S 1471 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Clarifies radiator cover requirements for residential landlords.

This bill requires residential landlords in New Jersey to install durable guards or covers on all radiators exceeding 110°F surface temperature within 90 days of a tenant's written request. It removes the previous requirement for "insulating materials" and expands coverage from "steam radiators" to all radiator types meeting the temperature threshold. Landlords must also provide annual written notice to tenants about this requirement and maintain a copy in common areas. Tenants can seek legal action if injury occurs due to non-compliance, and violations will be enforced under existing fire safety laws rather than a fixed $500 penalty.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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