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A 2391

Concerns carbon monoxide detectors in certain multiple dwellings and certain hotels.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Annette Quijano and 2 co-sponsors

New hotels and multi-dwelling units must have CO detectors in every unit; if there's a monitored fire alarm, the CO system must be monitored and notify local fire services.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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Bill Summary · A 2391

Summary: Assembly Bill A 2391 — Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Certain Dwellings and Hotels

Overview

A 2391 would enhance carbon monoxide (CO) safety in newly constructed hotels and multiple-dwelling buildings by requiring monitored CO detectors in each dwelling unit, in addition to existing CO detectors and monitored fire alarm systems where applicable. The bill amends New Jersey law (P.L.1999, c.15, C.55:13A-7.17) to set installation standards, define “monitored” systems, and obligate integration with fire response infrastructure.

Key Provisions

  • CO detector requirement in all units (a): Every dwelling unit in a hotel or multiple dwelling must be equipped with one or more CO sensor devices that:

    • bear a label from a nationally recognized testing laboratory,
    • have been tested and listed as compliant with the most recent Underwriters Laboratories standard 2034 (or equivalent), and
    • are installed unless the unit is determined to have no potential CO hazard. Installations/determinations follow rules issued by the Commissioner of Community Affairs.

  • Monitored CO systems when paired with monitored fire alarms (b): In newly constructed hotels or newly constructed multiple dwellings, if a CO sensor device is installed under (a) and the unit has a monitored fire alarm system, the unit must also be equipped with a monitored CO alarm system.

  • Definitions (c):

    • Monitored fire alarm system — a fire detection/suppression system that, beyond local sirens, transmits a notification to the local fire department or emergency services.
    • Monitored carbon monoxide alarm system — a CO sensor device that, beyond local alarm, transmits a notification to the local fire department or emergency services.

Effective Date

  • The act would take effect on the first day of the sixth month after enactment.

Implementation and Oversight

  • Rules and implementation would be governed by the Commissioner of Community Affairs, including how CO detector installations and determinations are to be carried out.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Who is affected: Builders and owners of newly constructed hotels and newly built multiple-dwelling units, as well as occupants of those units. Landlords/developers may incur costs for monitoring-enabled CO systems and integration with fire alarm infrastructure.
  • Public safety impact: Aimed at reducing CO-related risk by ensuring rapid notification to local fire services for CO events, akin to monitored fire alarm systems.

Legislative History and Related Bills

  • Introduced: January 16, 2025 (Assembly); Referred to Assembly Housing Committee and then Codes.
  • Sponsors: Primary Edward Ra; cosponsors include Michael Novakhov, Nader Sayegh, Karl Brabenec, Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Michael Durso, Patrick Chludzinski.
  • Related/Companion Bills: A 4726, A 3269, A 9877; S 4617 (companion); S 2534 (companion).

This bill advances occupant safety by mandating monitored CO detectors in new hotels and multi-dwellings when paired with monitored fire alarm systems.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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