New Jersey S2948 mandates that only registered design professionals or employees with certified fire escape contractors can install, service, repair.

New Jersey S2948 amends existing laws to ensure that only registered design professionals or employees with certified fire escape contractors can perform work on fire escapes. The bill adds fire escapes and exterior stairways to the definition of "fire protection equipment" and establishes the classification of "Fire Escape Contractor." It requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to adopt regulations for the certification of fire escape inspection companies.

New Jersey S2948 mandates that only registered design professionals or employees with certified fire escape contractors can install, service, repair.

New Jersey S2948 amends existing laws to ensure that only registered design professionals or employees with certified fire escape contractors can perform work on fire escapes. The bill adds fire escapes and exterior stairways to the definition of "fire protection equipment" and establishes the classification of "Fire Escape Contractor." It requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to adopt regulations for the certification of fire escape inspection companies.