N.J. Stat. Ann. § 55:13A-1 et seq. § 55:13A-7.2
No code or standard to exceed standards under "State Uniform Construction Code Act"
Operative Text
Nothing in this supplemental act shall permit the adoption of any code or standard which exceeds the standards adopted under the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," (P.L.1975, c. 217; C. 52:27D-119 et seq.). L.1979, c. 419, s. 2, eff. Feb. 8, 1980.
Under N.J.S.A. 55:13A-7.2, the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law's supplemental provisions cannot be used as a basis for adopting any building code or construction standard that goes beyond what is already established under New Jersey's State Uniform Construction Code Act (P.L.1975, c. 217). In other words, this provision sets a ceiling: no local or supplemental code adopted under this act may impose stricter construction requirements than those set by the statewide uniform code. The rule is intended to keep construction and building standards consistent across the state rather than allowing patchwork, more demanding requirements to emerge from supplemental housing legislation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under New Jersey's Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law should be aware that N.J.S.A. 55:13A-7.2 limits the scope of any supplemental codes or standards they may encounter under that act. Compliant operators generally benchmark their construction and building-standard obligations against the State Uniform Construction Code Act, knowing that no supplemental requirement adopted under this act can lawfully exceed those statewide standards. When evaluating compliance obligations, operators typically consult the State Uniform Construction Code as the authoritative ceiling for applicable construction requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 55:13A-7.2 establishes that tenants living in hotels or multiple dwellings are protected by a framework in which supplemental housing codes cannot impose construction standards stricter than those set by the State Uniform Construction Code Act. This means the baseline construction standards governing a building are anchored to that statewide code, and no supplemental rule under this act can raise that bar further. Tenants who have questions about how applicable building standards affect their housing conditions may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the relevant local or state housing authority for guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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