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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-198.25 - Rules, regulations.

52:27D-198.25 Rules, regulations.
5. 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 the following:
a. If the smoke dampers, fire dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers, and smoke control systems pass the applicable inspections and tests, the person performing the inspection or test shall execute a compliance certification.
b. In the event an inspection or test reveals deficiencies in smoke dampers, fire dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers, or smoke control systems, the person who conducted the inspection or test shall prepare a deficiency report for the building owner identifying the nature of the deficiency and reasons for non-compliance and any other information deemed necessary by the department.
L.2023, c.186, s.5.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-203 - Enforcement of act by enforcing agencies; reports, data and information; fees; inspections; certification of fire inspectors

52:27D-203. Enforcement of act by enforcing agencies; reports, data and information; fees; inspections; certification of fire inspectors
a. Each enforcing agency in this State shall enforce this act in all buildings, structures and premises within its jurisdiction, except owner-occupied buildings used exclusively for dwelling purposes and containing fewer than three dwelling units, subject to the control and supervision of the commissioner and in accordance with regulations promulgated by the commissioner. The commissioner shall consult with and advise all local enforcement agencies enforcing the provision of this act, and each local enforcement agency shall provide the commissioner with reports, data and information required by the commissioner. To cover the cost to the municipality of conducting inspections under this act, the municipality may, by ordinance, establish fees, which shall be paid into the treasury of the municipality to which the local enforcing agency is responsible, and which shall be appropriated by the municipality to the local enforcing agency to pay the cost of enforcing this act.
b. A local enforcing agency consisting of or employing at least one paid fire inspector who is certified pursuant to subsection c. of this section may elect to inspect high-rise structures and life hazard uses within its jurisdiction, in lieu of inspection by the commissioner. That election shall be made by resolution of the governing body having jurisdiction over the local enforcing agency. If an appropriate resolution has not been received by the commissioner on or before the effective date of this act, the department shall perform all inspections under this subsection until such time as the governing body shall adopt and send to the commissioner an appropriate resolution. A local enforcing agency that elects to inspect high-rise structures and life hazard uses may issue the certificates of inspection required to be issued pursuant to section 14 of this act and may inspect buildings and premises other than high-rise structures and life hazard uses in order to secure compliance with this act.
c. The commissioner shall certify fire inspectors under this act in accordance with such standards as he shall establish by regulation; provided that a fire inspector certificate shall be issued by the commissioner to any person who: on the effective date of this act is, and for at least one year prior to the effective date of this act has been, serving as a fire inspector in the fire service; or shall have, within two years of the effective date of this act, successfully completed an educational program such as the basic fire prevention code course offered by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International or a recognized equivalent, a fire prevention course offered by an institution of higher education or recognized fire school which has been approved by the commissioner.
L.1983, c. 383, s. 12.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-206 - Person aggrieved by ruling, action, order or notice of commissioner or local enforcement agency; administrative hearing; application; conduct

52:27D-206. Person aggrieved by ruling, action, order or notice of commissioner or local enforcement agency; administrative hearing; application; conduct
a. A person aggrieved by a ruling, action, order, or notice of the commissioner pursuant to this act shall be entitled to an administrative hearing. The application for the hearing shall be filed with the commissioner by the 15th day after receipt by the person of notice of the ruling, action, order or notice.
All hearings shall be conducted by the Office of Administrative Law pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) and P.L.1978, c. 67 (C. 52:14F-1 et seq.), and the final decision shall be issued by the commissioner or his designee.
b. A person aggrieved by any ruling, action, order or notice of a local enforcement agency pursuant to this act, shall be entitled to an administrative hearing before the construction board of appeals created pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1975, c. 215 (C. 52:27D-127), having jurisdiction in the municipality in which the building, structure or premises is located. The applications for the hearing shall be filed with the construction board of appeals by the 15th day after the receipt by the person of notice of the ruling, action, order or notice complained of.
L.1983, c. 383, s. 15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-207 - Violations; written order to terminate and correct; injunction

