Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-1.8
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(a) The provisions of this chapter shall cover all matters affecting or relating to buildings, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:10-1.4, and shall extend to all hotels and multiple dwellings and their appurtenant constructions, together with all surface and subsurface construction. (b) Any matter or requirement essential for the fire or structural safety of a new or existing building or essential for the safety or health of the occupants or users thereof or the public, and which is not covered by the provisions of this chapter shall be the subject of determination by the Bureau of Housing Inspection in specific cases.
N.J.A.C. § 5:10-1.8 establishes the broad scope of New Jersey's hotel and multiple dwelling regulations, applying them to all hotels, multiple dwellings, and related structures—including surface and subsurface construction. The chapter's reach extends to every matter affecting such buildings as defined in N.J.A.C. 5:10-1.4. When a safety or health concern arises that the chapter does not explicitly address, the Bureau of Housing Inspection has authority to make a determination in that specific case.
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Under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-1.8, operators of hotels and multiple dwellings are generally expected to ensure that all parts of their property—including appurtenant and subsurface structures—comply with the full scope of the chapter's requirements. Compliant operators typically stay informed about all applicable provisions under N.J.A.C. 5:10-1.4 and do not assume that a gap in the chapter's explicit text means a condition is permissible. When a fire, structural, or health-related concern falls outside the chapter's written provisions, the Bureau of Housing Inspection retains authority to issue a determination, so operators generally address such conditions proactively.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.A.C. § 5:10-1.8 means that tenants in hotels and multiple dwellings are protected by a wide-ranging set of standards covering the entire building and its structures. If a safety or health issue exists that does not appear to be addressed by the chapter's written rules, the Bureau of Housing Inspection can still make a binding determination about it. Tenants who believe a condition poses a fire, structural, or health risk may consider contacting the Bureau of Housing Inspection or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are available under this provision.
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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