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NJ A3894

Bill

Status

Passed

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires residential structures with secondary power sources (such as generators or batteries) to have warning labels installed within 18 inches of the main electrical panel and meter

  • Increases maximum penalties for fire safety violations from previous levels to $5,000 per violation, with additional penalties up to $50,000 for failure to abate violations after notice, and up to $150,000 or actual costs for fire suppression expenses resulting from unabated violations

  • Establishes formal licensure requirements for fire inspectors and fire officials, requiring completion of Division of Fire Safety educational programs, meeting prerequisite criteria, and passing state written and practical exams

  • Expands the Fire Protection Equipment Advisory Committee from 11 to 12 members by adding a representative from a sheet metal workers local union of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers

  • Allows electronic service of fire safety notices, rules, decisions, and orders to owners and operators, provided a delivery receipt is obtained

Legislative Description

Amends certain fire safety statutes to update licensure and equipment requirements and liability, fee, and penalty provisions; expands membership of Fire Protection Equipment Advisory Committee.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.19.

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Preparedness Committee6/6/2024
State and Local Government5/13/2024
Housing2/27/2024

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