52:27D-207. Violations; written order to terminate and correct; injunction
a. If an enforcing agency discovers a violation of the provisions of this act upon an inspection of a building, structure or premises, then the enforcing agency shall issue and cause to be served on the owner of the building, structure or premises a written order requiring the owner to terminate, or cause to be terminated, the violation. The order shall state the nature of the violation and a reasonable specified period of time within which the violation shall be terminated. The order shall also require the owner to take or cause to be taken any affirmative action necessary to correct the violation.
b. The enforcing agency may petition the Superior Court for mandatory injunctive relief enforcing an order issued pursuant to this act. The Superior Court may proceed in a summary manner or otherwise, and shall have power to grant temporary relief or a restraining order as it may deem just and proper, and to make and enter a decree enforcing, modifying, and enforcing as so modified, or setting aside, in whole or in part, any order issued pursuant to this act.
L.1983, c. 383, s. 16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-208 - Violation constituting imminent hazard to health, safety or welfare; written order to vacate, close or remove; service; reinspection; reconsideration hearing

52:27D-208. Violation constituting imminent hazard to health, safety or welfare; written order to vacate, close or remove; service; reinspection; reconsideration hearing
a. If upon an inspection of a building, structure or premises the enforcing agency discovers a violation of this act that constitutes an imminent hazard to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or intended occupants, fire fighters, or the public generally, the enforcing agency may issue and cause to be served on the owner of the building, structure or premises a written order directing that the building, structure or premises be vacated, closed, or removed forthwith or that the violation be corrected within the period specified in the order. The order shall state the nature of the violation and the date and hour by which the building, structure or premises shall be vacated, closed or removed or the violation shall be abated.
b. The enforcing agency shall reinspect the building, structure or premises within 48 hours of receiving written notice from the owner of a building, structure or premises vacated or closed, or ordered to be vacated or closed, stating that the violation has been terminated. If, upon reinspection, the enforcing agency determines that the violation has been terminated, it shall rescind the order requiring the vacation of the building, structure or premises and occupancy may be resumed immediately; provided that if the reinspection is not made by the local enforcing agency within 48 hours of the receipt of the notice, the owner may apply to the department for a reinspection.
c. If the owner of a building, structure or premises denies that a violation justifying an order pursuant to this section to vacate, close, remove, or abate within a specified time exists, the owner may apply to the commissioner or construction board of appeals, as the case may be, for a reconsideration hearing. The hearing shall be conducted, and a final decision issued, within 48 hours of the receipt of the request. Failure to issue a decision shall constitute denial of the owner's appeal, providing that, in the case of an appeal to the construction board of appeals, if the hearing is not held within 48 hours of the receipt of the request, the owner may apply to the department for an administrative hearing and the decision shall be rendered by the commissioner within 48 hours of the receipt of the application for the hearing.
L.1983, c. 383, s. 17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-209 - Violations in life hazard use as willful or grossly negligent or of previously issued order and constituting clear danger to human life; order for continued vacation and closing; reconsideration hearing

52:27D-209. Violations in life hazard use as willful or grossly negligent or of previously issued order and constituting clear danger to human life; order for continued vacation and closing; reconsideration hearing
a. If the enforcing agency finds a violation of the provisions of this act in a life hazard use to be willful or grossly negligent, or to be in violation of a previously issued order, and to constitute a clear danger to human life, in addition to ordering the building, structure or premises vacated and closed until the violation is abated, the enforcing agency may order the building, structure or premises to remain vacated and closed for a further period not to exceed 60 days and until such time as a certificate of continued occupancy, issued pursuant to regulations authorized by section 6 of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c. 217 (C. 52:27D-124) shall be obtained by the owner.
b. If the owner of a building, structure or premises denies that a violation exists justifying an order to remain closed for the period of time indicated in the order, the owner may apply to the commissioner, or construction board of appeals, as the case may be, for a reconsideration hearing. The hearing shall be conducted, and a final decision issued, within 48 hours of receipt of the request. Failure to issue a decision shall constitute denial of the appeal.
L.1983, c. 383, s. 18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-211 - Method of service of notices, rules, decisions and orders

