Under the Uniform Fire Code of the State of New Jersey, all persons who sell, rent or transfer ownership of a residence ( home, townhouse, condo, apartment ) must have a smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher compliance test performed before the closing is executed.
	N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.3 (a) Before any Use Group R-3 structure is sold, leased, or otherwise made subject to a change of occupancy for residential purposes, the owner shall obtain a certificate of smoke detector and carbon monoxide compliance (CSDCMAC), evidencing compliance with  N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19, from the appropriate enforcing agency. N.J.S.A. 52:27D-198.1. The requirements for the type and placement of the extinguishers are as follows: 1) At least one portable fire extinguisher shall be installed in all one- and two-family dwellings (except seasonal rental units) upon change of occupancy; 2) The extinguisher shall be listed, labeled, charged, and operable; 3) The size shall be no smaller than 2A:10B:C, rated for residential use and weigh no more than 10lbs; 4) The hangers or brackets supplied by the manufacturer must be used; 5) The extinguisher must be located within 10 feet of the kitchen; 6) The top of the extinguisher must not be more than 5 feet above the floor; 7) The extinguisher must be visible and in a readily accessible location, free from being blocked by furniture, storage, or other items; 8) The extinguisher must be near a room exit or travel path that provides an escape route to the exterior; 9) The extinguisher must be accompanied by an owner’s manual or written information regarding the operation, inspection, and maintenance of the extinguisher; and 10) Lastly, the extinguisher must be installed with the operating instructions clearly visible.
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	Applications must be submitted at least seven days in advance of requested Tuesday inspection date. Tests are conducted on Tuesdays!!!!