SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS
If your house was built before 1984 |
A smoke detector must be installed on all levels and outside each sleeping area. |
Individual battery operated detectors are acceptable. |
If your house was built between 1984 and 1990 |
A smoke detector must be installed on all levels and outside each sleeping area. |
Interconnected so that if one goes off it activates all other detectors. |
If your house was built after 1990 |
A smoke detector must be installed on all levels and in each bedroom. |
Interconnected so that if one goes off it activates all other detectors. Battery back-up is required for all detectors |
NOTE: A failed inspection will require a reinspection with a $25.00 additional fee.
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
Alarms may be battery operated, shall be listed in accordance with UL-2034, and be installed in the immediate vicinity of each sleeping area per NFPA-720.
FRONT DOOR LOCKS
The New Jersey State Uniform Fire Code prohibits door locks that require the use of a key to exit a structure. All locks of these types must be replaced prior to your Smoke Detector Inspection.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Minimum 51b. ABC Dry Chemical, Kitchen Area.
HOUSE NUMBERING
Pursuant to the general ordinances of the Township of Clark, Chapter 1 2, Section 12-192 requires that all buildings within the Township of Clark be numbered.
The owner or owners of each building in the township shall affix the properly assigned number or numbers to some conspicuous place on the building so as to be plainly visible and readable from the curbline. Numbers shall be a minimum of three inches in height and of a color contrasting with the background color. Numbers written in script or cursive shall not be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this section.
After you have verified that you have fulfilled the requirements please call the Code Enforcement Office at 732-381-1158 for an appointment. If you have any questions, call the office. If an Inspection fails for the first time for any reason, an additional check or money order for $25.00 will be required at time of second Inspection.
Residential Requirements