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NJ A2391

NJ A2391
Concerns carbon monoxide detectors in certain multiple dwellings and certain hotels.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would further protect occupants of dwelling units in certain newly constructed multiple dwellings and certain newly constructed hotels by requiring monitored carbon monoxide detectors. The bill would require that any dwelling unit in a newly constructed multiple dwelling or newly constructed hotel that is required to be equipped with a carbon monoxide detector and a monitored fire alarm system, also be equipped with a monitored carbon monoxide system. The bill defines a "monitored fire alarm system" as a fire detection or suppression system which, in addition to sounding a localized siren or alert, also transmits a notification to the local fire department or emergency services entity in order to alert that entity of a potential fire emergency requiring response from the department or entity. A "monitored carbon monoxide system" is defined by the bill as a carbon monoxide sensor device which, in addition to sounding a localized siren or alert, also transmits a notification to the local fire department or emergency services entity in order to alert that entity of a potential carbon monoxide emergency requiring response from the department or entity.

AI Summary

This bill would require that any newly constructed dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling or hotel that is equipped with a monitored fire alarm system also be equipped with a monitored carbon monoxide alarm system. A "monitored fire alarm system" is defined as a fire detection or suppression system that transmits a notification to the local fire department or emergency services entity to alert them of a potential fire emergency. Similarly, a "monitored carbon monoxide alarm system" is defined as a carbon monoxide sensor device that transmits a notification to the local fire department or emergency services entity to alert them of a potential carbon monoxide emergency. This bill aims to further protect occupants of these newly constructed dwellings by ensuring that both fire and carbon monoxide emergencies are promptly detected and responded to.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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