This bill amends Section 14 of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-132) to establish a structured inspection process for construction projects, requiring enforcing agencies to conduct inspections within a specified two and a half hour time window. The bill mandates that the enforcing agency notify the owner or responsible party in writing of the inspection time window within 24 hours of a request and no less than 24 hours before the inspection begins. It also introduces a complaint process for owners or agents to report failures by the enforcing agency to meet inspection timelines or provide necessary notifications, with the Department of Community Affairs authorized to take corrective actions, including penalties, upon confirmation of violations.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if an enforcing agency cannot perform an inspection within the required timeframe, it must inform the owner or responsible party in writing. The enforcing agency is also required to establish processes to ensure compliance with these inspection timelines. The bill includes provisions for utilizing private on-site inspection agencies if the enforcing agency repeatedly fails to meet its obligations. The Commissioner of Community Affairs is tasked with adopting necessary regulations to implement these changes, and the bill is set to take effect three months after enactment, allowing for anticipatory actions by the Commissioner.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52:27D-132