New JerseyFire escape work would require qualified professionals or certified contractors
Fire escape work could be done only by registered design professionals or employees of certified fire escape contractors, under rules set by the state commissioner.
What it does
Only a registered design professional or an employee of a certified fire escape contractor could install, service, repair, inspect, or maintain fire escapes.
Argument forA credential requirement could help ensure that people working on fire escapes have recognized design or contractor qualifications.
Argument againstBuilding owners may have fewer choices for fire escape work because contractors must use a registered design professional or an employee of a certified contractor.
More detail
Fire escape work must be done by a registered design professional or an employee of a certified fire escape contractor. This applies to work on fire escapes, which are extra exits on existing buildings where more than one exit is required and there is not enough room for an exterior stair within the property line. The bill says it would take effect immediately.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd ReadingLatest
- Jan 13Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs CommitteeIntroduced
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