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NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-198.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-198.3 - Fine for noncompliance.

52:27D-198.3 Fine for noncompliance.  3. An owner who sells, leases, rents or otherwise permits to be occupied for residential purposes any premises subject to the provisions of P.L.1991, c.92 (C.52:27D-198.1 et seq.) when the premises do not comply with the requirements of section 1 of P.L.1991, c.92 (C.52:27D-198.1), or without complying with the inspection and certification requirements of section 2 of P.L.1991, c.92 (C.52:27D-198.2), shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500.00 in the case of a violation for an alarm device, or a fine of not more than $100 in the case of a violation for a portable fire extinguisher, which may be collected and enforced by the local enforcing agency as defined in subsection g. of section 5 of P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-196) by summary proceedings pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). L.1991,c.92,s.3; amended 2005, c.71, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-198.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-198.4 - Identifying emblem to be affixed to front of structures with truss construction

52:27D-198.4. Identifying emblem to be affixed to front of structures with truss construction  a. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall, pursuant to the authority under the "Uniform Fire Safety Act," P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-192 et seq.), promulgate rules and regulations to require that an identifying emblem be affixed to the front of structures with truss construction.  The emblem shall be of a bright and reflective color, or made of reflective material. The shape of the emblem shall be an isosceles triangle and the size shall be 12 inches horizontally by 6 inches vertically. The following letters, of a size and color to make them conspicuous, shall be printed on the emblem: "F" to signify a floor with truss construction; "R" to signify a roof with truss construction; or "F/R" to signify both a floor and roof with truss construction.  The emblem shall be permanently affixed to the left of the main entrance door at a height between four to six feet above the ground and shall be installed and maintained by the owner of the building.  The act shall be enforced in accordance with enforcement procedures set forth in P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-192 et seq.).  b. Detached one and two family residential structures with truss construction which are not part of a planned real estate development shall be exempt from the provisions of this act; however, the governing body of a municipality may require by ordinance that emblems be affixed on structures with truss construction.  Individual structures and dwelling units with truss construction which are part of a planned real estate development as defined in section 3 of P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-23) shall not be required to have an identifying emblem if there is an emblem affixed at each entranceway to the development.  L.1991,c.188,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-198.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-198.5 - Regulations to designate time to correct violations, range of penalties

52:27D-198.5. Regulations to designate time to correct violations, range of penalties  2. The Commissioner of Community Affairs, after consulting with the fire safety commission, shall promulgate regulations in accordance with the powers granted by P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-192 et seq.) to list violations of the uniform fire safety code as promulgated pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-198), designate the period of time within which each such violation is to be corrected by the owner pursuant to a written order issued and served by an enforcing agency, and establish a range of monetary penalties which may be imposed for violations pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection b. of section 19 of P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-210). In addition, the regulations shall specify those violations which by their nature constitute an imminent hazard to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants, intended occupants, firefighters, or the general public and require the building, structure or premises to be vacated, closed or removed pursuant to section 17 of P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-208).  These regulations shall be adopted by the commissioner within 180 days after the effective date of P.L.1991, c.489 (C.52:27D-210 et al.).  L.1991,c.489,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-198.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-198.6 - Conditions for display of certain holiday vegetation.

52:27D-198.6 Conditions for display of certain holiday vegetation.  1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, trees and wreaths used in holiday displays may be exhibited in all buildings covered by the "Uniform Fire Safety Act," P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-192 et seq.) under the following conditions: a. Natural cut trees shall be permitted in any building if the trees: 1) Are located in areas protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system, or 2) Meet the flame-retardant requirements of the "Uniform Fire Safety Act," P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-192 et seq.) provided that the trees are watered daily. b. Living trees in a balled condition with their roots protected by an earth ball, maintained in a fresh condition and not allowed to become dry, shall be permitted in any building. c. Holiday wreaths not in excess of 10 percent of the aggregate wall area of any room or space shall be permitted in any building. d. The appropriate enforcing agency may limit the number of trees in any building. e. Trees shall not be allowed to obstruct corridors, exits or other means of egress. f. Open flames such as from candles, lanterns, kerosene heaters and gas-fired heaters shall not be located on or near trees or holiday wreaths. g. Nothing herein shall apply to, or be construed as extending the jurisdiction of, the "Uniform Fire Safety Act," P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-192 et seq.) to residential buildings. L.1997,c.428,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-198.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-198.7 - Short title.

