The Building Office administers and enforces the New Jersey State Uniform Construction Code (UCC) by:
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Processing applications for permits for new and existing buildings and related structures such as fences, decks, pools, etc.
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Reviewing applications for compliance with the UCC.
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Conducting inspections and issuing certificates of occupancy.
The Building Office is located in the Municipal Building and is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. For further information call 799-0909 ext. 2545.
THE PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS
A Building Permit is a certification to all interested parties that an applicant intends to do construction work of a type regulated. If an applicant is unsure about whether or not a permit is needed staff are available to help with the determination. Generally speaking, a permit is needed for any new construction work, additions to structures, renovations or alterations affecting change of use, structure, or egress. Permits are also needed for maintenance items such as siding, roofing, window replacement where opening size is changed, and replacement of decks and balconies.
The construction permit application consists of a manila jacket, Subcode technical sections, and two (2) copies of plans for the work. In addition to the Building application information, a Zoning Compliance Form  application is required for work which will affect the property setbacks or the exterior of a building or structure. The Subcode technical Sections include Building, Fire, Plumbing, Electrical and, if applicable, Elevator.
Plans are required for most projects and must be prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed New Jersey Architect. However, in the case of a single-family residence the resident homeowners may prepare plans for their own use.
INSPECTIONS
Inspections may be scheduled by calling the Building Office at least 24 hours before the inspection is desired. The scheduling of the inspection is contingent upon the workload for that particular day. Inspections for each Subcode for which a permit was issued must be scheduled. (609) 799-0909 ext. 2545
CERTIFICATES
There are several types of certificates regulated by the Uniform Construction Code:
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New buildings, additions, and altered spaces require a Certificate of Occupancy.
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The Construction Official may issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
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All other work will receive a Certificate of Approval.
BUILDING CODES
The following is a list of technical codes adopted in the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code as the various Subcodes that must be used throughout the state:
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2006 International Building Code-New Jersey Edition
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2006 International Residential Code-New Jersey Edition
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2005 National Electrical Code
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2006 National Standard Plumbing Code
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2006 International Mechanical Code
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2006 International Fuel Gas Code
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ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003
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ASHRAE 90.1 2004 Commercial Energy Code
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1995 Model Energy Code-Residential - 2006 International Energy Conservation Code
These codes are available for review at the Building Office.
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