Fire Resistant Shingles Bylaw
At a glance
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- What: planning staff view the local fire retardant shingles bylaw as in conflict with the state building code and proposed repealing it; a resident objected, citing fire risk after the Veranda fire.
- Where it stands: staff clarified they are not discouraging fire resistant shingles and the building commissioner could attend a later meeting; board members said the matter would be debated before Town Meeting and a home rule petition might be worth considering.
- Next: more review before the article is drafted.
Discussion
- Staff said municipalities cannot be stricter than the state building code without approval from the state board, and that the requirement may still apply in some districts.
- Members agreed density and lot size should drive the requirement.
Sources
- Video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=EGzgmcRU2zY
- Agenda: https://nantucketma.portal.civicclerk.com/event/26593/overview
Discussion time
About 4 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 - Select Board | 4 |
Log
- 2026-10-21 - Select Board — Staff proposed removing the local bylaw; resident and board members voiced concern about fire risk.