5:23-2.8 Installation of equipment
(a) When the installation, extension or alteration of mechanical equipment, refrigeration, air conditioning or ventilating apparatus, plumbing, gas piping, electric wiring, heating system or other equipment is specifically controlled by the provisions of this chapter, it shall be unlawful to use such equipment until a certificate of occupancy or certificate of approval, as the case may be, has been issued therefor by the construction official having jurisdiction. Use of elevator devices shall be subject to N.J.A.C.5:23-12.9.
(b) The Department shall have exclusive authority to approve systems for indirect apportionment of heating costs in multiple dwellings.
Amended by R. 1991 d. 509, effective October 7, 1991. See: 23 N.J.R. 2236(a), 23 N.J.R. 3001(a). Stylistic changes. Amended by R. 1996 d. 323, effective July 15, 1996, (operative January 1, 1997). See: 28 N.J.R. 2112(a), 28 N.J.R. 3549(a). Amended by R. 2003 d. 384, effective October 6, 2003. See: 35 N.J.R. 2422(a), 35 N.J.R. 4712(a). Designated the existing paragraph as (a) and added (b).