N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-2.20 - Tests and special inspections

(a) All tests required by the provisions of the regulations shall be made and conducted under the supervision of the enforcing agency in accordance with such inspection and test procedures as may be prescribed by the provisions of the regulations, with the expense of all tests and special inspections to be borne by the owner or lessee or by the contractor performing the work.

1. Except as otherwise provided, tests conducted by persons authorized to conduct such tests in accordance with this chapter are not required to be witnessed by the local enforcing agency, unless the local enforcing agency determines such witnessing to be necessary.

(b) All special inspections, as provided in the building subcode, shall apply to Class 1 buildings, mass timber elements in Type IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C construction, and a smoke control system installed in any building. A special inspector shall be independent of the contractor and shall be responsible to the building owner or building owner's agent. Special inspectors shall be certified in the appropriate specialty.

1. Special inspections for soil conditions and pile foundations shall be performed under the direct supervision of a New Jersey licensed engineer.

(c) The construction official may accept tests and test reports of the Department and other government agencies, as well as signed statements and supporting inspection and test reports filed by qualified licensed professionals or approved agencies or firms.

(d) In lieu of requiring the removal and reinstallation of the chimney vent connector for purposes of inspection of the chimney or vent as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-2:18, the construction official shall accept a Chimney Verification for Replacement of Fuel-Fired Equipment (Form F-370), signed by the contractor who installed the replacement fuel-fired equipment. Verification from homeowners shall not be accepted in lieu of the required inspection.

1. A permit applicant using the Chimney Verification for Replacement of Fuel-Fired Equipment Form (Form F-370) for minor or emergency work must provide this form along with the permit application.

(e) The bonding and grounding certificate for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs, shall be issued by a recognized electrical testing agency or a New Jersey State licensed electrical contractor. This certificate shall verify the continuity and integrity of the bonding and grounding system. It shall be valid for five years from the date of issuance. The bonding and grounding certificate may cover more than one swimming pool, spa, and/or hot tub unit.

(f) The certificate of compliance for portable or vehicle-mounted generators, the associated components, and the portable distribution systems used at carnivals and fairs shall be issued by a New Jersey State-licensed electrical contractor or a recognized electrical testing agency. This certificate shall certify that the portable or vehicle-mounted generator, the associated components, and the portable distribution system are in compliance with Article 525 of the electrical subcode. The certificate of compliance shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance.

1. The model number and serial number of the system components approved for use shall be recorded on the certificate of compliance.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-2.20

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 303(a), effective 1/16/2018 Amended by 50 N.J.R. 1888(a), effective 8/20/2018 Amended by 52 N.J.R. 2057(a), effective 11/16/2020 Amended by 55 N.J.R. 2403(a), effective 12/4/2023