Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-25.4
Approval of methods, devices and systems
Operative Text
(a) When the Bureau of Construction Project Review is satisfied that a device or system proposed to be used complies with N.J.A.C. 5:10-25.3, it shall issue a letter of technical adequacy to the Bureau and shall place such device or system on the list that it maintains. When the Bureau has determined that all requirements of P.L. 1991, c.453 and of this subchapter are met, it shall issue to the applicant a notice of approval of the method, device or system; provided, however, that any such notice of approval shall be subject to, and contingent upon, receipt by the Bureau of a copy of the certificate of approval issued by the local construction official for the installation of the device or system. (b) The Bureau, with the assistance of the Bureau of Construction Project Review or of local construction officials, may make such inquiries and inspections regarding the use and installation of methods, devices and systems for indirect apportionment of heating costs in multiple dwellings as it may deem necessary in order to properly enforce P.L. 1991, c.453 and this subchapter. (c) The Bureau shall revoke any notice of approval of a method, device or system for the indirect apportionment of heating costs if the use, installation or operation of such method, device or system is in violation of P.L. 1991, c.453 or of this subchapter.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-25.4, New Jersey's Bureau of Housing Inspection oversees a multi-step approval process for methods, devices, and systems used to indirectly apportion heating costs in multiple dwellings. A device or system must first receive a letter of technical adequacy from the Bureau of Construction Project Review, followed by a formal notice of approval from the Bureau — but that approval only becomes effective once a local construction official issues a certificate of approval for the actual installation. The Bureau retains ongoing authority to inspect installations and to revoke any previously granted approval if the method, device, or system is found to be operating in violation of the governing law or regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners seeking to use an indirect heating-cost apportionment system in a multiple dwelling must navigate the layered approval process established by N.J.A.C. § 5:10-25.4 before placing any such system into service. Compliant operators typically obtain the Bureau of Construction Project Review's letter of technical adequacy, secure the Bureau's notice of approval, and then obtain a certificate of approval from the local construction official for the specific installation. Because § 5:10-25.4(c) authorizes the Bureau to revoke approval if a system is used or operated in violation of P.L. 1991, c.453 or this subchapter, operators generally maintain records demonstrating ongoing compliance with installation and operational requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in multiple dwellings where heating costs are divided using an indirect apportionment system have an interest in knowing that N.J.A.C. § 5:10-25.4 requires that system to carry valid, unrevoked approval from the Bureau of Housing Inspection. If a device or system appears to be unapproved, improperly installed, or operating outside the requirements of P.L. 1991, c.453, tenants may raise concerns with the Bureau, which has authority under § 5:10-25.4(b) to conduct inquiries and inspections. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with New Jersey housing regulations can help residents understand what documentation landlords are required to have and what remedies may be available.
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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