52:27D-211. Method of service of notices, rules, decisions and orders
a. Notices, rules, decisions and orders required or permitted to be issued and served pursuant to this act shall be served as follows:
(1) On the owner:
(a) By certified mail to the person designated as owner or agent on the certificate of registration, in the municipal tax records, or in the records of the Secretary of State; however, if the certified mailing is returned, the original letter shall be remailed to the last known address of the person by ordinary mail.
(b) By serving the document on the Secretary of State, who shall be deemed the owner's agent for service of process; except that reasonable efforts have first been made to serve the owner or his agent by certified mail and that a copy of the document is posted in a conspicuous location on the premises. "Conspicuous location" shall include the walls of the front vestibule or any common foyer or hallway immediately inside the main front entrance.
(c) By personal delivery of the document to the owner.
(d) By leaving the document at the office or dwelling unit of the owner with a person 14 years of age or older.
(2) On any other person:
(a) By certified mail to the person at his last known address; however, if the certified mailing is returned, the original letter shall be remailed to the last known address of the person by ordinary mail.
(b) By personal delivery of the document to the person.
(c) By leaving the document at the office or dwelling unit of the person with a person 14 years of age or older.
b. The date of personal service or the third day after mailing shall be considered the date of service.
L.1983, c. 383, s. 20.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-212 - Records; public inspection

52:27D-212. Records; public inspection
The record of an action or proceeding under this act or any statement, report or record of any kind whatsoever obtained or received by the commissioner in connection with the administration or enforcement of the provisions of this act shall be public records and reasonably available for public inspection.
L.1983, c. 383, s. 21.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-213 - Applicability of act; inspection of government owned buildings.

52:27D-213 Applicability of act; inspection of government owned buildings.
22. a. This act shall not be construed as authorizing the adoption of a regulation or the enactment of an ordinance requiring that a building conforming in all respects to the requirements of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.) be made to conform to more restrictive standards.
b. Buildings, structures and premises owned or operated by the State, its agencies, departments, or instrumentalities or an interstate agency shall be inspected exclusively by the Department of Community Affairs, and shall conform to this act in the same manner as all other buildings, structures and premises of similar construction and use classification. The department may establish fees and issue penalties against the State, its agency, department or instrumentality, or an interstate agency to obtain compliance with P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-192 et seq.). For purposes of this section, a unit of local government, whether county, inter-local or municipal, or a local, county, regional or consolidated school district, shall not be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State.
c. Buildings, structures and premises subject to inspection for fire safety by an agency of the State shall be inspected by the agency in accordance with the standards established pursuant to this act. Any State fire safety standard for buildings, structures or premises established by or pursuant to any statute other than this act shall continue in effect until such time as that standard is superseded by appropriate regulations promulgated under this act. An agency of the State that enforced fire standards prior to the effective date of this act shall be entitled to petition the commissioner to establish a regulation establishing the standards it considers to be necessary and appropriate for buildings, structures and premises subject to its inspection.
L.1983,c.383,s.22; amended 1991, c.222; 2000, c.56, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-214 - Definitions

52:27D-214. Definitions
As used in this act:
a. "Attended terminal" means a terminal where an individual knowledgeable in the aboveground liquid storage tank filling operation is physically in attendance and control during the entire delivery of a flammable liquid and has as his responsibility supervision of the storage tank filling operation.
b. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Community Affairs.
c. "Flammable liquid" means a liquid having a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit and having a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 psi at 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
d. "Pipeline" means a pipeline used to convey a flammable liquid from a crude petroleum wellhead collection site to a refinery or terminal or from a refinery to a terminal or from a marine vessel to a terminal. Pipeline does notmean gathering lines from the wellhead to a crude petroleum collection tank.
e. "Terminal" means a facility at which one or more aboveground liquid storage tanks for the containment of flammable liquids are located.
f. "Unattended terminal" means a terminal where an individual knowledgeable in the aboveground liquid storage tank filling operation is in attendance only during a portion of the time when a flammable liquid is being delivered or has as his responsibility a function other than the supervision of the storage tank filling operation, or any terminal other than an attended terminal.
L.1984, c. 31, s. 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-215 - Terminal with tank filled by pipeline; requirements; high level alarm system; fire and emergency plan

