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Committee advances bill to allow certified architects, engineers to self‑certify construction code compliance
Summary
A4360, as amended, was released after industry testimony arguing self-certification would speed permitting and address plan-review staffing shortages. The bill authorizes the Commissioner of Community Affairs to certify architects and engineers as qualified design professionals for many projects while excluding certain project categories unless the Commissioner extends authorization.
The State Legislature’s committee advanced A4360, a bill amended to let the Commissioner of Community Affairs establish a certification program for architects and engineers to be designated "qualified design professionals" who may self-certify that construction permit applications and plans comply with the State Uniform Construction Code.
Industry witnesses told the committee the measure responds to chronic shortages…
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