NJ
New Jersey Assembly Bill A580

New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A580

Introduced
1/11/22  

Caption

Establishes expedited construction plan review program.

Impact

If enacted, A580 will significantly alter the existing process of construction permit reviews in New Jersey. The bill allows local governing bodies the discretion to either conduct expedited reviews within their agencies or allow project owners to hire licensed private plan review agencies to expedite the review process. Furthermore, each applicant would incur a premium fee of $500 for each required plan review subcode area, which signifies potential additional costs for construction projects but aims to offset delays caused by traditional review times.

Summary

Assembly Bill A580 establishes an expedited construction plan review program under the State Uniform Construction Code Act in New Jersey. The bill allows applicants for construction permits the option to pay a premium fee for expedited review of their submitted plans and specifications, ensuring they receive approval within ten calendar days of submission. The introduction of this bill aims to streamline the construction permitting process, reducing waiting times for developers and builders, which in turn could enhance overall construction productivity and efficiency in the state.

Contention

There could be notable points of contention surrounding A580, particularly regarding the implications of increasing reliance on private plan review agencies. Critics may argue that outsourcing reviews could affect the consistency and quality of plan evaluations, potentially undermining public safety and compliance with building codes. Additionally, concerns may be raised about the financial burden on small property owners, as the premium for expedited reviews could disproportionately affect those with limited budgets, leading to calls for minimum standards to protect local interests.

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Relating to building codes; to amend Section 27-2-39, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for a portion of fees and taxes collected by the Department of Insurance to the Alabama Residential Building Code Fund; to designate Sections 34-14A-1 through 34-14A-20 as Article 1 of Chapter 14A of Title 34, Code of Alabama 1975; to amend Sections 34-14A-1, 34-14A-2, 34-14A-7, 34-14A-12, 34-14A-20, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the establishment of the Alabama Residential Building Code and its authority; to further provide for the practice of residential home building; to further provide for the duties of the Home Builders Licensure Board; to add Article 2, commencing with Section 34-14A-41, to Chapter 14A of Title 34, Code of Alabama 1975, to establish the Alabama Residential Building Code Division within the Home Builders Licensure Board and provide for its duties; to establish the Alabama Residential Building Code Fund in the State Treasury and provide for its administration; to add Article 6A, commencing of Section 41-9-175, to Chapter 9 of Title 41, Code of Alabama 1975, to establish the Alabama Residential Building Code Advisory Council and provide for its membership and duties; to amend Sections 41-23-80, 41-23-81, 41-23-82, 41-23-84, 41-23-85, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the change of the name of the Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board to the Alabama Commercial Energy Code Board and further provide for the membership of the board; and to provide requirements for certain local building codes adopted or amended after a date certain.