Smoke Detectors Save Lives!

    When a change of occupant occurs in all one and two family homes and some condominium units by sale or rental smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and a fire extinguisher is required.

-TYPES OF SMOKE/CO DETECTORS REQUIRED - Battery, electric, electric w/battery backup detectors are acceptable.

1.     Detectors must be checked by the owner or his agent, prior to certification.
2.   CO Detectors must be installed in any family living unit containing a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, woodstove or having an attached garage.
3.      Existing electrical detectors must operate as designed and may not be replaced with battery operated detectors.  If the existing electrical detectors work, but the location or amount is unsatisfactory,  any additional detectors required may be battery operated.
4.      Smoke detectors have a life of 7-10 years, and should be replaced with new detectors after ten years.  Dates of manufacture can be located on the detector.

-TYPE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER REQUIRED - One 2A 10BC fire extinguisher

Smoke Detector Locations

1.    The basement detector must be mounted on the basement ceiling, within three feet of the stairwell.
2.    When installed on the wall, smoke detectors must be placed no less than 6” or more than 12” from the ceiling.
3.    Cathedral ceilings are considered a level and must have a smoke detector within 12” measured vertically of the highest point.

Carbon Monoxide Detector Locations

1.    CO Detectors shall be centrally located outside of each sleeping area within ten feet of every bedroom door.
2.    The detectors shall be listed in accordance with UL-2034, and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Fire Extinguisher Locations

1.    One 2A 10 BC fire extinguisher shall be mounted in brackets with the top of the extinguisher no higher than 5 feet from the floor  within 10 feet of the kitchen area.
2.    Fire extinguishers shall be listed, labeled, charged and operable.

CERTIFICATION FEE SCHEDULE

As per NJAC 5:70-2.9(d) the fee schedule shall be as follows:

1.    Requests for certification received more than 10 business days prior to the change of occupant $35.00.
2.    Requests for certification received four to 10 business days prior to the change of occupant $70.00.
3.    Requests for certification received fewer than four business days to the change of occupant $125.00.

• Scheduling hours:  8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• Certifications are scheduled for Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

EVERY home should have smoke and CO detectors installed, whether or not a sale or rental is pending.