Bill O’Connor: 973-770-1200 x 137
Email: boconnor@hopatcong.org
Building Permits and Inspections
Contact information is below. Below the contact info is basic info and any of the applications needed in their respective categories
The Uniform Construction Code (UCC) established in 1976, combines administrative regulations and technical standards adopted by the State of New Jersey for construction.
What is required:
The permit application will require basic information about the project. The scope of the project and the contractors or individuals slated to perform the work must be indicated. For other than minor work, the application must also include sketches, plans or other documentation for review. Application forms are available online. They can be completed electronically at home but will still need to be dropped off or mailed to the Construction Department Office for review. Inspections are required and are necessary to verify whether code standards are met.
The homeowner or contractor should be prepared to furnish the following information when requesting an inspection:
- Address of the property
- Permit number
- Block and Lot numbers
- Type of inspection required
- Date the inspection is desired
- Inspection Request Link : main.govpilot.com/web/public/b0f7b21a-4cf_Construction-Permit-Hopatcong?uid=7400&ust=NJ&pu=1&id=0
Click here for the application.
Click here for the Certification in Lieu of Oath.
Click here for the Chimney Certification
Construction Permit Application
Click here for the Construction Permit Application.
Electrical Subcode Application
Click here for the Electrical Subcode Application.
Click here for the Fire Subcode Application.
Click here for the Plumbing Subcode Application
Name of Applicant
Address of Applicant
Phone Number of Applicant
Location of Excavation (Street & Number)
Tax Block
Lot
Nature of surface to be excavated (asphalt, concrete, etc)
Character and purpose of proposed work dimensions
Work to Commence (estimate)
Start Time (if available)
Work to be completed (estimate)
Completion Time (If Available)
Workman or Contractor Name
Workman or Contractor Address
Application Fee:
Check Number
Amount
Engineer Review Escrow:
Check Number
Amount
Restoration Guarantee Fee:
Check Number
Amount
Certificate of Insurance: $100,000 (personal injury to one person)/$300.000 (personal injury to more than one person)/$100,000 (property damage)
The applicant hereby agrees to replace at his own cost and expense, the street, curb, gutter and sidewalk in the same state and condition in all things as they were at the time of commencement of work within 48 hours of the commencements of same. Failure to do so shall result in the potential forfeiture of the Restoration Guarantee Fee, as provided for herein.
Signed*
Date*
Click here for the OPRA Request Form.
Contact Us
Borough of Hopatcong
111 River Styx Road, Hopatcong, NJ 07843
Phone: 973.770.1200
info@hopatcong.org