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.