NJ A2137

Allows property owners, agents, or responsible persons in New Jersey to independently contract with private on-site inspection agencies authorized by the Department of Community Affairs for construction code inspections, for any reason

Amends P.L.1975, c.217 to add "inspection" as a separate fee category that municipal governing bodies may establish by ordinance, alongside existing fees for plan review, permits, and certificates of occupancy

Removes the previous restriction requiring owners to obtain Department of Community Affairs authorization before using private inspectors, which was only permitted when local agencies failed to inspect within three business days

Eliminates the provision allowing owners to request authorization from the department when an enforcing agency demonstrated "repeated inability" to conduct timely inspections

Requires private inspection agencies to comply with conflict-of-interest provisions, prohibiting inspections for any owner, agent, or person currently employed by or affiliated with individuals connected to the inspection agency