N.J. Admin. Code § 5:70-1.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 5:70-1.3 - Intent and purpose

(a) It is the intent of this Code to prescribe regulations consistent with nationally recognized good practice for the safeguarding to a reasonable degree of life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the use or occupancy of buildings or premises.

(b) Where no specific standards or requirements are specified in this Code, or contained within other applicable laws (or adopted codes) or ordinances, compliance with the standards of the National Fire Protection Association or other nationally recognized fire-safety standards as are approved by the fire official shall be deemed as prima facie evidence of compliance with the stated intent of this Code.

Amended by R.1985 d.611, effective 12/2/1985.
See: 17 N.J.R. 1015(b), 17 N.J.R. 2870(a).
Substituted "Prevention" for "Protection".
Amended by R.1995 d.58, effective 3/6/1995.
See: 26 N.J.R. 4258(a), 27 N.J.R. 878(b).