The Building Department provides for cooperative inspection and enforcement of all Construction Codes relating to the construction, maintenance, use and occupancy of buildings and structures.

Certificate of Occupancy

Housing - Before an owner/tenant can occupy or change title of a house or apartment it must meet certain requirements.

Commercial Certificate of Occupancy - All commercial occupancies require approval to operate. This approval is granted only after a fee has been paid and all inspections satisfied.

Permits - UCC (Uniform Construction Code)

There are four departments (Building, Plumbing, Fire and Electric) that issue permits necessary for review, inspection, and approval including Commercial CO's.

Before any construction can begin, the contractor must meet township requirements and obtain appropriate permits. (Building permits, plumbing, fire, and electrical permits)

A review of project plans is necessary to insure that they conform with the current township ordinances and meet all safety requirements of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, which governs plumbing, electric, fire and building construction standards.

The following projects require a building permit:

• alterations
  
  
• renovations
  
  
• new home
  
  
• deck
  
  
• above or in ground pool or hot tub
  
  
• shed
  
  
• lawn sprinkler system
  
  
• roof replacement
  
  
• siding
  
  
• fence
  
  
• any plumbing installation
  
  
• finished basement
  
  
• garage conversion