1.   Each scrap metal business, as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2009, c.8 (C.45:28-1), in the State shall reduce the likelihood of a fire by, at a minimum:
 
   a.   installing and maintaining heat detection equipment capable of detecting an incipient fire or potential hot spots, except that this requirement shall only apply to a property that exceeds one acre in area or to a property upon which a scrap grinder, crusher, hammer mill, or shredder is operated;
 
   b.   developing a fire safety plan in coordination with a fire official or fire marshal, which shall be made in writing and publicly available upon request;
 
   c.   making available, to any fire code official investigating the scrap metal business as a result of a fire at the business, records retained pursuant to subsection c. of section 2 of P.L.2009, c.8 (C.45:28-2); and
 
   d.   confirming that the pile height of combustible material, noncombustible material, or a combination of each does not exceed 20 feet.
 
L.2026, c.38, s.1.