New Jersey A1514 mandates mercury-free flooring certification for schools, community centers, and child care centers.

New Jersey A1514 requires new flooring in schools, community centers, and child care centers to be certified as mercury-free. The bill prohibits the issuance of construction permits unless the flooring materials are certified as mercury-free by the manufacturer. It mandates air quality assessments and periodic retesting for existing flooring identified as potential sources of mercury exposure. The Department of Health is required to issue certifications and publish a list of flooring materials that require certification.

New Jersey A1514 mandates mercury-free flooring certification for schools, community centers, and child care centers.

New Jersey A1514 requires new flooring in schools, community centers, and child care centers to be certified as mercury-free. The bill prohibits the issuance of construction permits unless the flooring materials are certified as mercury-free by the manufacturer. It mandates air quality assessments and periodic retesting for existing flooring identified as potential sources of mercury exposure. The Department of Health is required to issue certifications and publish a list of flooring materials that require certification.