N.J. Admin. Code § 5:70-2.17

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 17, September 3, 2024

Section 5:70-2.17 - Evacuation of unsafe premises

(a) When, in the opinion of the fire official, there is actual and/or potential danger to the occupants or those in proximity to any premises because of any condition constituting an imminent hazard in accordance with 5:70-2.16, the fire official is hereby authorized and empowered to order the immediate evacuation of said premises.

1. All occupants so notified shall immediately leave the premises and no person shall enter or re-enter until authorized to do so by the fire official.

2. Any person who shall refuse to leave, or who shall interfere with the evacuation of other occupants or continue any operation after having been given an evacuation order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be deemed to have violated this Code, and may be subject to arrest as provided in 5:70-2.10(f). This paragraph shall not be used to penalize a properly qualified individual who is authorized to perform, and is performing, work to abate the violation and eliminate the unsafe condition.

3. The fire official shall cause to be posted at each entrance to such premises a notice reading as follows: This premises is unsafe due to violations of the Uniform Fire Code and its use or occupancy has been prohibited by the fire official. It shall be unlawful for any person to enter such premises, except for the purpose of making the required repairs, until fire safety hazards have been removed and entry is permitted by the fire official.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:70-2.17

New Rule, R.1995 d.58, effective 3/6/1995.
See: 26 New Jersey Register 4258(a), 27 New Jersey Register 878(b).
Administrative correction.
See: 35 New Jersey Register 219(d).