N.J. Admin. Code § 5:15-4.2

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

Section 5:15-4.2 - Building standard requirements

(a) A building newly constructed after May 1, 1989, or an existing structure modified for use as a shelter after May 1, 1989, shall be in compliance with the Uniform Construction Code for Group R-1 occupancy, if residency is for less than 30 days or R-2, if the residency is for 30 days or more, except as provided within the change of use exceptions at N.J.A.C. 5:15-1.5(c)5. A structure fitting the change of use exception at N.J.A.C. 5:15-1.5(c)5 shall conform to the Uniform Construction Code for Group I-1 residency.

(b) A shelter existing on May 1, 1989, shall conform to the Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70-4) for R-1 use group structures, if residency is for less than 30 days or for R-2, if occupancy is for 30 days or more. A shelter that meets the change of use exceptions at N.J.A.C. 5:15-1.5(c) shall be required to conform to the Uniform Fire Code based on the group designation of the shelter.

(c) A structure used as a shelter for women and children where residency is for 30 days or more, and which has not been certified as lead-free pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:17 and which was constructed before 1978, shall be maintained in accordance with the lead-safe maintenance requirements for multiple dwellings established at N.J.A.C. 5:10-6.6.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:15-4.2

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3817(b), effective 12/18/2017

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 1644(a), effective 7/27/2022

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 2079(a), effective 11/7/2022