New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 23 - UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE
Subchapter 3 - SUBCODES
Section 5:23-3.3 - Enforcement
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 5:23-3.3
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) In accordance with the delineation of responsibility for enforcement specified herein, subject to specific reservations by the Department to itself, the appropriate official(s) shall enforce the subcode and shall act on any question relative to the mode or manner of construction, and the materials to be used in the erection, addition to, repair, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, removal, demolition, installation of service equipment, and the location, use and occupancy of all buildings and structures, except as may be otherwise specifically provided for in the regulations, including, but not limited to:
1. Applications, certificates and permits:
Such official(s) shall review applications for permits for the erection, repair
(other than ordinary maintenance), renovation, alteration and reconstruction of
buildings and structures; indicate approval or denial to the construction
official; and inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and
enforce compliance with the provisions of the regulations.
2. Notices and orders: Such official(s) shall
issue all necessary notices or orders to remove illegal or unsafe conditions;
to require the necessary safeguards during construction; and to insure
compliance with all requirements for the safety, health and general welfare of
the public.
3. Inspections: Such
official(s) shall make all the required inspections, and all reports of such
inspections shall be in writing and certified by them or they may engage such
expert opinion as he may deem necessary to report upon unusual technical issues
that may arise, subject to the approval of the construction official and
appointing authority.
4. Enforcing
agency records: Such official(s) shall assist in the keeping of official
records of applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees
collected, reports of inspections, and notices and orders issued as may be
required by the construction official.
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