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When selling my house is battery operated smoke alarms permitted?: Yes, they have to be 10 year battery type, with the exception being if hardwired smoke alarms were required under a certificate of occupancy requirement or a previous construction project that required hardwired smoke alarms.

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1. I'm a Senior Citizen; will Fire Prevention assist me in installing a smoke alarm/carbon monoxide alarm or batteries in my alarms?: Fire prevention has a program where we will install smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and batteries for seniors at no cost to the resident.

2. Is a fire extinguisher required when I sell my house? What type and size of fire extinguisher should i have?: Yes, the recommended extinguisher for home use is a “Dry Chemical” type, generally type 2A-10BC.

3. When selling my house is battery operated smoke alarms permitted?: Yes, they have to be 10 year battery type, with the exception being if hardwired smoke alarms were required under a certificate of occupancy requirement or a previous construction project that required hardwired smoke alarms.

4. Do I need to register my business with Fire Prevention?: Yes, all businesses are required to register with the exception of businesses exempted by NJAC 5:70-2.4 and NJAC 5:70-2.7.