New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 15 - EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR THE HOMELESS
Subchapter 4 - FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
Section 5:15-4.2 - Building standard requirements

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 5:15-4.2

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

(a) A building newly constructed after May 1, 1989, or an existing structure modified for use as a shelter after May 1, 1989, shall be in compliance with the Uniform Construction Code for Group R-1 occupancy, if residency is for less than 30 days or R-2, if the residency is for 30 days or more, except as provided within the change of use exceptions at N.J.A.C. 5:15-1.5(c)5. A structure fitting the change of use exception at N.J.A.C. 5:15-1.5(c)5 shall conform to the Uniform Construction Code for Group I-1 residency.

(b) A shelter existing on May 1, 1989, shall conform to the Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70-4) for R-1 use group structures, if residency is for less than 30 days or for R-2, if occupancy is for 30 days or more. A shelter that meets the change of use exceptions at N.J.A.C. 5:15-1.5(c) shall be required to conform to the Uniform Fire Code based on the group designation of the shelter.

(c) A structure used as a shelter for women and children where residency is for 30 days or more, and which has not been certified as lead-free pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:17 and which was constructed before 1978, shall be maintained in accordance with the lead-safe maintenance requirements for multiple dwellings established at N.J.A.C. 5:10-6.6.

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