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NJ A1209

NJ A1209
Requires installation of grab bars in certain public restrooms.


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Introduced
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would require a minimum number of toilet stalls equipped with grab bars in any newly constructed public restroom maintained in public buildings within the State. It would also require any public building to install a minimum number of grab bars during renovations to existing restrooms, costing $5,000 or more. A restroom containing between three and four toilet stalls would be required to have at least two toilet stalls equipped with grab bars. A restroom containing between five and nine toilet stalls would be required to have at least three toilet stalls equipped with grab bars. A restroom containing between 10 and 15 toilet stalls would be required to have at least six toilet stalls equipped with grab bars. Restrooms with 16 or more toilet stalls would be required to have at least one-third of the restroom's toilet stalls equipped with grab bars. A clearly visible sign displaying the International Symbol of Access must identify any toilet stall containing grab bars.

AI Summary

This bill would require the installation of a minimum number of grab bars in newly constructed or substantially renovated public restrooms in the state. The number of required grab bars would depend on the total number of toilet stalls in the restroom, with a minimum of two grab bars in restrooms with 3-4 stalls and up to one-third of the total stalls required to have grab bars in restrooms with 16 or more stalls. The grab bars must be installed in accordance with the state's building code, and any stalls with grab bars must be clearly identified with the International Symbol of Access.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee (on 01/27/2016)

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