New Jersey Smoke & CO detectors
Does a landlord have to provide smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in New Jersey?
One and two-family homes, hotels and multiple dwellings must have smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. For one and two-family houses, the owner must get a Certificate of Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance from the local fire official on a change of occupancy.
Verified Source: N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. (incl. 52:27D-198.1) · last checked 2026-10-23
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