New Jersey S757 mandates fire vehicles and apparatus adhere to NFPA standards and sets leasing terms at 20 years.

New Jersey S757 amends local government acquisition rules, ensuring fire vehicles and apparatus adhere to NFPA Standard 1911 or other recognized international standards for inspection, maintenance, testing, and retirement. The bill sets leasing terms for these vehicles and apparatus at 20 years, aligning with bonding terms established under N.J.S.40A:2-22. The Commissioner of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Division of Fire Safety, is tasked with adopting necessary rules and regulations to implement these provisions. This act takes effect immediately.

New Jersey S757 mandates fire vehicles and apparatus adhere to NFPA standards and sets leasing terms at 20 years.

New Jersey S757 amends local government acquisition rules, ensuring fire vehicles and apparatus adhere to NFPA Standard 1911 or other recognized international standards for inspection, maintenance, testing, and retirement. The bill sets leasing terms for these vehicles and apparatus at 20 years, aligning with bonding terms established under N.J.S.40A:2-22. The Commissioner of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Division of Fire Safety, is tasked with adopting necessary rules and regulations to implement these provisions. This act takes effect immediately.