52:27D-195. Purpose
It is the purpose of this act to ensure that:
a. All areas of this State are protected by a uniform, minimum, fire safety code which will protect the lives and property of the State's citizens.
b. Uniform, thorough and adequately funded fire safety inspections protect the public whenever buildings which pose a serious life safety hazard are found.
c. Penalties for violators are both swift and commensurate with the gravity of the offense.
L.1983, c. 383, s. 4.