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Borough of Runnemede, NJ
Camden County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Runnemede as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Building code — See Ch. 99.
Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 120.
Unfit dwellings — See Ch. 146.
Property maintenance — See Ch. 281.
Property registration — See Ch. 282.
Vacant and abandoned property — See Ch. 283.
[Adopted 11-7-2018 by Ord. No. 18-10]
A. 
The State of New Jersey adopted the New Jersey State House Code, N.J.A.C. 5:28-1 et seq., that constitutes the standards to guide public officers, such as the Camden County Health Officer, and/or their agents, in determining the fitness of a building for human habitation, use or occupancy.
B. 
The Borough of Runnemede hereby adopts by this chapter the New Jersey State Housing Code, N.J.A.C. 5:28-1 et seq., which shall be standards to determine the fitness of buildings for human habitation, use or occupancy in the Borough of Runnemede.
The above-referred-to Housing Code may be enforced by the Camden County Health Officer, or their agents.
Three copies of the New Jersey Housing Code, N.J.A.C. 5:28-1 et seq., have been placed on file in the office of the Runnemede·Borough Clerk upon introduction and will remain on file there for the use and examination of the public.
Violations of this chapter shall be punishable with a fine up to $1,000 per offense.