Engineering Services Building
First Floor
277 South Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ
Welcome to the construction code page
Location
Contact Info
Ph: 908-204-3172
Fax: 908-204-2515
Hours
7:00AM - 3:00PM
Monday - Friday
APPLICATIONS
MUST BE RECEIVED
BEFORE 3:00PM
Staff
Dawn Neil
Technical Assistant
(908) 204-2506
Technical Assistant
(908) 204-2506
Dennis Bettler
Construction Official & Fire Subcode Official
Construction Official & Fire Subcode Official
Stephen Mahoney
Building Subcode Official
(908) 204-3027
Building Subcode Official
(908) 204-3027
Plumbing Subcode Official
(908) 204-3154
(908) 204-3154
Robert Demaio
Inspector
CONSTRUCTION CODE
The Construction Code Division is responsible for assuring compliance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code. We provide construction permit review and inspection services for Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical & Fire Protection systems during new construction and rehabilitation of existing structures.
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT GUIDES
Here you will find some helpful guides and information regarding how to and when to obtain permits. There are guides for different project types as well as general residential and commercial projects. Each guide provides a link to the required construction permit forms.
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FORMS
Use the Construction Permit Forms button to access the NJ Uniform Construction Code forms. These standard forms can be used in any municipality in NJ, and they are PDF fillable.
INSPECTIONS
Every permit issued requires inspections. Use the button for a list of required inspections and our inspections procedures.
Inspections can be requested online through the SDL Portal 24/7 using the Schedule an Inspection button, or by calling 908-204-3172 Monday – Friday between 7:30am and 3:00pm.
Inspections are performed Monday - Friday between 8:00am-2:00pm, and Tuesday and Wednesday 3:00pm-5:00pm for certain work types. You can choose a timeframe of 8:00am-11:00am or 11:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday or 3:00pm-5:00pm Tuesday and Wednesday. Same day inspections are not available.
PERMIT SEARCH
Use the Construction Permit Search button to search online for permit records on a property. A portal account is required. Signing up is easy and FREE.
SELLING OR RENTING YOUR HOME
Bernards Township requires a Construction Records Clearance for all property sales in addition to the Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide/Fire Extinguisher Certificate from the Fire Prevention Bureau for sales and rentals. There is no Certificate of Occupancy required for a sale or rental. Click the Selling or Renting Your Home button for the applications.
PERMIT PICK UP
Permits can only be picked up between the hours of 7:30am and 3:00pm
Frequently Asked Questions
A construction permit is required for everything that is not considered an ordinary repair or maintenance. Permits are required for Finishing Basements, Decks, Raised Patios, Swimming Pools, Renovating Bathrooms & Kitchens, Water Heaters, Sheds, Gazebos, new Electrical wiring and new Plumbing installations. (This list is not all inclusive please contact us with any questions).