The Construction Department, commonly known as the Building Department, enforces the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code in Wall Township. Paul Rabenda, Construction Official, directs the office, assisted by Mary Helfrich, Suzanne Karkovice and Teresa Pugliesi. The office oversees all construction, alteration, renovation, rehabilitation, maintenance, occupancy and use of buildings and structures.

After plans are approved by the Land Use Office, an applicant can apply for construction permits. Applications are available at the office. Generally homeowners can draw their own plans and complete their own work on their own home. All other construction requires plans prepared and sealed by a licensed architect or engineer.

Plans are then reviewed by the four subcode officials. Reviews may take a couple of days or up to three weeks. Bill Fisher, Building Official, reviews plans for structural design and handicap access. John Rowe, reviews plans for fire safety elements. Electrical work is reviewed by Mark Hyer. John Quigley reviews plumbing systems and Paul Rabenda completes the process.

After fees are paid, the permit is issued. Construction can be completed by the homeowner or licensed contractor.

Inspections are conducted by the Subcode Officials:, John Quigley, Bill Fisher, John Rowe and Mark Hyer, or their staff of inspectors: Bob Torrance and Ted Bianchi. Generally, the Building Inspectors conduct inspections of footings, foundation, sheathing, framing, insulation, and final inspections.

A certificate is issued for occupancy or approval at the completion of all final inspections.

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