52:27D-215. Terminal with tank filled by pipeline; requirements; high level alarm system; fire and emergency plan
a. Each terminal at which a tank filled by pipeline is located shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) It shall be equipped with a high level alarm system.
(2) The high level alarm system shall be set to activate at a predetermined level in each tank filled by pipeline at the terminal to allow sufficient time for the flow of the flammable liquid to be shut down before the tank overfills. The level shall be determined by the maximum filling rate and the time required for terminal personnel to take appropriate action to stop the flow of the flammable liquid.
(3) The high level alarm system shall be maintained in accordance with its manufacturer's recommendations.
(4) The high level alarm system shall be tested every three months by the owner of the terminal and a record of the test shall be maintained.
b. Prior to installation of a new system, the components of the high level alarm system shall be tested for their intended use by a nationally recognized testing laboratory as determined by the commissioner.
c. Plans and specifications for a new high level alarm system shall be submitted by the owner of the terminal to the commissioner for approval before the installation of the system.
d. Upon the completion of the installation of a new high level alarm system, the commissioner shall be notified and a final inspection shall be made by the Department of Community Affairs to determine if the installation is in compliance with this section.
e. Existing high level alarm systems installed prior to the effective date of this act will be deemed to meet the requirements of the act if they can be shown to operate as outlined in paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 2 of this act, and if they are maintained and tested as outlined in paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection a. of section 2 of this act. The commissioner shall be notified of the existence of such a system by its owner, and an inspection shall be made by the Department of Community Affairs to determine if the installation is in compliance with this section.
f. The owner shall develop a fire and emergency plan for the terminal and file a copy with the fire department having jurisdiction over the terminal.
L.1984, c. 31, s. 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-216 - Attended terminal; additional requirements

52:27D-216. Attended terminal; additional requirements
In addition to the requirements specified in section 2 of this act, each attended terminal at which a tank filled by a pipeline is located shall comply with the following requirements:
a. The high level alarm system at the terminal shall provide an audible sound of sufficient decibels to alert personnel responsible for taking corrective action.
b. The high level alarm system at the terminal shall be equipped with an audible trouble alarm which has a distinctive sound not used for any other purpose and of sufficient decibels so that it is audible to all terminal personnel required to respond to its sounding. The audible trouble alarm shall sound upon the occurrence of any of the following:
(1) A loss of the main electrical operating power in the terminal;
(2) An electrical break or ground fault in the alarm initiating circuit or the signaling device circuit;
(3) The derangement of the high level alarm system control equipment;
(4) The removal of initiating devices from the high level alarm system; or
(5) The electrical derangement of the signaling devices of the high level alarm system.
c. Formal written procedures shall be followed by responsible personnel to prevent overfilling of tanks. These procedures shall describe the usage of the high level alarm system and the responsibilities, including tank gauging, of personnel who are trained in these procedures and are on duty throughout product receipt to promptly arrange for flow stoppage or diversion. These procedures shall be made available in sufficient copies to be readily accessible to terminal personnel trained in these procedures. In addition, these procedures shall include:
(1) Validation of proper line-up and receipt of initial delivery to the tank designated to receive shipment at the expected rate.
(2) Provision for adequate supervision and monitoring of the performance of operating personnel.
(3) Schedules for checkout and maintenance of high level instrumentation and related systems.
(4) Training and qualification requirements of terminal personnel on duty who are responsible for overfill prevention.
L.1984, c. 31, s. 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-217 - Unattended terminal; additional requirements

52:27D-217. Unattended terminal; additional requirements
In addition to the requirements specified in section 2 of this act, each unattended terminal at which a tank filled by pipeline is located shall comply with the following requirements:
a. The high level alarm system shall be capable of automatically shutting off or diverting the flow of the flammable liquid at the point of origin within the terminal or at the point of receipt into the aboveground liquid storage tank.
b. The high level alarm system shall be capable of automatically shutting off or diverting the flow of the flammable liquid at the point of origin within the terminal or at the point of receipt into the aboveground liquid storage tank in the event of a power failure in the high level alarm system.
L.1984, c. 31, s. 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-218 - Variations from requirements; procedure

52:27D-218. Variations from requirements; procedure
At the request of a terminal owner and after the commissioner has received from the terminal owner and has approved plans and specifications outlining the manner in which and the date by which the terminal owner will comply with the requirements of this act, the commissioner may grant variations from the requirements of section 2, 3, or 4 of this act in a manner to be prescribed by him.
L.1984, c. 31, s. 5, eff. Aug. 1, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-219 - Rules and regulations

