New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 70 - UNIFORM FIRE CODE
Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 5:70-2.18 - Punitive closing

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 5:70-2.18
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

If the enforcing agency finds a violation of the provisions of the Act in a life hazard use to be willful or grossly negligent, or to be in violation of a previously issued order, and to constitute a clear danger to human life, in addition to ordering the building, structure or premises vacated and closed until the violation is abated, the enforcing agency may order the building, structure or premises to remain vacated and closed for a further period not to exceed 60 days and until such time as a certificate of continued occupancy, issued pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code shall be obtained by the owner.

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