IMPORTANT LITHIUM BATTERY INFORMATION
C.H.A.R.G.R.E Fact Sheet C.H.A.R.G.E. FACT SHEET.pdf
* * SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING SMOKE ALARM/ CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM/ SECONDARY POWER COMPLINCE INSPECTIONS * *
All inspection appointments must be made in person at Bedminster Town Hall, One Miller Lane. Monday - Friday 8am-4pm. The forms are only available at Town Hall and the fee must be paid for by cash or check. Please see fees below.
The application fee for a certificate of smoke detector, carbon monoxide alarm and Secondary Power Compliance CSACMAPC shall be based upon the amount of time remaining before the change of occupancy as follows:
- $50.00 if the request is received more than ten (10) business days prior to the change of occupancy.
- $85.00 if the request is received four (4) to ten (10) business days prior to the change of occupancy.
- $135.00 if the request is received fewer than four (4) business days prior to the change of occupancy.
Any request for a duplicate copy of the CSACMAPC certificate will cost a fee of twenty ($20.00) dollars.
Inspections will NOT be scheduled without payment which must be done in person at Bedminster Town Hall, One Miller Lane, Bedminster. Payment is by cash or check only.
Re-inspections of premises that are found to be NOT ACCESSIBLE on the schedule date and time or NON-COMPLIANT with the information provided in this document will be required to re-schedule and re-pay the appropriate fee again.
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Certificate of Smoke Alarm , Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Secondary Power Compliance (CSACMAPC) for One and Two Family Dwellings in Bedminster
Effective March 1, 2025
Prior to the sale or lease of any residential structure or any change in occupancy for residential purposes, the owner shall obtain a CSACMAPC with the Bedminster Township Fire official required by N.J.A.C. 5:70 – 2.3
SMOKE ALARM REQUIREMENTS:
All smoke alarms shall not be older than 10 years from the date of manufacture. A minimum of one on each level is required, including the basement. See specifics below . . .
- Built prior to 1977 - One ten-year sealed battery-powered smoke alarm is required on each level including the basement
- Built from January 1, 1977 – February 21, 1983 - Electric smoke alarms system required on the sleeping level and in the basement. They were not interconnected.
On levels without the electric smoke alarm system, a ten-year sealed battery-powered smoke alarm shall be installed.
- Built from February 22, 1983 – April 30, 1993 - Interconnected electric smoke alarms with battery backup should be located on every level of the dwelling including the basement.
- Built from May 1, 1993 – Present - Interconnected electric smoke alarms with battery backup should be located on every level of the dwelling including the basement, sleeping areas, and in every bedroom.
NOTE: Smoke alarms in the basement must be located on the ceiling at the bottom of the basement stairs.
For homes with a Monitored Central Alarm System (which is the only fire alarm system), an NFPA 72 Inspection Report certifying that the system is fully functional must be provided to the Bedminster Fire Inspector at or prior to the Bedminster Township CSACMAPFEC inspection (but not more than 30 Days prior to the scheduled town inspection). This must be done by a NJ- licensed fire protection company.
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM REQUIRMENTS:
- A carbon Monoxide alarm shall be located within 10 feet of every bedroom.
- The carbon monoxide alarms shall not be older than the manufacturer’s recommended replacement date.
SECONDARY POWER SOURCES:
A structure used or intended for use for residential purposes by one or two household’s must have a label installed within 18 inches of the main electrical panel and electrical meter warning of the dangers associated with secondary power sources. A secondary power source may include permanently installed internal combustion generators, solar panels, battery storage systems, or any other supplemental source of electrical energy to the primary power supply. The label must be marked with the wording similar to “CAUTION: MULTIPLE SOURCES OF POWER.” and may not be handwritten. A label compliant with ANSI Z535.4 will meet the requirements of this law and may be referenced in the subsequent regulations. (we can supply the labels if needed)
OPEN BURNING/BONFIRES:
In accordance with the Uniform Fire Code of the State of New Jersey all bonfires and open burns may require a New Jersey State Forest Fire Permit and a Type 1 Permit from Bedminster Township in order to conduct such an activity. Contact Bedminster Township Fire Official to obtain information.
USEFUL FORMS:
2025 Revised CSACMAPC Guidelines.pdf
FIRE SAFETY PERMIT FEES.DOCX
TORCH-FLAME PRODUCING DEVICE APPLICATION.pdf
Temporary Change in Use- Multipurpose Room Application.pdf
OVERNIGHT STAYS PERMIT.pdf
Fire Prevention Business Application.pdf
Fire Permit Application - all types.pdf
FIREWORKS APPLICATION PACKET 2..pdf
FOOD TRUCK PERMIT & REQUIREMENTS.DOCX
OPEN FLAME, GRILLS & COOKING APPLIANCES PERMIT & REQUIREMENTS.DOCX
Open Burn Permit Application.pdf
TENT & CANOPY PERMIT & REQUIREMENTS.docx.pdf
Questions regarding Fire Prevention matters can be directed to:
Janine DeLeon - Fire Prevention Assistant (908) 212-7000, ext. 427 or email [email protected]
Steve Dill - Bedminster Township Fire Official (908) 212-7000, ext. 428 or email [email protected]