On August 22, Acting Governor Nicolas Scutari signed into law the "New Jersey Design Professional Self-Certification Act," known as A4360 (Karabinchak)/S3402 (Scutari). This legislation permits engineers and architects to self-certify certain building plans. The initiative aims to modernize and improve efficiencies in the plan review and approval process.
The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) collaborated with the Administration and Legislature on this effort. NJBA was present at the bill signing ceremony, expressing satisfaction with the new development.
Jeff Kolakowski, CEO of NJBA, stated, "NJBA commends NJ Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Nicolas Scutari and Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak for taking another step to modernize NJ’s building code processes. By empowering qualified experts to self-certify certain building code plans, this new law will leverage the private sector to create additional career and business opportunities and reduce the time and cost to complete residential projects. After successful enactment of the inspection reform law 2 years ago, the Governor and Legislature have once again responsibly reduced regulatory burdens that will in turn help to lower the cost of housing."
For further details, refer to the Governor’s Office press release available online.
