S.688

Requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to amend or supplement State Uniform Construction Code concerning use of balcony solar panel systems.

Introduced·1/13/26
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New Jersey S688 mandates the Commissioner of Community Affairs to update the State Uniform Construction Code for balcony solar panel systems.

New Jersey S688 requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to amend or supplement the State Uniform Construction Code to include standards for balcony solar panel systems. This includes systems designed for U.S. use and those from other countries that need modification. The bill defines a balcony solar panel system as a device that generates solar energy and connects to a wall socket, with dimensions not exceeding 50 inches by 30 inches. The Commissioner must either adopt an addendum or propose amendments to the electrical subcode or other model code to establish these standards.

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History

Mar 2

Senate

Transferred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee