Basic Requirements for Construction Permit Application

Commercial

These requirements are to be used as a guide to assist you in completing the application process. They do not cover every type of work.

EFFECTIVE Jan 4, 2010 there will be a Zoning Permit Fee of $50.00 payable to “Bernards Township” due upon submittal of any Construction Permit Application that requires Zoning Review.

All applications
Submit completed applications for the work intended, and 2 copies of plans. (If you are submitting plans see the plan requirements.) Exceptions to the plan requirement may include Water heaters, Boilers, Furnaces and minor work.

A completed application will include the following forms.

  • Completed Construction Permit Application (Folder UCC form F100-1 complete sections I, II, III, IV, VI & VII. You must also complete and sign the inside certification section either as the agent or owner.)
  • Completed Technical Sections for work being performed ie: Building F110, Electrical F120, Plumbing F130 or Fire Protection F140 or Counter Form. A NJ Licensed Plumber or Electrician must sign and seal the appropriate technical section. A penalty of $2000 will be issued for false application or performing work without a license.

Each technical section has specific information, which needs to be submitted for each type of work that is being applied for. IE: Contractor information, alteration costs, number of fixtures, smoke detectors, etc. These forms must be signed and or sealed as appropriate.

Please note alteration costs on the Building Subcode Technical Section are considered the estimated cost of the work for which the permit is sought, including but not limited to building construction, on-site construction, and all integral equipment, built in furnishings and equipment. If both an addition and alteration are being applied for then you must break down the cost of the addition and alteration as indicated on the form.

  • Other documentation may need to be submitted for specific types of work. Consult a technical assistant for more information I.e.: Sewer permits, Board of Health, Tree removal permits.

 

 

Applications for new buildings, additions, accessory structures, tenant fit-outs, and signs.

Submit completed applications as described above and include payment for Zoning Permit Fees of $50.00 payable to “Bernards Township” and 3 copies of a property survey indicating the new addition or structure on the property. We will forward the application to Engineering for prior approvals as necessary.

The application folder UCC form F100-1 and the Building Subcode Technical Section UCC form F110 must indicate the CUBIC VOLUME and SQUARE FOOTAGE of the building as required on the forms. Use the following formulas to calculate CUBIC VOLUME and SQUARE FOOTAGE.
CUBIC VOLUME = Length X Width X Height = cu. ft.
SQUARE FOOTAGE = Length X Width = sq. ft.

Minimum plan submittal requirements

Plans must be signed and sealed by a NJ licensed architect or engineer. Plans are to reflect professional quality worthy of the Architectural Profession. Questionable quality may be referred to the State Board of Architects for review.

Items to be indicated on Construction Plans:

  1. Use Group of tenant space and the use of the other adjacent tenant spaces.
  2. Gross Floor Area of tenant space.
  3. Occupancy Load of tenant space.
  4. Key locater plan of tenant space within building level.
  5. Exiting plan of tenant space to nearest approved exit, show location of exit signs.
  6. Cross-section of all proposed walls and partitions.
  7. Tenant space floor plan, show unit number.
  8. Show all tenant separation walls, the required Fire Resistance rating of that wall and the appropriate U.L. Design number.
  9. Include a store shelving or fixture plan. Indicate net clear aisle width of all proposed aisles and corridors.
  10. Show any proposed plumbing fixture plan and the appropriate riser diagram.
  11. Show single line electrical circuit plan, switch, outlet and fixture plan, sub-panel location, amperage of sub-panel, panel labeling plan of each circuit and reflective ceiling plan.
  12. List all dimensions of scaled plan.
  13. Show location of all doors & windows.
  14. Identify all glass panels by others, which are to have safety glazing.
  15. Show H.V.A.C. duct diffuser plan, determine to H.V.A.C. airflow requirements for tenant space, and indicate minimum CFM’s.
  16. Provide product spec sheets where applicable.
  17. Provide all other pertinent information and data to satisfy code requirements.
  18. Indicate all required accessibility as per CABO ANSI A117.1.