"Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures, premises, or mobile food preparation vehicles."
Fireworks, 1.4G. Small fireworks devices, containing restricted amounts of pyrotechnic composition designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion. Such 1.4G fireworks which comply with the construction, chemical composition and labeling regulations of the DOTn for Fireworks, UN 0336, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission as set forth in CPSC 16 CFR Parts 1500 and 1507, are not explosive materials for the purpose of this code.
Fireworks, 1.3G Large fireworks devices, which are explosive materials, intended for use in fireworks displays and designed to produce audible or visible effects by combustion, deflagration, or detonation. Such 1.3G fireworks include but are not limited to, firecrackers containing more than 130 milligrams (2 grains) of explosive composition, aerial shells containing more than 40 grams of pyrotechnic composition and other display pieces which exceed the limits for classification as 1.4G fireworks. Such 1.3G fireworks are also described as Fireworks, UN 0335 by the DOTn.
Fireworks include any combustible or explosive composition, and any substance and combination of substances and articles prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation. Fireworks shall include blank cartridges, toy pistols, toy cannons, toy canes and toy guns in which explosives are utilized; firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, Roman candles, sparklers and other devices of similar construction; any devices containing any explosive or flammable compound; and any tablets and other devices containing any explosive substance.
The term "fireworks" shall not include sparkling devices and novelties. Sparkling devices and novelties mean:
"Adequate space shall be maintained around the perimeter of developments, structures or other combustible objects to provide defensible space against encroaching wildland fires or from fires escaping from the objects to the surroundings. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation's requirements on lands within the Pinelands National Reserve shall conform to the requirements of the Pinelands Management Plan, Fire Hazard Mitigation standards as regulated by the New Jersey Pinelands Commission."
Exceptions:
"Forest Fire Service. In districts for which Forest Fire Wardens have been appointed in accordance with the General Forest Fire Act (N.J.S.A. 13:9-44.1 et seq.), any fire within, or adjacent to, any forest which has the potential to cause a wildfire is prohibited by this subchapter, without first obtaining a permit from the State Forest Fire Service in the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection."
"Open burning shall be allowed without prior notification to the fire official for recreational fires, highway safety flares, smudge pots and similar occupational needs."
"Open burning shall be allowed after obtaining a permit from the fire official for a bonfire. All permits shall be requested by and issued to the owner or agent of the land upon which the bonfire is to be kindled."
"Charcoal burners, other open-flame cooking devices and outdoor fireplaces shall not be operated or stored on combustible balconies or decks or within 5 feet of combustible construction, vertically or horizontally, of an opening of any wall, or under any building overhang."
Additionally, at Exception 1, the following text shall be inserted before the word "one-", "detached." Finally, Exception 3 shall be deleted in its entirety.
"Exception: The owner or operator shall be permitted to designate safe smoking locations or areas where approved by the fire code official."
"Outdoor smoking receptacles shall be non-combustible, or a design to allow for the safe disposal of smoking materials and shall be located at each designated smoking area. The tops of smoking receptacles shall be securely fastened to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing the inside of the receptacle."
Rooming And Boarding Houses And Residential Health Care Facilities
Exception: This prohibition shall not apply in rooming units containing complete kitchens.
Exception: Approved main exterior doors that are clearly identified as exits are not required to have exit signs.
ONE SUPERVISOR REQUIREDa | AGE GROUP OF CHILDREN |
for every 2 children | Greater than 2 1/2 years of age to less than 4 years of age |
for every 4 children | 4 years of age to less than 7 years of age |
for every 8 children | 7 years of age to less than 18 years of age |
Note a: For groups of children of mixed ages:
"TABLE 405.2 FIRE AND EVACUATION DRILL FREQUENCY AND PARTICIPATION
GROUP OR OCCUPANCY | FREQUENCY | PARTICIPATION |
Group A | Quarterly | Employees |
Group B b | Annually | All occupants |
Group B b,c (Ambulatory care facilities) | Annually | Employees |
Group B b (Clinic, outpatient) | Annually | Employees |
Group E | Two drills per month a,e | All occupants |
Group I-1 | Monthly to include | All occupants |
Semiannually on each shift | All occupants | |
Group I-2 | Monthly to include | All occupants |
Quarterly on each shift a | Employees | |
Group I-3 | Monthly to include | All occupants |
Quarterly on each shift a | Employees | |
Group I-4 | Monthly to include | All occupants |
Quarterly on each shift a | All occupants | |
Group R-1 | Quarterly on each shift | Employees |
Group R-2 d | Four Annually | All occupants |
Group R-4 | Semiannually on each shift a | All occupants |
Therapeutic Residences | Monthly to include | All occupantsb |
Quarterly on each shift | Employees | |
High-Rise Buildings | Annually | All occupantsb |
Casinos | Twice per year | Employees |
Flammable Liquid Terminals | Twice per year | Employees |
Group Overnight Stays | At the start of each night's activities | All occupants |
CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUST SYSTEMS
"All fire protection systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times. An owner or occupant shall not reduce the effectiveness of the protection so required. This requirement shall not prohibit the owner or occupant from temporarily reducing or discontinuing the protection where necessary to make tests, repairs, alterations or additions. The fire official shall be notified before disconnection or interruption of protection and when tests, repairs, alterations or additions are started and upon completion of such work. The fire official shall be advised of the extent of and reason for such work, and the restoration of the protection shall be diligently pursued."
