FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
about the Livingston Building Department
Below are
answers to FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) by Livingston
residents and builders. We hope that this can provide you
with quick answers to your questions and streamline your experience
in the building permit process.
1.
How do I find out the status of my permit application?
Be
assured that, when your permit application is reviewed, you
will be contacted immediately. It is our goal to process all
permit applications in a timely manner. If you have not been
contacted, you can assume that your permit application is still
in the review process.
2.
How do I initiate an inspection?
By
calling (973) 535-7953 or in person at the Livingston Building
Office, 357 So. Livingston Ave. You must have a valid permit
number to schedule all inspections.
3.
When is an inspection necessary?
See
Required Inspection
Checklist.
4.
Is a C.O. (Certificate of Occupancy) required for the sale of
my home?
No.
You will need a smoke detector certification, which you can
obtain by calling the Livingston Firehouse at (973) 992-2373.
We suggest that you call our office to determine if there are
any open permits on your property.
5.
Is a permit required to replace my kitchen cabinets?
No,
however if new electric, plumbing, or any structural changes
are being done, a permit is required.
6. Is a permit required to replace my bathroom fixtures?
Sink
– No; Toilet – No; Tub –No as long as they are
direct replacement with no change in location. Otherwise, a
permit is required.
7.
Is a permit required to replace or install a shed?
Any
shed over 100 square feet needs a permit and zoning approval.
100 square feet or less requires only zoning approval.
8.
Is a permit required to replace or install a fence?
Yes-
A building permit is required for any fence going around a swimming
pool, spa, or hot tub. The fence must comply with Appendix
G of the 2006 International Residential Code
NJ edition. You can pick up a permit package from the Building
Department.
A
zoning permit is required for any fence on your property other
then the fences listed above. You must comply with fence
ordinance 170-91 and file a Residential
Zoning Application. For more information, please
contact Soon Shin in the Zoning Department at 973-992-1595.
