Construction
The Construction Office is responsible for assuring compliance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code. We provide construction permit review and inspection services for Building, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Protection systems during new construction and rehabilitation of existing structures.
For information on the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards, you can review the requirements and forms online at their website.
There are sample guides and requirements available for various types of construction and renovations. Please refer to the list below for the available guides:
- Construction Permit Requirements (Commercial)
- Construction Permit Requirements (Residential)
- Demolition of Structures Requirements
- Fence Requirements
- Finished Basement Requirements (One & Two Family)
- Gas Piping Guidelines
- Generator Requirements
- Inspection Schedule and Information Sheet
- Pool Requirements
- Shed Requirements
- Wood Deck Requirements (Residential)
Please refer to the Construction section of our Online Forms Page to download permits and applications.
FAQs
What is a Construction Permit required for?
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).
What happens if I get caught working without a permit?
How long does it take to obtaion a Construction Permit?
When I schedule an inspection, can I get an appointment?
What if I have an old permit that never got inspected?
Contact Us
1 Anderson Hill Rd., Suite 103, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Email: permits@bernardsville.gov
Phone: 908-766-3850
Fax: 908-766-1315
Contacts
Construction Official/ Electrical Subcode
Chris Diacik
908-766-3850, Ext.143
cdiacik@bernardsvilleboro.org
Technical Assistant
Silvia Romero
908-766-3850, Ext.158
permits@bernardsville.gov
Building Subcode
Rob Rosendale
908-766-3850, Ext.255
Plumbing Subcode
Brady Driscoll
908-766-3850, Ext.256
Fire Subcode
Dennis Bettler
908-766-3850, Ext.257