The Construction Department administers and enforces the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code. The Construction Department consists of a part-time licensed Construction Sub-Code Official and part-time licensed Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Sub-Code Officials.

Before You Begin a Project

1. Obtain a Construction Permit Application Package from the Building/Construction Office in Town Hall.

2. Submit your completed subcode application(s), jacket and 3 sets of plans, as well as any zoning information, if needed, to the Building/Construction Office for review.

3. When the plan review process is complete, the applicant will be notified of the permit fee. If the application is incomplete, the applicant will be notified of the missing information.

4. To schedule inspections, please call 973-543-4555 ext. 226. You will need your permit number, block and lot, phone number and inspection requirement. A minimum of 24 hours is required.

Inspection Schedule

Construction Official: Len Perre, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:30 am - 11:00 am

Building Official: Steven Shea, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Fire Subcode Official: Colin Baker, Wednesday, after 3:30 pm

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Official: Chris Shay - to set up an inspection, call 973-543-4555 ext. 218

Electrical Subcode Official: Rob Smith, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, after 3:00 pm

Plumbing Subcode Official: Joe Caputo, Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Technical Assistant: Beth Foley, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Please note, times vary due to the amount of inspections scheduled. Allow for time for earlier and later arrivals.