Township of Pittsgrove 989 Centerton Road Pittsgrove, New Jersey 08318
Phone (856) 358 2300 Fax (856) 358 3055
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What Construction Projects Need Building Permits? Building permits are typically required for the following:
The Purpose of Permits: Permits allow the enforcement of codes which have been adopted as law by the state, county or township. No matter what the specific project may be, the enforcement of codes is carried out to protect the public health, safety and welfare. The unit of government which enforces the codes is acting to assure safe construction. The Use of Permits: Code officials and inspectors use building permits as a vital step in their enforcement of codes. You have an investment in the home or business you are about to build or remodel. When that home or business building does not comply with the codes, your investment could be reduced. Applying for a building permit notifies the Code Official that you are constructing or remodeling a building so he can ensure code compliance. Why a Building Permit? Building permits provide the means for Code Officials to protect us by reducing the potential hazards of unsafe construction and therefore ensuring the public health, safety and welfare. The building permit process helps us understand what our local laws and ordinances are. Before any construction or remodeling work begins, application for a permit should be made. Building permits provide the means for Code Officials to inspect construction to ensure that minimum standards are met and appropriate materials are used. The Tax Assessor also uses the building permit for tax assessment . The Permit Process 1. Visit or call the Housing/Zoning and Construction Code Offices. The Zoning Enforcement Officer will ask "What are you planning to do?" and "Where are you planning to do it?" Then, the Zoning Enforcement Officer will explain the requirements , codes and ordnances, regarding your project. An application for a zoning permit will be given to you at this time. Zoning permits must be approved before any construction permits will be approved. The initial contact will provide the resources and information you will need to make your project a success and avoid problems which could cost you time and money. 2. Submit Application A building permit application will be given to you which requires information about the construction project. You'll be asked to document "who" will perform the work, "what" work will be done, "where" the work will be done, "when" the work will be done and "how" the work will be done. Sketches, drawings, plans or other documentation of the proposed work will have to be submitted for review. Please submit two sets of documents. 3. Wait During Review Process The majority of permit applications are processed with little delay. The Code Official will determine if it is in compliance with the construction codes. 4. Receive Results of Review Process If compliance with the code and other applicable regulations is determined, the application is approved and a permit issued. If compliance is not determined, your application as submitted will be denied. If you are refused a building permit, the application can be corrected as per suggestions from the Code Official and resubmitted. 5. Receive Permit The building permit is the document granting legal permission to start construction. You must proceed as approved in the review process. A fee will be collected at this time. The permit fee helps defray the cost of the Code Official's time spent in the application process, the review process and on-site inspection process. The fee also gives you access to the Code Official's knowledge and experience when and if you have any questions about your construction project. An additional fee for services, such as water connection and surveys, may be required. Inspections required for your project will be indicated on the permit. You must post the construction permit notice card in a window or other prominent place at the construction site, keep a copy of the building plans at the site, and bring any proposed changes to the attention to the Code Official immediately. Changes will require a review and approval in the manner as the original application. 6. Arrange Inspection Visits Each major phase of construction must be inspected by the Code Official to make certain the work conforms to the Code, the building permit and the approved plans. The person responsible for the construction project must request each inspection. Normally, 24 to 48 hours advance notice is required. If an inspector finds that some work does not conform to approved plans, the inspector will advise that the situation is to be remedied. If the violation is serious, a stop work order may be posted until the problem is resolved. Another inspection may be necessary before work can be resumed. 7. Receive Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Approval When code compliance is determined, the inspector issues a certificate of occupancy. This certificate is the formal document which marks the completion of your construction project and gives you permission to occupy your new or renovated building with the knowledge that it meets the safety standards of the township. How to contact Building and Zoning Officials
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August 03, 2008 |