New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A462: Pest infestation-prohibits certain demolitions without inspection
Status: Passed one chamber, October 29, 2026
Requires inspection for pest infestation prior to certain demolitions.*
What the bill says
An Act requiring pest inspections prior to certain demolitions, and supplementing P.L.1975, c.217. 1. a. As used in this section: Closely-situated building means a building that is located: (1) within 10 feet of a building to be demolished; and (2) on a different property than the building to be demolished. Demolition means the act of forcing down all of a building pursuant to the standards of the State Uniform Construction Code Act, P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), or forcing down part of a building when inspection and certification is required in accordance with rules and regula.
From the committee substitute text, October 5, 2026:
An Act requiring pest inspections prior to certain demolitions, and supplementing P.L.1975, c.217. 1. a. As used in this section: Closely-situated building means a building that is located: (1) within 10 feet of a building to be demolished; and (2) on a different property than the building to be demolished. Demolition means the act of forcing down all of a building pursuant to the standards of the State Uniform Construction Code Act, P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), or forcing down part of a building when inspection and certification is required in accordance with rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection c. of this section. Infestation means a significant presence of pests within or on the perimeter of a building, or both. Local health agency shall have the same meaning as set forth in section 3 of P.L.1975, c.329 (C.26:3A2-3). Local health officer means a holder of a license as a health officer issued by the State Department of Health, pursuant to the Local Health Services Act, P.L.1975, c.329 (C.26:3A2-1 et seq.), to an individual who is a full-time employee of a local health agency or of any unit of government participating in a certified program. Pest means rat, mouse, cockroach, or any other animal or insect designated by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection as posing a significant risk of infesting …