S.2948

Provides that only registered design professionals or employees with certified fire escape contractors are authorized to install, service, repair, inspect, and maintain fire escapes.

Chamber Passed·2/25/25

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.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 30–8 · Feb 25, 2025
Current
Housing Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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8 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 6, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Community and Urban Affairs Hearing

History

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Passed by the Senate (30-8)

Feb 25, 2025

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

Oct 28, 2024

Senate

Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)