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NJ bathroom remodel permit: state rules, forms and town packages

Bathroom remodels center on plumbing: relocating or adding fixtures goes through the plumbing subcode, often with electrical work for fans and GFCI outlets.

25 town packages on file for this project. Permits named most often in those towns: Construction (3).

What the project usually involves

  1. Like-for-like fixture swaps can be ordinary maintenance; confirm with your office.
  2. Adding or moving a toilet, tub or shower needs the plumbing section (F130).
  3. Exhaust fans, lighting and outlets fall under the electrical section (F120).
  4. Moving walls or framing changes add the building section (F110).

Sources: NJ DCA: Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23) (opens official site in new tab) · NJ DCA: construction permit forms (opens official site in new tab). Your town's office has the final word; where our data is silent, call the office.

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Middlesex County