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NJ S1152

NJ S1152
Creates program for installing standby emergency power generators in new senior housing.


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Introduced
01/25/2018
In Committee
01/25/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill creates a standard under the State Uniform Construction Code for those newly-constructed residential multiple dwellings in which at least 90 percent of the units will be occupied by seniors, and for which an application for a construction permit has not been declared complete by the enforcing agency before the effective date of the bill, requiring such housing units or complexes to be equipped with a standby emergency power generator. Seniors are defined under the bill as persons age 62 or older. This population is at greater risk of health complications or death in conditions of power outages. The bill directs that the use of a standby emergency power generator required under the bill must comport with the regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection concerning air pollution and must be tested regularly.

AI Summary

This bill creates a standard under the State Uniform Construction Code requiring newly-constructed residential multiple dwellings in which at least 90% of the units will be occupied by seniors (defined as persons age 62 or older) to be equipped with a standby emergency power generator. The generators must be operated in compliance with the Department of Environmental Protection's regulations and regularly tested and serviced. This population is at greater risk of health complications or death during power outages, and the bill aims to protect their general health and welfare in such situations.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Community and Urban Affairs Hearing (19:00 3/4/2019 *A-4897 (1R) has been added. **S-1151 has been added for discuss) (on 03/04/2019)

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