New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 10 - MAINTENANCE OF HOTELS AND MULTIPLE DWELLINGS
Subchapter 1B - INSPECTOR LICENSING
Section 5:10-1B.2 - Types of licenses

i. At least one year of full-time experience in the construction industry, in a skilled craft, such as carpenter, electrician, plumber, architectural or engineering draftsman, housing inspector, fire inspector, or building inspector;

ii. An applicant who possesses an associates degree in engineering, code enforcement, or other related field, shall be exempt from the experience requirement; and

iii. A trainee must complete requirements for licensure as an inspector of hotels and multiple dwellings within two years after application for trainee status.

i. At least three years of full-time experience in a skilled craft or profession in the construction industry, such as carpenter, electrician, plumber, architectural or engineering draftsman, housing inspector, fire inspector, or building inspector; or two years as an inspector trainee;

ii. Successful completion of an approved 60-hour course for inspector of multiple dwellings, referenced under (c) below;

iii. Successful completion of a State uniform test module for licensure as inspector of hotels and multiple dwellings; and

iv. Any candidate who possesses an associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering, code enforcement, or other related discipline is exempt from the course requirement and can substitute education for experience on a year for year basis.

i. At least four years of full-time experience in a skilled craft or profession in the construction industry, such as engineering or architectural draftsman or inspection work or working as a fire inspector, carpenter, plumber, electrician, or in some other construction trade; or four years of technical experience in housing management or housing code enforcement or one year as a licensed inspector of multiple dwellings.

ii. Successful completion of an approved 60-hour course for housing code official; and

iii. Individuals who possess an associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering, code enforcement or other related discipline may apply for the same exemptions as provided for inspector of multiple dwellings.

i. A person possessing any license issued pursuant to the State Uniform Construction Code Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq., or a license as a health officer or as a registered environmental health specialist issued by the Department of Health and Senior Services, or holding permanent classified civil service status as an inspector of multiple dwellings, or a title that the Department determines to be equivalent after review of information submitted by the applicant, as of July 1, 2002 shall be eligible to be licensed as an inspector of hotels and multiple dwellings without regard to the requirement of (b)2 above; provided, however, that any such licensee shall be subject to the requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:10-1B.6(d) (license revocation) and (e) (continuing education) and 1B.7 (revocation of licensure and alternative sanctions).

ii. Any person possessing a license as a construction or subcode official issued pursuant to the State Uniform Construction Code Act or a license as a health officer or as a registered environmental health specialist issued by the Department of Health and Senior Services, or holding permanent civil service status as administrator of an agency performing inspections of multiple dwellings as of July 1, 2002 shall be eligible to be licensed as a housing code official and inspector of hotels and multiple dwellings without regard to the requirements of (b)3 above; provided, however, that any such licensee shall be subject to the requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:10-1B.6(d) (license revocation) and (e) (continuing education) and 1B.7 (revocation of licensure and alternative sanctions).

iii. Any person possessing a certification issued pursuant to the State Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq., may perform fire inspections in order to enforce all provisions of the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70, applicable to hotels and multiple dwellings, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:10-1.3(d), without being licensed under this chapter.

i. Understanding and interpreting the provisions of the hotel and multiple dwelling regulations, and other pertinent housing maintenance codes.

ii. Components of buildings used for residential or commercial purposes including structural, electrical, fire safety and heating and plumbing elements.

iii. Housing inspection tools and equipment and how to use same correctly.

iv. Basic features of residential and commercial blueprints.

v. How to read zoning maps and locate properties on same.

vi. Purposes of related codes and the application of their provisions to the building or housing code requirements.

vii. Making thorough and complete inspections for violations of the housing code and accurately report existing violations.

viii. Recognize conditions that will impair or prevent compliance that should be reported to supervisor.

ix. Factors that constitute serious threats to safety or health, whether or not these factors make a structure unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use.

x. Accurately identify all violations requiring immediate action or referral.

xi. Powers and processes utilized to deal with hazardous conditions and emergency situations.

xii. Relocation resources available to occupants of buildings and dwellings that must be vacated.

xiii. Diverse characteristics of the public served and their relation to the work of the housing inspector.

xiv. Fundamentals of clear communications:

xv. Proper inspection procedures and complete inspections:

xvi. Proper methods of preparing case records for hearing or court action:

xvii. Purpose and fundamentals of hearing process, postings and court action as methods of code enforcement:

xviii. How to testify at hearings and in court:

xix. Legal rights of owners and tenants;

xx. When a search warrant is required and how it is obtained:

xxi. Duties and legal responsibilities of a good inspector:

xxii. Technical mathematics, Standard course, calculations and formula used in zoning and housing code work.

i. Effective means of obtaining and maintaining liaison between the housing and building inspection agencies and other related agencies, that is, utilizing staff meetings, consultations, sharing information and joint field activities;

ii. Resources to utilize and to develop proper interpretations of technical provision of housing codes;

iii. Analyzing and interpreting the housing code and other code ordinances that apply to buildings;

iv. Building construction materials, methods and techniques:

v. Plan examination for compliance with all codes enforced by the agency:

vi. Effective cooperation and interaction with municipal officials, agencies, residents and owners and others in carrying out code official duties:

vii. Basic principles of supervision and management;

viii. Proper maintenance of records and files;

ix. Writing effective and clear reports and correspondence necessary in carrying out responsibility;

x. Office supervision over procedures that are involved in the processing of housing inspections and complaints;

xi. Steps involved in the administration of housing code program:

xii. Supervision of complex cases on inspections and case preparation for legal action;

xiii. Effective methods of data processing;

xiv. How to plan all phases of inspection's agencies work:

xv. How to participate in management level policy and planning:

xvi. Personnel procedures and rules of the State and local government:

xvii. Administrative practices, procedures and techniques;

xviii. Evaluation methods and techniques of management.

xix. Factors involved in the preparation of agency budget:

xx. Legal aspects of the housing inspection agencies, including legal processes and rules of evidence. Legal responsibilities of inspection personnel. Methods of court appeals and legal basis required: