Construction Work Requiring Permits

 

Why do I need a Construction Permit? A construction permit represents legal permission to begin a construction project. The issuance of a permit indicates that plans for a project have been approved by Borough of Dumont officials and have complied with the Uniform Construction Code and Township Zoning Ordinance.

Do I need licensed contractors? In New Jersey, homeowners of single family, owner occupied, and dwelling are permitted to perform their own work if they possess the knowledge of the regulations and the skill and physical ability to perform the work. More information on HIC license provisions can be obtained from the Department of Consumer Affairs website at http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/contractors. In all case of commercial or two family homes, the State of New Jersey requires contractors to be licensed to insure that they possess basic knowledge to perform the work and required insurance coverage. All contractors performing electrical, plumbing, fire alarm and sprinkler work must be licensed in those particular fields.

How long does it take for a Construction Application take to be reviewed? The Building Department is allowed 20 business days. If the application has been denied, the applicant may resubmit drawing which will allow the Building Department 7 days to approve or deny.

When you have completed the application, please drop off at 50 Washington Avenue, between 8am-4:30pm – no appointment necessary.


Work Requiring Permits:

Additions
Construction Permit Application
Electrical Sub-Code
Fire Sub-Code
Plumbing Sub-Code

What to include:
• Site Survey of your property
• Three sets of Drawings

Basement Alterations
Construction Permit Application
Building Sub-Code
Electrical Sub-Code
Plumbing Sub-Code

Boiler (Direct Replacement or New in Existing Dwelling)
Construction Permit Application
Electrical Sub-Code
Mechanical Sub-Code
Plumbing Sub-Code (Only required if new backflow installed)
Chimney Verification

Boiler (New Construction or Addition to Existing Dwelling)
Construction Permit Application
Electrical Sub-Code
Fire Sub-Code
Plumbing Sub-Code

Chimney Relining
Construction Permit Application
Mechanical Sub-Code

Condensing Unit (Direct Replacement or New in Existing Dwelling)
Construction Permit Application
Electrical Sub-Code
Mechanical Sub-Code

Condensing Unit (New Construction or Addition to Existing Dwelling)
Construction Permit Application
Electrical Sub-Code
Plumbing Sub-Code

Decks
Construction Permit Application
• Building Sub-Code
Electrical Sub-Code (Only required if adding outlets)

What to include:
• Site Survey of your property (indicate on the survey by drawing in and highlighting where you will be placing the deck include the dimensions as well as the specification from the manufacturer).

Electric (Upgrades and Alterations)
Construction Permit Application
Electrical Sub-Code

Furnace (Direct Replacement or New in Existing Dwelling)
Construction Permit Application
Electrical Sub-Code
Mechanical Sub-Code

Furnace (New Construction or Addition to Existing Dwelling)
Construction Permit Application
Electrical Sub-Code
Fire Sub-Code
Plumbing Sub-Code

Gas Piping (Direct Replacement or New in Existing Dwelling)
Construction Permit Application
Mechanical Sub-Code

Gas Piping (New Construction or Addition to Existing Dwelling)
Construction Permit Application
Plumbing Sub-Code

Generator (Direct Replacement or New in Existing Dwelling)
Construction Permit Application
Electrical Sub-Code
Mechanical Sub-Code

Generator (New Construction or Addition to Existing Dwelling)
Construction Permit Application
Electrical Sub-Code
Fire Sub-Code
Plumbing Sub-Code

Interior Alteration (Based on Scope of Work)
Construction Permit Application
Electrical Sub-Code
Fire Sub-Code
Plumbing Sub-Code

New Construction
Construction Permit Application
• Building Sub-Code
Electrical Sub-Code
Fire Sub-Code
Plumbing Sub-Code
Mechanical Sub-Code

What to include:
• Site Survey of your property
• Three sets of drawings

Oil Tank Install/Removal (Direct Replacement or New in Existing Dwelling)
Construction Permit Application
Fire Sub-Code

Oil Tank Install/Removal (New Construction or Addition to Existing Dwelling)
Construction Permit Application
Fire Sub-Code

Plumbing Fixtures (Relocation, Replacement of Piping same location plumbing fixture)
Construction Permit Application
Plumbing Sub-Code

Sheds (Over 200 Square Feet)
Construction Permit Application
• Building Sub-Code

What to include:
• Site Survey of your property (indicate on the survey by drawing in and highlighting where you will be placing the shed include the dimensions as well as the specification from the manufacturer.
• The size permittable is based on impervious coverage (*Article III Chapter 455-7 #4 – Impervious Coverage).
• Sheds are required to be placed 5 feet from all property lines (*Section R302 Table - attached). 
• Shed Specifications from the manufacturer

Swimming Pools (Above Ground) *Ordinance 1577 Construction Permit Application
• Building Sub-Code
Electrical Sub-Code
Plumbing Sub-Code

What to include:
• Site Survey of your property (indicate on drawing location and size)
• Specifications of pool

Swimming Pools (In Ground) * Ordinance 1577
Construction Permit Application
• Building Sub-Code
Electrical Sub-Code
Plumbing Sub-Code

What to include:
• Site Survey of your property (indicate on drawing location and size)
• Pool drawings – 3 sets
• Pool Specifications

Water Heater Gas (Direct Replacement or New in Existing Dwelling)
Construction Permit Application
Mechanical Sub-Code
Chimney Verification

Water Heater Gas (New Construction or Addition to Existing Dwelling)
Construction Permit Application
Mechanical Sub-Code
Chimney Verification

Water Heater Electric (Direct Replacement or New in Existing Dwelling)
Construction Permit Application
Electrical Sub-Code
Plumbing Sub-Code

Water Heater Electric (New Construction or Addition to Existing Dwelling
Construction Permit Application
Electrical Sub-Code
Plumbing Sub-Code


Print   Email