
To protect the health, safety and welfare of all users of buildings and structures within the Township of Teaneck through the enforcement of the Uniform Construction Code of the State of New Jersey. If you have any questions such as if permits are required or what is involved in getting a permit, please feel free to call the Building Department. The Building Department also administers the Township of Teaneck Development Regulations and provisions of the State of New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law. The Teaneck Building Department is the Local Municipal Enforcing Agency which issues construction permits, conducts progress inspections and issues certificates of occupancy in accordance with the State of New Jersey Uniform Construction Code Act regulations. Monday - Friday: 8 AM – 5:15 PM Tuesday: Open late until 7:00 PMīuilding permits will be issued during these hours. Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate. Applications, Permits, Forms & Policies. The deadline to schedule building-related inspections is 4 p.m. the business day prior to the day of the desired inspection date.Statutory Boards and Commissions/Other Groups. It is the responsibility of the permit holder or contractor to notify the city when stages of construction are reached that require an inspection. Before you dig, you call Colorado 811 to mark underground utilities or submit a request online. Learn about basic construction rules in the city. Electrical equipment must be open for inspections related to solar installations. Ladders, scaffolds and other equipment necessary to access construction must be provided to the inspector. Permission to enter a yard must be posted on the front door, if necessary the gate must be propped open and no pets can be in the yard at the time of inspection. The city-approved site-related plan, building plans and shop drawings must be on the jobsite and accessible to the inspector.
To find inspection results, go to eTRAKiT. However, during the course of construction, inspections by the city must be conducted. After a permit is issued, construction can begin.