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NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25u (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25u - Issuance of certificates.

52:27D-25u Issuance of certificates.  8. a. Certificates of certification shall be issued to qualified applicants seeking certification to engage in the fire protection equipment business for a three-year period, upon payment of a certificate of certification fee. Certificate renewals shall be issued for a three-year period upon the payment of a renewal fee. A renewal application shall be filed with the commissioner at least 45 days prior to expiration of a certificate of certification. A certificate of certification issued pursuant to this act shall not be transferable. b. Fees shall be established, prescribed or changed by the commissioner, to the extent necessary to defray all proper expenses incurred by the commissioner, committee and any staff employed to administer the provisions of this act, except that fees shall not be fixed at a level that will raise amounts in excess of the amount estimated to be required. All fees and any fines imposed under this act shall be paid to the commissioner and shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer and become part of the General Fund. L.2001,c.289,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25v (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25v - Requirements for certificate holder to do business.

52:27D-25v Requirements for certificate holder to do business.  9. No holder of a certificate of certification qualified under the provisions of this act shall engage in the fire protection equipment business unless the certificate holder: a. Maintains at least one business office within this State or files with the commissioner a statement, duly executed and sworn to before a person authorized by the laws of this State to administer oaths, containing a power of attorney constituting the commissioner the true and lawful attorney of the certificate holder upon whom all original process in an action or legal proceeding against the certificate holder may be served and in which the certificate holder agrees that the original process that may be served upon the commissioner shall be of the same force and validity as if served upon the certificate holder and that the authority thereof shall continue in force so long as the certificate holder engages in the fire protection equipment business; b. Clearly marks the outside of each installation and service vehicle to be used in conjunction with the fire protection equipment business with the business name as determined by the commissioner; c. Maintains an emergency service number attended to on a 24-hour basis and responds appropriately to emergencies on a 24-hour basis as determined by the commissioner. L.2001,c.289,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25w (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25w - Responsibility for employees.

52:27D-25w Responsibility for employees.  10. No employee of a certificate holder shall engage in the installation, service, repair, inspection or maintenance of fire protection equipment unless the certificate holder bears full responsibility for the inspection of all work to be performed in compliance with recognized safety standards. L.2001,c.289,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25x (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25x - Liability for employee.

52:27D-25x Liability for employee.  11. A certificate holder shall be liable for any unprofessional conduct of an employee while acting within the scope of his employment, except that the conduct shall not be cause for suspension or revocation of a certificate, unless the commissioner determines that the certificate holder had knowledge thereof, or there is shown to have existed a pattern of unprofessional conduct. L.2001,c.289,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25y (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25y - Licensure from other jurisdiction valid.

52:27D-25y Licensure from other jurisdiction valid.  12. If the commissioner determines that an applicant holds a valid license, registration, certification or other authorization from another jurisdiction which requires equal or greater experience and knowledge requirements, the commissioner may accept the evidence of that license, registration, certification or other authorization as meeting the experience and knowledge requirements of this act for a person to engage in the fire protection equipment business. L.2001,c.289,s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25z (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25z - Commercial general liability insurance.

52:27D-25z Commercial general liability insurance.  13. All contractors shall carry commercial general liability insurance, including products and completed operations coverage, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 for each coverage. The contractor shall furnish a general warranty for one year with each system installation in accordance with guidelines promulgated by the commissioner. L.2001,c.289,s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25bb (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25bb - After revocation, application for new certificate.

52:27D-25bb After revocation, application for new certificate.  15. After revocation of a certificate of certification, the commissioner shall not renew or reinstate such certificate; however, a person may apply for a new certificate of certification. When it can be shown that all loss caused by the act or omission for which the certificate was revoked has been fully satisfied, and that all conditions imposed by the order of revocation have been complied with, the commissioner may issue a new certification, provided that the applicant meets all other qualifications necessary for certification and pays the appropriate fee. L.2001,c.289,s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25cc (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25cc - Dispute settlement hearing.

52:27D-25cc Dispute settlement hearing.  16. Any person aggrieved by any action, notice, ruling or order of the commissioner, with respect to this act, shall have the right to a dispute settlement hearing, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). The aggrieved party shall submit a written request to the commissioner for a hearing within 15 days of the action, notice, ruling or order. All hearing requests shall include: a. The date of the action which is the subject of the appeal; b. The name and status of the person submitting the appeal; c. The specific violations or other action claimed to be in error; and d. A concise statement of the basis for the appeal. L.2001,c.289,s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25dd (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25dd - Arbitration, review by commissioner on disputed work.