52:27D-219. Rules and regulations
The commissioner, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), shall promulgate the rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.1984, c. 31, s. 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-220 - Application of s.s. 52:27D-208, 52:27D-210 to this act

52:27D-220. Application of s.s. 52:27D-208, 52:27D-210 to this act
Provisions contained in sections 17 and 19 of the "Uniform Fire Safety Act," P.L.1983, c. 383 (C. 52:27D-208 and C. 52:27D-210), shall also apply to this act.
L.1984, c. 31, s. 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-221 - Ordinance more restrictive than requirements of this act; prohibition

52:27D-221. Ordinance more restrictive than requirements of this act; prohibition
A local governing body shall not enact an ordinance more restrictive than the requirements of this act.
L.1984, c. 31, s. 8, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-223 - List of unusually hazardous substances

52:27D-223. List of unusually hazardous substances
a. The Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of Community Affairs, shall develop a list of substances and their quantities (1) which are not normally hazardous to the health and safety of a person in their common chemical state but which become unusually hazardous to firefighters and the surrounding community in the event of the exposure of the substance to a fire and (2) which are not already covered by the Emergency Services Information Survey which is developed and distributed pursuant to the "Worker and Community Right to Know Act" (P.L. 1983, c. 315; C. 34:5A-1 et seq.).
b. The department shall develop a fact sheet for each substance contained on the list. The fact sheet shall describe (1) the unusually hazardous nature of a substance to firefighters or the surrounding community, or both, in the event of the exposure of the substance to a fire, and (2) the steps necessary to neutralize the hazard.
c. The department shall include the list of unusually hazardous substances, using their common names, on the Emergency Services Information Survey. The purpose of including this list on the survey is to require business entities to report the manufacture, distribution, storage or warehousing of objects comprised of substances identified by the department as unusually hazardous to firefighters or the surrounding community in the event of the exposure of the substance to fire. It is not the intent of this act to require the reporting of materials that are commonly used in the normal conduct of business, including, but not limited to, desks, paneling, flooring, piping and rugs.
d. The department shall adopt the list and fact sheet developed under this section no later than three months prior to the effective date of this act.
L. 1986, c. 142, s. 2, eff. Nov. 6, 1987.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-224 - Emergency response plan

52:27D-224. Emergency response plan
A municipal fire department or fire district in coordination with the county fire marshal or appropriate county official shall have the exclusive authority to determine, after a review of an Emergency Services Information Survey form, if an emergency response plan is to be required for a business entity. In order to develop an emergency response plan, a municipal fire department or fire district and the county fire marshal or appropriate county official may require a business entity to participate in a preplanning conference. An emergency response plan may include:
a. An on-site review of operating facilities.
b. A description of the work area in which the unusually hazardous substance is normally stored.
c. Facility plant plans or building layout.
d. The internal and external access routes.
e. The location and inventory of emergency response equipment and resources.
f. The location of unusually hazardous substances.
g. The name and phone number of the emergency response coordinator.
h. The establishment of a site emergency response command post.
i. Any special equipment needed to respond to an emergency.
j. An evacuation plan.
k. An examination of existing knowledge and techniques used to respond to emergencies dealing with all unusually hazardous substances located at the facility.
L. A review of all survey information.
m. Any additional hazards present on site.
An emergency response plan shall be updated periodically or when necessary to reflect any significant changes which have occurred. Information discussed at a preplanning conference or contained in an emergency response plan shall not be disclosed by fire company personnel without the express written approval of the business entity.
L. 1986, c. 142, s. 3, eff. Nov. 6, 1987.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-224.1 - Evacuation, emergency building operations plan for certain multiple dwellings, filing with municipality.

