Building Department
The Uniform Construction Code Office is supervised by the township’s Construction Official, Doug Donohue, who possesses such licenses as are required to act as a Construction Official under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code Act and applicable sub-codes thereof.
The Construction Official, supervises and coordinates the activities of all inspectors and firms contracted for the purpose of providing required inspection and plan review services. The Construction Official accounts for and maintains such funds as are collected in and for all such activities of the Department.
Permits:
Permits are needed for New Homes, additions, alterations, garages, demolition, sheds, decks, swimming pools, pool heaters, heating units, wood stoves/gas fireplaces, air conditioning, hot tubs/spas, roofing & siding, sprinkler systems, alarm systems, generators etc.
Two sets of plans are required when applying for a permit. These plans may be drawn by the homeowner or sealed plans prepared by a New Jersey Licensed Architect.
Homeowners can draw their own plans and perform their own work as long as they occupy the residence. Homeowners are to certify on the application that they are actually performing the specified work. For homeowner protection any contractor actually performing work should be on your application and licensed through the State of New Jersey.
Plan Review:
Some permits may require prior approval from the zoning office. Once zoning is approved, then the building department has twenty (20) business days, from the date of approval, to process the building permit. Plans may be reviewed by as many as four sub-code officials depending on the type of application.
Flood Elevation:
When building within an AE Flood Zone Area, the Building Department will require the applicant to submit a "Flood Elevation Certificate". This certificate must be signed and sealed by a New Jersey Licensed Surveyor. Please note the finished floor area along with all outside mechanicals which must be at a base flood elevation of 6' (Mean Sea Level), per NAVD 1988 Datum.
LETTER OF SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE:
The requirements for applications for permits for substantial damage improvements and repair of substantial damage are handled through the Building Department. Your building may have to be brought into compliance with the floodplain management requirements for new construction. Applications for permits to work on existing buildings that are located in Special Flood Hazard Areas - please contact our Construction Official at 1-609-693-1100, ext. 2253 for questions.
Single Family Dwelling Resale:
When selling your home, a "smoke detector certification" is required through the State of New Jersey. For your convenience this is their website www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dfs/.
NOTE: Once issued, a Certificate is not transferable, nor is a fee refundable. If the change of occupant does not occur within 6 months, a new application shall be required.
Lacey Township does not require a Certificate of Occupancy for resale. Lacey Township does require a "Letter of No Interest". The cost of the letter is $50.00 cash or check payable to "Township of Lacey". Click here to download a request for a "Letter of No Interest" in lieu of a certificate of occupancy. This letter will assure the buyer that there are no open permits on the residence. Please allow 14 days for processing.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Since April 7, 2003, the Department of Community Affairs has required the installation of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in one and two family dwellings. The installation of CO alarms in the immediate vicinity of all sleeping rooms in the dwelling is required if the dwelling contains a fuel burning appliance or has an attached garage.
NOTE: This requirement does not apply to furnace rooms, laundry rooms, garages, etc. CO alarms are to be installed within the immediate vicinity of the sleeping areas (within ten feet of sleeping areas, in the hallway, for example).
Lastly, remember that CO alarms must be installed in the location specified by the manufacturer (eg., wall, ceiling, etc.). They may be battery powered, hard wired, or a plug-in type.
Inspectors
- Construction Official: Jim Peters
- Building: Jim Peters, Building Subcode Official- Inspections- Mon thru Fri
- Electric: Phil D'Amore, Electric Subcode Official - Inspections- Tues & Thurs
- Fire: Ken Metcalf, Fire Sub-code Official - Inspections - Wed.
- Plumbing: Mark Hibbard, Plumbing Subcode Official - Inspections - Tuesday thru Thursday