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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