The "New Jersey Design Professional Self-Certification Act" establishes a self-certification program for qualified design professionals, including architects and professional engineers, allowing them to certify that their construction projects comply with the State Uniform Construction Code (UCC). This program streamlines the construction permit approval process for certain projects, such as repairs and renovations, within specified size limits. The Commissioner of Community Affairs is responsible for creating the program, setting qualifications for participation, which include current licensure and proof of professional liability insurance, and outlining the responsibilities of enforcing agencies regarding the acceptance of self-certified applications.

The bill also specifies conditions under which self-certification is not allowed, such as projects requiring special inspections or involving new commercial kitchens. It mandates supervisory checks by enforcing agencies and allows for random audits of qualified design professionals to ensure compliance. Sanctions for violations, including exclusion or suspension from the program for submitting false information, are included, along with the creation of a searchable database of sanctioned professionals. Additionally, the commissioner is required to conduct a study within three years of enactment to explore further construction activities for inclusion in the self-certification program. The act is set to take effect four months after enactment, with provisions for anticipatory administrative actions.