N.J.A.C. 5:23 — UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE (Subchapter 1 to 12A)

(a) Automatic Sprinkler System: In buildings greater than two stories in height above grade or having an occupant load greater than 20 persons, excluding staff, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the work area. The sprinkler riser shall be sized to serve …

(a) Automatic Alarm Systems: When the work area exceeds 50 percent of the gross enclosed floor area of the building, a supervised automatic fire alarm system shall be required throughout the building.1. Exception: Automatic alarm systems shall not be required in buildings, other …

(a) Automatic Sprinkler System: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the work area. 1. Exception: Automatic sprinklers shall not be required in buildings of Type I or Type IIA construction of any height or of Type IIB construction not over one story in heig…

(a) Automatic Sprinkler System: When the work area is 50 percent or more of the occupied floor area of the building, an automatic sprinkler system shall be required throughout the floor. The sprinkler riser shall be sized to serve the entire building, even if the system currently…

(a) Automatic Sprinkler System: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the work area. As an alternative, buildings shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions of Chapter 15 "Existing Detention and Correctional Occupancies" of the Life Safety Code, N…

(a) Automatic Sprinkler System: When the work area exceeds 50 percent of the gross enclosed floor area of the building, an automatic sprinkler system or compliance with Chapter 15 "Existing Detention and Correctional Occupancies" of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, 1985 edition sh…

(a) Exits: Two exits shall be required for stories with less than 500 occupants. Three exits shall be required for stories with 501 to 1,000 occupants. Four exits shall be required for stories with more than 1,000 occupants. Two means of egress are also required from all mezzanin…

(a) Automatic Sprinkler System: In buildings with a Group M fire area greater than 12,000 square feet or a Group M fire area more than three stories in height, when the work area exceeds 50 percent of the gross enclosed floor area of the building, an automatic fire sprinkler syst…

(a) Smoke alarms: Battery-powered, single station smoke alarms or smoke alarms complying with the building subcode shall be required in individual guest rooms. (Fire) (b) Exits: Two exits shall be required for stories with less than 500 occupants. Three exits shall be required fo…

(a) Automatic Sprinkler System: In buildings four or more stories in height (excluding basements), when the work area is an entire floor, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the work area. (Fire) (b) Automatic Alarm Systems: When the work area exceeds 50 p…

(a) Automatic Fire Sprinkler System: In Group R-2 dormitories, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the work area. (b) Exits: Two exits shall be required for stories with less than 500 occupants. Three exits shall be required for stories with 501 to 1,…

(a) Automatic Sprinkler System: Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in Group R-2 and R-4 as follows:1. In Group R-2 buildings four or more stories in height (excluding basements), when the work area is an entire floor, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be i…

(a) Smoke Detection within Dwelling Units: Smoke alarms that meet the specifications of the building subcode or one- and two-family dwelling subcode, as applicable, shall be installed. The smoke alarms shall be installed in the locations indicated in the building subcode or one- …

There are no supplemental requirements applicable to Groups R-3 and R-5. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-6.27A Amended by R.2003 d.218, effective 5/19/2003. See: 35 N.J.R. 29(a), 35 N.J.R. 2209(a). Substituted "R-3 and R-5" for "R-3/R-4". Amended by R.2004 d.145, effective 4/5/2004…

(a) Exits: Two exits shall be required for stories with less than 500 occupants. Three exits shall be required for stories with 501 to 1,000 occupants. Four exits shall be required for stories with more than 1,000 occupants. Two means of egress are also required from all mezzanin…

(a) Automatic Sprinkler System: In buildings with a Group S-1 fire area greater than 12,000 square feet or a Group S-1 fire area more than three stories in height, when the work area exceeds 50 percent of the gross enclosed floor area of the building, an automatic sprinkler syste…

(a) Each portion of a building shall be separately classified as to use. The requirements of this subcode shall apply to each portion of the building based on the group of that portion, except that the most restrictive requirements of this subcode for an automatic sprinkler syste…

The words and terms used in this subcode shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Any term not defined herein which is defined in any of the other subcodes of the Uniform Construction Code shall have the meaning as defined in that subcode.…

(a) The requirements of this section shall apply to reconstruction projects in all groups except R-3 and R-5. (b) When an automatic sprinkler system is required or provided, the sprinkler riser shall be sized to serve the entire building even if the system currently being install…

(a) General: The following are of general applicability to changes of use: 1. When the use of a building is changed, then the building must be brought into compliance with the requirements of this section. Each of the lettered subsections of this section establishes a specific ty…

(a) Any addition to a building or structure shall comply with the requirements of the Uniform Construction Code applicable to new construction. 1. Any repair, renovation, alteration or reconstruction work undertaken within an existing building in connection with an addition shall…

(a) Except as provided for in this section, historic buildings shall comply with the provisions of this subcode relating to the repair, renovation, alteration, restoration, reconstruction, movement and/or change of use of structures. 1. For purposes of applying this section, hist…

(a) For buildings in designated flood hazard areas, any work that constitutes a substantial improvement or repair of substantial damage of the existing building, as determined by the local floodplain administrator, shall comply with the applicable flood-resistant construction req…

