N.J. Admin. Code § 5:70-4.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 5:70-4.2 - Compliance with the State Fire Prevention Code and other fire safety regulations

(a) The requirements established by this subchapter are in addition to, and not in lieu of, requirements established by the State Fire Prevention Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70-3 ).

(b) All buildings which are specifically listed as under the scope of this subchapter as denoted in 5:70-4.1 and which are subject to requirements previously established including, without limitation, any requirement of the State Fire Prevention Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70-3), shall be in compliance with those requirements as of the effective date of this subchapter and shall remain in compliance throughout the life of the structure.

(c) All buildings which are not specifically listed as under the scope of this subchapter as denoted in 5:70-4.1 shall continue to be subject to the provisions of applicable existing fire safety requirements as promulgated by the State or local agency having jurisdiction and shall remain in compliance with those requirements throughout the life of the structure.

(d) Existing fire suppression and detection systems that were installed in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code, the Uniform Fire Code or which met the intent of the applicable NFPA standards at the time of installation shall be accepted as meeting the requirements of this Code, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Code.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:70-4.2

Amended by R.1995 d.58, effective 3/6/1995.
See: 26 New Jersey Register 4258(a), 27 New Jersey Register 878(b).