This bill mandates that municipal authorities in New Jersey, established under P.L.1957, c.183 (C.40:14B-1 et seq.), are responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire hydrants located on streets and roads within planned real estate developments, similar to their responsibilities for hydrants on public streets. The bill emphasizes that this responsibility applies regardless of whether the roads in these developments are dedicated to the municipality. The authorities must treat hydrants in planned developments with the same level of care as those not located in such developments, ensuring that all fire hydrants are adequately maintained for public safety.

Additionally, the bill provides a definition of "planned real estate development," describing it as any real property in the state that consists of separately owned areas offered under a common promotional plan, excluding timeshares. The intent of the legislation is to promote fairness among residents and ensure that all fire hydrants are properly serviced, thereby enhancing public safety by guaranteeing access to water in the event of a fire.