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Department of Planning and Development,
Division of Building

Personnel List
Tom Pinand- Construction Official, Electric Subcode
David Condon- Plumbing Subcode Official, Building & Mechanical Inspector
Gary Kristoffersen- Building Inspector
Eric Samek- Electrical Subcode Official
Jeffrey Fette- Building Subcode Official
Ede DeLuca- Technical Assistant
Lina Petrone- Senior Clerk Typist
Mary Dugan- Senior Clerk Typist

Office Details
Location: Municipal Center, Upper Level, West Wing
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Phone Number: (973) 764-4055
Fax Number: (973) 764-9109

Functions and Duties
The Building Department enforces and administers the regulations of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.

Announcements
As of December 31, 2005 a contractor cannot get any permits in the State of New Jersey without showing proof of Contractor Registration. More information can be found at the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.

Documents Provided
Reasons For Delays in the Permit Process- The Building Department provides a list of the most common causes for delays in the process.

Steps For Obtaining A Construction Permit- The Building Department supplies a checklist of steps that must be completed in receiving a permit.

Contractors' Registration Act Press Release - On May 13, 2004, Governor James E. McGreevey signed the Contractors' Registration Act, requiring home improvement contractors to register with the New Jersey Division of Comsumer Affairs. The law takes effect November 9, 2004. (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions- Answers questions about when a permit is required.

Basic Requirements Overview- General information on sub codes, plans, penalties, pools, decks, and more.

Forms Provided
Building Permit Application- To submit a building permit, one may print and complete this application.

Framing Checklist- This check list is required to be filled out by the responsible person on the job prior to a municipal framing inspection. The check list is to be given to the inspector for their framing inspection. This then becomes part of the building record.

Re-occupancy Inspections Required - Ordinance #01-23 requires Fire Prevention inspections for single and two family residential and all commercial re-occupancies, whether by sale or lease within the Township. The checklist application form must be completed and submitted in person to the Fire Prevention office during regular business hours. The first page of the application is the same for all applicants. Choose the appropriate second page depending on whether yours is a residential or commercial building. (PDF)

Related Offices
Department of Planning and Development
Division of Planning and Zoning

Division of Engineering

Related Links
NJSBF - A legal guide for New Jersey homeowners to residential construction and renovation.

 

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Vernon Township Municipal Building, P.O. Box 340, 21 Church Street, Vernon, NJ 07462