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Building Department

430 Park Avenue Map
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Construction Official/Zoning Officer
Robert LaCosta
(908)-322-6700 ext. 309/310
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Office Staff
Claudia Manes - (908)-322-6700 ext. 310
Shannon Rapant - (908)-322-6700 ext. 309
Sara Ewaska - (908)-322-6700 ext. 305
If you are unable to reach us, please leave a voicemail.

Inspectors
Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Subcode: Chris Jessen
Elevator Inspector: Kevin Doherty
Fire Inspector and Subcode: Leonard Young
Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector: Paul Kobliska
Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector: Bill Wilkins
Electric Inspector, John McManus
Electrical Inspector, Subcode: Anthony Urbanik

Our Motto
If you think there is someone more important than the customer, think again!

Getting Started

Just about any time you are building something new or adding something to an existing structure, you will need a permit and associated inspections. Start at our FAQ page for details.

Inspection Schedule

  MON TUE WED THU FRI
Fire 8a-11a 8a-11a 8a-11a  
Electric   8a-11a   8a-11a  
Electric/Bdg 9a-1p 9a-1p 9a-1p    
Plumbing/Bdg 7:30a-2p 7:30a-2p 7:30a-2p 7:30a-2p 7:30a-2p
Electric 3:30p-6:30p   3:30p-6:30p   3:30p-6:30p
Plumbing/Bdg 10a-2p 10a-2p 10a-2p 10a-2p 10a-2p

Property Survey

In many cases your property survey is required not only when adding on to your home with an addition or deck but also when adding a second structure on the property or installing a pool/spa/hot tub.  Property surveys can be found with your mortgage and closing papers which you received at your home’s closing. 

Street Opening Permits

Street opening permits are required whenever work is performed where you are going into the street or behind the curb either by adding or repairing a water line or when cutting curbing.  The fee for a street opening is $40.00 and approval is required by the Engineering Department.  If the road has been repaved within five years or newer than an infrared patching is required. Visit the Forms section for the Permit application.

Vacant Property Registration (VPR)

The owner of any vacant property as defined by Ordinance 2018-23 shall, within 14 calendar days after the building becomes vacant property or within 14 calendar days after assuming ownership of the vacant property, whichever is later; or within 14 calendar days of notice by the municipality, file a registration statement for such vacant property with the Construction Code Official.