
Building Department
Phone: (973) 470-5809
Fax: (973) 470-0617
Hours:
Mon. 8:15am - 7:30pm
Tues.-Fri. 8:15am - 4:15pm
Construction Official and Plumbing Sub-code Official: Ernest Tedesco
The Department issues permits for residential, commercial and industrial construction and certificates of approval and occupancy. It conducts building, electric and plumbing subcode inspections in order to determine that all work is completed in accordance with the State Uniform Construction Code and all applicable prior approvals. All subcode officials are licensed by the State of New Jersey as Class 1, which is the highest rating offered by the State. The Department is self-supporting through fees generated from permits and certificates. The Department also administers and inspects for Certificates of Business Compliance for all commercial property sales and tenant transfers All inspections may be scheduled by calling the Department between 8:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.
This Department oversees:
•the issuance of building permits for home improvements and certificates of occupancy
•the scheduling of construction inspections
•the reporting of all construction data to the State
•Obtaining a building permit assures that the contractor is licensed and completes the work according to code
Officials
Sean Fitzsimons – Assistant Construction Official and Building Sub-Code Official 973-470-5816
Earl Karlsen – Building Inspector 973-470-5321
Building Inspector 973-470-5971
Morris Scardigno – Electrical Sub-Code Official 973-470-5970
Nick Lordo – Electrical Inspector 973-470-5970
William Christian - Electrical Inspector 973-470-5970
Brian Ciaurro – Plumbing Inspector 973-470-5814
Ray Keeley – Plumbing Inspector 973-470-5812
Thomas Atwell - Fire Sub-Code Official 973-470-5322
