N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10-21.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024
Section 5:10-21.1 - Required facilities
(a) Every unit of dwelling space shall contain the following minimum sanitary facilities:
1. A toilet equipped with a flushing mechanism;
2. A bathtub or shower or other complete bathing facility;
3. A wash basin in the toilet room or within close proximity thereto;
4. In dwelling units having more than one room available or used for sleeping purposes, each such room shall have accessible to it, sanitary facilities directly from the room itself or through any common portion of the dwelling unit without requiring passage through the bedroom.
(b) A complete second set of sanitary facilities shall be required for any unit of dwelling space with permissible occupancy of eight or more persons.
(c) Each toilet and bathing facility shall be located in a separate room or rooms completely enclosed sides and top and shall provide privacy to the occupant thereof. Any such room shall be provided with:
1. One or more doors, each of which can be locked from the interior;
2. Floor, walls and ceiling surfaces made of or protected by durable materials capable of being exposed regularly to moisture without damage or deterioration.
(d) Every bathroom and toilet room shall be of sufficient dimension to provide 1 1/2 foot clearance in front of each fixture including (but not limited to) toilet, lavatory, bathtub or shower;
(e) Every toilet including the toilet seat, wash basin, shower, bath and other plumbing or sanitary facility forming part of any toilet room or bathroom shall be maintained in good operating condition at all times and shall be kept clean and free of material that might clog the same or impair its operation and shall drain into a sanitary sewer or other approved sanitary disposal system.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10-21.1