N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 5:23-3.1 - Title; scope; intent

(a) This section of the regulations, adopted pursuant to authority of the State Uniform Construction Code Act and entitled "Subcodes," shall be known and may be cited throughout the regulations as "N.J.A.C. 5:23-3," and when referred to in this subchapter may be cited as "this subchapter."

(b) When used alone, the term "subchapter," "section," and so forth, refers to that portion of the regulations. When used in conjunction with the term "building subcode," "plumbing subcode" or "electrical subcode," and so forth, the term "article" or "section," and so forth, refers to that subcode.

(c) This subchapter shall control matters relating to:

1. The adoption of subcodes of the Uniform Construction Code.

2. Modifications to the subcodes adopted.

3. The organization of enforcement responsibilities.

4. The use of standards of accepted practice.

5. Approvals and interrelations.

6. The division of plan review responsibilities and State reserved activities; and

7. Procedures for adoption of future subcode amendments.

(d) This subchapter provides a uniform system of construction standards throughout the State through the adoption of model codes applicable throughout the State. Modifications made to the subcodes are for the purpose of providing a uniform, harmonious system of construction code interface and administration, and to resolve conflicts with preempting Federal and State legislation.

(e) Provisions concerning underground storage tanks, jointly enforced by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), are in N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.11B and in the DEP's rules at N.J.A.C. 7:14B.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-3.1

Amended by R.1990 d.562, effective 11/19/1990.
See: 22 New Jersey Register 2629(c), 22 New Jersey Register 3482(d).
Added reference to N.J.A.C. 7:14B.