N.J. Admin. Code § 5:15-1.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 5:15-1.3 - Administration and enforcement

(a) It shall be the duty and responsibility of the public officer designated by the municipality to administer and enforce the provisions of these rules with regard to emergency shelters for the homeless located within the municipality, except that an emergency shelter operated by the authority appointing the public officer shall for the scope and purpose of these rules be under the sole jurisdiction of the Bureau.

1. When a municipality does not designate and appoint a public officer to administer and enforce these rules within 90 days of the effective date of these rules, it shall be the duty of the Bureau to administer and enforce them.

2. A municipality shall notify the Bureau of the name and office telephone number of the person appointed.

3. The construction official of a municipality shall issue a temporary certificate of occupancy on a building requiring a certificate of occupancy pursuant to the State Uniform Construction Code when the public officer or Bureau is satisfied that the shelter meets the standards set forth in these rules.

4. The Bureau may enter into an agreement or agreements with any State Department or agency authorizing that department or agency to enforce these rules or the rules of that department or agency.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:15-1.3