Why is inspection important in construction?
Routine inspections are a crucial part of every construction project. They ensure that workflows within a project are planned according to requirements, standards, and regulations. Inspection is necessary to meet industry standards for accuracy, quality and keep construction work on time and within budget.
Scheduling an inspection can be completed in two ways.
- You may contact the Building Department 201-387-5029.
- Directly on line via SDL Portal - click instructions on how to register on SDL:
Inspectors and Inspection Hours
Building:
Robert Sherrow
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 11:00am
Electric:
Frank “Duffy” Dyer
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30am – 2:30pm
Plumbing:
Michael Ravenda
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 4:30pm – 6:30 pm
Fire:
Alan Silverman
Hours: Monday and Wednesday – 12:00pm- 2:00pm
Upon receiving a building permit, it is your responsibility to call for all inspections required on this project.
INSPECTION SEQUENCE:
1. Footings - building inspector
2. Slab inspection when needed - building inspector
3. Backfill/foundation - building inspector
4. Foundation location survey for additions and new homes (2 copies)
5. Rough electric - electrical inspector
6. Rough plumbing - plumbing inspector
7. Rough fire (detector location/ fireplace) - fire inspector
8. Framing - building inspector (framing checklist is required for additions and new homes)
9. Insulation - building inspector
10. Final electric - electrical inspector
11. Final plumbing - plumbing inspector
12. Final fire - fire inspector
13. Final building - building inspector
The following only is required when applicable
14. As-built plan (letter from your architect) - submit to building department
15. As-built topographical survey (2 copies) - submit to building department
16. Bergen County Soil Conservation/ Bergen County Planning final approval
17. Borough engineer final approval
18. Completed application for Certificate of Occupancy
IMPORTANT NOTICE: PER THE NJ DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS RULE: NJAC 13:45A - 16.2(a)10.ii FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE MADE BEFORE A FINAL INSPECTION IS PERFORMED.