S 4157 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires DCA to enable certain construction subcode applicants to electronically submit certain materials for permit application review; limits requirements for physical seal on documents at worksite.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to allow licensed plumbing, electrical, and HVAC contractors to submit subcode application materials (like shop drawings and compliance calculations) electronically instead of physically. It specifically prohibits DCA from requiring physical seals or signatures on these contractors' subcode forms or on physical plans displayed at construction sites. The bill applies only to documents related to these contractors' specific disciplines (electrical, fire protection, or energy subcodes), not to general construction permits. This changes existing requirements to enable digital submissions while maintaining the same submission content and approval standards.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Dec 22, 2025
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Introduced Version → Reprint Senate 12/18/25 1R · 1 edit
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The Senate amended S4157 by adding a condition to the provision that prohibits DCA from requiring physical seals on plans at a contractor's worksite. The amendment clarifies that this prohibition applies only if a facsimile of the seal, such as an electronic seal, is provided. All other changes are formatting, version tracking, and removal of the introductory statement.
REQUIREMENT

Added a condition to subsection d(3): DCA may not require a physical seal on plans at the worksite of a licensed plumbing, electrical, or HVAC/R contractor only if a facsimile of such a seal (such as an electronic seal) is provided. Previously the prohibition was unconditional.

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Dec 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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