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PROCEDURES
Once
you have selected the lot on which you plan to construct your new home or
addition the following steps should be taken: 1.
CONTACT THE ZONING
DEPARTMENT 973-543-4555 ·
To find out what the setbacks (the distance from all
lot lines) are for your property.
This then would determine the size home/ addition you could build. Also
Floor Area Ration ( FAR ) needs to be calculated. ·
If your lot is not large enough in accordance with
the zoning Ordinance, the
zoning official will deny you a building permit and the Board of Adjustment
secretary will supply you with information on how to apply for a variance, should
you still wish to proceed with the project. 2.
CONTACT THE HEALTH
DEPARTMENT 973-543-4555 ext. 118 ·
For information on perc tests and to apply for your
septic/well permit, which
must be issued prior to issuance of the construction permit. 3.
APPLY
FOR ·
Should your driveway open out into a contact
the DPW office (973-543-4509) for a driveway opening permit. ·
Should your driveway open out onto a the
county road Department (973-285-6750) for a driveway opening permit. NOW
YOU ARE READY TO APPLY FOR YOUR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
APPLICATION! 4.
CONTACT
THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT 973-543-4555 ·
To obtain an application for a
construction permit. 5.
COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FOR A
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT ·
Complete only pages 1 & 2 of the manila folder. ·
Building Sub-Code Form - complete ALL
areas EXCEPT job summary. ·
Electrical Sub-Code Form – complete ALL
sections
EXCEPT job
summary. This form is to be completed, sealed and signed by the electrician (or
homeowner if he will be doing all the electrical work and will occupy the home.) ·
Plumbing Sub-Code Form – complete ALL
areas except job summary. This form is to be completed, sealed and signed by the
plumber (or homeowner is doing all plumbing work and will occupy the home.) ·
Fire Sub-Code Form – complete ALL areas except job summary. Supply All
Fire data, calculations, etc.. 6.
ALONG WITH
THE ABOVE FORMS, ALSO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING UPON SUBMISSION OF YOUR CONSTRUCTION
APPLICATION TO THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT. ·
Septic/well permit. If house is to be serviced by
Public Water, copy of application showing fee paid for hook up. ·
Driveway permits, if applicable. ·
Plot Plan – Sealed by a ·
Two (2) sets of plans sealed by a If
you construct the home yourself, you will not be covered under the 7.
FOR
MODULAR DWELLING APPLICATIONS All
of the above remains the same except for the following: ·
ONE (1) copy of the plans with the Stamp of Approval of the Inplant
Inspection Agency. This stamp has to be on each sheet of the Premanufactured
System Documentation and signed by a designated employee of the agency. ·
No plans will be accepted for modular homes without
the Stamp of Approval. ·
TWO (2) copies of the foundation plans sealed either by a architect or engineer. ·
No foundation plans will be accepted without the
seal. 8.
THE
PLANS ARE TO SHOW: ·
Four elevations ·
Foundation Plan – showing: A.
Size
& direction of floor joist B.
Column
location and girder size C.
Size
& location of windows. Windows to equal 1/50 of floor area. ·
First/Second Floor Plan-showing windows, doors and
room sizes. · Typical Section _ showing all details from footing to type of shingle: Include
fire stop details.
Plywood, type siding, block size, footing size, insulation & Architects to complete “check list” for Energy Code Compliance. ·
Show all fire stop details and information ·
Non-Architect to show: A.
Percentage
of glass to exterior wall. B.
Type
of insulation in ceiling, walls, and floors over unheated space,
i.e., and crawlspace. C.
Slab
insulation on grade. ·
Tar paper ·
Joist/rafter size ·
Architect plans to show: A.
Total
volume B.
UO
Factor of exterior walls & ceilings. ·
Plumbing and electrical schematics to be provided as
well as heating specifications. 9.
REVIEW
OF APPLICATION Once
the above application is complete, submit it to the Building Department for review.
(If any of the above is omitted from your application, your application cannot
be reviewed ). The
Building Department has 20 working days to review your application, once it is complete.
Your permit for new construction can then be issued and a fee will be calculated
at that time. The
Building Sub-Code fee is based on the Cu. Ft. for new construction, or on the
estimated cost of work for alterations along with the number of fixtures for
fire, electric
and plumbing. 10.
INSPECTIONS
REQUIRED ·
Footing (prior to placing concrete) ·
Backfill (plaster and tar below grade, footing drains
installed) ·
Submit location survey (prior to framing) ·
Underground Electric & Rough plumbing (water/air
test) ·
Slab ·
Rough Electric, Rough Fire : ( all
fire penetrations, fire stops & draft stops installed) ·
Framing ·
Insulation (check for proper insulation of heated
places) ·
Finals on plumbing, electric, fire and then building. Please
note – By
law the Building Department has 72 hours to make inspections. Set up your
inspections so that you will not be held up. All inspections are called into the Building
Department at 973-543-4555. 11.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY In
order to obtain your C.O., the following must be complied with: ·
Complete “Application for Certificate” form. ·
Submission of Certified “ FINAL” survey. ·
Final on Grade and Seed from ·
Certificate of compliance on the septic and well from
the Health Department. ·
Home Owners Warranty, if applicable. ·
Final plumbing, electric, fire and then building. NO
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY CAN BE ISSUED WITHOUT THE ABOVE PRIOR APPROVALS. NO
BUILDING CAN BE OCCUPIED UNTIL A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN ISSUED. We hope this makes the process of obtaining a Building Permit somewhat easier to understand. Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you. Russ Heiney -
Construction Official – Building – Zoning
Craig
Smith - Plumbing Sub Code Official Robert
Westenberger - Fire
Sub Code Official Fred
Hansen – Electrical Sub Code Official Elizabeth Foley or Beth Foley – Secretary 973-543-4555 |
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