This bill amends Section 14 of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-132) to require enforcing agencies to conduct inspections of construction within a specified two and a half hour time window. It mandates that the enforcing agency notify the owner, agent, or responsible person in charge of work in writing about the time window for the inspection within 24 hours of receiving a request. If the agency fails to perform the inspection within this time frame or does not provide timely notice of any inability to do so, the owner or responsible person can file a complaint on the Department of Community Affairs' website. The bill also establishes a process for the department to take corrective actions, including penalties, against the enforcing agency for confirmed violations.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if an inspection cannot be performed within the required timeframe, the enforcing agency must inform the owner or responsible person at least 24 hours before the start of the time window. Each enforcing agency is required to implement a process to ensure compliance with these inspection timelines. The bill also allows for the use of private on-site inspection agencies if the enforcing agency repeatedly fails to meet its obligations. The provisions of this bill will take effect on the first day of the third month following its enactment, with the Commissioner of Community Affairs authorized to take necessary anticipatory actions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52:27D-132