§ 41:16-13-2 Roof Design specifies a high-reflectance roof (cool roof). High-reflectance low-sloped roofs should have an initial Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of at least 82 and an aged SRI of at least 64. Steep sloped roofs with pitches greater than 2:12 should have an initial SRI of 39 and an aged SRI of 32. Additionally, it specifies that a vegetative roof (green roof) should use native or adaptive plant species
Policy Details:
Locale: Newark, New Jersey [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 4A: Mixed Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Policy Type(s): City Code
Citation:
Newark Additional Zoning and Design Standards § 41:16-13-2 Roof Design
