Bill > S4981

This bill requires local government units to ensure that all fire vehicles and apparatus, whether purchased or leased, meet specific national safety standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1911, which provides guidelines for inspecting, maintaining, testing, and retiring emergency vehicles. The bill modifies existing law to explicitly include leased fire vehicles alongside purchased vehicles and sets a standard 20-year bonding term for these vehicles, aligning the financial and operational lifecycle of fire fighting equipment. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Commissioner of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Director of the Division of Fire Safety, develop and implement necessary regulations to enforce these standards, ensuring that local fire departments maintain high-quality, safe, and reliable emergency vehicles through adherence to recognized industry best practices.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4981