N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-5.3

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

Section 5:23-5.3 - Types of licenses and certifications

(a) Rules concerning code enforcement licensure and certification categories are:

1. Technical licenses: Subject to the requirements of this subchapter, persons may apply for and may be licensed in the following specialties:

i. Building inspector: Building inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspection and plan review work pursuant to the regulations subject to the limitations specified herein.

(1) Building inspector with a specialty in high-rise and hazardous structures (H.H.S.): Building inspectors H.H.S. are authorized to review plans and carry out field inspection activities for structures in classes 1, 2, and 3.

(2) Building inspector with a specialty in industrial and commercial structures (I.C.S.): Building inspectors I.C.S. are authorized to review plans for structures in classes 2 and 3, and to carry out field inspection activities for structures in classes 1, 2, and 3.

(3) Building inspector with a specialty in residential and small commercial structures (R.C.S.): Building inspectors R.C.S. are authorized to review plans for structures in class 3 and to carry out field inspection activities for structures in classes 1, 2, and 3.

ii. Electrical inspector: Electrical inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspection and plan review work pursuant to the regulations subject to the limitations specified herein.

(1) Electrical inspector with a specialty in high-rise and hazardous structures (H.H.S.): Electrical inspectors H.H.S. are authorized to review plans and carry out field inspection activities for structures in classes 1, 2, and 3.

(2) Electrical inspector with a specialty in industrial and commercial structures (I.C.S.): Electrical inspectors I.C.S. are authorized to review plans for structures in classes 2 and 3, and to carry out field inspection activities for structures in classes 1, 2, and 3.

iii. Fire protection inspector: Fire protection inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspection and plan review work pursuant to the regulations subject to the limitations specified herein.

(1) Fire protection inspector with a specialty in high-rise and hazardous structures (H.H.S.): Fire protection inspectors H.H.S. are authorized to review plans and carry out field inspection activities for structures in classes 1, 2, and 3.

(2) Fire protection inspector with a specialty in industrial and commercial structures (I.C.S.): Fire protection inspectors I.C.S. are authorized to review plans for structures in classes 2 and 3, and to carry out field inspection activities for structures in classes 1, 2, and 3.

(3) Fire protection inspector with a specialty in residential and small commercial structures (R.C.S.): Fire protection inspectors R.C.S. are authorized to review plans for structures in class 3 and to carry out field inspection activities for structures in classes 1, 2, and 3. This license will no longer be available after July 31, 1991, and all licenses issued on or before that date shall cease to be valid after July 31, 1993.

iv. Plumbing inspector: Plumbing inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspection and plan review work pursuant to the regulations subject to the limitations specified herein.

(1) Plumbing inspector with a specialty in high-rise and hazardous structures (H.H.S.): Plumbing inspectors H.H.S. are authorized to review plans and carry out field inspection for structures in classes 1, 2, and 3.

(2) Plumbing inspector with a specialty in industrial and commercial structures (I.C.S.): Plumbing inspectors I.C.S. are authorized to review plans for structures in classes 2 and 3, and to carry out field inspection activities for structures in classes 1, 2, and 3.

v. Inplant inspector: Inplant inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspections and plan review work of premanufactured components pursuant to this subchapter.

vi. Elevator inspector with a specialty in high-rise and hazardous structures (H.H.S.): Elevator inspectors H.H.S. are authorized to review plans and carry out the elevator device inspections, or to witness tests required by this chapter in all structures.

vii. Mechanical inspector: Mechanical inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspection and plan review work for all work under the mechanical subcode in existing structures of Group R-3 or R-5. Only a person already holding a valid inspector's license may apply for a mechanical inspector's license.

2. Administrative licenses: In addition to the basic required technical licenses specified in 5:23-5.3(b)1, a person may apply for the administrative licenses specified herein.

i. Construction official: A construction official is authorized to act as the chief administrator of the enforcing agency as required by 5:23-4.4.

ii. Building subcode official: A building subcode official is authorized to act as the administrator of the building subcode as required by 5:23-4.4.

iii. Electrical subcode official: An electrical subcode official is authorized to act as the administrator of the electrical subcode as required by 5:23-4.4.

iv. Fire protection subcode official: A fire protection subcode official is authorized to act as the administrator of the fire protection subcode as required by 5:23-4.4.

v. Plumbing subcode official: A plumbing subcode official is authorized to act as the administrator of the plumbing subcode as required by 5:23-4.4.

vi. Elevator subcode official: An elevator subcode official is authorized to act as the administrator of the elevator safety subcode, as required by 5:23-4.4.

