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The hotel and lodging rules in force in New Jersey now.

Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law (N.J.S.A. 55:13A) + Maintenance of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings (N.J.A.C. 5:10, last amended effective Aug 7, 2023) + Legionnaires' disease law (P.L.2024, c.66, N.J.S.A. 26:1A-139 to 142, approved Sep 12, 2024). Enforced by DCA Division of Codes and Standards, Bureau of Housing Inspection (registration, five-year cyclical inspections, certificates of inspection); local fire officials enforce the Uniform Fire Code. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Hotels and lodging in New Jersey

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In force

Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law (N.J.S.A. 55:13A) + Maintenance of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings (N.J.A.C. 5:10, last amended effective Aug 7, 2023) + Legionnaires' disease law (P.L.2024, c.66, N.J.S.A. 26:1A-139 to 142, approved Sep 12, 2024)

Hotels (10+ units or 25+ persons) register with DCA, recertify annually, inspected at least every five years. Legionella law P.L.2024, c.66: hotels with central hot water serving 25+ units, residential buildings of six or more floors, and any building with a cooling tower, spa or pool need a written ASHRAE 188 water management program, implemented by Dec 12, 2026.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

DCA Division of Codes and Standards, Bureau of Housing Inspection (registration, five-year cyclical inspections, certificates of inspection); local fire officials enforce the Uniform Fire Code

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

Water management programs under P.L.2024, c.66 were due in writing by Sep 12, 2026 and must be implemented by Dec 12, 2026; written notice posted on the premises; records kept five years

Dated items

Next 24 months
Dec 12, 2026
Water management programs under New Jersey's Legionnaires' disease law must be implemented (written program was due Sep 12, 2026): hotels and motels with central hot water serving 25+ units, residential buildings of six or more floors with central hot water, senior and subsidized housing of 25+ units, and any building with a cooling tower, evaporative condenser, spa, pool, fountain or mister; program per ASHRAE 188-2018, notice posted, records kept five years on site; penalties up to $2,000, $5,000, $10,000NJ Department of Health · P.L.2024, c.66 (N.J.S.A. 26:1A-140)
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Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in New Jersey

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in New Jersey today?

Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law (N.J.S.A. 55:13A) + Maintenance of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings (N.J.A.C. 5:10, last amended effective Aug 7, 2023) + Legionnaires' disease law (P.L.2024, c.66, N.J.S.A. 26:1A-139 to 142, approved Sep 12, 2024). Hotels (10+ units or 25+ persons) register with DCA, recertify annually, inspected at least every five years. Legionella law P.L.2024, c.66: hotels with central hot water serving 25+ units, residential buildings of six or more floors, and any building with a cooling tower, spa or pool need a written ASHRAE 188 water management program, implemented by Dec 12, 2026.

Who enforces the hotel and lodging rules in New Jersey?

DCA Division of Codes and Standards, Bureau of Housing Inspection (registration, five-year cyclical inspections, certificates of inspection); local fire officials enforce the Uniform Fire Code.

What changes next for the hotel and lodging rules in New Jersey?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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