BUILDING DEPARTMENT: 208-6110 or 208-6113
Any documents in bold print are provided by the Building Department.
Everything else listed must be provided by the applicant (i.e. surveys, construction plans and brochures) as required by the Building Department.
Mechanical permits are for residential uses only. Used for oil tank installation/removal, air conditioning systems (with electric subcode), water heater, boiler, furnace, gas tanks, etc. Water heaters and hot water boilers can also be put on plumbing permits instead.
Electrical & Plumbing work may be done by the homeowner if they live in the house. If they rent the property, or if the property is commercial, they must hire licensed contractors. If they hire electricians or plumbers, the licensed electrical/plumbing contractor must sign and seal the electrical or plumbing subcode applications and provide their license numbers. Construction work, etc. can be performed by homeowners.
The Identification, Technical Site Data, and Cost of Work must be filled out on all applications. Applicant must provide Block & Lot (available in blue book on counter, tax office, or on a tax or utility bill). Applications must be appropriately signed, as well as the inside cover of the CPA folder.
Plans drawn by an architect or engineer MUST BE SEALED AND SIGNED by the professional. Two sealed copies are required. One will be returned upon issuance of permit. Homeowners may draw plans for their own house. Sealed professional plans are required for commercial projects.
Documents required for permit applications:
ADDITION: Building Subcode application
Electrical Subcode application
Plumbing Subcode application (only for plumbing/heating)
Fire Subcode application (only for smoke detectors for new bedrooms)
Application for Certificate
Construction Permit & CPA folder
Survey showing addition & setbacks to property lines
(2) sets of construction plans by homeowner or architect only
DECKS: Building Subcode application
Application for Certificate
Construction Permit & CPA folder
Information sheet on decks
Survey showing location of deck
(2) copies of construction drawings, drawn by homeowner
GARAGE: Detached garage, same application & guidelines as for shed.
Attached garage, treat as addition. May need electrical permit. Plumbing and fire usually not required.
NEW HOME: Give same application as for addition, with all subcodes. Have applicant
call with questions. Drive and Grade applications required for new homes on empty lots (not for reconstruction).
POOLS: Building Subcode application
Electrical Subcode application
Plumbing or Mechanical Subcode application, if the pool will be heated
Application for Certificate
Construction Permit & CPA folder
Brochures for pool, filter & pump
Engineer certification required for inground pools
Pools must be in rear yard only, 10? house, 6? from property lines. Survey must show pool and proposed fence. Surface surrounding pool must be declared (ex. Pavers, concrete, etc.) for bonding purposes.
Homeowners performing their own electrical work for pools must provide a wiring diagram.
ROOF/SIDING: Building Subcode application
Construction Permit & CPA folder
Permits issued same day if for a residential property.
SHED: Permits for sheds are only required if shed is more than 100 sq. ft.
Same permit package required as for deck. If shed is pre-fabricated, a brochure instead of construction plans is okay. A survey showing shed location is still required. All sheds must be located in rear yard, 5? from property lines, 10? from house. Maximum 18? high. Foundation plans are required if the shed is larger than 200 sq. ft.
TANKS: Mechanical Subcode for residential use only. Install & demo can be done on the same application if done by the same contractor. Two different contractors require two different applications.
Construction Permit & CPA folder
ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS:
ZONING questions must be directed to Bruce Decker (across the hall) at 208-6112.
COMPLAINTS about property can go to Jack Schaffhauser at 208-3623.
Questions regarding septic systems and wells should be directed to the Health Department at 208-6121 or 208-6124.
For the resale of a home: no Certificate of Occupancy is required. The fire marshal performs smoke detector inspections. Call 208-9400 for an appointment. The Building Department does not do anything (inspections, certificates, etc.) for resale of a home. Letters stating no Certificate of Occupancy is required are available for $10. Block, Lot and Address must be provided.
INSPECTOR AVAILABILITY:
Construction Official Tom Mahoney is only in from 9-11:30a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The electrical inspector has voicemail at 208-3624 and is available for phone calls from 7-9:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
208-6110 or 6113
FAX: 697-1805
INSPECTORS? HOURS:
BUILDING:
Thomas Mahoney -- Construction Official and Building Inspector
Office hours: 9a.m.-12p.m. Monday, Tuesday, thursday
Inspection hours: 12p.m.-4p.m. (out of office)
Check for availability Wednesday and Friday around lunchtime.
tmahoney@jeffersontownship.net
PLUMBING:
Domenick Carnevale -- Plumbing Inspector and Subcode Official
Inspection hours: after 3 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday only
FIRE:
Bill Patterson -- Fire Inspector
Inspection hours: mornings
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
ELECTRICAL:
Bob Moentenich -- Electrical Inspector and Subcode Official
973-208-3624 please leave message
Inspections hours: after 9:30 a.m.
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday
ZONING:
Bruce Decker -- 208-6112
Monday ? Friday before 3:30 p.m.
Leave message with questions/complaints.
bdecker@jeffersontownship.net
ENGINEERING:
Contact Jeff Elam in the DPW.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT OFFICE COUNTERHOURS: 9:00 A.M. UNTIL 4:30 P.M. Monday - Thursday
8:00 A.M. UNTIL 3:30 P.M. FRIDAY
(Summer hours are until 4:00 p.m.)
Permits picked up after 3:00 p.m. may be dated for the next business day.
To see Township Planner, please make an appointment through the Administration Office.
The Building Department does not inspect homes for resale.
For the resale of a home, please call the Fire Bureau at 973-208-6114 to schedule
a smoke detector inspection.
