PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Building/Uniform Construction Code Division
29 N. Day Street
Orange, NJ 07050
Valerie Jackson, Director
General Description
The construction sub-code officials serve the citizens of Orange by enforcing the Uniform Construction Code of the State of New Jersey. The Building Division is comprised of five sub-code functions: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire and Elevators, which help to enforce the Uniform Construction codes. Some activities may also require Zoning approval. Permits are required for most projects. Reviews with contractors by appointment only. Please allow 24 hours advance notice to schedule an appointment for an inspection. Inspections should be performed within 3 business days of the time for which it was requested.
All inspections should be scheduled directly with Sub-code Officials.
UCC applications for the following subcodes:
Building, Electrical, Fire, Mechanical Inspector, Elevator, Plumbing
Staffing & Scheduling Information
Hours for all Inspections – 10 am to 2 pm
CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL– John Buonanno
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 pm
Telephone: 973-266-4104
BUILDING SUBCODE OFFICIAL
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Telephone: 973-266-4105
PLUMBING SUBCODE OFFICIAL
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Telephone: 973-266-4105
ELECTRICAL SUBCODE OFFICIAL
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Telephone: 973-266-4105
FIRE SUBCODE OFFICIAL
Wednesday
Telephone: 973-266-4012
ELEVATOR SUBCODE OFFICIAL – Joe Castellore
Appointments: Tuesday - Thursday
Office/Inspections: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Telephone: 201-653-5242
ZONING OFFICER - Curtiss Webb
Appointments: Monday – Wednesday - Friday
Office: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Telephone: 973-266-4092
General Information
Permits and Zoning Approvals are required for:
Additions and alterations to all properties
Sheds over 100sq feet
Pools
Fences
Decks
Permits are required for:
Roofing and siding
Installation of new burglar and/or fire alarm system
Replacement of any heating or cooling system and/or hot water heater.
Change in fuel from oil to natural gas, require oil tank abandonment within six months (demolition permit)
Zoning approvals are required for:
Sheds under 100sq feet
Patios
Driveway Expansion
Note: All work items listed above are provided for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of work requiring construction permits.
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