3. State-jurisdiction licenses: Subject to the requirements of this subchapter, persons may apply for and may be licensed in the following specialties:

i. Amusement rides subcode official: An amusement rides subcode official is authorized to act as an administrator in the enforcement by the Department of the amusement rides subcode;

ii. Amusement ride inspector H.H.S.: An amusement ride inspector H.H.S. is authorized to carry out field inspection, accident investigation and plan review work in the enforcement by the Department of the amusement rides subcode;

iii. Amusement ride inspector I.C.S.: An amusement ride inspector I.C.S. is authorized to carry out field inspection and plan review work in the enforcement by the Department of the amusement rides subcode;

iv. Boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration subcode official: A boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration subcode official is authorized to act as an administrator in the enforcement by the Department of the boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration subcode;

v. Boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration inspector H.H.S.: A boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration inspector H.H.S. is authorized to carry out field inspections and shop inspections and plan review work in the enforcement by the Department of the boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration subcode;

vi. Boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration inspector I.C.S.: A boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration inspector I.C.S. is authorized to carry out field inspections and plan review work in the enforcement by the Department of the boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration subcode;

vii. Boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration inspector R.C.S.: A boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration inspector R.C.S. is authorized to carry out field inspections and plan review work in the enforcement by the Department of the boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration subcode.

4. Special inspector certifications: Subject to the requirements of this subchapter, persons may apply for and may be certified in the following specialties:

i. Structural welding special inspector: Structural welding special inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspections pursuant to sections 1705.2.1, 1705.2.2, and 1705.3.1 of the building subcode.

ii. Structural steel and bolting special inspector: Structural steel and bolting special inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspections pursuant to section 1705.2.1 of the building subcode.

iii. Concrete placement special inspector: Concrete placement special inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspections pursuant to Section 1705.3 (excluding Section 1705.3.1) and Table 1705.3, rows 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (excluding shotcrete inspections), 8, 10, 13, and 14 of the building subcode.

iv. Reinforced concrete special inspector: Reinforced concrete special inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspections pursuant to Section 1705.3 (excluding Section 1705.3.1), Section 1705.8 and Table 1705.3, rows 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (excluding shotcrete inspections), 8, 10, 13, and 14 of the building subcode.

v. Prestressed concrete special inspector: Prestressed concrete special inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspections pursuant to Section 1705.3 (excluding Section 1705.3.1) and Table 1705.3, rows 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (excluding shotcrete inspections, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 of the building subcode.

vi. Structural masonry special inspector: Structural masonry special inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspections pursuant to section 1705.4 of the building subcode.

vii. Mass timber construction special inspector: Mass timber construction special inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspections pursuant to Section 1705.5.3 of the building subcode.

viii. Soils special inspector: Soils special inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspections pursuant to Section 1705.6 of the building subcode.

ix. Spray-applied fireproofing special inspector: Spray-applied fireproofing special inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspections pursuant to section 1705.15 of the building subcode.

x. Exterior insulation finish system (EIFS) special inspector: EIFS special inspectors are authorized to carry out field inspections pursuant to section 1705.17 of the building subcode.

5. Technical assistant certifications: Subject to the requirements of this subchapter, a person may apply for, and be certified as, a technical assistant. A technical assistant is recognized to act as an assistant to a construction or subcode official in the processing of requests for construction permits and other duties pertaining to the operation of a construction code enforcement agency.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-5.3

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 459(a), effective 2/17/2015

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 303(a), effective 1/16/2018

Amended by 53 N.J.R. 245(a), effective 2/16/2021

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 349(a), effective 3/6/2023

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 826(b), effective 5/1/2023

Administrative Change, 56 N.J.R. 1557(a), effective 7/2/2024