52:27D-25dd Arbitration, review by commissioner on disputed work.  17. a. Any person who has contracted with a fire protection contractor for the installation, service, repair, inspection or maintenance of fire protection equipment who is not satisfied with the work done by that contractor shall notify the contractor of the problems and shall allow a reasonable time for the repair of such problems. If the repairs are not made within a reasonable time, or are unsatisfactory to the person, that person may file a request for the commissioner to designate an arbitrator, who shall hear the matter in accordance with the rules of procedure of the American Arbitration Association. b. Where both parties do not agree to submit to the arbitration, the commissioner shall thoroughly review the matter and shall make a decision as to the merits of the claim and issue an order directing appropriate relief if warranted. If, within 30 calendar days of the commissioner's decision, either party files a written notice requesting an administrative hearing, the commissioner shall provide for an administrative hearing in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), with a final decision to be issued by the commissioner. In the alternative, a claimant may seek a remedy directly in court without regard to dispute settlement procedures made available in accordance with this act. c. If, in the opinion of the commissioner, fire protection equipment may be rendered inoperable for an extended period of time, the commissioner may order the owner or contractor to restore the equipment to service in accordance with the fire code regulations promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-198). d. The rights, remedies and procedures accorded by the provisions of this section are in addition to, and cumulative of, any other right, remedy and procedure accorded by the common law or statutes of this State, and nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny, abrogate or impair any such common law or statutory right, remedy or procedure. L.2001,c.289,s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25ee (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25ee - Valid license, certain, required for certification.

52:27D-25ee Valid license, certain, required for certification.  18. Any person licensed to engage in the fire alarm business pursuant to P.L.1997, c.305 (C.45:5A-23 et seq.) whose license is not in good standing with the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors shall not be eligible for a certificate of certification to engage in the fire protection contractor business under the provisions of this act. L.2001,c.289,s.18.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25ff (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25ff - Exemption, certain.

52:27D-25ff Exemption, certain.  19. Notwithstanding the provisions of this act, the commissioner may exempt from the requirements of this act any person engaged in the installation of fire protection equipment in dormitories pursuant to P.L.2000, c.56 (C.52:27D-198.7 et al.). The exemption shall apply only for work performed pursuant to P.L.2000, c.56 (C.52:27D-198.7 et al.) and only for such time as is necessary to complete work performed pursuant to that act. L.2001,c.289,s.19.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25gg (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25gg - Rules, regulations.

52:27D-25gg Rules, regulations.  24. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2001,c.289,s.24.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25hh (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25hh - Emblem on residential dwelling to identify persons with disabilities.

52:27D-25hh Emblem on residential dwelling to identify persons with disabilities.  1. a. The Director of the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs shall issue a person with a disability identification emblem upon the proper application therefor by a qualified person with a disability. The emblem, when affixed to the window of a residential dwelling, shall serve to alert firefighters, medical, rescue or law enforcement personnel, when responding to an emergency situation, that a person with a disability may be present therein and may require special assistance. The director, in consultation with appropriate State agencies and organizations representing individuals with disabilities, shall determine the design and size of the emblem and the location and manner in which it shall be affixed to the dwelling. The director shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.  b. A person with a disability may apply for an emblem to the Director of the Division of Fire Safety. After due investigation of the qualifying status of each applicant, the director shall issue the emblem. An emblem issued pursuant to this section shall be nontransferable and shall be removed from a dwelling when a qualified person with a disability no longer resides in that dwelling.  As used in this section, "person with a disability" means a person who is severely and permanently disabled and cannot ambulate without the use of assistive devices, such as a cane, crutch, wheelchair, prosthetic device or other person, or someone who suffers from lung disease or uses portable oxygen, or someone who has a cardiac condition to the extent that the person's functional limitations are classified in severity as a class III or class IV, according to the American Heart Association, or someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, or an individual who has permanent sight impairment in both eyes as certified by the New Jersey Commission for the Blind or whose ability to walk is severely and permanently limited due to an arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition. The disability must be certified by a licensed medical doctor, podiatrist or physician licensed to practice in New Jersey or a bordering state. L.2001,c.453,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25ii (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25ii - Demonstration, operation of firefighting equipment.

52:27D-25ii Demonstration, operation of firefighting equipment.  1. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, for educational purposes fire department or districts may conduct demonstrations of firefighting equipment or apparatus for officers and employees of the State or any county or municipality and any agency or instrumentality thereof, in which said officers or employees may operate the equipment or apparatus, provided they are directly supervised by a person certified to operate the equipment or apparatus and reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the safety of the operator. L.2003,c.26,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25jj (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25jj - Adoption of training course by Division of Fire Safety.

