Contacts
Building Department
(Main Number)
201-767-3330 ext 213
201-767-9631 Fax
Richard Hess
Construction Code Official
201-767-3330 ext 215
[Send an email]
Julia Martino
Technical Assistant
201-767-3330 ext 213
[Send an email]
Nic Lepore
Property Maintenance
Zoning Officer
Code Enforcement Officer
201-767-3330 ext 217
[Send an email]
Richard Hess
Electrical Inspector/Fire Inspector
Chuck Batch
Fire Subcode Official
Charles Thomas
Fire Official
201-767-3330 ext 214
Stephen Wiersma
Plumbing Inspector
Artie Sopelsa
Building Sub-Code Official
Ext. 213
Useful Forms & Information
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Application for UCC Variation
UCC Jacket
Building Subcode Form
Electrical Inspection Form
Fire Subcode Application
Plumbing Subcode Application
Zoning Review Form
Zoning Limiting Schedule
Construction Application Checklist
Mechanical Tech Sheet
Deck Information
Garage Sale Application
OPRA Request Form
Business Census Form
Useful Forms & Information
Northvale Zoning Map
Borough Zoning Code
Swimming Pool Ordinance
Borough Code
Borough Code now on internet, to access click on link below
Building Department
Inspection Dates & Times By Appointment Only:
Electrical Inspections:
Tuesday & Thursday - 2PM - 4PM
Plumbing Inspections:
Tuesday & Thursday - 12PM - 3:30PM
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Fire Inspections:
Tuesday & Thursday - 9AM - 11AM
Building and Inspections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 2PM - 4PM
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Zoning Inspections:
Monday - 8:30PM - 3:30PM
Having Work Done Around Your House?
Contractors are responsible for the removal of any construction material that they remove from your home, including fencing material. Homeowners doing their own work should call our refuse collection company Interstate Waste Services at 201-768-5407 to find out what they will pick up and when and if there is an additional charge.
Garage Sale Permits
There is a fee of $10.00 for garage sale permits and they will be issued to any one address only four times during any calendar year. No such permit shall be issued for more than two consecutive days. Call Julia Martino the Building Department Technical Assistant at 201-767-3330 Ext. 213 or visit the building department for this permit or download these forms and others forms left hand column of this page.
Replacing an appliance? Get a permit.
It is required by law that a permit be taken out before a hot water heater or furnace is replaced. Many people complain about this and others try to avoid this, but there is a good reason for this requirement. After installation/replacement, an inspector will be sent to see if it has been properly installed. It seems like it’s easy, but there are several items in the installation phase that could cause injury, fire or death (carbon monoxide poisoning) if not properly installed. Operating these appliances without obtaining a permit and being properly inspected will result in a $250.00 fine.
Building a Deck?
If you are building a deck, building code requirements can be found on the left hand column of this page.
Selling Your Home?
The law requires a Certificate of Continued Occupancy if you are selling your home, issued by the Building Department twenty days before your closing. You can obtain forms on-line or call the building department at 201-767-3330 ext. 213 for further information.
Fees
200' Property List: $10.00
Zoning Booklet: $10.00
Site Plan Review Booklet: $5.00
Subdivision Booklet: $10.00
Zoning Map: $3.00
Tax Assessment Map: $5.00
Master Plan: $40.00
Master Plan Map: $3.00