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N.J.A.C. 5:23 citation index

Every Uniform Construction Code section cited in the guides, and where. Built automatically from the guide text, so it stays in step with what the site actually says.

Official N.J.A.C. 5:23 text ↗Code edition check

Citation	Subject	Cited in
N.J.A.C. 5:23-1.6	See rule text	The 6-Month NJ Building Code Grace Period (Aug 2026 – Feb 2027): What It Means For You
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.6	See rule text	NJ Changes of Use and Certificates: Construction, Zoning, and Resale
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.7	Ordinary maintenance	NJ Roofing, Siding, and Window Work: Where Ordinary Maintenance Ends NJ Repair and Ordinary Maintenance: When Is a Permit Required?
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14	Construction permits: when required	NJ Garage Conversions and Accessory Spaces: Define the Use Before Designing Sheds, Fences, and Accessory Structures in NJ: Exemptions and Zoning Checks NJ Repair and Ordinary Maintenance: When Is a Permit Required?
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.15	See rule text	Planning an NJ Addition or Second Story: Scope, Structure, and Site
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.18	See rule text	NJ Inspection Corrections and Closeout: A Professional Workflow NJ Permit Inspections and Project Closeout The 2026 Homeowner's Guide to Building Permits in New Jersey
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.23	See rule text	NJ Changes of Use and Certificates: Construction, Zoning, and Resale NJ Inspection Corrections and Closeout: A Professional Workflow
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.17A	Minor work	EV Charger Permits in NJ: Existing Outlets, New Circuits, and Service Capacity NJ Repair and Ordinary Maintenance: When Is a Permit Required?
N.J.A.C. 5:23-6	Rehabilitation subcode	NJ Repair and Ordinary Maintenance: When Is a Permit Required? NJ Rehab Subcode Explained: When Does Your Renovation Require an Architect?
N.J.A.C. 5:23-6.1	See rule text	Planning an NJ Addition or Second Story: Scope, Structure, and Site
N.J.A.C. 5:23-6.3	See rule text	Documenting NJ Rehab Categories and Reconstruction Work Areas
N.J.A.C. 5:23-6.8	See rule text	Solar Panels and Home Battery Storage in NJ: Separate the Approval Tracks
N.J.A.C. 5:23-6.31	See rule text	NJ Changes of Use and Certificates: Construction, Zoning, and Resale

13 sections across 24 guides. Subject names are shown only for sections the site uses as anchors; always read the adopted text.

Guides for existing buildings and practice

Anatomy of a NJ Municipal Permit Submission Packet

Organize application identity, scope, technical evidence, prior approvals, and revision receipts into a coherent municipal submission.

4 min readSources cited

Documenting NJ Rehab Categories and Reconstruction Work Areas

Prepare component schedules, reconstruction boundary exhibits, and provision-specific calculations without importing IEBC alteration levels into NJ Rehab.

4 min readSources cited

NJ Changes of Use and Certificates: Construction, Zoning, and Resale

Distinguish UCC use groups, local zoning uses, construction closeout certificates, and municipal resale or rental requirements before occupying a space.

4 min readSources cited

Professional Practice

NJ Subcode Coordination Checklist for Professional Permit Teams

Coordinate shared system interfaces, technical sections, review ownership, and field changes before a New Jersey permit set reaches construction.

4 min readSources cited

NJ Rehab Subcode Explained: When Does Your Renovation Require an Architect?

Understand New Jersey's repair, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, change-of-use, and addition categories, plus the separate question of who prepares the plans.

The 6-Month NJ Building Code Grace Period (Aug 2026 – Feb 2027): What It Means For You

New Jersey's code-cycle transition can allow eligible complete applications to use the immediately preceding code during the applicable six-month period. Confirm the operative rule and dates with the enforcing agency.