This bill mandates the establishment of a consumer-facing portal by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to provide information on elevator maintenance for owners of certain buildings, specifically those classified as Group R-2. It requires these building owners to post visible signage at each elevator door and inside the elevator, detailing the name, address, and contact information of the designated qualified elevator device inspection firm, as well as the elevator device identification number assigned by the DCA. Failure to comply with this signage requirement will result in escalating fines: $100 for the first offense, $500 for the second, and $1,000 for subsequent offenses.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new loan program administered by the DCA to assist owners of residential rental properties reserved for senior citizens in maintaining their elevator devices. The loans will feature lower interest rates and more flexible repayment terms compared to conventional loans. The DCA is also tasked with creating a public database of inspected elevator devices, which will include essential information such as inspection dates and any reported hazardous conditions. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of the seventh month following its enactment, although the Commissioner of Community Affairs may take anticipatory actions to implement its provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52:27D-126