N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10-14.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 5:10-14.3 - Standards of maintenance

(a) The heating equipment, facilities and system and all parts thereof shall be kept in good operating condition, free of defects, corrosion and deterioration at all times.

(b) Heating equipment shall be installed and maintained in such a manner as to avoid leakage of or concentration of liquids, gases and solid matters which may constitute hazards or violations of this chapter.

(c) Heating equipment shall not be operated in such a manner as to impair its ability to perform as required hereunder or create a hazard anywhere in the system due to excessive temperature.

(d) The heating system, including such parts as heating risers, ducts and hot water lines, shall be covered with an insulating material or guard to protect occupants and other persons on the premises from receiving burns due to chance contact.

(e) Any pressure relief valve on any type of heating unit shall be connected to a pipe that discharges either vertically toward the floor to a maximum distance of 20 inches from that floor surface or in a manner conforming to the plumbing subcode of the Uniform Construction Code.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10-14.3

Amended by R.1993 d.464, effective 9/20/1993.
See: 25 N.J.R. 2627(a), 25 N.J.R. 4482(a).