N.J. Admin. Code § 8:37-7.4

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

Section 8:37-7.4 - Lighting and electrical service

(a) Every habitable room shall have at least one window or skylight facing directly to the outdoors.

1. The minimum total window or skylight area measured between stops, for every habitable room shall be eight percent of the floor area of such room.

2. Whenever walls or other portions of structures face a window of any habitable room and are located less than three feet from the window and extend to a level above that of the ceiling of the room, such a window shall not be included in calculating the required minimum total window area.

(b) Every facility shall be provided with electrical service.

(c) Every habitable room shall contain sufficient wall-type electric outlets and lamps or light fixtures to enable occupants to use the room for its intended function.

1. Every such outlet and lamp shall be maintained in good and safe condition, and shall be connected to the facility's source of electric power.

2. No temporary wiring shall be used, except extension cords that run directly from portable electrical fixtures to convenience outlets, and that do not lie under rugs or other floor coverings, nor extend through doorways, transoms, or other openings through structural elements.

(d) An electrician licensed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:31 shall annually inspect and provide a written statement to the facility that the electrical circuits and wiring in the facility are satisfactory and in safe condition.

1. The written statement shall include the date of inspection, and shall indicate that circuits are not overloaded, that all wiring and permanent fixtures are in safe condition, and that all portable electrical appliances, including lamps, are Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) approved; and

2. The written statement shall be available for review by the Department during survey.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:37-7.4

Adopted by 49 N.J.R. 461(a), effective 2/7/2017

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3981(a), effective 12/18/2017