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ulation. It is believed that many local code officials may not be familiar with the details described above and will need further confirmation of these details. Further, though it appears the new mulch regulations will not apply to many community associations, this does not suggest that voluntary com pliance is not in the interests of the safety of residents living there. Further, the Fire Prevention Code per

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mits municipalities to adopt additional requirements that could make these regulations applicable to single family dwellings. This article is not legal advice and may not be relied upon as such. Any association considering the applica bility of the proposed mulch regulation must consult with their own attorney for an opinion concerning the appli cability of the regulation when pub lished in final form. n END NOTES: 1 https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IFC2015 2 However, note, that the DCA revisions to the IFC make clear that some fire prevention regulations, such as the necessity for smoke and C02 detec tors still applies, as does certain provision of the Uniform Construction Code that applies to both new and existing structures.

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3 NJAC 5:70–1.5 4 NJAC 5: 70-2.1 5 BOCA §910.3

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