CLIFFSIDE PARK – Returning to the elementary school where a student provided Senator Joseph Coniglio with the original idea, Governor Richard Codey today signed legislation which would require fire extinguishers be present in any single or double occupancy home, upon sale, lease or transfer.
“This most basic of safety precautions has the potential to save thousands of lives and millions of dollars in New Jersey,” said Senator Joseph Coniglio, D-Bergen. “By having a fire extinguisher in the home, our families can put out small fires before they become major disasters. Combined with the State’s continued commitment to fire safety education programs, this new law seeks to make New Jersey’s homes as safe as possible and reduce the disruption caused by house fires.”