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Edison Township, us-nj
Edison Township Building Department (NJ): permits, forms, hours, inspections
Official-source contacts, forms and submission details for Edison Township Building Department. Independent assistance; confirm before visiting.
Contact, address and hours
Office
Edison Township Division of Construction Code Enforcement, 100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison, NJ 08817; 732-248-7257Phone
732-248-7257Address
100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison, NJ 08817Office
Edison Township Department of Planning and Engineering; inspections 732-248-7242, EngInspections@edisonnj.govPhone
732-248-7242Email
EngInspections@edisonnj.govOffice
Edison Township Division of Construction Code Enforcement, 100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison, NJ 08817; 732-248-7257; fax 732-248-1606; pleary@edisonnj.org; Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PMEmail
pleary@edisonnj.org
Steps and process
Which office first
Zoning review by the Township Zoning Officer first; then building, electrical, plumbing and fire subcode review (may take up to twenty working days); permit issued after all prior approvals. Minor work (roofing/siding) usually issued within three days or at the counter.Where to submit
Zoning review by the Township Zoning Officer first; then building, electrical, plumbing and fire subcode review (may take up to twenty working days); permit issued after all prior approvals. Minor work (roofing/siding) usually issued within three days or at the counter.What to bring
Construction permit application (NJ DCA UCC forms) - THREE completed copies of each subcode technical form with original signatures/sealsPayment methods
UnknownAsk the office: 732-248-7257. Payment methods was not stated in the available sources.Office hours
Edison Township Division of Construction Code Enforcement, 100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison, NJ 08817; 732-248-7257; fax 732-248-1606; pleary@edisonnj.org; Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PMSchedule inspections
Inspections Mon-Fri 9 AM - 3:00 PM; inspectors must have 24 hours advance notice; Construction Office 732-248-7257.
Fees, documents, payment and inspections
fees
Construction fees not published on the cited page; confirm with the Construction Office.requiredDocuments
Prior approvals (zoning and any State/County/local approvals)requiredDocuments
Construction permit application (NJ DCA UCC forms) - THREE completed copies of each subcode technical form with original signatures/sealsrequiredDocuments
Two copies of construction plans (homeowner may prepare for own single-family dwelling; otherwise NJ licensed architect/engineer)requiredDocuments
Plot plan for addition, fence, shed or pool showing existing/proposed structures and distances to lot linesinstructions
This process may take up to twenty working days.submissionProcess
Zoning review by the Township Zoning Officer first; then building, electrical, plumbing and fire subcode review (may take up to twenty working days); permit issued after all prior approvals. Minor work (roofing/siding) usually issued within three days or at the counter.fees
Inspection escrow equal to 5% of overall construction cost or $500, whichever is greater; fees also apply to plan revisions and inspection time.requiredDocuments
Site Improvement Permit application with checklistrequiredDocuments
Plot grading plan per Requirements for Plot Grading Plans - Minor Developmentfees
Not stated on cited page.requiredDocuments
Soil Importation or Soil Exportation Permit Applicationfees
Connection charge amount not stated on cited page.requiredDocuments
Sewer Connection Charge ApplicationEngineering inspection escrow
500
Forms
Schedule A Yard Requirements (§37-63.1)
Unverified — confirm with the officeResidential Resale Certificate Application
Unverified — confirm with the officeCommercial Tenancy/Resale Application
Unverified — confirm with the officeSewer Connection Charge Application
Unverified — confirm with the officeEngineering Inspection Request Form
Unverified — confirm with the officeNJ UCC Construction Permit Application F100 (state form)
Unverified — confirm with the office
Common projects
deck
fence
shed
pool
addition
basement
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Permit preparation questions
Are official permit forms free?
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What does the $29 package include?
A permit package filled with your information for your review. Government fees are separate; required signatures and office confirmation remain your responsibility.
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