N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-3.17

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 5:23-3.17 - Fire protection subcode

(a) Rules concerning the fire protection subcode adopted are as follows:

1. Pursuant to the authority of P.L. 1975, c. 217, as modified at P.L. 1996, c. 53, the Commissioner hereby adopts the following portions of the building, electrical, mechanical, fuel gas, and one- and two-family dwelling subcodes, to the extent delineated at N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.4, as the fire protection subcode for New Jersey.

i. International Building Code of the International Code Council, Inc., adopted as amended at N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.14 as the building subcode:

(1) Chapter 3--Use and Occupancy Classification;

(2) Chapter 4--Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy;

(3) Chapter 5--General Building Heights and Areas;

(4) Chapter 6--Types of Construction;

(5) Chapter 7--Fire and Smoke Protection Features;

(6) Chapter 8--Interior Finishes;

(7) Chapter 9--Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems and N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.5(d) , Posted Hydraulic System Data Plate;

(8) Chapter 10--Means of Egress;

(9) Chapter 15--Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures;

(10) Chapter 17--Special Inspections and Tests;

(11) Sections 2111 through 2113 of Chapter 21--Masonry;

(12) Sections 2603 through 2613 of Chapter 26--Plastic;

(13) Chapter 27--Electrical;

(14) Chapter 30--Elevators and Conveying Systems;

(15) Section 3104 of Chapter 31--Special Construction;

(16) Section 3309, 3311 and 3312 of Chapter 33--Safeguards During Construction;

ii. National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection Association adopted as amended at N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.16 as the electrical subcode:

(1) Section 300.21 of Chapter 3--Wiring Methods and Materials;

(2) Article 450, Part III--Transformer Vaults of Chapter 4--Equipment for General Use;

(3) Chapter 5--Special Occupancies;

(4) Article 695--Fire Pumps of Chapter 6--Special Equipment;

(5) Article 760--Fire Alarm Systems of Chapter 7--Special Conditions;

iii. International Mechanical Code of the International Code Council, Inc. adopted as amended at N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.20 as the mechanical subcode:

(1) Chapter 3--General Regulations;

(2) Chapter 5--Exhaust Systems;

(3) Chapter 6--Duct Systems;

(4) Chapter 7--Combustion Air;

(5) Chapter 8--Chimneys and Vents;

(6) Chapter 9--Specific Appliances, Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Equipment;

(7) Chapter 13--Fuel Oil Piping and Storage;

iv. International Fuel Gas Code of the International Code Council, Inc. adopted as amended at N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.22 as the fuel gas subcode:

(1) Chapter 3--General Regulations;

(2) Chapter 5--Chimneys and Vents;

(3) Chapter 6--Specific Appliances.

v. International Residential Code of the International Code Council, Inc., adopted as amended at N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.21 as the One- and Two-Family Dwelling Subcode:

(1) Chapter 3--Building Planning;

(2) Chapter 10--Chimneys and Fireplaces;

(3) Chapter 13--General Mechanical System Requirements;

(4) Chapter 14--Heating and Cooling Equipment and Appliances;

(5) Chapter 15--Exhaust Systems;

(6) Chapter 16--Duct Systems;

(7) Chapter 18--Chimneys and Vents;

(8) Chapter 19--Special Appliances, Equipment, and Systems;

(9) Chapter 22--Special Piping and Storage Systems;

(10) Chapter 23--Solar Thermal Energy Systems;

(11) Sections G2404, G2408, G2409, G2425, and G2427 of Chapter 24--Fuel Gas; and

(12) Section P2904 of Chapter 29--Water Supply and Distribution.

2. The model code portions listed above may be known as "the fire protection subcode."

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-3.17

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 2352(b), effective 9/21/2015

Amended by 51 N.J.R. 1399(a), effective 9/3/2019

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 1707(a), effective 9/6/2022

Administrative Change, 56 N.J.R. 1708(a), effective 7/23/2024