Gutters Code Requirements in New Jersey

All of New Jersey has average January temperatures at or below 25°F, triggering IRC R905.1.2 ice barrier requirements. Ice barrier required for all new roof installations and full re-roofing projects.

Coastal areas subject to long-term erosion and storm-induced shoreline retreat. Construction setbacks and erosion-resistant foundation design may be required.

NJ coastal communities have enhanced flood construction standards under the NJ Uniform Construction Code

Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA) jurisdiction covering 239 municipalities along Atlantic coast and tidal waterways. NJDEP permit required for regulated development activities.

New Jersey coastal areas where wind design is required per IRC Figure R301.2.1.1. Opening protection required where Vult ≥ 130 mph or within 1 mile of coast with Vult ≥ 110 mph.

NJ has numerous National Register and state-designated historic districts with review requirements

Entire state within ASCE 7 hurricane-prone region. Superstorm Sandy (2012) and Hurricane Ida (2021) demonstrated statewide vulnerability.

Areas with 1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain), including coastal high hazard areas (V zones) subject to wave action. Coastal areas also subject to NJDEP Flood Hazard Area Control Act (N.J.A.C. 7:13) and new REAL Rule (2025) adding 5 feet to FEMA base flood elevation in tidal flood hazard areas.

New regulatory zone under NJDEP REAL Rule (Resilient Environments and Landscapes) adding 5 feet to FEMA base flood elevation in tidal flood hazard areas; 4 feet for new construction in coastal flood zones.