N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10-28.1

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

Section 5:10-28.1 - Carbon monoxide alarms

(a) Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed and maintained in full operating condition in the following locations:

1. Single station carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed and maintained in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping area in every guestroom or dwelling unit in buildings that contain a fuel-burning appliance or that have an attached garage.

2. As an alternative to the requirements at (a)1 above, carbon monoxide alarms may be installed, in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23. A copy of the certificate of approval issued by the local construction code enforcing agency shall be provided to the Bureau at the time of installation, at or after the time of inspection, or at any other time, as proof of installation, in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code. Devices may be installed in locations, as specified in the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, or the Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70.

(b) Carbon monoxide alarms shall be manufactured, listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2034 and shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter and NFPA 720. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be battery operated, hard-wired or of the plug-in type.

(c) At the request of a tenant of a multiple dwelling unit in which a person who is deaf or hearing-impaired resides, the owner shall provide and install a visual alarm type carbon monoxide detector for that unit.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10-28.1

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 297(a), effective 1/16/2018

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 1687(a), effective 8/7/2023