New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 70 - UNIFORM FIRE CODE
Subchapter 4 - FIRE SAFETY CODE
Section 5:70-4.20 - Casino hotels

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 5:70-4.20

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

(a) By November 5, 2009, all illuminated signs, amplification systems, turn tables, or sound-producing equipment located on or open and adjacent to the casino floor(s) shall be interlocked with the fire alarm system so that activation of the fire alarm system results in disconnection of electrical power to the device(s).

1. This requirement does not apply to exit signs or emergency communications systems.

2. This requirement shall not apply to slot machines or similar gaming equipment.

(b) By November 5, 2009, on casino gaming floors and adjacent spaces open to the casino gaming floor, all house lighting shall return to normal lighting levels or all emergency lights shall be activated upon activation of the fire alarm system. For the purpose of applying this requirement, normal lighting level shall mean an illumination level of not less than one foot-candle (11 lux) at the floor level.

(c) By November 5, 2009, all casino hotel standpipe connections throughout the building shall be identified by a constantly lit four-inch round blue light connected to an emergency electrical system located no less than 24 inches and not more than 48 inches above the hose connection. In all cases, the light shall be visible above the highest obstruction on the floor. Standpipe connections located on columns shall be marked on all four sides of the column as described above.

1. This requirement shall not apply to standpipe hose connections in buildings or portions thereof of Group R-1 that are located in or within 10 feet of an approved exit stairway enclosure.

2. This requirement shall not apply to standpipe hose connections located in open parking structures.

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