Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector, & Fire Extinguisher Compliance
New Jersey Uniform Fire Code’s requires that before a one-family, two-family, or attached single family structure is sold, leased, or otherwise made subject to a change of occupancy for residential purposes, the owner shall obtain a certificate of smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm, and portable fire extinguisher compliance.
1. Smoke Detectors:
- Detectors must be placed on all floors and either be hardwired or have a 10-year sealed battery. Hardwired detectors cannot be converted to battery operated They must be newer than 10 years and in working condition.
- There must be a smoke detector within 10 feet of any sleeping area.
- Low Voltage alarms must be tested prior to inspection by licensed alarm contractor.
All detectors must be listed in accordance with UL/ANSI and be maintained to NFPA 72 standards.
2. Carbon Monoxide
- There must be a carbon monoxide detector within 10 feet of any sleeping area and in working condition per manufactures specifications.
All detectors must be listed in accordance with UL/ANSI and be maintained to NFPA 72 standards.
3. Fire Extinguisher:
- Extinguisher must be a minimum of a 2A:10BC and not weighing more than 10 pounds.
- Extinguisher must be in or within 10 feet of the kitchen MOUNTED, VISIBLE and ACCESSIBLE. It cannot be behind a closed door, cabinet or furniture. It should be mounted approximately 5’ off the ground.
- Extinguisher must be new accompanied by receipt of purchase or tagged by a fire protection company showing it has been inspected in the past year.
INSPECTION FEES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO INSPECTION ONLINE OR IN PERSON
- $90.00 – IF SCHEDULED 10 BUSINESS DAYS OR MORE PRIOR TO INSPECTION DATE.
- $145.00 – IF SCHEDULED 4-10 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO INSPECTION DATE.
- $205.00 – IF SCHEDULED 3 BUSINESS DAYS OR LESS PRIOR TO INSPECTION DATE.
**$50.00 – Fee will be charged for ALL re-inspections.
To apply for the inspection or review the full list of requirements, please see links below. A resale certificate inspection is also required per Township of Wyckoff Ordinance for all sales.