NJ A491

Residential buildings with three or more stories and two or more dwelling units must install fire barriers with at least three-hour fire-resistance ratings in common attic areas, lofts, and cocklofts above separations between adjoining units

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

Existing qualified residential buildings must retrofit fire barriers within 180 days of the Commissioner of Community Affairs adopting implementing regulations

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

Buildings not classified as "multiple dwellings" under existing law become subject to inspections solely for verifying compliance with the fire barrier requirement