N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10-1A.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 5:10-1A.1 - Local enforcing agencies; establishment and organization

(a) A municipality which elects to establish a local enforcing agency shall do so by ordinance in conformity with the following requirements:

1. A housing code official shall serve as the chief administrator of the local enforcing agency and shall establish the day to day operating procedures of the agency and shall be responsible for the activities of the inspectors and trainees. He or she shall be qualified and licensed as a housing code official in accordance with these rules.

2. Inspectors, sufficient in number to perform the inspections required, shall be appointed. All inspectors shall be qualified and licensed as inspectors in accordance with these rules.

3. The appointing authority may appoint persons to the position of trainee. All persons so appointed shall be qualified and licensed as trainees in accordance with these rules.

4. In the event the local enforcing agency shall consist of only one position, that position shall be filled by someone qualified and licensed as a housing code official.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10-1A.1