I do know that very few municipalities won't require egress and life safety considerations.

I will say when they moved in, I had to replace the washer, the microwave, the carpet in the entire basement (required), the safety sensors on the garage.  

Other cases- hazard insurance was not renewing or placing high subject to repairs/improvements to maintain or the market cap of my commercial apts was rising as fast as interest rates like in '22. 

Granted MFH are more common in rougher parts of central jersey and my purchasing power can't acquire me something in North Jersey here homes are much more desirable when it comes to appreciation and schools and safety.

I found the county criteria which reads as:"Property must be minimum of 1 acre, meet the underlying zone district, have adequate parking, meet the requirements set for by the Wildfire Hazard Overlay District, have valid water and sanitation, have legal access, use the primary dwelling unit, be free of violations, and have no substantial detriment to the intent of the Zoning Resolution."

It makes sense they do that for safety reasons but how frustrating for you! 

There are no other safety concerns or visible signs of the fire left intact.

It's not liked by most Building Departments because it puts substantially more occupants in a building and each with locked individual quarters and highly taken advantage by slumlords creating fire hazards.

Also, put any repairs pointed out by the inspector into the following categories (by priority)1) Health & Safety - to avoid tenant injury and potential lawsuits2) Property Preservation - to stop further costlier damages3) Government Required - city inspection repairs & S84) Marketing Negative Impact - who'll rent a house with purple bedrooms?

I think "what about my wife and kids" and their safety.