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NJ A2403
NJ A2403Creates program for installing standby emergency power generators in new senior housing.
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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill creates a standard under the State Uniform Construction Code for those newly-constructed residential multiple dwellings in which at least 90 percent of the units will be occupied by seniors, and for which an application for a construction permit has not been declared complete by the enforcing agency before the effective date of the bill, requiring such housing units or complexes to be equipped with standby emergency power generators. Seniors are defined under the bill as persons age 62 or older. The bill directs that the use of standby emergency power generators required under the bill is to comport with the regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection concerning air pollution and are to be tested regularly.
AI Summary
This bill creates a program under the State Uniform Construction Code that requires newly-constructed senior housing with at least 90% of units occupied by seniors to be equipped with standby emergency power generators. The generators must be operated in compliance with environmental regulations, checked and tested regularly, and used only to protect the health and welfare of senior residents during power outages. The bill defines "seniors" as persons aged 62 or older and directs the Department of Community Affairs to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Bill Spearman (D)*,
Britnee Timberlake (D)*,
Benjie Wimberly (D)*,
Clinton Calabrese (D),
Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Senior Services Committee (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A2403 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A2500/2403_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A2500/2403_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2500/2403_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2500/2403_I1.PDF |
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