Seal of the Borough of FanwoodThe Borough of Fanwood, New Jersey
 
The Construction Office

75 N. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, NJ 07023
Phone: (908) 322-5244 - Fax: (908) 322-5237
 
Construction Office Hours
- Monday: 8:00am - 4:00pm -
- Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm -
- Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:00pm -
- Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm &
- Thursday: 6:00pm - 8:00pm -
- Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
(No Inspections on Mondays & Fridays)

 
PLEASE CALL OFFICE TO SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS
 
ALL INSPECTIONS ARE DONE DURING THE FOLLOWING APPROXIMATE HOURS:
  • BUILDING:Bruce Helmstetter
    Inspects Tuesday & Thursday between 9:00am & 2:00pm
    Wednesday between 9:00am & 12:00pm
     
  • ELECTRICAL: John McManus
    Inspects Tuesday & Thursday between 9:00am & 2:00pm
     
  • PLUMBING: Chris Jessen
    Inspects Tuesday & Thursday between 10:00am & 1:00pm
     
  • FIRE: Frank Oberlies
    Inspects Tuesdays & Thursdays between 9:00am & 2:00pm
     

 
****REQUIRED INSPECTIONS****
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
   Construction work must be inspected in accordance with the State Uniform Construction Code Regulations N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.31B. This agency will carry out such periodic inspections during the progress of work as are necessary to insure the work installed confirms to the approved plans and the requirements of the Uniform Construction Code.
 
   The owner or other responsible person in charge of work must notify this agency when work is ready for any required inspections specified below.
 
REQUESTS FOR INSPECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE TIME THE INSPECTION IS DESIRED. Inspections will be performed within three (3) business days of the time for which they were requested. The work must not proceed in a manner, which will preclude the inspection until it has been made, and approval given.
 
REQUIRED INSPECTIONS FOR ALL SUBCODES FOR ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
  1. Engineering Inspection for Stormwater Management retention areas. You must contact Joe Pryor in the Engineering Department to schedule this @ 732-752-5600.
  2. The bottom of footing trenches before the placement of concrete, except in the case of pile foundations, inspections shall be made in accordance with the requirement of the building Subcode.
  3. Foundations and all walls up to grade level prior to back filling.
  4. All concrete floor systems prior to the pouring of the concrete.
  5. Wall & roof sheathing.
  6. All structural framing and connections prior to covering with finish or infill material, plumbing underground services, rough piping, water service, sewer, septic services and storm drains, electrical rough wiring panels and service installations, insulation installations.
  7. Installation of all finished materials, sealing of exterior joints, plumbing, piping, trim and fixtures, mechanical systems equipment.

 
***REQUIRED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS***
The applicant by accepting the permit will be deemed to have consented to these requirements:
  1. Under Pinning Inspection
  2. Insulation Inspection
  3. Roof and Re-Roof Inspections
  4. Smoke Detectors
  5. Deck Framing Before Installing Deck Materials
  6. Fireplace Throat and Smoke Shelf Before Continuing Flue

 
   A final inspection is required for each applicable Subcode area before a final Certificate of Occupancy or Approval may be issued. Any violation of the approved plans and/or permit will be noted and the holder of the permit will be notified of discrepancies.
 
   A complete copy of approved plans must be kept on the job site.
 
***IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY OF THIS INFORMATION, PLEASE ASK!***
 
FAILURE TO REQUEST PROPER INSPECTIONS SHALL RESULT IN A PENALTY AS PER N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.3(a)4

 
Order of Inspection:
  1. Footing
  2. Backfill
  3. Slab
  4. Sheathing
  5. Rough Electric
  6. Rough Plumbing
  7. Rough Fire
  8. Rough Framing
  9. Insulation
  10. Final Electric
  11. Final Plumbing
  12. Final Fire
  13. Final Building

 
****PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO CALL FOR INSPECTIONS WILL RESULT IN A PENALTY TO BOTH THE CONTRACTOR AND THE HOMEOWNER****
 
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