New Jersey · Retrofit and recertification

The retrofit and recertification mandates in force in New Jersey now.

Structural Integrity Law, P.L.2023, c.214 (effective Jan 8, 2024): periodic engineer structural inspections of condominium/cooperative 'covered buildings' plus association capital reserve studies. Enforced by Owners/associations retain NJ-licensed engineers; DCA Division of Codes and Standards administers; associations must also update capital reserve studies at least every five years. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Retrofit and recertification in New Jersey

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In force

Structural Integrity Law, P.L.2023, c.214 (effective Jan 8, 2024): periodic engineer structural inspections of condominium/cooperative 'covered buildings' plus association capital reserve studies

Covers concrete, masonry, steel or hybrid condo/co-op buildings of any height; rentals exempt. First inspection near the CO's 15th anniversary (buildings already 15+ years old were due Jan 8, 2026); second within 10 years of the first, later ones at engineer-set intervals up to five years. Reserve studies at least every five years.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Owners/associations retain NJ-licensed engineers; DCA Division of Codes and Standards administers; associations must also update capital reserve studies at least every five years

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

Rolling cycle

Rolling: initial inspections as buildings reach 15 years after CO; no fixed statewide date in the next 24 months. P.L.2025, c.132 changed reserve-funding provisions (N.J.S.A. 45:22A-44.3) effective Aug 21, 2025

Questions about the retrofit and recertification mandates in New Jersey

Which retrofit and recertification mandates apply in New Jersey today?

Structural Integrity Law, P.L.2023, c.214 (effective Jan 8, 2024): periodic engineer structural inspections of condominium/cooperative 'covered buildings' plus association capital reserve studies. Covers concrete, masonry, steel or hybrid condo/co-op buildings of any height; rentals exempt. First inspection near the CO's 15th anniversary (buildings already 15+ years old were due Jan 8, 2026); second within 10 years of the first, later ones at engineer-set intervals up to five years. Reserve studies at least every five years.

Who enforces the retrofit and recertification mandates in New Jersey?

Owners/associations retain NJ-licensed engineers; DCA Division of Codes and Standards administers; associations must also update capital reserve studies at least every five years.

What changes next for the retrofit and recertification mandates in New Jersey?

Rolling cycle. Rolling: initial inspections as buildings reach 15 years after CO; no fixed statewide date in the next 24 months. P.L.2025, c.132 changed reserve-funding provisions (N.J.S.A. 45:22A-44.3) effective Aug 21, 2025