Ralph Price - Construction Official/Building Inspector
Andrew Melendez - Zoning Official zoningofficial@belvidere-nj.org
Ralph Price - Electrical Inspector
Ralph Price - Plumbing Inspector
Karl McAleer - Fire Inspector
Becky Hosterman - Construction Department Secretary
Information can be obtained by contacting the Construction Department Secretary Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
(908) 475-5331
ZONING MAP
When a Building Permit is Required
New Construction Requiring Permits
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Repair or Replacement Requiring Permits
| Air Conditioning | Windows if not the same size |
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| Boiler / Furnace | Propane tanks (if outside) |
| Gas Piping | Replacement of shower valve |
| Upgrade / or / replace electrical service | Relining chimney |
| Replacement roofing | Alteration of kitchen or bathroom |
| Vinyl / aluminum / wood siding |
Plan Review
Plan review may take up to 20 business days. If the documents do not comply, the applicant will be notified of the violations, and corrected documents will have to be submitted.
Inspections Required
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Footing - prior to pouring concrete
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Insulation inspection - prior to sheetrock
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| Foundation wall - prior to backfill | Final electric, plumbing, fire and building |
| Rough plumbing and electric prior to framing inspection |
Emergency Repairs
When a condition occurs that affects the environmental conditions of an occupied space, that condition may be considered an Emergency Repair. The replacements of a furnace or hot water heater are examples. When this happens you are required to call the Construction Office to obtain and pay for a permit within 5 business days after the work is completed.
Ordinary Repairs NOT Requiring Permits
| The replacement of any glass with the same type; installation or replacement of any door or window, as long as the net clear opening of the window is not reduced, and no wood framing members are added or removed. |
The repair or replacement of
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