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NJ A3438

NJ A3438
Creates program for installing standby emergency power generators in new senior housing.


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Introduced
02/01/2024
In Committee
02/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 standard under the State Uniform Construction Code for newly-constructed residential multiple dwellings in which at least 90% of the units will be occupied by seniors (defined as persons age 62 or older) to be equipped with standby emergency power generators. The use of these generators must comply with regulations from the Department of Environmental Protection, and they must be regularly checked, tested, and serviced by the manager or operator of the multiple dwelling units. The bill directs the Department of Community Affairs to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of the act.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 02/01/2024)

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