N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10-1B.5

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 5:10-1B.5 - Duties

(a) A Housing Code Official performs the following duties as the first line supervisor in a local enforcement agency responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Act and rules:

1. Plans all phases of the inspection agency's work and assigns the work to Inspectors of Multiple Dwellings and other appropriate support staff, including trainees;

2. Develops and administers the housing code administrative program in the public interest in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Act and the rules;

3. Plans, develops and coordinates agency's programs with all related intra-governmental and inter-governmental programs;

4. Is responsible for the development and implementation of a continuing public information program concerning code administration purposes, programs and issues;

5. Represents the agency in all governmental activities related to the administration of the program;

6. Initiates investigations and brings to appropriate conclusions;

7. Performs the daily required tasks to ensure that there is proper administration of the program;

8. Ensures the proper maintenance of required files and records;

9. Resolves the day-to-day operational problems;

10. Maintains close liaison with the appropriate bureau unit within the Department of Community Affairs;

11. Ensures that timely and complete inspections and reinspections are performed;

12. Prepares necessary reports and correspondence as required;

13. Prepares budget and staffing requests;

14. Ensures that files are appropriately prepared for court action, and interacts with the legal staff;

15. Testifies in court when necessary; and

16. Performs any other related duties required for the efficient administration of the program.

(b) An Inspector of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings performs the following duties in a local agency responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Act and rules under the supervision of a Housing Code Official:

1. In accordance with the standards, procedures and guidelines, performs inspections and reinspections of hotels and multiple dwellings, as defined under the Act;

2. Serves subpoenas and other legal process notices;

3. Testifies in court as necessary;

4. Makes surveys of tax assessor's records and performs door-to-door canvassing to discover the existence of unregistered buildings under jurisdiction of the Act;

5. Prepares necessary reports upon which notices of violations and orders to abate are prepared;

6. Conducts investigations as required;

7. Supervises the on the job training of a trainee;

8. Assists other relevant agencies in interpreting and applying the rules and Act;

9. Prepares clear, concise and comprehensive reports containing the findings, conclusions and recommendations;

10. Prepares necessary reports upon which notices of violations and orders to abate are prepared;

11. Provides information to tenants and landlords and others concerning proper housing maintenance and other technical information; and

12. Performs other related duties as required.

(c) An Inspector of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings, Trainee performs the very basic inspection of hotels and multiple dwellings under the direct supervision of a licensed inspector of hotels and multiple dwellings or housing code official. An Inspector of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings, Trainee:

1. Prepares clear and concise reports including findings, conclusions and recommendations;

2. Accompanies a licensed inspector on inspections to experience the diverse activities of an inspector; and

3. Performs other related duties as required.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10-1B.5