Is rock salt banned on sidewalks anywhere in New Jersey?
Yes. Chester Borough in Morris County bans rock salt on sidewalks. It is the only town among the 171 we checked whose sidewalk snow ordinance says so.
Where rock salt is not allowed, walkways are treated with other ice melt products or with abrasives for traction. A contractor working in Chester Borough should know this before the first storm.
Our check covered the sidewalk snow chapter of each town's code. Other chapters, or a property's own rules, can restrict materials too.
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More on sidewalks & nj town rules
- How long do I have to clear my sidewalk after it snows in New Jersey?
- Who is responsible for clearing the sidewalk in front of a business in NJ?
- Can my town fine me for not clearing the sidewalk?
- Can my plow contractor push snow into the street?
- Who is responsible for snow removal at a commercial property, the landlord or the tenant?
- Do I need a permit to plow or haul snow in New Jersey?
From JRW Services LLC, commercial snow and ice management across Sussex, Passaic, Bergen, Morris and Warren counties, NJ. All answers
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