52:27D-198.7 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Dormitory Safety Trust Fund Act." L.2000,c.56,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-198.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-198.8 - Findings, declarations relative to installation of fire suppression systems in student dormitories.

52:27D-198.8 Findings, declarations relative to installation of fire suppression systems in student dormitories.  2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Education plays a vital role in the economic development of the nation and the State, by providing the education and training of the work force of the future. b. The safety of students housed in dormitories at secondary schools, military schools, boarding schools, or at institutions of higher education is a vital concern. These students represent New Jersey's future. c. Automatic fire suppression systems installed in buildings have been proven to be a very effective method of preventing injury, death and widespread property damage. The construction, reconstruction, development, extension and improvement of dormitory safety facilities, including fire prevention and sprinkler systems, shall therefore be deemed in the public interest and a public purpose.  L.2000,c.56,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-198.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-198.10 - Rules; exemptions.

52:27D-198.10 Rules; exemptions.  4. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52: 14B-1 et seq.), adopt such rules as may be necessary to implement P.L.2000, c.56 (C.52:27D-198.7 et al.). Such rules may include exemption from the requirements of section 3 of P.L.2000, c.56 (C.52:27D-198.9) for any types of buildings that may be determined to not warrant the level of protection provided in section 3 of P.L.2000, c.56 (C.52:27D-198.9) based on the fire hazard risk. L.2000,c.56,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-198.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-198.11 - Application of funds to secure compliance.

52:27D-198.11 Application of funds to secure compliance.  5. The State Treasurer, after consultation with the Commissioner of Community Affairs, shall have the authority to apply State funds otherwise available to State departments, agencies or instrumentalities for the purpose of securing compliance with the requirements established pursuant to P.L.2000, c.56 (C.52:27D-198.7 et al.). The State Treasurer shall also determine the allocation of moneys to be deposited into the "Dormitory Safety Trust Fund" established pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2000, c.56 (C.18A:72A-12.6) resulting from the retirement of bonds previously issued for deposit to the "Dormitory Safety Trust Fund" by the New Jersey educational facilities authority. L.2000,c.56,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-198.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-198.12 - Standby fees waived.

52:27D-198.12 Standby fees waived.  9. A municipal authority or water utility shall not impose standby fees for any new fire protection system required to be installed pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2000, c.56 (C.52:27D-198.9).  L.2000,c.56,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-198.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-198.13 - Regulations concerning elevator fire recall keys.

52:27D-198.13 Regulations concerning elevator fire recall keys.  1. Not later than six months following the effective date of P.L.2003, c.211 (C.52:27D-198.13 et seq.), the Commissioner of Community Affairs shall promulgate regulations requiring all new elevators, and all elevators undergoing reconstruction, to be equipped to operate with standardized fire recall keys. L.2003,c.211,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-198.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-198.14 - Installation of lock box in elevator buildings to hold fire recall keys.

52:27D-198.14 Installation of lock box in elevator buildings to hold fire recall keys.  2. a. A municipality, by ordinance, may require the installation of a lock box in each building located in the municipality that has an elevator. A building's elevator fire recall keys shall be placed in the lock box. Lock boxes shall be installed at locations that are readily accessible to fire fighting officials. A building that has elevators with standardized fire recall keys, in accordance with section 1 of P.L.2003, c.211 (C.52:27D-198.13), shall be exempt from this provisions of this section. b. Not later than the last day of the sixth month following the effective date of P.L.2003, c.211 (C.52:27D-198.13 et seq.), the Commissioner of Community Affairs shall promulgate regulations establishing specifications for elevator fire recall key lock boxes. L.2003,c.211,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-198.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-198.16 - Adoption, enforcement of federal mattress flammability standard; rules, regulations.

