(a) Any agency created for the purpose of conducting inspections of hotels and multiple dwellings for the
purpose of enforcing the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law, P.L. 1967, c.76 (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.) must
be staffed with individuals who possess the appropriate license(s) issued by the State of New Jersey,
Department of Community Affairs. This requirement shall be equally applicable to the Bureau of Housing
Inspection and to local enforcing agencies.
1. An enforcing agency that is staffed by a licensed inspector of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings and
housing code official may perform all of the functions that are allowed under this chapter, including
collecting of fees, conducting inspections, reinspections, assessing penalties, penalty enforcement
actions, and other actions provided for under the Act and this chapter.
(b) License types and qualifications are as follows:
1. Inspector of hotels and multiple dwellings, trainee: Persons may apply for licensure, and shall be
licensed under this category subject to the compliance with the following requirements:
i. At least one year of full-time experience in the construction industry, in a skilled craft, such
as carpenter, electrician, plumber, architectural or engineering draftsman, housing inspector,
fire inspector, or building inspector;
ii. An applicant who possesses an associates degree in engineering, code enforcement, or
other related field, shall be exempt from the experience requirement; and
iii. A trainee must complete requirements for licensure as an inspector of hotels and multiple
dwellings within two years after application for trainee status.
2. Inspector of hotels and multiple dwellings: Persons may apply for licensure, and shall be
licensed under this category, subject to compliance with the following