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NJ S4786
Bill
Status
10/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Smith
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AI Summary
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Directs the Commissioner of Community Affairs to adopt an addendum or propose amendments to the State Uniform Construction Code's electrical subcode for balcony solar panel systems
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Defines "balcony solar panel system" as a plug-in solar device with dimensions not exceeding 50 by 30 inches (1,500 square inches) that prevents power from feeding back into the grid
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Requires the guidance to establish standards for wiring or modifying homes to safely accommodate commercially available balcony solar panel systems
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Mandates standards for both systems designed for U.S. use and for adapting foreign-designed systems that may have different voltage requirements to work safely in New Jersey
Legislative Description
Requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to amend or supplement State Uniform Construction Code concerning use of balcony solar panel systems.
Community and Urban Affairs
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
10/27/2025