This bill establishes new safety measures for scrap metal businesses in New Jersey, aimed at enhancing fire prevention and compliance with existing regulations. Each scrap metal business is required to conduct quarterly audits of their records to ensure that prohibited items are not present on their premises, in accordance with current law. Additionally, businesses must take steps to reduce fire risks by employing or contracting trained fire suppression personnel and installing an on-site fire suppression system that can be operated remotely.

The act will take effect six months after its enactment, with a grace period of five years for businesses to install the required fire suppression systems. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection is authorized to take necessary administrative actions in advance to facilitate the implementation of these measures. Overall, the bill aims to improve safety standards within the scrap metal industry and mitigate potential fire hazards.