New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37A - LICENSED COMMUNITY RESIDENCES FOR ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES
Subchapter 8 - FACILITY
Section 10:37A-8.13 - Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:37A-8.13

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Smoke detectors shall be installed at locations as follows:

1. At least one on every level of the dwelling, including basements, but excluding attics without any living space;

2. In enclosed stairwells;

3. In each bedroom; and

4. Within 10 feet of the door to each bedroom.

(b) Smoke detectors and hard-wired smoke detection systems shall be tested quarterly. The tests shall be documented.

(c) All licensed residences housing consumers who are deaf or hearing impaired shall be equipped with flashing and bed-vibrating fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. In residences without a hard-wired smoke and carbon monoxide detection system, the bed-vibrating device shall be activated by the smoke detector in the bedroom, the smoke detector outside the bedroom, and the carbon monoxide detector outside the bedroom.

(d) At least one carbon monoxide detector is required in each dwelling unit within 10 feet of the door to each bedroom.

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