N.J. Admin. Code § 10:37A-8.13

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10:37A-8.13 - Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

(a) Smoke detectors shall be installed at locations as follows:

1. At least one on every level of the dwelling, including basements, but excluding attics without any living space;

2. In enclosed stairwells;

3. In each bedroom; and

4. Within 10 feet of the door to each bedroom.

(b) Smoke detectors and hard-wired smoke detection systems shall be tested quarterly. The tests shall be documented.

(c) All licensed residences housing consumers who are deaf or hearing impaired shall be equipped with flashing and bed-vibrating fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. In residences without a hard-wired smoke and carbon monoxide detection system, the bed-vibrating device shall be activated by the smoke detector in the bedroom, the smoke detector outside the bedroom, and the carbon monoxide detector outside the bedroom.

(d) At least one carbon monoxide detector is required in each dwelling unit within 10 feet of the door to each bedroom.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:37A-8.13

Amended and recodified from 10:37A-6.18 by 48 N.J.R. 1636(a), effective 8/15/2016