A 423 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Concerns availability of fire escape mechanisms in residential dwellings; provides penalty for violation.

This bill requires residential buildings used by no more than two households to install "fire escape mechanisms" on each level above ground floor. These mechanisms - such as anchor plates, hooks, and rope systems - must allow safe window egress when ground exits are blocked by fire or smoke. The law applies to property owners during sales, leases, or occupancy changes, requiring certification of compliance from fire safety officials. Violations of the escape mechanism requirement carry a maximum penalty of $1,000, while separate penalties apply for non-compliant smoke alarms ($500) or fire extinguishers ($100).
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Dec 19, 2024