Bill
Bill > S4880
summary
Introduced
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
In Committee
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill requires the installation of fuel gas sensor devices, as defined in the bill, in certain residential dwelling units and hotels, including those dwelling units: (1) in a building with fewer than three dwelling units requiring a certificate of occupancy or upon the sale, lease, or other permit of occupancy; (2) subject to the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law;" and (3) in rooming and boarding houses. Under the bill, dwelling units subject to the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law" as well as dwelling units in rooming or boarding houses would be subject to certain inspections by the local code enforcing agency under the Uniform Fire Code, as specified in the bill. A local enforcing agency that finds any deficient smoke detectors or carbon monoxide sensor device is to require the immediate repair or replacement of the device. Upon the first inspection of a dwelling unit following the effective date of the bill, the local enforcing agency is to require the installation of one or more fuel gas sensor devices and include such devices in subsequent inspections. However, the installation of fuel gas sensor devices may be deferred to the second required inspection if the local enforcing agency determines that existing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide sensor devices have sufficient remaining battery life and functional integrity upon the first change-in-occupancy inspection required by the bill. An individual device that functions as both a carbon monoxide sensor device and a fuel gas sensor device would satisfy the requirements of the bill. In response to multiple incidents involving explosions by in-home fuel gas leaks causing loss of life, bodily injury, and property damage in the State, as well as due to aging infrastructure on the State's residential housing stock, it is in the public interest to adopt measures to support the phased and orderly deployment of standalone or integrated fuel gas leak detection technology in residential settings as a means to improve public safety and reduce the risk of future fuel gas-related incidents.
AI Summary
This bill requires the installation of fuel gas sensor devices in certain residential dwelling units, including buildings with fewer than three units, hotels, and rooming or boarding houses. The bill defines a fuel gas sensor device as a gas alarm or detector that meets specific testing standards from a nationally recognized laboratory and complies with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines. When a dwelling unit undergoes a change in occupancy or is subject to inspection, local fire officials must verify the presence and functionality of carbon monoxide and fuel gas sensor devices. If existing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in good condition, the installation of fuel gas sensor devices can be deferred to the second inspection, but must be installed no later than that point. Owners can use a single device that serves both carbon monoxide and fuel gas detection functions to meet the requirement. The bill was prompted by multiple incidents of fuel gas explosions causing loss of life and property damage, and aims to improve public safety by systematically introducing fuel gas leak detection technology in residential settings. The new requirements will take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment, giving property owners time to comply with the new safety standards.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Law and Public Safety Hearing (13:00:00 12/4/2025 Committee Room 6, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 12/04/2025)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4880 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4880_I1.HTM |
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