N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43D-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 8:43D-3.1 - Scope

(a) The standards in this subchapter shall apply to new construction of pediatric community transitional homes or alterations or renovations to existing buildings to create a pediatric community transitional home.

(b) New buildings and alterations, renovations and additions to existing buildings for pediatric community transitional homes with more than five beds shall conform with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23-3, Use Group I-2 of the subcode.

(c) New buildings and alterations, renovations, and additions to existing buildings for pediatric community transitional homes with five beds or less shall conform with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23-3, Use Group R-2 of the subcode and shall also require:

1. The boiler/heating unit room to be enclosed with a one-hour rated firewall;

2. The kitchen to have two fire extinguishers, each bearing the seal of Underwriters Laboratories, one of which shall be mounted over the cooking surfaces and the other wall-mounted and easily accessible by facility staff;

3. Smoke detectors shall be installed in all residents' bedrooms and on each story of the facility including the basement and attics in accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, 5:23-3.14; and

4. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in new facilities in compliance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, 5:23-3.20(c) and in all additions, renovations and alterations of existing buildings in compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-6, Rehabilitation Subcode.

(d) Prior to approval of an application for a transfer of ownership, the Department may conduct a physical plant inspection of the facility to determine the extent of physical plant deficiencies, if any, based upon the current codes and standards in effect at the time of the transfer.

1. A report of the physical plant inspection shall be provided to the prospective buyer and seller.

2. A plan of correction shall be submitted to the Department for all physical plant deficiencies.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43D-3.1