Construction Office

Construction permits are required when:

You construct, enlarge, repair, renovate, alter, reconstruct or demolish a building or structure or you change the use of a building. A construction permit is permission to do most kinds of work on a dwelling or other type of commercial or industrial building. The purpose of the permit is to allow our inspectors to observe the progress of the work to be sure it is safe and meets code. The permit consists of five different Subcode sections as needed. They are Building, Electric, Plumbing, Fire, and Elevator.

Work that does not require a permit:

These are usually items that represent ordinary maintenance such as painting and carpeting in residential structures, replacement of storm windows and doors of the same size openings, wall paper, replacement of kitchen cabinets, etc. We strongly encourage you to call the Construction Office and check to see if a permit is needed.

Requirements:

You must complete a Permit application. Applications are available from the Construction office daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A description the work to be done must be completed and submitted to be reviewed by the appropriate Subcode official(s). If it is rejected the applicant is notified of the If it is rejected the applicant is notified of the reason. If it is approved, it is processed and you will be notified of the cost and when to pick up the completed permit.

Inspection Hours:

Zoning Hours:

ATTENTION: Since January 1, 2006, all home improvement contractors, unless specifically exempted, must be registered with the State of New Jersey. Click here for complete details

FORMS AVAILABLE FOR PRINTING: (click on item below)

• Construction Application page 1, Construction Application, page 2, Construction Application, page 3
• Certificate of Occupancy Checklist
• Deck Requirements for Single Family Home
• Fire Subcode Form
• Framing Checklist
• Electrical Subcode Form
• Plumbing Subcode Form
• Zoning Permit for Shed 100 Sq. Ft. or less
• Zoning Permit Application
• Bulk Storage Private Pod Application
• Building Subcode Form

All Property Resale Inspections are done on Wednesday mornings. To schedule appointments call Bonnie Richards @ 856 854-1176-ext 4122