3. The code adopted by the Commissioner of Community Affairs pursuant to section 2 of this act shall not require as a condition for approval of plans and specifications for the erection, alteration, improvement or repair of a public school facility:

a. refurbishment of a school facility based upon an automatic threshold, involving percentage increases in square footage or the relative costs of the building addition, beyond that necessary to meet the requirements of the appropriate building code which directly impact on the health and safety of students; or

b. refurbishment of a newly reopened school facility beyond that necessary to meet the requirements of the appropriate building code which directly impact on the health and safety of the students.

L.1995,c.68,s.3.