New Jersey S2580 amends fire safety statutes to update licensure, equipment, liability, fee, and penalty provisions, and expands the Fire Protection.

New Jersey S2580 amends existing fire safety laws to update licensure and equipment requirements, and liability, fee, and penalty provisions. The bill requires smoke-sensitive alarm devices to meet standards set by the Commissioner of Community Affairs and removes the requirement for portable fire extinguishers in certain structures. It mandates that fire inspectors and officials submit applications, complete educational programs, meet prerequisite criteria, and pass exams to obtain licensure.

New Jersey S2580 amends fire safety statutes to update licensure, equipment, liability, fee, and penalty provisions, and expands the Fire Protection.

New Jersey S2580 amends existing fire safety laws to update licensure and equipment requirements, and liability, fee, and penalty provisions. The bill requires smoke-sensitive alarm devices to meet standards set by the Commissioner of Community Affairs and removes the requirement for portable fire extinguishers in certain structures. It mandates that fire inspectors and officials submit applications, complete educational programs, meet prerequisite criteria, and pass exams to obtain licensure.