(a) Repairs, as defined in N.J.A.C. 5:23-6.3, shall comply with the requirements of this section. There is no limit to the amount of repair work which may be undertaken.1. The following work shall be considered renovation, alteration, or reconstruction, as appropriate, and not re…

(a) Renovations, as defined in N.J.A.C. 5:23-6.3, shall comply with the requirements of this section. (b) All work shall be done in a workmanlike manner. (c) The work shall not cause any diminution of existing structural strength, system capacity or mechanical ventilation below t…

(a) Alterations, as defined in N.J.A.C. 5:23-6.3, shall comply with the requirements of this section. (b) All work shall be done in a workmanlike manner. (c) The work shall not cause any diminution of existing structural strength, system capacity or mechanical ventilation below t…

(a) Reconstruction, as defined in N.J.A.C. 5:23-6.3, shall comply with the requirements of this section. 1. If a project is less than the entire use, primary function space or tenancy by a de minimis amount, the construction official may designate the project a reconstruction pro…

(a) The following requirements shall be met for materials and installation methods for all items that are part of the applicant's proposed project for all categories of work other than repair as defined in N.J.A.C. 5:23-6.3. 1. Where sections listed below reference other sections…

(a) When the rehabilitation of an existing building creates or includes any building element of a type listed in this section, then the new element shall comply with the requirements for such an element established by this section. (b) Building Subcode and One- and Two-Family Dwe…

The accessibility regulations, other than recreation, shall be found in Chapter 11 of the building subcode, as amended at N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.14(b). Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-7.1 Repealed by 47 N.J.R. 2352(b), effective 9/21/2015 Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 1888(a), effective 8/20/2018…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-7.10 Repealed by 47 N.J.R. 2352(b), effective 9/21/2015

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-7.11 Repealed by 47 N.J.R. 2352(b), effective 9/21/2015

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-7.12 Repealed by 47 N.J.R. 2352(b), effective 9/21/2015

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-7.13 Repealed by 47 N.J.R. 2352(b), effective 9/21/2015

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-7.14 Repealed by 47 N.J.R. 2352(b), effective 9/21/2015

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-7.15 Repealed by 48 N.J.R. 581(a), effective 4/4/2016

(a) All facilities, equipment, and sites or portions thereof, intended for outdoor active or passive recreation shall meet all applicable requirements of this subchapter in addition to the provisions of N.J.A.C. 5:23-7.17 through 7.32. All support facilities and site access point…

"Multi-functional play equipment" means play equipment designed to provide multiple play activities such as, but not limited to, swinging, jumping, sliding, and climbing. "Park" or "recreation area" means an area set aside and designated for recreation, including either active pa…

These recreation requirements do not apply to undeveloped areas as defined in N.J.A.C. 5:23-7.17. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-7.18 New Rule, R.1988 d.352, effective 8/1/1988. See: 19 N.J.R. 1270(a), 20 N.J.R. 1873(b). Amended by R.1995 d.144, effective 3/20/1995 (operative July…

(a) There shall be an accessible route of travel connecting the following elements: at least one site access point and all support facilities, accessible recreation facilities, and accessible recreation equipment at each park or recreation area. For purposes of applying this requ…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-7.2 Repealed by 47 N.J.R. 2352(b), effective 9/21/2015

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-7.20 Repealed by 47 N.J.R. 2352(b), effective 9/21/2015

(a) At each designated swimming and/or skating area at natural or man-made bodies of water, there shall be an accessible route or an accessible trail meeting the criteria of N.J.A.C. 5:23-7.29 that connects at least one point to the water's edge to other elements at the site as r…

(a) Each boating area with docking facilities shall have one accessible docking space. (b) Each accessible mooring space shall adjoin an accessible route of travel and shall have a minimum clear space of five feet by five feet to allow transfer to the boat. Additionally, each acc…

If docks are provided in a fishing area, the criteria of N.J.A.C. 5:23-7.22 shall apply. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-7.23 New Rule, R.1988 d.352, effective 8/1/1988. See: 19 N.J.R. 1270(a), 20 N.J.R. 1873(b). Amended by R.1995 d.144, effective 3/20/1995 (operative July 1, 1995)…

(a) The surface of at least one court must adjoin an accessible route of travel. (b) Entrances to the courts required to be accessible shall meet the criteria for accessible doors in the technical standard adopted as part of this subchapter. (c) On sites with more than one type o…

The surface of at least one of each type of rink provided in each distinct area on a site shall adjoin an accessible route of travel. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-7.25 New Rule, R.1988 d.352, effective 8/1/1988. See: 19 N.J.R. 1270(a), 20 N.J.R. 1873(b). Recodified from N.J.A.C.…

There shall be an accessible route of travel to at least one of each type of playing field provided in each distinct area on a site. For an overlay field, an accessible route of travel to the primary field shall fulfill the requirements of this section. For a complex of playing f…

(a) For golf facilities, there shall be an accessible route of travel to the area where the transfer to golf carts is made. (b) If provided, bridges shall either be designed for use by golf carts or shall meet the criteria for a ramp in the technical standard adopted as part of t…

(a) In areas where ski lifts or other comparable mechanisms for skiing are provided, there shall be an accessible route of travel connecting site access point(s) and support facilities required to be accessible with the area where the transfer to skis is made. (b) In areas where …