# N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.1: Equipment with smoke detectors or alarms; rules and regulations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.1
- **Heading:** Equipment with smoke detectors or alarms; rules and regulations
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-7.1

## Text

Every hotel and multiple dwelling shall be equipped with smoke detectors or smoke alarms or both in conformance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs. Such rules and regulations shall specify the number, location, specifications, maintenance and periodic testing of smoke detectors and smoke alarms based upon the construction, size and design of such building, and any other rules and regulations which the commissioner considers necessary for the administration of this supplemental act. L.1979, c. 419, s. 1, eff. Feb. 8, 1980.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-1 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-2 Declaration of policy; liberal construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-4 Supervisor of bureau of housing inspection; administration and enforcement of act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-5 Board of Housing Inspection abolished; powers, functions, duties transferred.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-6 Powers of commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7 Rules, regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.1 Equipment with smoke detectors or alarms; rules and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.2 No code or standard to exceed standards under "State Uniform Construction Code Act"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.3 Parking for persons with physical disabilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.4 5-unit minimum](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.5 Internal security exemption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.6 Applicable provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.7 Hotel room notices, procedures followed in event of fire or smoke](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.7.md)

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