52:27D-25jj Adoption of training course by Division of Fire Safety.  3. a. The Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the New Jersey Fire and Emergency Medical Services Institute, shall adopt a training course regarding the risks associated with autism or an intellectual or other developmental disability and appropriate recognition and response techniques concerning these disabilities, based on the curriculum developed by the Departments of Health and Senior Services and Human Services pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.2008, c.80 (C.26:2-190). The course curriculum and instruction shall be administered to every firefighter recruit, volunteer or paid. b. Each person, volunteer or paid, who is engaged in fire suppression, firefighting, or fire rescue before the effective date of this act shall, within 36 months of the effective date of this act, satisfactorily complete a training course in recognition and response techniques concerning these disabilities. c. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2008, c.80, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25kk (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25kk - Accreditation of certain recruit firefighter training programs; rules, regulations.

52:27D-25kk Accreditation of certain recruit firefighter training programs; rules, regulations.  1. a. All recruit firefighter training programs conducted by the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs shall be accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications, the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, or any successor entity. b. Persons who successfully complete an accredited recruit firefighter training program as set forth in subsection a. of this section shall be eligible to receive a certificate of national certification offered by the organization that has accredited the training program, upon payment of a certificate of certification fee to the accrediting organization. c. The Director of the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs shall adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this section, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2013, c.32, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25ll (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25ll - Definitions relative to a "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline.

52:27D-25ll Definitions relative to a "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline.  1. As used in P.L.2019, c.309 (C.52:27D-25ll et seq.): "Division" means the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs. "University" means Rutgers, The State University/University Behavioral Health Care. L.2019, c.309, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25mm (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25mm - Establishment, maintenance of "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline.

52:27D-25mm Establishment, maintenance of "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline.  2. a. The division, in conjunction with the university, shall establish and maintain, on a 24-hour daily basis, a toll-free "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline. The hotline shall receive and respond to calls from fire and emergency services personnel who experience depression, anxiety, stress, or any other psychological or emotional disorder or condition. The operators of the hotline shall identify and refer callers to further debriefing and counseling services. b. The operators of the hotline shall be trained by the division and the university, and, to the greatest extent possible, shall be persons who are: (1) familiar with the post-trauma disorders and psychological and emotional disorders and conditions that are frequently experienced by fire and emergency services personnel; or (2) trained to provide counseling services involving marriage and family life, substance abuse, personal stress management, and other emotional or psychological disorders or conditions that may adversely affect fire and emergency services personnel. c. The division and the university shall provide for the confidentiality of the names of the fire and emergency services personnel calling, the information discussed by a caller and operator, and any referrals for further debriefing or counseling. However, the division, after consultation with the university, may, by rule and regulation, establish guidelines for monitoring any fire or emergency services caller who exhibits signs of a severe emotional or psychological disorder or condition which the operator handling the call reasonably believes may result in harm to the caller or any other person. L.2019, c.309, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25nn (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25nn - List of qualified persons to accept referrals.

52:27D-25nn List of qualified persons to accept referrals.  3. The division, after consultation with the university, shall prepare a list of the following persons who are willing to accept referrals and administer the debriefing and counseling services provided through the telephone hotline: appropriately licensed or certified psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers; appropriately trained and qualified counselors; and experienced former fire and emergency services personnel. L.2019, c.309, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25oo (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25oo - Consultation with representatives.

52:27D-25oo Consultation with representatives.  4. In establishing the hotline pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2019, c.309 (C.52:27D-25ll et seq.), the division and university shall consult with a representative from the New Jersey Career Fire Chiefs Association; New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association; Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey; New Jersey Hospital Association; New Jersey Association of Paramedic Programs; EMS Council of New Jersey; New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Association; any other exclusive bargaining representative for a New Jersey fire department or force, or emergency services agency or provider; and any others that the division deems appropriate. L.2019, c.309, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-25pp (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-25pp - Minimum annual appropriation.

52:27D-25pp Minimum annual appropriation.  5. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, an amount not less than $250,000, as determined by the Commissioner of Community Affairs, shall be annually appropriated to defray the costs associated with operating and maintaining the "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline. The appropriation shall be payable out of the fees and penalties derived from fire code enforcement activities pursuant to the "Uniform Fire Safety Act," P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-192 et seq.).  L.2019, c.309, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-28.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-28.1 - Legislative findings

52:27D-28.1. Legislative findings  The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: a. The rapid pace of modern life, the ever-upward spiral of inflation, the often-debilitating infirmities of advancing years, and the change in family life combine to place many senior citizens of this State in an unenviable position of poverty and dependency that endangers their health, safety, and welfare. b. Such senior citizens in particular, and all senior citizens in general, need and deserve the attention, assistance, and protection of the State. c. To fulfill this responsibility, the government of the State should have an appropriate and significant agency empowered to serve those individuals effectively so that comprehensive programs can be developed and coordinated on a Statewide basis to locate and assist this segment of the population of this State. L.1975, c. 36, s. 1, eff. March 13, 1975.