Important:  Attend the NJESA Special Meeting to discuss the New Law that Will Affect All Companies That Perform Public Work in N.J.

On Jan. 31, 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed A-3666 / S-3071 into law.

This law will require participation in a U.S. D.O.L.-registered apprenticeship program as a prerequisite for any company registering as a public works contractor in New Jersey.  This will not only affect our industry but all companies that engage in public work, whether it be in a school system, municipality or state facility.

Companies of all types without participation in a registered apprenticeship program will:

• NO LONGER be able to quote school systems, municipalities, senior housing facilities,
  etc.  for Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control Systems, CCTV Surveillance Systems and Burglar Alarm (Intrusion Detection) Systems;
• NO LONGER be able to provide service and inspections for these systems
• PROBABLY HAVE TO TERMINATE existing contracts for installation, service and inspections for all electronic security and fire alarm / life safety systems in publicly-funded buildings.

A-3666 / S-3071 was pushed through the NJ State Assembly and Senate in December, right before the holiday season. The NJ ESA worked with our lobbyist to arrange a meeting with the governor’s office to voice our concerns about this damaging new law. NJ-ESA outlined our major areas of concern with A-3666 / S-3071, but the governor still elected to sign the legislation “as-is.” 

This special meeting should be attended by everyone, even if you don’t perform public work.