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HOW
TO OBTAIN YOUR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR: ADDITIONS, GARAGES,
DORMERS, ETC.
Once you have decided to add onto your home, the following
steps should be taken (For new homes, you must contact the
office for complete details):
CONTACT THE ZONING OFFICER
973-827-3912 (Hardyston Office)
To find out what the setbacks (the distance from all lot lines)
are for your property. This would determine the size of the
addition you could build onto your home. If your lot is not
large enough, the Planning & Zoning Department can supply
you with information on how to apply for a variance.
CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
973-827-4974 (Franklin Office); 973-729-6174 (Sparta Office)
For changes to the septic system which may be required for
the proposed addition.
CONTACT THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS
COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION FOR A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT ON YOUR
ADDITION, ETC.
Complete the manila folder.
Construction Permit Form - This form can be completed
by the owner or the contractor.
Building Subcode Form - This form can be completed
by the owner or the contractor. Please give a brief description
of the work such as overall dimensions of the addition, number
of and type of rooms. Also, do not forget to include the cost
estimate of the building work.
Electrical Subcode Form - This form will be completed,
sealed, and signed by a licensed electrician or by the homeowner
if he will be doing the electrical work. An electrical application
must accompany all applications for additions, garages, and
dormers.
Plumbing Subcode Form - This form is to be completed,
sealed, and signed by a licensed plumber or by the homeowner
if he will be doing the plumbing work.
Fire Subcode Form - This form is to be completed by
the homeowner and/or contractor.
UPON SUBMISSION OF THIS APPLICATION FOR REVIEW, ALONG WITH
THE ABOVE FORMS, ALSO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR MANILA
FOLDER:
Two copies of plans either drawn up by the homeowner or sealed
by a New Jersey architect. All plans must be in accordance
with the 2000 International Building & International Residential
Codes New Jersey Editions.
One copy of your existing location survey which shows the
location of the house. On the copy draw in the location of
the addition, the dimensions, and show the distances of the
addition to all property lines. This is what the Zoning Officer
reviews.
THE PLANS ARE TO SHOW:
- Side
profile from the footing on up, including radon provision.
- Pitch
of roof, size of rafters, girders, insulation, radon, etc.
- A floor
layout of rooms, electric and plumbing.
- Existing
and proposed construction should be noted (before and after).
Food
for thought - Will location of addition require relocation
of septic system, oil tanks and/or well lines?
For information on garages, smoke detectors, windows (in
bedrooms), stairways, handrails, and guardrails, see MISCELLANEOUS
INFORMATION.
APPLY FOR PERMIT
Zoning
Officer Approval - your application will be forwarded to
the Zoning Officer for review.
Building Department Review - Your application will then
be ready to be reviewed by the Plumbing, Electric, Fire
and Building Inspectors. This procedure will take approximately
oneweek to ten days.
You will be informed when your permit is ready as well as
the fee for your permit. Once the construction permit is
issued, construction may start.
INSPECTIONS
REQUIRED - PLEASE CALL BUILDING DEPARTMENT (973-827-6579)
TO SCHEDULE INSPECTION.
- Footings
(prior to the pouring of concrete)
- Backfill
(check for plaster and tar, below grade)
- Slab
(before concrete is poured)
- Rough
Electric
- Rough
Plumbing (water/air test) (if applicable)
- Frame
after rough electrical and/or plumbing inspections have
been approved
- Insulation
(check for proper insulation of heated places and "R"
values)
- Final
Electric
- Final
Plumbing (smoke test) (if applicable)
- Final
Building (after final electrical and/or final plumbing inspections,
when construction is complete)
- Final
Fire
Please note: By law the Building Department has 72 hours
to make inspections. Set up your inspections so that you
will not be held up. All inspections are called into the
Building Department. 973-827-6579
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (C.0.)
NO NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ADDITION, DORMER, GARAGE OR ALTERED
STRUCTURE CAN BE USED AND/OR OCCUPIED WITHOUT OBTAINING
A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
NO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY CAN BE ISSUED WITHOUT THE FINAL
APPROVALS.
A fine of up to $2000 can be imposed if a structure is occupied
before a C.O. is issued.
In order to obtain your Certificate of Occupancy for your
addition, garage, dormer, etc., the following must be obtained:
Final Building, electric, Plumbing and/or Fire Inspections
have to be approved.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
PRIVATE GARAGES
Attached garages - located beneath rooms shall have walls/partitions/floors/ceilings
constructed of 1-hour fire resistance rating.
Attached garage with no rooms over shall be completely separated
from adjacent interior and attic area by means of 1/2"
gypsum board or equivalent applied to garage side.
Door opening protectives shall be 1 3/4" solid core
wood door or equivalent
BEDROOM WINDOWS & EMERGENCY EGRESS OPENINGS
Every sleeping room must have at least one (1) operable
window or exterior door approved for emergency egress or
rescue. Egress windows must have a sill height of not more
than 44" above the floor.
Egress windows must have a minimum clear opening of 5.7
sq. ft. The minimum net clear opening height shall be 24".
Minimum net clear opening width shall be 20".
Grade floor windows may have a minimum net clear opening
of 5 sq. ft.
SMOKE DETECTORS
All new smoke detectors must be AC electric with battery
back up and must be installed outside of each separate sleeping
area, each bedroom, and on each additional story of the
dwelling, including the basement and cellars and attics
that are used for housing mechanical equipment.
In dwelling units with split levels, a smoke detector must
be installed on the upper level, provided the lower level
is less than one full story below the upper level, except
that if there is a door between levels, then a detector
is required on each level.
When alterations and/or additions occur, the entire building
must be provided with smoke detectors as required for new
dwellings.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors required, close proximity to bedrooms.|
We hope this makes the process of obtaining a Building
permit somewhat easier to understand. Should you have any
additional questions, please do not hesitate to call us
for advice and assistance. 973-827-6579
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