Township of Montclair

Building permit required for new construction, additions, structural alterations, plumbing, electrical, mechanical work, demolition, and work described in NJAC 5:23-2.14.

• Exempt Refer to NJAC 5:23-2.14 for exempt work categories. Generally, ordinary maintenance and cosmetic work may be exempt.

Note: Confirm exemption status with the Building Department before proceeding with any work.

Building code

NJ Uniform Construction Code (UCC) based on International Building Code (IBC) with NJ-specific amendments

Permit validity

NJ UCC permits valid for 12 months from last inspection; work must begin within 12 months of permit issuance.

Contractor requirements

All contractors must register with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs and hold valid licenses.

1. 01
   Complete Construction Permit Application with all applicable subcode sections.
2. 02
   Submit required documentation: Single family (2 sets of sketches/drawings/plans), Multifamily/Commercial (3 sets of sealed plans).
3. 03
   Hand-deliver complete application to Building Department.
4. 04
   Department has 20 business days to approve or deny.
5. 05
   Applicant receives phone call when permit approved.
6. 06
   Pay for permit (8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. only).
7. 07
   Receive placard to post visibly from street.
8. 08
   Keep approved plans on site at all times.

Typical processing time: 20 business days for approval or denial decision; payments accepted 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. only.

Source: Building Office ↗

Payments accepted 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. only. Contact Building Department for current fee schedule.

• (973) 509-4951 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Work may not proceed until inspections conducted and approved. Inspector compares work to approved plans. Stop Work Order may be posted for serious violations. Certificate of Approval or Occupancy issued upon completion.

Source: Building Office ↗