I own a building in Jersey City and just yesterday I received a "notice of violations & Order to correct" citing that:
a. Fire Escape Engineer Report Required
b. Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Detector Test
c. Submit non-life hazard use FEE of $135.
d. Provide access for inspection
They have given me until May 15th to address this issue. Now I am waiting to speak to the inspector who wrote up this report but I've been in this building for the last 3 years and i've never ever even had a single Fire-inspector stop by to do any inpsection.
Does anyone know what this is? I will google and try to dig in more but i was just wondering if any of my BBI brethren have experienced this in the past. Thanks!
I only know nyc laws concerning fixing violations and I'm sure jersey city is a much less complicated process than it is in nyc
Everything sounds right. Even the $135 inspection fee.
Buildings should be inspected every year.
I was a fire service inspector instructor for many years here in Florida.
Basics are the same everywhere with jurisdictional adjustments.
If you have questions, ask for the code# for each infraction that the inspector cited you for.
It's all NAPA standard except for the fee.
In this case, it's the Jersey City FD.
He probably had to sign off on the regulator replacement which basically required him to do a complete inspection.
Smaller residential, duplexes etc, normally get an outside inspection for extinguisher tags, emergency lighting, and exit access issues.
All general rule of thumb as it is "up to the jurisdiction having authority".
We do a complete inspection every year in my district. Fourplexes on up. We do not have residential gas lines so no CO2 inspections Also, just the common areas. We can't enter a residence for an inspection.
They come around during business hours and knock on every door. If the resident/owner is there they inspect the unit. For the rest, usually at least 50% of the units, the condo association is required to inspect and certify the alarms are in working order. The unit owner also signs off that the inspection was carried out. The association then provides copies of the certifications.