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NJ A3017
NJ A3017Requires fire suppression systems in all elementary and secondary schools 12,000 square feet or larger.
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Introduced
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
In Committee
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the installation of automatic fire suppression systems in elementary and secondary schools 12,000 square feet or larger. Under the bill's provisions, the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Community Affairs, is to adopt regulations necessary to implement this requirement, including rules for the prioritization of elementary and secondary schools for the installation of the automatic fire suppression systems. The bill provides the State Treasurer with the authority to apply State funds otherwise available to State departments, agencies, or instrumentalities, including the proceeds of bonds issued by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for school facilities projects under the provisions of the "Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act," P.L.2000, c.72, for the purpose of securing compliance with the bill's requirements. Since the 1980's, fire suppression systems have been required in all newly-constructed schools 12,000 square feet or larger.
AI Summary
This bill requires the installation of automatic fire suppression systems in all elementary and secondary schools that are 12,000 square feet or larger. The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Community Affairs, will adopt regulations to implement this requirement, including rules for prioritizing which schools should have the systems installed first. The State Treasurer is authorized to use available state funds, including proceeds from bonds issued for school facilities projects, to help schools comply with the new requirements. This builds upon existing rules that have required fire suppression systems in newly-constructed schools of this size since the 1980s.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 02/08/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3017_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3017_I1.PDF |
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