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10:122-5.2 Physical plant requirements for all centers
(b) An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to
operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey
Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the
NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued
by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within
the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable
provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety
inspection certificate.
(c) If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary
Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in
compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center
shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate.
(d) An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety
Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety
inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the
preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall
obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified
in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable
requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted
within the preceding 12 months.
(e) A center that qualifies for a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval shall meet the
provisions of N.J.A.C. 10:122-2 and 5.
(f) A center that plans to locate or is already located in a hospital or other health
care facility, as defined in the Health Care Facilities Planning Act, N.J.S.A. 26:2H-1
et seq., shall obtain a letter from the Department of Health and Senior Services
indicating that department's approval. The center shall submit a copy of the approval
letter to the Bureau.
10:122-5.2 Physical plant requirements for all centers
GEN (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows:
1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage.
2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces
shall be kept clean and in good repair.
3. Stairways shall be free of tripping hazards, such as toys, boxes, loose steps,
uneven treads, torn carpeting, raised strips, or uneven risers.
4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor.
5. Garbage receptacles shall be:
i. Made of durable, leakproof and nonabsorbent materials;
ii. Covered in a secure manner;
iii. Emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; and