NJ Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 122 pertaining to non-essential construction and landscaping as of Friday, April 10, 2020:
• Maintenance including cutting grass, weed wacking and leaf blowing (including cleanups) Permitted
• Install patios, walkways, pools, etc – NOT PERMITTED, unless project has begun before Friday 4/10 at 8:00 pm or there is an emergency fix to the front walkway
• Install plantings, including flowers and shrubs – Permitted
• Install irrigation systems – NOT PERMITTED, unless project has begun before Friday 4/10 at 8:00 pm. System startups and emergency repairs are permitted.
• Perform pruning and trimming – Permitted
• Provide weed and pest control services – Permitted
• OK Put down mulch or top dress – Permitted
• Install sod or seed lawns – Permitted (however, note that irrigation systems cannot be installed, so this would be at the discretion of the company if they can properly irrigate).
In addition, there is a limit of 5 crew members on site at all times. Masks (or some type of facial covering) and gloves must be worn and provided by company to employees. Start times and lunch times should be staggered to avoid employees having close contact. Previous social distancing rules still apply. Employees/customers must keep six feet apart at all times except when workers must do a task together.