New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 10 - MAINTENANCE OF HOTELS AND MULTIPLE DWELLINGS
Subchapter 10 - SCREENS AND INFESTATION
Section 5:10-10.1 - Screens

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 5:10-10.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024

(a) Screens suited to protect the interior of the building against mosquitoes, flies and other undesirable insects shall be provided and kept in good repair for each exterior door (except as otherwise provided in exception 2 below) and each openable window in habitable and occupiable rooms and common areas. Screens shall be installed and maintained by the owner on all such doors and windows at least from May 1 to October 1 of each year. All screens required pursuant hereto shall be affixed either to the window frame or to the upper sash and the window frame. Fixed windows need not be provided with screens.

1. Exception 1: In transient nonresidential hotels in coastal areas where it is demonstrated to the department that screens are not necessary above the ground floor.

2. Exception 2: Exterior doors which do not provide any portion of the minimum ventilation area of at least four percent of the floor area of the room or space ventilated.

3. Exception 3: Screens shall not be required for dwelling units or common areas on the sixth floor and above.

4. Exception 4: Screens are not required on windows or exterior doors in areas and spaces where a central mechanical ventilation system is provided which conforms to applicable construction codes of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.

5. Exception 5: In areas used for storage purposes only.

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