"New Jersey Design Professional Self-Certification Act"; requires DCA to establish design professional self-certification program.

This bill would establish a self-certification program for architects and professional engineers in New Jersey, allowing them to certify that construction projects comply with building codes without full municipal review. The program would apply to specific project types and sizes (with square footage limits for different occupancy groups), excluding projects like new commercial kitchens or electrical service over 400 amps. Design professionals would need current licensure, professional liability insurance, and would be subject to random audits; false certifications could lead to program suspension. Building owners would need to sign an "owner hold harmless letter" acknowledging responsibility for compliance, and the Department of Community Affairs would maintain a public database of sanctioned professionals.