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NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-139.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-139.1 - Fire safety maintenance code; municipalities or fire districts; adoption; enforcement

52:27D-139.1. Fire safety maintenance code; municipalities or fire districts; adoption; enforcement  Notwithstanding any provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement, a municipality or the commissioners of a fire district pursuant to N.J.S. 40A:14-81 may adopt and provide for the enforcement of a fire safety maintenance code or continue to enforce an existing fire safety maintenance code. The provisions of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c. 217 (C. 52:27D-119 et seq.) providing for the adoption and enforcement of a fire prevention subcode as part of the State Uniform Construction Code shall apply to fire prevention-related construction activities which are defined as those fire prevention-related construction activities, which in any way may affect, pertain to, or involve the issuance of a construction permit or initial certificate of occupancy under said act. No fire safety maintenance code or the enforcement thereof by any municipality or commissioners of a fire district pursuant to N.J.S. 40A:14-81 shall in any way conflict with or otherwise affect the terms and enforcement of the State Uniform Construction Code adopted pursuant to the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c. 217 (C. 52:27D-119 et seq.). L.1975, c. 317, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-140 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-140 - Partial invalidity; severability

52:27D-140. Partial invalidity; severability  If any clause, sentence, subdivision, paragraph, subsection or section of this act be adjudged unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, subsection or section thereof directly involved in the controversy in which said judgment shall have been rendered. L.1975, c. 217, s. 22.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141 - Interpretation of powers

52:27D-141. Interpretation of powers  The powers enumerated in this act shall be interpreted broadly to effectuate the purposes thereof. L.1975, c. 217, s. 23.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141.1 - Short title.

52:27D-141.1 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Residential Development Solar Energy Systems Act." L.2009, c.33, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141.2 - Findings, declarations relative to solar energy systems.

52:27D-141.2 Findings, declarations relative to solar energy systems.  2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. New Jersey residents primarily rely on fossil fuels for their energy needs; b. Fossil fuels are nonrenewable fuels since they are derived from finite resources that will inevitably dwindle over time, becoming too expensive or too environmentally damaging to extract; c. Unlike fossil fuels, renewable energy sources have minimal environmental impact since, for example, energy produced from photovoltaic cells does not result in air or water pollution, deplete natural resources, or endanger animal and human health; d. The use of renewable energy equipment also reduces the nation's dependency on foreign sources of energy, which is an important strategy in the process of creating a secure and sustainable energy future; e. The use of renewable energy technology would benefit New Jersey's economy since jobs evolve directly from the manufacture, design, installation, service and repair, and marketing of renewable energy products; f. The State has adopted a renewable energy portfolio standard that requires twenty percent of the State's electricity demand to be produced from renewable sources by the year 2020, and requires a specific percentage of these renewable energy sources to be from solar photovoltaic systems; g. Generating electricity from solar energy reduces consumption of fossil fuels, which decreases pollution and greenhouse gas emissions; and h. The installation of even small scale solar energy systems will combat global warming and reduce the nation's dependence on foreign energy sources, resulting in a significant environmental benefit. L.2009, c.33, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141.3 - Definitions relative to solar energy systems.

52:27D-141.3 Definitions relative to solar energy systems.  3. As used in this act: "Advertising" means the same as the term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-23). "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Community Affairs. "Developer" means any person who constructs or offers to construct a dwelling unit as part of a residential development. "Dwelling unit" means a single-family residence constructed as part of a development, the roof of which is exclusive to that residence and not a common element or common area. "Owner" means any person who acquires a legal or equitable interest in a dwelling unit. "Prospective owner" means any person who contemplates acquiring a legal or equitable interest in a dwelling unit. "Residential development" means development undertaken for the purpose of creating 25 or more dwelling units for owner occupancy. "Solar energy system" means any system which uses solar energy to provide all or a portion of the heating, cooling, or general energy needs of a dwelling unit, including, but not limited to, nocturnal heat radiation, flat plate or focusing solar collectors, or photovoltaic solar cells. L.2009, c.33, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141.4 - Developer to offer to install solar energy system.

52:27D-141.4 Developer to offer to install solar energy system.  4. a. Where technically feasible, as determined by the commissioner in consultation with the Board of Public Utilities, a developer shall offer to install, or to provide for the installation of, a solar energy system into a dwelling unit when a prospective owner enters into negotiations with the developer to purchase a dwelling unit. b. A developer shall disclose in any advertising, in a manner and form determined by the commissioner pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.): (1) that a prospective owner may have a solar energy system installed in any dwelling unit; (2) the total cost of installing a solar energy system into a dwelling unit that will be charged to the owner by the developer;  (3) general information on the environmental benefits of, and potential energy cost savings associated with, solar energy systems; and (4) information concerning any applicable credits, rebates, or other incentives that may be available for the installation of solar energy systems, as provided to the developer by the commissioner and the Board of Public Utilities pursuant to subsection b. of section 7 of this act. L.2009, c.33, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141.5 - Installation of solar energy system.