52:27D-198.16 Adoption, enforcement of federal mattress flammability standard; rules, regulations.  2. a. The State of New Jersey shall adopt and enforce as a State safety requirement the federal mattress flammability standard codified at Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1633, as amended and supplemented.  b. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall promulgate, not later than the first day of the sixth month next following the effective date of this act, the rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act, in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2007, c.141, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-198.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-198.18 - Certain existing structures required to be equipped with carbon monoxide detectors.

52:27D-198.18 Certain existing structures required to be equipped with carbon monoxide detectors.  3. a. Within 90 days of the adoption of rules and regulations pursuant to subsection c. of this section, any existing structure other than a structure subject to the provisions of P.L.1999, c.15 (C.52:27D-133.3 et al.) shall be equipped with a carbon monoxide sensor device or devices, unless it is determined that there is no potential carbon monoxide hazard in the structure. b. Any determination as to the placement of a carbon monoxide sensor device or devices in a structure and as to whether there is a potential carbon monoxide hazard in a structure shall be made in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection c. of this section. c. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to its rule-making authority under the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) in order to effectuate the purposes of this section. The rules and regulations shall include, but not be limited to, standards for the placement of a carbon monoxide sensor device or devices in a structure and for the determination as to whether there is a potential carbon monoxide hazard in a structure. d. For the purposes of this section: "Carbon monoxide sensor device" means a carbon monoxide alarm or detector that bears the label of a nationally recognized testing laboratory, and has been tested and listed as complying with the most recent Underwriters Laboratories standard 2034 or its equivalent. L.2015, c.146, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-198.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-198.19 - Inspection, violations, penalties.

52:27D-198.19 Inspection, violations, penalties.  4. a. An enforcing agency shall inspect each structure subject to the carbon monoxide detector installation requirements of P.L.2015, c.146 (C.52:27D-123f et al.) within its jurisdiction for compliance with such requirements at the time of any inspection conducted pursuant to the "Uniform Fire Safety Act," P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-192 et seq.). b. The local governing body having jurisdiction over the enforcing agency or, if the Department of Community Affairs is the enforcing agency, the Commissioner of Community Affairs, may establish a fee which covers the cost of inspection and of issuance of a certificate evidencing compliance with the carbon monoxide detector installation requirements of P.L.2015, c.146 (C.52:27D-123f et al.); provided, however, that the fee authorized shall not exceed the costs of inspection and issuance of a certificate. c. An owner of a structure found to be in violation of the carbon monoxide detector installation requirements of P.L.2015, c.146 (C.52:27D-123f et al.) shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $1,000 for a first offense and not more than $2,500 for each subsequent offense found upon reinspection to be collected in a summary proceeding pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). The municipal court and the Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of proceedings for the enforcement of the penalties provided by this paragraph.  L.2015, c.146, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-198.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-198.20 - Steam radiator cover installation by residential rental property owner.

52:27D-198.20 Steam radiator cover installation by residential rental property owner.  1. a. Within 90 days of the receipt of a written request by a tenant, an owner of a residential rental property shall cover each steam radiator in the tenant's unit with an insulating material or cover that protects tenants, occupants, and other persons on the premises from receiving burns due to contact with the radiator. b. The owner of a residential rental property that contains uncovered steam radiators shall provide each tenant with notice of their right to request that the landlord provide and install insulating materials or covers pursuant to subsection a. of this section. Such notice shall be provided as a rider to any written residential lease agreement and in writing at least annually. A copy of this notice shall be maintained in a conspicuous location in the common area where notices are regularly provided to tenants. c. An owner who leases any property subject to the requirements of subsection a. of this section in violation of the requirements of this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500, which may be collected and enforced by the enforcing agency by summary proceeding pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). d. A tenant, occupant, or other person on the premises who sustains an injury as a result of the failure of an owner to comply with the requirements of subsection a. of this section may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction for any appropriate legal or equitable relief. L.2021, c.259.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-199 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-199 - Building in use on effective date of regulations; compliance; fire safety improvement as capital improvement under rent control

