New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 50 - PINELANDS COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Subchapter 6 - MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS
Part XII - FIRE MANAGEMENT
Section 7:50-6.125 - Guidelines for construction
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 7:50-6.125
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Municipalities may use the following construction guidelines in formulating municipal ordinance standards:
1. Roofs and exteriors will be constructed of fire resistant materials such as asphalt rag felt roofing, tile, slate, asbestos cement shingles, sheet iron, aluminum or brick. Fire retardant-treated wood shingles or shake type roofs are prohibited in high or extreme fire hazard areas.
2. All projections such as balconies, decks and roof gables shall be constructed of fire resistant material or materials treated with fire retardant chemicals.
3. Any openings in the roof, attic and the floor shall be screened.
4. Chimneys and stovepipes which are designed to burn solid or liquid fuels shall be equipped with screens over the outlets.
5. Flat roofs are prohibited in areas where vegetation is higher than the roof.
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