52:27D-141.5 Installation of solar energy system.  5. If the prospective owner accepts, pursuant to a written contract, the developer's offer to install, or to provide for the installation of, a solar energy system into the dwelling unit, then the developer shall install, or provide for the installation of, a solar energy system into the dwelling unit prior to the completion of the construction of that unit. L.2009, c.33, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141.6 - Rights of homeowner association.

52:27D-141.6 Rights of homeowner association.  6. If the dwelling unit is located within a residential development for which a homeowner association or other owner or membership association will be responsible for the maintenance, repair or replacement of the roof of the dwelling unit or other area upon which a solar energy system is installed, and the association incurs any additional cost or expense resulting from the installation of a solar energy system, such as the additional cost to remove and reinstall the system in the course of maintenance, repair or replacement, then the association shall have the right to: a. impose and collect the additional cost or expense from the owner of the dwelling unit, which shall be collectible in the same manner as any other common expense or fee of the development; b. access the dwelling unit as may be reasonably required to perform such maintenance, repair or replacement; and c. record a declaration or similar instrument, in the same manner as a deed, with the county clerk for the purpose of advising current and prospective owners of the dwelling unit that they may be responsible for the additional costs and expenses described in this section. L.2009, c.33, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141.7 - Adoption of standards relative to solar energy systems.

52:27D-141.7 Adoption of standards relative to solar energy systems.  7. a. The commissioner, in consultation with the Board of Public Utilities, shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), standards with respect to the technical sufficiency of solar energy systems to be installed pursuant to this act. These standards, at a minimum, shall provide: (1) that the solar energy system is to be installed in conformance with the manufacturer's specifications and in compliance with all applicable electrical and building code standards; (2) that the solar energy system is intended primarily to offset part or all of the consumer's own electricity demand; (3) that all components in the solar energy system are to be new and unused, and shall not have previously been placed in service in any other location or for any other application; (4) that the solar energy system shall have a warranty of not less than 10 years provided by the solar energy system manufacturer, and shall be subject to coverage afforded under "The New Home Warranty and Builders' Registration Act," P.L.1977, c.467 (C.46:3B-1 et seq.) to protect the integrity of the roof of the home and to protect against defects and undue degradation of electrical generation output; (5) that the solar energy system shall have meters or other devices in place to monitor and measure the system's performance and the quantity of electricity generated by the system; (6) that the solar energy system shall comply with adopted energy codes for the dwelling unit where the solar energy system is installed; (7) for rating criteria for equipment, components, and systems to assure reasonable performance and criteria for complying with these minimum ratings;  (8) that the solar energy system shall be consistent with the net metering standards and safety and power quality interconnection standards adopted by the Board of Public Utilities pursuant to subsection e. of section 38 of P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-87); and (9) for the criteria by which the technical feasibility of the installation of a solar energy system is determined in section 4 of this act. b. The commissioner, in consultation with the Board of Public Utilities, shall: (1) publish educational materials designed to demonstrate how developers may incorporate solar energy systems during construction as well as energy efficiency measures that best complement solar energy systems; and (2) provide developers with information concerning any applicable credits, rebates, or other incentives that may be available for the installation of solar energy systems. L.2009, c.33, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141.8 - Enforcement, penalties.

52:27D-141.8 Enforcement, penalties.  8. The commissioner shall enforce the provisions of this act and may assess violators of this act in accordance with the penalties provided for under section 18 of P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-38). L.2009, c.33, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141.9 - Orders, rules, regulations.

52:27D-141.9 Orders, rules, regulations.  9. The Board of Public Utilities shall adopt orders, rules, or regulations that provide for solar energy systems installed in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2009, c.33 (C.52:27D-141.1 et seq.) to be eligible for all applicable credits, rebates, or other incentives that may be available for the installation of solar energy systems. L.2009, c.33, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141.10 - Definitions relative to installation of electric vehicle charging stations in certain new residential construction.

52:27D-141.10 Definitions relative to installation of electric vehicle charging stations in certain new residential construction.  1. As used in this act: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Community Affairs. "Designated parking space" means a parking space specifically designated for use by an owner of a particular dwelling unit, including, but not limited to, a garage, a deeded parking space, or a parking space in a limited common element that is restricted for use by one or more dwelling unit owners. "Developer" means any person who constructs or offers to construct a dwelling unit as part of a residential development. "Dwelling unit" means a single-family residence constructed as part of a residential development, which includes a designated parking space which is exclusive to that residence and not a common element or common area. "Electric vehicle charging station" means a station that is designed in compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code, adopted pursuant to P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), that delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into one or more electric vehicles, and that provides, at a minimum, Level 2 charging that is capable of two-way communications, data sharing, and load control functionality with an electric public utility.  "Owner" means any person who acquires a legal or equitable interest in a dwelling unit. "Prospective owner" means any person who contemplates acquiring a legal or equitable interest in a dwelling unit. "Residential development" means development undertaken for the purpose of creating 25 or more dwelling units for owner occupancy. L.2020, c.80, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141.11 - Developer to offer to install, provide for installation of electric vehicle charging station.

