Paterson, NJ Building Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detectors (2026)
Key Facts
- Placement
- Immediate vicinity of all sleeping rooms
- Standard
- Must meet UL 2034, per N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19(d)
- Verified via
- CSDCMC inspection, same as smoke detectors
- Applies to
- One- and two-family dwellings (R-3/R-4)
Summary
Paterson requires carbon monoxide detectors near every sleeping room, enforced through the same fire-code compliance certificate as smoke detectors.
As per recent code revisions, N.J.A.C. 5:70-4-19(d), carbon monoxide detectors are required to be installed in the immediate vicinity of all sleeping rooms. The carbon monoxide detectors may be installed on the ceiling or a wall; however, the manufacturer's installation instructions must be followed. Carbon monoxide detectors are required to be manufactured, listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2034. Each carbon monoxide detector must be labeled indicating that it meets this requirement.
D. All detectors must be installed and operating properly prior to the inspection. The fee for the inspection is as follows: [Amended 6-22-2004 by Ord. No. 04-058; 5-9-2023 by Ord. No. 23-031]
(1) Inspections requested with a lead time of less than four days: $300.
(2) Inspections requested with a lead time of four to 10 days: $200.
(3) Inspections requested with a lead time of more than 10 days for re-rental: $75.
(4) Inspections requested with a lead time of more than 10 days for property sale: $125.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4713536; v19 updated 2025-12-16; through 12-16-2025).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 215 of the Paterson City Code applies New Jersey's Uniform Fire Code CO detector mandate (N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19(d)) locally: carbon monoxide detectors must be installed in the immediate vicinity of all sleeping rooms, mounted per the manufacturer's instructions on a ceiling or wall, and each unit must be labeled as meeting UL 2034. Compliance is verified as part of the same Certificate of Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Compliance (CSDCMC) inspection required before a one- or two-family home is sold, leased, or re-occupied.
Violations & Fines
Selling, leasing, or re-occupying a one- or two-family dwelling without a functioning, UL 2034-labeled CO detector near every sleeping room fails the CSDCMC inspection under Chapter 215.
Frequently Asked Questions
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