"Copies of the test records shall be provided to the fire code official."
"Where a required fire protection system is out of service, the fire department and the fire code official shall be notified immediately, and where the fire code official determines that an imminent hazard exists pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.16, the building shall be either evacuated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.17 or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire protection system has been returned to service."
"Automatic water mist systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901.6 and NFPA 25."
"Standpipe systems shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with Section 901.6 and NFPA 25. Fire hose threads used in connection with standpipe systems shall be approved and shall be compatible with fire department hose threads."
"In Group A, B and E occupancies equipped throughout with quick response sprinklers, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in items 2 through 6."
"Fire alarm system monitoring shall be maintained as required by the construction code in effect at the time of the fire alarm system installation." Additionally, at Exception 1, the following text shall be deleted "required by Section 907.2.10."
Exception: The written log of tests as specified in Section 901.6.2 shall not be required in R-3 occupancies."
"Dedicated smoke control systems shall be inspected and operated at 6 month intervals."
"Locks permitted. Locks or fasteners shall not be installed on egress doors, except in accordance with the following conditions:
"Special performance features. All hardware systems or assemblies utilized in the operation of a door, including special performance features, shall be inspected for proper operation. The inspection shall determine that the hardware operates as required by this code."
"Panic hardware. All doors equipped with latching devices serving rooms or spaces with an assembly or educational occupancy with an occupant load greater than 100 shall have the approved panic hardware maintained in compliance with the construction code in effect at the time of first occupancy."
"All emergency lighting fixtures and components shall be maintained secure, unobstructed, operable, and properly aimed to provide adequate illumination. Where unsecured, obstructed, misaligned or inoperable, they shall be immediately repaired."
"These records shall be made available to the fire code official on request."
TABLE 2204.1
EXPLOSION PROTECTION STANDARDS
STANDARD SUBJECT
NFPA 61 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities
NFPA 68 Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting
NFPA 69 Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems
N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.16 The electrical subcode of the Uniform Construction Code
NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion System Hazards Code
NFPA 120 Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines
NFPA 484 Standards for Combustible Metals
NFPA 654 Standards for Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids
NFPA 655 Standards for the Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions
NFPA 664 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities
"Where service corridors are provided, the transport of HPM from a liquid storage room, HPM room, gas room or from the outside of a building to the perimeter wall of a fabrication area shall be restricted to service corridors."
"Tents, tensioned membrane structures, and canopies meeting the following criteria shall be subject to the permitting requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.7 Tents and tensioned membrane structures that do not meet these criteria in (1) through (5) require a construction permit pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code.
"Exception: Cooking tents as per Section 3107.12."
"Suitable barricades shall be provided to maintain a distance of 5 feet between the heat producing appliances and the public."
"Exceptions:
"Exhaust ventilation systems installation shall be in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code."
Exception: LP-gas containers regulated under Section 6109.
"Before a permit is issued, as required by N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.7 the applicant must comply with Sections 5601.2.4.1 through 5601.2.4.4."
"Any self-employed person in possession of a valid permit to use explosives for blasting purposes, issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor pursuant to N.J.A.C. 12:190-3.11, shall have insurance coverage for blasting damage of not less than $ 500,000 for property damage including explosion, collapse, and underground utility damage and of $ 500,000 to $ 1,000,000 for personal injury.
"The governing body of the municipality shall require insurance in a sum not less than $ 500,000 conditioned for the payment of all damages, which may be caused either to a person or persons or to property, by reason of the display so as aforesaid permitted, and arising from any acts of the permit holder, his agents, employees, or subcontractors. Such surety shall run to the municipality in which the permit is granted, and shall be for the use and benefit of any person, persons, or the owner or owners of any property so damaged, who is or are authorized to maintain an action thereon, or his or their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns."
"International Building Code" and the following text shall be inserted "Building Subcode of the Uniform Construction Code".
"The handling and firing of explosives shall be performed in accordance with NFPA 495 by the person possessing a permit to use explosives issued by the N.J. Department of Labor pursuant to N.J.A.C. 12:190 or by employees under that person's direct supervision who are at least 18 years old."
"Storage of Class I and II liquids in above ground tanks shall be permitted outside of buildings in accordance with NFPA 30."
"Exception: The 50 feet distance requirement does not apply to existing tanks that were permanently installed at farms prior to November 5, 2003."
"Storage of Class I and II liquids in above ground tanks shall be permitted outside of buildings in accordance with NFPA 30."
"APPENDIX O
INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF NONWATER BASED KITCHEN FIRE
SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
The provisions and form(s) contained in this appendix are mandatory.
N.J. Admin. Code § 5:70-3.2