The Construction Code Office administers and enforces the New Jersey State Uniform Construction Code (UCC) by:
Construction Code Permits are a certification to all interested parties that an applicant intends to do construction work of a type which is regulated by the UCC. If an applicant is unsure about whether a Construction Code Permit is required, the office staff is available to help with the determination. Generally speaking, a permit is needed for any new construction work, additions to structures, renovations or alterations affecting changes of use or egress. Permits are also needed for maintenance items such as siding, roofing, window replacement where opening size is changed, and replacement of decks and balconies.
The first step after prior approvals is to submit one set of plans, copy of Zoning approval, and plan review sheet with an appointment. No applications are to be submitted at this time until plans are approved. When plans are approved, then the contractor can submit the applications and other documents needed with an appointment.
Construction work often requires approvals from other agencies before a Construction Code Permit may be issued. These prior approvals may include zoning, historic, or health approvals.
Construction Code Permit application forms may be acquired on line at http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/codes/
Plans are required for most projects and must be prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed New Jersey Architect. However, for single family residences the resident homeowner may prepare plans for their own use.
Inspections may be scheduled by calling the Construction Code offices at least 24 hours before the inspection is desired. The scheduling of inspections is workload dependent, and inspections are performed as soon as possible. Inspections must be scheduled for each Subcode for which a permit was issued.
There are several types of certificates which are regulated by the UCC and issued by the Construction Code office;
The following forms are available online to be filled, but MUST be printed and dropped off at the Construction Code Office: Mario Patruno, Construction Official
City of Hoboken
94 Washington Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(Please schedule an appointment for drop-off: (201) 420-2000 Ext. 4740
The following form is available online and can be submitted online:
