N.J. Admin. Code § 13:31A-1.14

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:31A-1.14 - Standards of practice

(a) All licensees engaged in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business or in the provision of locksmithing services shall comply with the following standards of practice:

1. A licensee shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and codes;

2. A licensee shall determine and document the identity of a client prior to commencing any work. All correspondence, contracts and bills shall be addressed to the client, unless expressly directed otherwise, in writing, by the client;

3. A licensee shall provide a client with a written contract, work order, invoice or its equivalent, for any services provided to the client;

4. Any licensee who performs or supervises the installation, erection, repair or alteration of burglar alarm, fire alarm or locksmithing equipment and systems pursuant to the Act, consistent with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 13:31A-2.8 or 3.7, shall ensure that work so performed conforms to the standards of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code in effect at the time the work is performed;

5. A licensee who performs or supervises work described in 4 above shall secure a construction permit and inspection of the completed work in conformity with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq., and the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, if applicable;

6. A licensee shall correct any code violation generated by the work performed or supervised by the licensee, within a reasonable amount of time and at no additional charge to a client; and

7. A licensee shall ensure the confidentiality of information obtained from a client and shall not disclose information relating to the provision of burglar alarm, fire alarm or locksmithing services to the client without the consent of the client, unless compelled to disclose such information to a law enforcement agency by statute, regulation or court order.

(b) A licensee who fails to comply with the requirements of (a) above shall be deemed to be engaged in professional misconduct within the meaning of this section and N.J.S.A. 45:1-21, and shall be subject to the penalties set forth in N.J.S.A. 45:1-25.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:31A-1.14