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South River Borough, us-nj

South River Borough Building Department (NJ): permits, forms, hours, inspections

Official-source contacts, forms and submission details for South River Borough Building Department. Independent assistance; confirm before visiting.

Last checked 2026-10-24

Contact, address and hours

  • Office

    South River Borough Building & Inspections, 48 Washington Street, South River, NJ 08882; 732-257-1999 (Construction Official David Wroblewski ext. 506; Admin. Asst. Patti Szebenyi ext. 507)
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  • Phone

    732-257-1999
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  • Address

    48 Washington Street, South River, NJ 08882
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  • Office

    CivicPlus/CivicEngage site (www.southrivernj.org); pages titled 'South River Borough, NJ'.
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  • Office

    South River Borough Building & Inspections, 48 Washington Street, South River, NJ 08882; 732-257-1999 (Construction Official David Wroblewski ext. 506; Admin. Asst. Patti Szebenyi ext. 507); Electrical Sub-Code Jerry High ext. 501; Plumbing Sub-Code Raymond Zadlock ext. 501. Office hours not published. Building Department FAQ: payment by check or money order to the Building Department.
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  • Office

    Permit need, documents, payment, CO, inspections.
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Steps and process

  1. Which office first

    UnknownAsk the office: 732-257-1999. Which office first was not stated in the available sources.
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  2. Where to submit

    Applications need a clear description of the work in writing or drawn plans, plus equipment cut sheets as needed. Owner-occupants may draw their own plans; otherwise a NJ architect submits two signed and sealed sets. Regulated trades must show license/registration.
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  3. What to bring

    Two signed and sealed plan sets by NJ architect (unless owner-occupant prepares plans)
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  4. Payment methods

    South River Borough Building & Inspections, 48 Washington Street, South River, NJ 08882; 732-257-1999 (Construction Official David Wroblewski ext. 506; Admin. Asst. Patti Szebenyi ext. 507); Electrical Sub-Code Jerry High ext. 501; Plumbing Sub-Code Raymond Zadlock ext. 501. Office hours not published. Building Department FAQ: payment by check or money order to the Building Department.
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  5. Office hours

    UnknownAsk the office: 732-257-1999. Office hours was not stated in the available sources.
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  6. Schedule inspections

    Submit the Inspection Request Form (PDF) via email or in person; online form marked 'COMING SOON'. Specific inspection times cannot be guaranteed. Main phone 732-257-1999.
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Fees, documents, payment and inspections

  • fees

    Fee schedule per Borough Code Chapter 155 Fees. Building Department FAQ: payment by check or money order to the Building Department.
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  • fees

    Building Department FAQ: payment by check or money order to the Building Department.
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  • requiredDocuments

    Clear description of work in writing or drawn plans
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  • requiredDocuments

    Equipment cut sheets as necessary
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  • requiredDocuments

    Two signed and sealed plan sets by NJ architect (unless owner-occupant prepares plans)
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  • requiredDocuments

    Contractor license/registration documentation for regulated trades
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  • fees

    Not stated on cited page.
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Forms

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Permit preparation questions

Are official permit forms free?

Yes. Official permit forms are free to download; the $29 price is for PermitsWise preparation assistance.

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.

Is PermitsWise a government agency?

No. PermitsWise is an independent preparation service, not affiliated with any government. A prepared package is not permit approval.