East Brunswick, NJ Fire Regulations: Smoke Detectors (2026)

Section 102-14(A)(14) of the East Brunswick Township Code sets the inspection and fee structure for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers whenever a one- or two-family dwelling is sold, leased or otherwise changes occupants. The code cites P.L. 1991, c. 92 (N.J.S.A. 57:27D-192 et seq., as printed) as the source of the requirement. The Township's own contribution in this paragraph is the fee schedule and the timing tiers. The section does not itself list detector placement or technical specifications.

The fee depends on how much notice the owner gives before the change of occupant. An inspection requested more than 10 business days before the change costs $50 per dwelling unit inspected. One scheduled 4 business days to 10 business days before the change costs $75. One requested less than 4 business days before the change costs $125. A failed inspection triggers a $20 fee for any re-inspection, and a separate $75 fee applies to an inspection made necessary because the party was not present at the first scheduled time and the visit had to be rescheduled.

The paragraph ends with an exception for Use Group R-1, hotels and motels, and residential units with transient occupants. Sellers have a related cost: under § 102-10(C), the fee for a search for a Status of Fire Code Violations and Penalties report required by the statutes is $50.00.

Enforcement runs through the local enforcing agencies, which enforce the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the codes adopted under it in all buildings, structures and premises within the Township (§ 102-3). The fire district's Fire Official handles the permits and registrations in Chapter 102, with the local enforcing agencies designated in §§ 102-24, 102-26 and 102-27 (§ 102-13(A)). Anyone aggrieved by an order of the local enforcement agency has the right to appeal to the Construction Board of Appeals of the Township (§ 102-8). Other residential dwelling units that fall outside P.L. 1991, c. 92 are covered by the separate paragraph § 102-14(A)(15), for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors only.