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NJ A4972

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/21/2024

Primary Sponsor

Clinton Calabrese

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities may adopt an ordinance or resolution to allow a single exit stairway in residential buildings (Group R-2 occupancy) of up to six stories

  • The first floor may be used for non-residential purposes if classified as nonhazardous and served by separate entrances from residential floors

  • Applies only to new development applications submitted after the bill's effective date

  • The Commissioner of Community Affairs must publish regulatory guidance and a model ordinance on the Department's website for municipalities to use

  • Takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment

Legislative Description

Permits single exit stairwells in certain new residential buildings under State Uniform Construction Code.

2nd Reading in the Assembly

Last Action

Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing10/21/2024

Full Bill Text

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