Construction

Overview

The Construction Division regulates all new construction as well as additions, alterations, and renovations to existing buildings by enforcing the Uniform Construction Code of the State of New Jersey. There are five Subcode Officials: Building, Fire, Electrical, Plumbing, and Elevator who review and approve all plans and inspect the work as required by the Code. There is also a Construction Official who oversees the work of the Subcode Officials, and issues all certificates of Occupancies, Certificate of Approvals, and Continued Certificate of Occupancies after all the Subcodes have inspected and approved the work.

Commercial properties are inspected beyond the normal maintenance inspections when the building is sold, the tenant changes, or the use changes. This consists of an interior and exterior inspection to make sure the property meets all of the adopted codes.

• Online Application Forms

• Construction Department PDF Forms

Additional Resources

• NJ Department of Community Affairs Code Book
• Certificate of Occupancy (PDF)
• Fee Schedule