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NJ A2399

NJ A2399
Creates program for installing standby emergency power generators in new senior housing.


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Introduced
02/07/2022
In Committee
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 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 to require newly constructed senior housing, where at least 90% of the units will be occupied by seniors aged 62 or older, to be equipped with standby emergency power generators. The generators must be operated and maintained in compliance with environmental regulations, and can only be used to provide power during outages to protect the health and welfare of the senior residents. The Department of Community Affairs is directed to promulgate rules to implement the requirements of the bill, which will take effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Senior Services Committee (on 02/07/2022)

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