.4 Fire protection plans. When construction of a new building or alteration of an existing building requires that a new or amended fire protection plan be filed in accordance with section 27-228, compliance with the photoluminescent sign and marking requirements of section 27-383(b) and RS 6-1 shall be indicated in such new or amended fire protection plan.

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