No, sleeping on a refrigerator in your New Jersey backyard is not illegal under any specific statewide law or municipal ordinance.
Law Origins
This notion stems from a quirky, unverified “law” commonly attributed to Pennsylvania, where it’s rumored to be illegal outdoors (but fine indoors). No actual Pennsylvania statute confirms it; it’s likely an urban legend tied to public nuisance or discarded appliance safety rules.
New Jersey Rules
New Jersey has no equivalent prohibition. State housing codes regulate indoor sleeping spaces but ignore backyard appliances. Local ordinances target public sleeping or camping, not private property activities like this.
Potential Issues
On private backyard property, you could face indirect issues like zoning violations for junk storage (e.g., abandoned fridges) or neighbor nuisance complaints. It’s odd behavior, but legally permissible absent local bans.
