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NJ A4458

Bill

Status

Passed

7/10/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shavonda Sumter

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Newly constructed townhouses must be installed with automatic fire sprinkler systems if the construction permit application was not declared complete before the 13th month following the enactment of P.L.2023, c.265

  • Exempts townhouses from the sprinkler requirement if a construction permit application or development application was submitted to a State, county, or municipal agency prior to the enactment date of this 2024 amendment

  • Requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to adopt rules and regulations within 12 months to establish standards for townhouse fire sprinkler systems based on the 2021 International Residential Code, Section R313.1

  • Defines "townhouse" as a single-family dwelling unit in a group of three or more attached units, each extending from foundation to roof with a yard or public way on at least two sides

  • Approved July 10, 2024 and took effect immediately

Legislative Description

Establishes exemptions and revises implementation timeline for requirement that newly constructed townhouses be installed with automatic fire sprinkler system.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.42.

7/10/2024

Committee Referrals

Housing6/3/2024

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