Required Inspections
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.18
To schedule an inspection please call 973-728-2780 during normal business hours. 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, Wednesday and Friday
Fire Protection: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
***PLEASE BE ADVISED WE DO NOT GIVE SPECIFIC INSPECTION TIMES***
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- When all work 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- When all work is complete.
Electrical
Rough- After rough wiring has been installed.
Service- Prior to electric company hooking up service.
Final- When all work 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.