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NJ S4157

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vin Gopal

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Community Affairs to accept electronic submissions from licensed plumbing, electrical, and HVAC contractors for subcode application forms and supporting documents, including shop drawings and calculations for electrical, fire protection, or energy subcodes

  • Eliminates the requirement for licensed contractors to affix a physical seal or signature to subcode application forms submitted to the department

  • Prohibits requiring physical copies of plans at contractor worksites to have an affixed physical seal if an electronic seal or facsimile is provided

  • Mandates the Commissioner of Community Affairs adopt implementing rules and regulations within four months of enactment

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

Legislative Description

Requires DCA to enable certain construction subcode applicants to electronically submit certain materials for permit application review; limits requirements for physical seal on documents at worksite.

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by A5593 (1R)

12/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Community and Urban Affairs2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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