Wayne, NJ Building Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detectors (2026)

Wayne Township Code § 14-19, amended 12-15-2021 by Ord. No. 50-2021, is the Township's carbon monoxide detector rule for homes. Subsection A directs the Fire Bureau to inspect all residential occupancies for the required number of approved smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and portable fire extinguishers, measured against Township ordinances and the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code. Subsection B fixes the timing: the Fire Bureau inspection occurs before the time of resale, renting or change of occupancy for residential purposes, and the Fire Official issues a certificate of smoke detector, carbon monoxide and portable fire extinguisher compliance, abbreviated CSDCMAPFEC in the code.

Subsection C allows battery-operated smoke and carbon monoxide detectors where applicable, as approved by the Fire Official. Every smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and portable fire extinguisher must be UL-listed, FM-approved or carry the seal of an authorized recognized approval agency. Subsection D requires installation as recommended by the manufacturer and approved by the Fire Official or his authorized representative, and it ties portable fire extinguisher installation to N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19 of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code.

Subsections E and F put the inspection fee and any reinspection fee on the schedule in Chapter 75, Fees, for all residential dwellings except multiple-family dwellings. Orders of the local enforcement agency can be appealed to the Passaic County Construction Board of Appeals under § 14-22. Separately, § 14-10 covers tampering: blocking access to, interfering with or damaging any fire alarm, suppression system or fire detection device carries a mandatory fine of $500 per day per violation.