Office of Fire Prevention – New Regulations in the Uniform Fire Code

The State of New Jersey has adopted new regulations in the Uniform Fire Code which took effect April 15, 2024. The second code change will take place October 15, 2024 when we replace the 2015 International Fire Code (New Jersey Edition) with the 2018 International Fire Code (New Jersey Edition). The third code change is April 15, 2025. In an effort to educate the public on the code changes, we are asking that you link our fire prevention website to your fire prevention tab. This would eliminate the need to continue to update your fire prevention page as the code sections, forms and registrations change. We will be rolling out our new fire prevention page later this week.

https://www.wtmorris.org/index.php/departments/fire-prevention

If you have any questions regarding this, please contact me.

Matt Lopez- Fire Marshal/OEM Coordinator
mlopez@wtmorris.net
908-876-8637

Washington Township (Morris County) Fire Prevention Bureau also serves as the LEA for the Borough of Washington, Mansfield Twp, Independence Twp of Warren County and Califon Boro of Hunterdon County

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The local enforcing agency enforces the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the codes and regulations adopted under it in all buildings, structures and premises within the established boundaries of the municipality, other than owner-occupied, one- and two- family dwellings, shall faithfully comply with the requirements of the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the Uniform Fire Code.

Selling a house or changing rental tenants?

Please call Matt to schedule a smoke/carbon monoxide/fire extinguisher compliance test inspection.

Matt Lopez- Fire Marshal/OEM Coordinator
mlopez@wtmorris.net
908-876-8637

Last modified: April 30, 2024