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NJ S912

NJ S912
Requires newly-constructed grocery stores to have generators.


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Introduced
01/31/2022
In Committee
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would establish a requirement under the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), that newly-constructed grocery stores, including supermarkets and convenience marts, have automatic standby emergency power generators. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, access to food and other basic necessities was greatly compromised due to the widespread and lengthy power outages throughout the State. This bill would require that newly-constructed grocery stores have the capacity to continue operations if power is lost during an emergency, to help ensure that the public has ready access to food and other basic necessities.

AI Summary

This bill would establish a requirement under the "State Uniform Construction Code Act" that newly-constructed grocery stores, including supermarkets and convenience marts, have automatic standby emergency power generators. This is intended to ensure that the public has ready access to food and other basic necessities during power outages, such as those experienced in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/31/2022)

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