Division of Inspections

 The Division of Inspections, under the supervision of the Construction Official, administers and enforces the Uniform Construction Code of the State of New Jersey.

The Division of Inspections, a full time enforcing agency, comprises the Construction Official, Building, Electrical, Fire Protection and Plumbing Subcode Officials and sufficient support staff to enable an efficient and professional level of service to the community.

For information concerning the current construction codes adopted by the State of New Jersey, and application forms for permits, please click here http://www.state.nj.us/dca/codes/

Information concerning general procedures you can click on one of the following links: Permit Application Procedures (PDF format); Mandatory Inspection Procedures (PDF format); or Certificate of Occupancy Application Procedures.

The New Jersey Uniform Construction Code requires that a Construction Permit shall be obtained from the local Construction Official before construction, enlargement, repair, renovation, alteration reconstruction, demolition, or changing the use of any building or structure. The Uniform Construction Code contains provisions to enable ordinary building maintenance and equipment repair without the necessity of applying for a permit (does not include historic buildings) and for minor work. Minor work requires a permit but the work may commence prior to the procurement of a permit if the procedures contained in the regulations ( NJAC 5:23-2.17A et. seq.) are followed.

Maintenance and Ordinary Repairs

Underground Fuel Storage Tank Upgrade Grants

Homeowners are eligible for a $3,000 grant to upgrade an underground petroleum fuel storage tank before it leaks. For more information, go to: http://www.newtanksnj.org/