New Jersey DCA Construction Classification
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state government office that administers a number of state regulations. One prominent duty of the DCA is to enforce building and construction code regulations. Every state, including New Jersey, has a DCA or a similar department. Businesses in New Jersey must follow the DCA's regulatory guidelines so that their construction projects comply with state law.
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Division of Codes and Standards
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The Division of Codes and Standards is the building code department of the New Jersey DCA. Businesses meet with representatives of this division concerning everything from environmental regulations to room licenses. Businesses must ensure that all aspects of a building's infrastructure, such as electricity and fire codes, comply with regulations enforced by the division.
Construction Reporters
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Construction reporters are New Jersey state workers who check on the status of construction projects. These workers make sure that the project is in compliance with regulations stipulated by licenses granted by the DCA. A construction reporter usually visits a construction site once a month during construction.
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Residential Warranties
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The DCA enforces a law that says a warranty must be issued for all construction of new residential homes. New Jersey uses this warranty information to compile data on median and average home sale prices. Apartments and homes directly built by the future homeowner are exempt from this warranty requirement.
Departmental Help
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The DCA uses its resources to help other civic and government organizations across New Jersey with construction projects. The Council on Affordable Housing, the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency and the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority all help New Jersey neighborhoods revitalize with new construction and home ownership initiatives. The DCA also works with the New Jersey Historic Trust and the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission to protect the historic and environmental integrity of the state's neighborhoods and habitats.
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