52:27D-224.1 Evacuation, emergency building operations plan for certain multiple dwellings, filing with municipality.
1. a. An owner of a multiple dwelling, as defined under section 3 of P.L.1967, c.76 (C.55:13A-3), which is comprised of more than 20 dwelling units and reserves occupancy for residents who have attained the minimum age of 55, shall annually prepare and maintain an emergency building evacuation plan for the multiple dwelling, in coordination with the appropriate local fire and emergency response agencies. A copy of the plan shall be filed with the municipal emergency management coordinator.
If the health, safety or welfare of any resident of such a multiple dwelling cannot be maintained during the disruption of essential services as defined pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2003, c.53 (C.52:27D-224.2), the emergency evacuation plan shall provide for individualized evacuation of such a resident.
b. An owner of such a multiple dwelling, shall annually prepare and maintain an emergency building operations plan for the multiple dwelling, in coordination with the municipal emergency management coordinator, to prepare for any possible loss of essential services, such as adequate heat, water, hot water, electricity, gas, or telephone service, and any other substantial disruption to daily living that could result during an emergency. A copy of the plan shall be filed with the municipal emergency management coordinator, and with any public utility, as defined in R.S.48:2-13, providing service to the multiple dwelling.
L.2001, c.80, s.1; amended 2003, c.53, s.1; 2013, c.186.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-224.2 - Notification relative to disruption of services, "essential services" defined.

52:27D-224.2 Notification relative to disruption of services, "essential services" defined.
2. Whenever in a multiple dwelling for which an annual emergency building evacuation plan is required to be filed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2001, c.80 (C.52:27D-224.1) essential services are disrupted for a period of time longer than two hours, the owner of the multiple dwelling shall notify, in writing and by voice communication, the municipal emergency management coordinator. For the purposes of this section, "essential services" means the supply of adequate heat, water, hot water, electricity, gas, and telephone service.
L.2003,c.53,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-224.3 - Emergency operations plan for venues, facilities, certain.

52:27D-224.3 Emergency operations plan for venues, facilities, certain.
1. All sports and entertainment facilities, movie theaters, and places of worship in the State shall annually prepare and maintain an emergency operations plan in coordination with the appropriate local fire, law enforcement, and emergency response agencies. A copy of the plan shall be filed each year with the municipal emergency management coordinator and chief law enforcement officer who serves the municipality in which the sports and entertainment facility, movie theater, or place of worship is situated.
The emergency operations plan shall include, but not be limited to, a copy of the building plans or building layout that identifies the internal and external access routes of the sports and entertainment facility, movie theater, or place of worship. The chief law enforcement officer shall utilize the emergency operations plans submitted pursuant to this section to prepare and train for mass casualty and active shooter incidents at sports and entertainment facilities, movie theaters, and places of worship.
An emergency operations plan shall not be considered a public record pursuant to P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.) or P.L.2001, c.404 (C.47:1A-5 et al.).
As used in this section:
"Movie theater" means a premises capable of seating more than 1,000 people at which the display of motion pictures to the general public in exchange for a fee is the primary and principal business.
"Place of worship" means a building capable of seating more than 500 people, including but not limited to a church, mosque, or synagogue, used primarily as a place of public or private worship on a permanent basis by a recognized and established religious sect or denomination registered as a not-for-profit organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. s.501 (c) (3).
"Sports and entertainment facility" means any privately or publicly owned or operated facility capable of seating more than 5,000 people and is used primarily for sports contests, entertainment, or both, such as a theater, stadium, museum, arena, automobile racetrack, or other place where performances, concerts, exhibits, games or contests are held.
L.2010, c.78, s.1; 2022, c.121.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-225 - Penalty

52:27D-225. Penalty
A person who violates a provision of this act shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $5,000.00 for each offense. The fine shall be collected in a summary proceeding under "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.) instituted by the enforcement agency responsible for the enforcement of the "Uniform Fire Safety Act," P.L. 1983, c. 383 (C. 52:27D-192 et seq.), in the county, municipality or fire district in which the facility of the business entity is located.
L. 1986, c. 142, s. 4, eff. Nov. 6, 1987.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-226 - Breathing apparatus

52:27D-226. Breathing apparatus
Based on the information obtained in section 3 of this act, a member of a fire company shall wear a self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus when responding to or abating a fire or an explosion.
L. 1986, c. 142, s. 5, eff. Nov. 6, 1987.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-227 - Fact sheet transmittal

52:27D-227. Fact sheet transmittal
No later than 30 days after the effective date of this act, the Department of Community Affairs shall transmit, after a public hearing pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), a copy of the fact sheet developed under section 2 of this act to each county fire marshal or appropriate county official, municipal fire department and fire district in this State. The county fire marshals or appropriate county officials, municipal fire departments and fire districts shall maintain a record of the fact sheet.
L. 1986, c. 142, s. 6, eff. Nov. 6, 1987.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-228 - Revision of list, fact sheets

52:27D-228. Revision of list, fact sheets
The Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of Community Affairs, shall revise the list and fact sheets developed under section 2 of this act in accordance with further scientific information concerning substances which are included or should be included thereon.
L. 1986, c. 142, s. 7, eff. Nov. 6, 1987.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-281 - Findings, declarations.

