• Two sets of plans (one will be returned to you)

• Zoning Permit

• Specifications / Calculations

• Demolition Checklist

• Copy of Home Improvement Contractor’s License

All revisions to the original plans must be submitted to the Construction Office and must clearly identify all the revised elements of the plan. Revisions will increase the plan review time. Revisions to plan sheets previously submitted must be identified by clouding.

Building Permit: Required whenever a building structure is erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, or demolished.

Electrical Permit: Required for all residential and commercial interior and exterior electrical work.

Plumbing Permit: Required for all residential and commercial interior and exterior piping. This includes all new construction as well as repair or replacement of fixtures and/or piping

Demolition Permit: Required for demolition of any structure.

Permit application forms may be found at the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs website. Permit application forms may also be obtained in the Construction Office of the Andover Borough Municipal Office during their open hours.

The Construction Department is responsible for issuing all permits required for Construction, Additions, Alterations, Renovations, Demolitions of buildings.

Inspections may be scheduled clerk [at] andoverboroughnj.org (by emailing the permit control officer). Please provide the permit number, address, and type of inspection needed in your correspondence and we will respond accordingly. You may also call 973-786-6688 x 1 to leave a message. Inspectors are available by appointment only and require at minimum 48 hours’ notice.

Please contact the Construction Department by phone (973) 786-6688, ext. 1 or clerk [at] andoverboroughnj.org (by email) with your block and lot number.

Please read the following important information regarding the installation of residential swimming pools (including the temporary small sold at retailers throughout our area). We understand that as summer approaches and households are looking for ways to enjoy the summer and provide recreational opportunities during the current public health emergency and “stay at home” order they may be considering the installation of a pool; however please note that all state and local zoning and construction regulations still apply.

As a guideline for residential pools that require permits, please see the following:

• Zoning permits are required for seasonal as well as permanently installed pools.

• Any pool capable of holding 24″ of water requires a permit under the UCC (Uniform Construction Code)

• Any pool with less than 48″ high sidewalls require some other type of compliant barrier; fence, self-closing, latching gates and ladders etc.

• Electrical requirements for temporary and permanent pools must be strictly adhered to. Permit required.

The applicable codes are found at https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/document/1536, which include the International Swimming Pool Code and International Residential Code.

The application for the proposed construction should include drawings showing the distances from the proposed construction to the septic components and well on the property.

Health Department Review Should Be Required When:

• Increase the number of bedrooms
• Increase Living Space, if the septic is older than 10 years.
• Enclosing a porch
• Grey water re-route
• Ejector Pump
• Demo Permit
• Reconstruction Permit
• Rehabilitation
• Interceptor / Curtain Drains
• Retaining wall greater than 4 feet high within 20 feet of a septic field or 30 feet to seepage pits require engineering.
• Pools - above ground and in ground
• Decks
• Patios
• Change in foot print of the home
• Sheds / Carport / Green House / Large Chicken Coop.
• Fence with footings located near septic components
• Nothing can be proposed to cover any septic components or the well. **
• **2nd story decks require a minimum of 6 feet clearance between ground surface and bottom of deck structure.