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Legislation to require sprinkler systems in new homes passed an Assembly panel today, but not before reigniting a debate about whether the safety measure would be worth the added cost amid a staggering economy.
The bill (A3278) would direct the state Department of Community Affairs to withhold occupancy permits for new one- and two-family homes unless they are equipped with sprinkler systems similar to those required in hotels, dormitories and apartment buildings.
Fire safety officials support the legislation, saying the systems have been proven to save lives and limit property damage caused by blazes. But opponents fear adding any additional costs to new home construction, an industry struggling to rebound after the recession.
The Nanny staters are at it again.
Legislation to require sprinkler systems in new homes passed an Assembly panel today, but not before reigniting a debate about whether the safety measure would be worth the added cost amid a staggering economy.
The bill (A3278) would direct the state Department of Community Affairs to withhold occupancy permits for new one- and two-family homes unless they are equipped with sprinkler systems similar to those required in hotels, dormitories and apartment buildings.
Fire safety officials support the legislation, saying the systems have been proven to save lives and limit property damage caused by blazes. But opponents fear adding any additional costs to new home construction, an industry struggling to rebound after the recession.
N.J. Assembly panel passes bill requiring sprinkler systems in new homes | NJ.com
This kind of shit makes my blood boil.
Comments?
The Nanny staters are at it again.
Legislation to require sprinkler systems in new homes passed an Assembly panel today, but not before reigniting a debate about whether the safety measure would be worth the added cost amid a staggering economy.
The bill (A3278) would direct the state Department of Community Affairs to withhold occupancy permits for new one- and two-family homes unless they are equipped with sprinkler systems similar to those required in hotels, dormitories and apartment buildings.
Fire safety officials support the legislation, saying the systems have been proven to save lives and limit property damage caused by blazes. But opponents fear adding any additional costs to new home construction, an industry struggling to rebound after the recession.
N.J. Assembly panel passes bill requiring sprinkler systems in new homes | NJ.com
This kind of shit makes my blood boil.
Comments?
How about this one...
Congress is considering taking up legislation to ban luggage fees on airlines. Gotta try to control every aspect of business and then they wonder why businesses leave the US
They have to justify their salaries. They can't solve the big problems, so they create some more.
If Christie vetoes this, you know the media will accuse him of wanting to burn babies or some shit.
My husband is a plumber. He just pointed out about a dozen "unintended consequences" arising from this.
Hey NJ - how about if we make all houses out of concrete and drive in inflatable cars? Could saves lives...
You think the airlines are going to leave the US?
The Nanny staters are at it again.
Legislation to require sprinkler systems in new homes passed an Assembly panel today, but not before reigniting a debate about whether the safety measure would be worth the added cost amid a staggering economy.
The bill (A3278) would direct the state Department of Community Affairs to withhold occupancy permits for new one- and two-family homes unless they are equipped with sprinkler systems similar to those required in hotels, dormitories and apartment buildings.
Fire safety officials support the legislation, saying the systems have been proven to save lives and limit property damage caused by blazes. But opponents fear adding any additional costs to new home construction, an industry struggling to rebound after the recession.
N.J. Assembly panel passes bill requiring sprinkler systems in new homes | NJ.com
This kind of shit makes my blood boil.
Comments?
Yeah. One more in a seemingly endless series of reasons not to live in New Jersey.The Nanny staters are at it again.
Legislation to require sprinkler systems in new homes passed an Assembly panel today, but not before reigniting a debate about whether the safety measure would be worth the added cost amid a staggering economy.
The bill (A3278) would direct the state Department of Community Affairs to withhold occupancy permits for new one- and two-family homes unless they are equipped with sprinkler systems similar to those required in hotels, dormitories and apartment buildings.
Fire safety officials support the legislation, saying the systems have been proven to save lives and limit property damage caused by blazes. But opponents fear adding any additional costs to new home construction, an industry struggling to rebound after the recession.
N.J. Assembly panel passes bill requiring sprinkler systems in new homes | NJ.com
This kind of shit makes my blood boil.
Comments?
How about this one...
Congress is considering taking up legislation to ban luggage fees on airlines. Gotta try to control every aspect of business and then they wonder why businesses leave the US
How many people on a flight check a bag? It's about 15 on most of the flights I'm on. Most people just take a carry-on. EDIT.
The Nanny staters are at it again.
Legislation to require sprinkler systems in new homes passed an Assembly panel today, but not before reigniting a debate about whether the safety measure would be worth the added cost amid a staggering economy.
The bill (A3278) would direct the state Department of Community Affairs to withhold occupancy permits for new one- and two-family homes unless they are equipped with sprinkler systems similar to those required in hotels, dormitories and apartment buildings.
Fire safety officials support the legislation, saying the systems have been proven to save lives and limit property damage caused by blazes. But opponents fear adding any additional costs to new home construction, an industry struggling to rebound after the recession.
N.J. Assembly panel passes bill requiring sprinkler systems in new homes | NJ.com
This kind of shit makes my blood boil.
Comments?
This is a win for the water companies who will now charge a user fee for having a sprinkler connection. N.J.S.A. §40:14B-21 which was amended in 2003 provides for a user fee depending on the connection pipe size to the water system. In Jersey City that user fee is approximately $125 a month. It's an additional tax. Then the user is charged a fee of $75 for having a backflow valve and must spend $300 to have it tested. The Appellate Courts upheld this fee. Also one Hudson County Superior court judge found that JCMUA's fee was reasonable because an additional service is provided to the user and landlord's can charge more rent. So homeowners it's time to lobby.
They have to justify their salaries. They can't solve the big problems, so they create some more.
If Christie vetoes this, you know the media will accuse him of wanting to burn babies or some shit.
My husband is a plumber. He just pointed out about a dozen "unintended consequences" arising from this.
Hey NJ - how about if we make all houses out of concrete and drive in inflatable cars? Could saves lives...
I can think of one right off the top of my head: What happens of the pipes spring a big leak? The water damage could be worse than any damage from a fire.
I guarantee, this is all about money. It's got NOTHING to do with safety. Just more filthy corruption with elected officials being bought.
