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The 2006 New Jersey Fire Code is based on the 2006 International Fire Code. It is fully integrated, in looseleaf format, and includes a custom binder.
SECTION 101
SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY
101.1 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, incidental to the occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operation.
101.2 Scope. This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards regarding:
1. The proper maintenance of fire protection features required by the construction code in effect at the time of first occupancy; by the Fire Safety Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70-4); or by the provisions of other applicable fire safety rules or ordinances lawfully promulgated by the state or by a local enforcing agency;
2. The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices;
3. Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures, premises or mobile enclosed units;
4. Fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation.
101.2.1. Deleted.
101.3 Applicability. This section shall be applicable to:
101.3.1. All buildings, structures and premises within this state, with the exception of owner-occupied one- and two-family dwellings used exclusively for dwelling purposes; and
101.3.2. All fire safety hazards arising from the storage, handling or use of substances, materials or devices and arising from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the use or occupancy of buildings, structures, sheds, tents, lots or premises.
101.3.2.1. Such handling or use shall be construed as referring, as well, to industrial processes and equipment whether or not they are subject to Uniform Construction Code provisions.
101.3.3. Buildings or other facilities built under and in full compliance with the codes in force at the time of construction or alteration thereof, and that have been properly maintained and used for such use as originally permitted, shall be exempt from the requirements of this section pertaining to any of the following matters:
1. Fire protection of structural elements.
2. Isolation of hazardous operations.
3. In lieu of requiring the installation of safety devices or systems or when necessary to secure safety in addition thereto, the fire official may prescribe limitations consistent with the provisions of nationally recognized standards, on the handling and storage of materials or substances, or upon operations that are liable to cause fire, contribute to the spread of fire, or endanger life or property.
101.3.4. This code shall apply to any outdoor activities, uses or operations for which requirements are established by this code.
From the Preface
Introduction
The New Jersey Division of Fire Safety has adopted the 2006 International Fire Code, New Jersey Edition as the State Fire Prevention Code. The base document was the 2006 International Fire Code, First Printing. A significant review and revision process was conducted to retain requirements in the previously adopted code and to make needed New Jersey specific amendments. The effective date of the new code is February 1, 2009.
Maintenance
The maintenance of this code occurs through suggested amendments and additions. These suggestions must be submitted on a form available from the Division of Fire Safety. All suggestions are submitted to the Fire Codes Advisory Council to the New Jersey Fire Safety Commission. If accepted, they are then forwarded to the full Commission for action. If approved by the Commission they are submitted to the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs for consideration.
Any amendments or additions accepted by the Commissioner are then published in the New Jersey Register as a proposal with a minimum 60 day public comment period. Once the comment period ends, comments are reviewed and the proposal is either adopted as proposed, adopted with nonsubstantive changes or not adopted.
If adopted, the amendments will again appear in the New Jersey Register as a Notice of Adoption. Those who hold a subscription service from the International Code Council will receive updates to this code containing any adopted amendments.
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