NJ A5028

Requires residential buildings of three or more stories with two or more dwelling units to install fire barriers with at least a three-hour fire-resistance rating in common attic areas, lofts, and cocklofts above the separations between adjoining units

New construction applications for qualified buildings cannot be declared complete without providing for the required fire barriers once regulations are adopted

Existing qualified residential buildings must install compliant fire barriers within 180 days of the adoption of regulations by the Commissioner of Community Affairs

Commissioner of Community Affairs must promulgate rules and regulations within six months of the bill's effective date to implement the requirements

Buildings meeting the "qualified residential building" definition but not classified as "multiple dwellings" will be subject to inspections solely to verify compliance with the fire barrier requirement