A716

Requires fire suppression systems in all elementary and secondary schools 12,000 square feet or larger.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A716 mandates fire suppression systems in all elementary and secondary schools 12,000 square feet or larger.

New Jersey A716 requires all elementary and secondary schools 12,000 square feet or larger to be equipped with automatic fire suppression systems. The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Community Affairs, will adopt rules and regulations to implement this requirement, including prioritizing schools for system installation. The State Treasurer can use available state funds, including proceeds from bonds issued by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, to secure compliance with the bill’s requirements. This act takes effect immediately.

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Education Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee