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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires pest inspections prior to certain building demolitions in order to prevent pest infestations from migrating to adjacent buildings. This bill requires either a health officer or another local health agency employee, certified by the State Department of Health, or a commercial pesticide applicator, certified by the State Department of Environmental Protection for general and household pest control, to inspect certain buildings for mice, rats, roaches, and other pests before the demolition, and issue a certification indicating that pests are not present within or on the perimeter of the building at levels that place any nearby building at risk for infestation. If a severe pest presence does exist in the building to be demolished, then the pesticide applicator or local health agency shall be required to ensure that extermination takes place in the building prior to issuing the certification. No certification shall be required prior to demolition if no other building exists that is both located within 10 feet of the building to be demolished, and is on a different property. The inspection shall occur within two months of the construction permit issuance for demolition, and the certification shall be filed with the construction official before the issuance of the permit. Any certification that is issued by a pesticide applicator shall be filed with the health officer, in addition to the construction official, no later than five days before the construction permit issuance. At any time before construction permit issuance, the health officer may disapprove of the pesticide applicator's certification, and require a new inspection and new extermination be conducted before construction permit issuance. Certification shall not be required before demolition if the construction official determines that an immediate danger is posed by a structurally unsafe building. The construction permit applicant shall be responsible for the cost of any pest inspection and extermination required by this bill. The requirements of this bill would become operational on the first day of the eighth month next following enactment.
AI Summary
This bill requires pest inspections before demolishing buildings located near other properties to prevent pest infestations from spreading. Specifically, the bill mandates that before demolishing a building within 10 feet of another property, a health officer or certified commercial pesticide applicator must inspect the building for pests such as rats, mice, and roaches. If a "severe pest presence" is found, the inspector must take steps to mitigate the infestation before issuing a certification. The inspection must occur within two months of obtaining a demolition permit, and the certification must be filed with the construction official. Pesticide applicator certifications must also be submitted to the local health officer at least five days before permit issuance, and the health officer can require additional inspections or pest control. The bill exempts buildings that pose an immediate structural danger from these requirements, and the construction permit applicant is responsible for all inspection and extermination costs. Additionally, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health and the Director of Codes and Standards, will develop detailed regulations about pest control standards and inspection protocols. The bill's provisions will become operational eight months after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 03/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4166 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4166_I1.HTM |
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