M-T, TH: 8:30-3:00
W: 8:30-7:00 / F: 8:30-12:30
(609) 397 3240
570 Rosemont Ringoes Road
PO Box 500, Sergeantsville, NJ 08557
Construction
General Office Hours
Construction Office:
Delaware Township Hall
P.O. Box 500
570 Rosemont Ringoes Road
Sergeantsville, NJ 08557
(609) 397-3240 Ext. 201
Debbi Hutton, Technical Assistant to the Construction Code Official
Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Construction Code Official
First Wednesday of the Month 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Construction Office is closed on Tuesday and Thursday
Construction Officials:
Thomas Petto
Construction Official/Fire & Building Subcode/Inspector
Inspections: Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pete Buchanan
Electrical Subcode/Inspector
Inspections: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Daniel Niro
Plumbing & Mechanical Subcode/Inspector
Inspections: Friday from 7:00 am - 11:00 am
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Construction Information
For the resale of a home in Delaware Township a Construction Records Clearance application (CRC) is required. The cost is $35.00 (payable to Delaware Township) and is the responsibility of the seller or agent for the seller. One application per address is needed at the closing of the property. Please allow ten (10) business days to process.
Certification of Smoke Detector Compliance
This application is filed with the Division of Fire Safety at the state of New Jersey. The contact phone number is (609) 633-6132. This is NOT filed with the township.
Some projects that require Construction permits include (but not limited to):
• Addition
• Air Conditioner
• Deck
• Fence (higher than 6 foot)
• Finished Basement
• Furnace/Boiler
• Garage
• Generator
• HVAC
• Interior renovation (Kitchen/Bath)
• Pole Barn
• Pool (including Pool Barrier)
• Shed (larger than 200 square feet)
• Single Family Dwelling (SFD)
• Solar Panel
• Tank Installation/Removal
• Water Heater
A Checklist for Construction Permit Application is required when applying for a construction permit.
Prior Approvals:
Construction Referral Application
Any property with a well and/or septic that requires Zoning, also requires a Construction Referral approval from the Hunterdon County Health Department: (908) 788-1351
Hunterdon County Soil Approval
Any new single-family dwelling, or any addition or structure disturbing more than 5,000 square feet requires approval from Hunterdon County Soil: (908) 788-9466
D&R Canal
Construction projects in Zone A (within 1,000 feet of the D&R Canal) and in Zone B (depending on the nature and size of the project) require approval from the D&R Canal Commission (609) 397-2000. CLICK HERE for a map which provides the location of Zone A (blue) and Zone B (green)
Driveway Permit
A new driveway requires a permit from the Delaware Township Road Department for entrance from township roads: (609) 397-3530. For entrance from county roads, the Hunterdon County Road Department: (908) 788-1178
Zoning Permit Application:
Any land use including sheds, fences, patios, pools, decks, additions, single family dwellings etc. require a Zoning Permit application. An application fee of $30 (payable to Delaware Township) must accompany the application along with a survey/plot plan.
Inspections:
Do not anticipate:
All work for desired inspection(s) must be completed prior to scheduling.
Inspection requests can be scheduled through the SDL Portal:
You must set up an account (free) in the SDL Portal in order to schedule the inspection (https://www.sdlportal.com/). This is the preferred method for scheduling inspections. Setting up an account also provides other information regarding your permit.
Inspection requests can be emailed:
You may email [email protected] with the required information – Name, Phone Number, Permit Number, Block, Lot, Location, Inspection Requested (type of inspection), Availability (date of desired inspection). You will receive a confirmation e-mail once the inspection has been scheduled.
Inspection requests can be filled out on an Inspection Notice request form:
You may fill out an Inspection Notice request form (available under Forms & Documents). You need to have the required information (see above). You will receive a confirmation call once the inspection has been scheduled.