Fort Lee, MT · Bergen County
Variance Request
Property owners or lessees with owner approval use this form to request a variance from a provision of the fire code in Fort Lee.
What this form is
The Fort Lee Fire Prevention Bureau’s Variance Request lets a property owner, or a lessee with the owner’s approval, request an exception from a fire code provision. The form asks for the registration number, business name and premises address, the requirement at issue, the practical difficulty, and feasible alternatives that would protect people and the public. The bureau says applicants will be notified within 30 days whether the request is granted or denied.
Who needs it
A property owner or a lessee with the owner’s approval may use this form to request a fire code variance for premises in Fort Lee.
How to submit it
Send the completed request to the Fort Lee Fire Prevention Bureau, 1365 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024-4799, or fax it to (201) 585-1563.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Fort Lee Variance Request PDF.
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Complete The Request
Provide the registration number, business and premises details, code requirement, practical difficulty, and feasible alternatives.
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Add Pages If Needed
Use additional pages if necessary to provide the requested information.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the request.
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Submit To The Bureau
Send the request to the Fort Lee Fire Prevention Bureau by mail or fax.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can request a fire code variance?
- The document says a property owner, or a lessee with the owner’s approval, may apply for a variance from a fire code provision.
- What information does the Variance Request ask for?
- It asks for the registration number, business name, premises address, requirement at issue, practical difficulty, and feasible alternatives to protect occupants, firefighters, and the public.
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Request?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the form; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Variance Request?
- Send it to the Fort Lee Fire Prevention Bureau at 1365 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024-4799, or fax it to (201) 585-1563.