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Trenton — Ch. 8 Art. III Property Maintenance § 8-156

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Trenton — Ch. 8 Art. III Property Maintenance § 8-156
Any health and safety permit for a new building or reconstruction or alteration of an existing building shall be applied for coincident with the application for a building permit and the certificate shall be issued within five working days following final inspection and approval of the premises involved. A health and safety permit shall be valid for a period of 12 months, or until there is a change in occupancy, whichever period of time is greater.
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Plain English

Under Trenton Ch. 8 Art. III § 8-156, a health and safety permit must be sought at the same time as a building permit whenever a new building is constructed or an existing one is reconstructed or altered. Once the premises pass final inspection and receive approval, the certificate must be issued within five working days. The permit then remains valid for 12 months or until the occupancy changes, whichever period is longer.

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For Property Managers

Under § 8-156, compliant operators submit their health and safety permit application simultaneously with their building permit application — not afterward — for any new construction, reconstruction, or alteration project. After the property passes final inspection, operators can expect the certificate to be issued within five working days. Tracking the 12-month validity period and any change in occupancy helps ensure the permit remains current before it lapses.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 8-156 establishes that a valid health and safety permit should be in place for any newly constructed or altered building in Trenton, with a term of at least 12 months or through any change in occupancy. Tenants who have questions about whether a required permit was obtained or remains valid may contact Trenton's property maintenance or code enforcement office to inquire about a property's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available if a landlord has not complied with § 8-156's permitting requirements.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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