52:27D-199. Building in use on effective date of regulations; compliance; fire safety improvement as capital improvement under rent control  A building, which is subject to this act but the use of which shall have commenced in good faith on or before the effective date of any retroactive regulations, shall comply with the provisions of this act on or before the first anniversary of the effective date of the regulations and, in the case of any building subject to local rent control, any improvement required to be made pursuant to this act, or any other law, ordinance, or regulation concerning fire safety shall, for the purposes of the rent control ordinance, be deemed to be a capital improvement, the cost of which may be passed on to the tenants. In a case of imminent hazard to life, a building shall comply within the period of time designated by the enforcing agency. L.1983, c. 383, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-200 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-200 - Variances from regulations

52:27D-200. Variances from regulations  a. Upon the application of the owner of a building, structure or premises, the enforcing agency may grant variances from the requirements of a regulation issued pursuant to this act. No variance shall be granted in a particular case unless the enforcing agency shall find: (1) that strict compliance with the regulation would result in undue hardship to the owner; and (2) that the variance, if granted, will not unreasonably jeopardize the safety of intended occupants, fire fighters and the public generally. b. An application for a variance pursuant to this section shall be filed in writing with the enforcing agency and shall set forth specifically: (1) a statement of the requirements of the regulation from which a variance is sought; (2) a statement of the manner by which strict compliance with the regulation would result in undue hardship; (3) a statement of the nature and extent of the undue hardship; and (4) a statement of feasible alternatives to the requirements of the regulation which would adequately protect the safety of the occupants or intended occupants, fire fighters, and the public generally. c. Within 30 days of receiving the application for a variance, the enforcing agency shall grant or deny the application in writing, stating the reason for granting or denying the application. If the application is not granted within 30 days, the applicant shall consider it to have been denied and shall have the same appeal rights as in the case of a written denial. The enforcing agency shall maintain records of all applications for variances and the action taken on them, and shall make the records reasonably available for public inspection. An enforcing agency other than the department shall provide copies of the records to the commissioner. L.1983, c. 383, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-202 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-202 - Enforcement of act by municipality; ordinance; restrictive regulation by municipality

52:27D-202. Enforcement of act by municipality; ordinance; restrictive regulation by municipality  a. Each municipality in this State is authorized to adopt an ordinance providing for local enforcement of this act. The ordinance shall designate the municipal fire department or the county fire marshal or one or more fire districts as the local enforcement agency. b. Nothing in this act shall preclude the right of any municipality to adopt an ordinance dealing with fire safety whether or not it is more restrictive than this act and the regulations promulgated thereunder. No county or municipal official shall issue an order regarding fire safety with respect to a building, structure or premises, except in accordance with this act or with a duly promulgated ordinance. L.1983, c. 383, s. 11.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-204 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-204 - Local enforcing agencies; concurrent jurisdiction with department; failure to properly enforce act; assumption of duties by department

52:27D-204. Local enforcing agencies; concurrent jurisdiction with department; failure to properly enforce act; assumption of duties by department  a. The department shall have concurrent jurisdiction with local enforcing agencies to enforce this act in all buildings, structures and premises in the State, other than owner-occupied buildings used exclusively for dwelling purposes and containing fewer than three dwelling units. b. If the commissioner determines that a local enforcing agency which had previously elected to inspect high-rise structures and life hazard uses has failed to properly enforce this act, he shall notify the local enforcing agency of his determination and thereafter all inspection and enforcement with respect to high-rise structures and life hazard uses within the jurisdiction of the local enforcing agency shall be done by the department and all fees and penalties received as a result of the inspection and enforcement shall be paid to the department. L.1983, c. 383, s. 13.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-205 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-205 - Life hazard use and high-rise structures; inspection cycles; application for certificate of inspection

52:27D-205. Life hazard use and high-rise structures; inspection cycles; application for certificate of inspection  a. The enforcing agency shall inspect each high-rise structure and each life hazard use in the State at least once every year for the purpose of determining the extent to which they comply with the provisions of this act. b. The commissioner, by regulation, may establish shorter inspection cycles for those classes of structures and uses whose nature makes more frequent inspection necessary for the protection of the public. c. Thirty days following the inspection of a high-rise structure or life hazard use, the owner of the high-rise structure or life hazard use shall file with the department, upon forms to be provided by the enforcing agency, an application for a certificate of inspection containing information prescribed by regulation by the commissioner. L.1983, c. 383, s. 14.