52:27D-141.11 Developer to offer to install, provide for installation of electric vehicle charging station.  2. a. A developer shall offer to install, or to provide for the installation of, an electric vehicle charging station into a dwelling unit when a prospective owner enters into negotiations with the developer to purchase a dwelling unit. b. Prior to entering into a contract of sale for a dwelling unit, a developer shall: (1) disclose that a prospective owner may have an electric vehicle charging station installed at any dwelling unit, and upon request by the prospective owner, disclose the total cost of installing an electric vehicle charging station at a dwelling unit that will be charged to the owner by the developer; and (2) unless the installation of an electric vehicle charging station is included in the sale of the dwelling unit at no cost to the prospective owner, inform the prospective owner of the availability on the Internet website of the Department of Community Affairs of general information on the environmental benefits of, and potential energy cost savings associated with, electric vehicle usage and any applicable credits, rebates, or other incentives that may be available to the prospective owner for the installation of an electric vehicle charging station. c. Every contract of sale for a dwelling unit shall include a notification by the developer to the prospective owner of the offer to install, or to provide for the installation of, an electric vehicle charging station at the dwelling unit pursuant to this section. d. The commissioner, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Board of Public Utilities, shall compile, and make available on the Internet website of the Department of Community Affairs, information for prospective owners and developers concerning the environmental benefits of, and potential energy cost savings associated with, electric vehicle usage and any applicable credits, rebates, or other incentives that may be available to the prospective owner for the installation of an electric vehicle charging station. The information required pursuant to this subsection shall inform prospective owners and developers of the availability of various types of electric vehicle charging stations. L.2020, c.80, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141.12 - Installation prior to closing of title.

52:27D-141.12 Installation prior to closing of title.  3. If the prospective owner accepts, pursuant to a written contract, the developer's offer to install, or to provide for the installation of, an electric vehicle charging station at the dwelling unit, then the developer shall install, or provide for the installation of, an electric vehicle charging station at the dwelling unit prior to the closing of title on the sale of the dwelling unit, subject to material availability or acts of force majeure in which case the developer shall complete the installation as soon as reasonably practical. L.2020, c.80, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141.13 - Rights of homeowner association.

52:27D-141.13 Rights of homeowner association.  4. If the dwelling unit is located within a residential development for which a homeowner association or other owner or membership association will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, or replacement of the area in which an electric vehicle charging station is installed, and the association incurs any additional cost or expense resulting from the installation of an electric vehicle charging station, such as the additional cost to remove and reinstall the equipment in the course of maintenance, repair, or replacement, or the electricity usage associated with the electric vehicle charging station, then the association shall have the right to: a. impose and collect the additional cost or expense from the owner of the dwelling unit, which shall be collectible in the same manner as any other common expense or fee of the development; b. access the dwelling unit as may be reasonably required to perform such maintenance, repair, or replacement; and c. record a declaration or similar instrument, in the same manner as a deed, with the county clerk for the purpose of advising current and prospective owners of the dwelling unit that they may be responsible for the additional costs and expenses described in this section. L.2020, c.80, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141.14 - Violations, penalties.

52:27D-141.14 Violations, penalties.  5. The commissioner shall enforce the provisions of this act and may assess violators of this act in accordance with the penalties provided for under section 18 of P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-38). L.2020, c.80, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-141.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-141.15 - Findings, declarations relative to fossil fuels.

52:27D-141.15 Findings, declarations relative to fossil fuels.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that the burning of fossil fuels and other industrial processes release harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which in turn contribute to climate change; that, in the coming years, New Jersey is likely to experience increased flooding, drought, and other severe weather effects caused by climate change; and that, in order to help mitigate the serious impacts of climate change, the State must drastically reduce its consumption of fossil fuels and its greenhouse gas emissions. The Legislature further finds that concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world due to its low cost, strength, and durability; that the production of ordinary Portland cement, the critical ingredient in concrete, is responsible for almost eight percent of the world's carbon dioxide emissions; that ordinary Portland cement requires significant amounts of energy to produce, resulting in high carbon dioxide emissions; that modern technology allows concrete to be produced utilizing less energy, and the emission of carbon dioxide from cement manufacturing can be greatly reduced by capturing and utilizing carbon dioxide in the unit concrete product manufacturing process, including the chemical reaction that results in strength and durability of concrete; and that this process can sequester carbon dioxide in the unit concrete product or chemically transform the carbon dioxide into mineral form, embedding it into the concrete and preventing its release as a gas. The Legislature therefore determines that it is in the public interest to encourage and support the purchase of unit concrete products that utilize carbon footprint-reducing technology in the State; that unit concrete products that utilize carbon footprint-reducing technology will greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the concrete and construction industries; and that incentives for permeable pavers that are unit concrete products that utilize carbon footprint-reducing technology will further help enhance stormwater management, reduce stormwater runoff, and decrease the risk of flooding in the State. L. 2021, c.278, s.1.