Below is information on a new NO Verification ordinance in Cresskill, NJ.

On October 3, 2012, Ordinance # 12-15-1436 was passed and now became law. The passage for this ordinance reads as follows: “All persons and/or agencies responsible for monitoring automatic fire alarms and/or fire suppression systems located within the Borough of Cresskill shall immediately notify the Cresskill Fire Department upon activation of said alarm. It shall be a violation of this ordinance for any person to investigate or verify of said alarm prior to notification of the Cresskill Fire Department including one and two family dwellings. This requirement shall not apply to fire drills and routine testing and maintenance being conducted of said alarm”.

This ordinance shall exceed the National Fire Protection Association by prohibiting any type of verification prior to notification of the Cresskill Fire Department including one and two family dwellings.

If you have any questions in this matter, please do not hesitate to contact;

Christopher S. Ulshoefer
Chief of Department
Cresskill Fire Department
51 Madison Ave.
Cresskill, NJ 07626
201 568 0030 Fire HQ
201 816 9013 Fax