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NJ A5927
NJ A5927Permits owners, agents, or other persons to elect to contract with private on-site inspection agencies to complete inspections under the construction code; provides for charging of separate inspection fee.
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Introduced
07/24/2025
07/24/2025
In Committee
07/24/2025
07/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would modify certain inspection processes under the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), to provide for charging of separate inspection fees and allow the owner, agent, or other responsible person in charge of construction work to independently elect, for any reason, to contract with an authorized private on-site inspection agency to perform a requested inspection. Current law only allows owners, agents, or responsible persons to choose to contract with a private on-site inspection agency under certain circumstances if a local enforcing agency is unable to complete a requested inspection within three business days of the date for which the inspection is requested, and with the authorization of the Department of Community Affairs. Since the bill allows an owner, agent, or other responsible person to elect to contract with an authorized private on-site inspection agency for any reason, the bill eliminates a provision that specifically authorized an owner, agent, or other responsible person to do so under limited circumstances when an enforcing agency has demonstrated a repeated inability to conduct timely inspections for a construction project.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the State Uniform Construction Code Act to expand the options for construction inspections in New Jersey. Specifically, the bill allows owners, agents, or other responsible persons to contract with private on-site inspection agencies for any reason, not just when a local enforcing agency is unable to complete an inspection within three business days. The legislation adds the ability to charge separate inspection fees and removes a previous provision that only permitted private inspection agencies under limited circumstances. The bill also updates language around inspection procedures, including specifying that inspections should typically occur between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on business days, with exceptions for potential safety hazards. Additionally, the bill requires municipal construction officials to submit annual reports detailing compliance with the construction code, including information about staffing, expenses, and agency resources. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for property owners and improve the efficiency of construction inspections by allowing alternative inspection methods and increasing transparency in the inspection process.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee (on 07/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5927 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5927_I1.HTM |
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