New Jersey A491 mandates fire barriers in common attic areas of certain residential buildings.

New Jersey A491 requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to establish regulations for fire barriers in common attic areas of residential buildings. These fire barriers must have a fire-resistance rating of at least three hours. The regulations apply to both new construction and existing buildings requiring retrofits. For new construction, fire barriers must be included in the construction permit application. Other qualified residential buildings must comply within 180 days of the regulations' adoption.

New Jersey A491 mandates fire barriers in common attic areas of certain residential buildings.

New Jersey A491 requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to establish regulations for fire barriers in common attic areas of residential buildings. These fire barriers must have a fire-resistance rating of at least three hours. The regulations apply to both new construction and existing buildings requiring retrofits. For new construction, fire barriers must be included in the construction permit application. Other qualified residential buildings must comply within 180 days of the regulations' adoption.