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N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.18

To schedule an inspection call 973-728-2780 Monday through Friday between 8:30 A.M and 4:30 P.M.  Call only when work is ready for inspections and give at least 24 hours notice prior to the time inspection is needed. Have the following information ready; Permit #, block and lot, owners name, address and type of inspection.

 

Inspections are performed on the following days:

Building: Monday – Friday

Plumbing: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Electrical: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Fire Protection: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

New Buildings – Additions – Renovations

Building

   Footing- Prior to placing concrete.

   Foundation- Prior to backfilling.

   Slab- Basement slab prior to pouring concrete (Residential construction requires 4” of crushed stone, a 6 mil vapor barrier and one radon vent pipe for every 1500 sq ft of floor area.)
   Modulars- Requires a "Set" inspection after the boxes have been set to check connections and site installed components.

   Framing- After building is framed and sheathed.

   Insulation

  Final- After everything is complete.

Plumbing

   Rough- After plumbing has been roughed, pressure testes are required on all water, drain and gas lines.

   Building sewer- Prior to backfilling.

   Final- After everything is complete.

Electrical

    Rough- After rough wiring has been installed.

    Service- Prior to electric company hooking up service.

    Final- After everything is complete.

Fire Protection

   Rough Fireplace- After hearth and smoke camber have been completed but before any flue tile have been set or after unit and chimney pipe have been installed , for prefab fireplaces, but before anything is covered.

   Final- Smoke detector test.






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