52:27D-281 Findings, declarations.
2. a. It is the long-standing policy of this State that no person should suffer unnecessarily from cold or hunger, or be deprived of shelter.
b. At the present time, many persons have been rendered homeless as a result of economic adversity, a severe shortage of affordable housing, and increased stress due to the complexity of daily living.
c. It is both more economical and more socially desirable to place homeless people in suitable apartments, or to enable people to retain possession of their houses or apartments and thereby avoid homelessness than to house them in hotel rooms or in other facilities intended for short-term occupancy.
d. The Department of Community Affairs has had extensive experience in the administration of the federal section 8 existing housing and moderate rehabilitation rental assistance programs and is therefore the most appropriate agency to administer a program providing temporary rental or other housing assistance to persons who are homeless or in imminent danger of homelessness by reason of inablility to pay rent or other housing costs.
L.1984,c.180,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-282 - Temporary rental or housing assistance; eligibility

52:27D-282. Temporary rental or housing assistance; eligibility
The Department of Community Affairs may establish priorities of eligibility for temporary rental or other housing assistance among the various categories of persons needing assistance in obtaining or retaining housing, including, without limitation, persons subject to immediate eviction for nonpayment of rent, or foreclosure for nonpayment of mortgage installments or property taxes, when nonpayment is attributable to illness, unemployment, underemployment or any other failure of resources beyond the person's control. L.1984, c. 180, s. 4, eff. Nov. 9, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-283 - Alternative sources of rental assistance; priority of housing to assistance applicants

52:27D-283. Alternative sources of rental assistance; priority of housing to assistance applicants
No person shall continue to receive temporary rental assistance if alternative sources of rental subsidy, including, without limitation, rental assistance under the federal section 8 programs and public housing, become available. Every local housing authority, and every limited dividend or nonprofit housing corporation or association which owns or controls a subsidized housing project, or subsidized units within a housing project and which receives local property tax abatement pursuant to any law of this State, shall give priority to applications by persons receiving temporary rental assistance, subject to the requirements of other applicable federal and State statutes and regulations. L.1984, c. 180, s. 5, eff. Nov. 9, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-284 - Benefits not income for eligibility and tax purposes

52:27D-284. Benefits not income for eligibility and tax purposes
Benefits under this program shall not be treated as income in determining eligibility requirements for other State programs or for New Jersey gross income tax purposes. L.1984, c. 180, s. 6, eff. Nov. 9, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-285 - Standards of habitability for housing units

52:27D-285. Standards of habitability for housing units
The Department of Community Affairs shall establish standards of habitability applicable to any housing unit the rental for which is paid, in whole or in part, by temporary rental assistance payments from the authority. L.1984, c. 180, s. 7, eff. Nov. 9, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-286 - Fund; appropriation; housing demonstration fund moneys

52:27D-286. Fund; appropriation; housing demonstration fund moneys
There is appropriated to the Department of Community Affairs $1,650,000.00 to establish a fund for the purpose of providing temporary rental and other housing assistance to persons who are homeless or in imminent danger of losing housing, providing interest subsidies to encourage increased availability of affordable housing pursuant to subsection g. of section 24 of P.L.1944, c. 85 (C. 52:27C-24) and paying the administrative cost of the temporary rental and other housing assistance and interest subsidy programs. Loans made from this fund shall be repaid to the Department of Community Affairs for redeposit in the fund. In addition, the Department of Community Affairs is authorized to apply up to $500,000.00 of Housing Demonstration Fund moneys for the purpose of providing loans and grants for the acquisition, construction, repair or rehabilitation of structures which are to be operated as shelters for homeless persons by one or more agencies designated for that purpose pursuant to P.L.1983, c. 343, when it appears to the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs that assistance is necessary in order to permit an agency to provide sufficient accommodations for persons likely to be in need of shelter. L.1984, c. 180, s. 8, eff. Nov. 9, 1984.