Fairfield, MT · Essex County
Request for Variance Application
Property owners or lessees with owner approval use this application to request a variance from a provision of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code.
What this form is
This application lets a property owner, or a lessee with the owner's approval, request a variance from a provision of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code. It asks for the property location and information about the regulation, practical difficulty, and feasible alternatives. The form says the applicant will be notified within 30 days; a request not granted within that time is deemed denied.
Who needs it
A property owner, or a lessee with the property owner's approval, may submit this request for a variance from a code provision.
How to submit it
Submit the request through the Fairfield Fire Prevention portal at https://fairfieldfireprevention.prophoenix.com/CCP/Login.aspx, as indicated on the application.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks for no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Request for Variance Application.
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Complete the Application
Enter the property location and describe the regulation, 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 Submit
Date and sign the application, then submit it through the Fairfield Fire Prevention portal listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Request for Variance Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block, and it does not request a notarized or sworn attachment.
- Who may request a variance?
- The application says a property owner, or a lessee with the owner's approval, may apply for a variance from a provision of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the property location and details about the regulation, the practical difficulty of strict compliance, and feasible alternatives that would protect occupants, firefighters, and the public.
- How do I submit the Request for Variance Application?
- Use the Fairfield Fire Prevention portal listed on the application: https://fairfieldfireprevention.prophoenix.com/CCP/Login.aspx.
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