N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10-13.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

Section 5:10-13.2 - Exterior lighting

(a) Every garage or other accessory structure utilized by occupants after dark shall be equipped with artificial lighting which shall be maintained and operated so as to render all parts of the garage that are unlocked and accessible, visible to occupants and also to illuminate all areas commonly used by occupants sufficiently to enable persons of normal vision to traverse from such areas safely to the point of egress from the garage.

(b) In garages or structures not kept locked, lighting as required herein shall be kept on continually from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise unless the lighting is connected to a dusk to dawn photoelectric control device.

(c) In garages or structures which are locked at all entrances, lighting may be provided which is operated manually by individual occupants in lieu of continual night lighting, and in such case the lighting fixtures shall be operable from a switch located near the point of ingress into the interior of the space to be lighted.

(d) Illumination of common areas shall be situated so as not to shine into adjacent dwelling units.

(e) Exterior parking areas, pedestrian walkways or other portions of the premises subject to regular and recurrent use by occupants at night shall be illuminated continually from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise, unless the lighting is connected to a dusk to dawn photoelectric device to enable safe passage of persons of normal vision.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10-13.2