Environmental
In NJ, which of the following is TRUE about smoke detector requirements in residential property sales?
ASellers need not provide smoke detectors
BSellers must certify that smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers comply with applicable codes, often through a Certificate of Smoke Detector Compliance✓ Correct
COnly buyers of new construction must install smoke detectors
DSmoke detectors are optional in single-family homes
Explanation
NJ requires sellers to provide a Certificate of Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance before or at closing for most residential sales, certifying that working detectors and fire extinguisher(s) are installed per code.
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