How To Fill Out a Construction Permit

Construction Permit Application (F100) – Required for all construction permits

Fill in block and lot – you can find this on your tax or water bill or look it up by using this link (click here). [enter the work site address in the “Property Location” box and click “Search.”]
Street address of property where the work will occur.
The property owner’s name (Owner in Fee), mailing address (if different than the work site address), telephone number and email address go here.
If owner is doing the work and the property is owner occupied, write “Owner.” You do not need to rewrite your contact information. If contractor is doing the work, fill in Contractor’s business name, street address, telephone, email address, license or registration number and expiration date, and Federal Employment ID Number.
Architect or Engineer’s contact information, if applicable.
Check off applicable box(es), fill in each’s cost of work in the space provided, and total.
Section VI is to be filled in only for additions and new construction.
Description of Building Use – for residential properties, enter “R5” in box 1 and enter “VB” on line D.
Inside cover of permit jacket (Certification in Lieu of Oath):
Only one party signs: Top section (“Owner Section”) is signed by the owner IF the owner is doing the work and the property is owner-occupied. Owner checks off the applicable boxes, signs and dates.
If a contractor is doing the work and applying for the permit, the contractor fills in and signs the bottom section (“Agent Section”).

Construction Permit (F100)

Construction Permit (F170)

Block and Lot of the property goes here. You can find this number on your tax bill or click here.
The street address of the property being worked on goes here.
The property owner’s name (Owner in Fee), mailing address (if different than the work site address), and telephone number go here.
The Contractor’s business name, address, telephone number, and Home Improvement Contractor’s registration number date go here. If you are doing the work yourself and you are the owner, write “Owner.”
Check off the applicable box for each of the subcode technical sections included.
Brief but complete description of the proposed work goes here.
Total the cost of work of each subcode technical section and enter amount here.

Building (F110)

Building Permit (F110)

Block and Lot of the property goes here. You can find this number on your tax or water bill or click here.
The street address of the property being worked on goes here.
The property owner’s name (Owner in Fee), mailing address (if different than the work site address), telephone number and email address go here.
The Contractor’s business name, address, telephone number, email address, Home Improvement Contractor’s registration number/expiration date, and Federal Employer ID Number go here. For new homes, fill in the Builder’s Registration Number.
* If you are doing the work yourself and you are the owner AND the property is owner occupied, write “Owner.”
Building Characteristics: Use Group is “R-5” for single family residential dwellings. Construction Classification is VB for wood frame structures. Use groups and construction classifications other than single family residential should be listed on your plans. Fill in the other information asked for in this section only for additions and new construction.
Estimated cost of Work: This amount should be the cost of materials plus the amount a contractor would charge for labor, even if you’re doing the work yourself. You may exclude from this amount items not covered by the building code such as painting, trimwork, kitchen cabinetry. The State of New Jersey requires this amount to be as accurate as possible; if these numbers are not realistic your permit application will be denied.
Line 1 – for additions and new construction. Line 2 – for everything else. Line 3 – total the two figures.
The signature of the owner or contractor goes here.
A brief but complete description of the work goes here. Example: 12′ x 22′ rear deck; Kitchen renovation and remove wall; Renovate 3-fixture bath; Add 2-fixture bath to basement; etc.
Type of work gets checked off here. TIP: Renovations are considered “Rehabilitation.”

Electrical (F120)

Block and Lot of the property goes here. You can find this number on your tax or water bill or click here.
The street address of the property being worked on goes here.
The property owner’s name (Owner in Fee), mailing address (if different than the work site address), telephone number and email address go here.
The Contractor’s business name, address, telephone number, email address, Electrical License number/expiration date, and Federal Employer ID Number go here.
* If you are doing the work yourself and you are the owner AND the property is owner occupied, write “Owner.”
Electrical Characteristics: Use Group is “R-5” for single family residential dwellings. Use groups and construction classifications other than single family residential should be listed on your plans.
* Be sure to fill in Utility Company if electrical service is part of the project.
Estimated cost of Work: This amount should be the cost of materials plus the amount a contractor would charge for labor, even if you’re doing the work yourself. The State of New Jersey requires this amount to be as accurate as possible; if these numbers are not realistic your permit application will be denied.
If owner is doing the work and the property is owner occupied, owner signs here, prints name and checks “exempt applicant.” If contractor is doing the work, the contractor signs, prints name and affixes seal.
A brief but complete description of the work goes here.
List the quantity for each type of electrical device here. Include “size” details where applicable.

Plumbing (F130)

Block and Lot of the property goes here. You can find this number on your tax or water bill or click here.
The street address of the property being worked on goes here.
The property owner’s name (Owner in Fee), mailing address (if different than the work site address), telephone number and email address go here.
The Contractor’s business name, address, telephone number, email address, Plumbing or HVAC License number/expiration date, and Federal Employer ID Number go here.
* If you are doing the work yourself and you are the owner AND the property is owner occupied, write “Owner.”
Plumbing Characteristics: Use Group is “R-5” for single family residential dwellings. Use groups and construction classifications other than single family residential should be listed on your plans.
* Be sure to fill in septic size and water service size, if it applies to the project.
Estimated cost of Work: This amount should be the cost of materials plus the amount a contractor would charge for labor, even if you’re doing the work yourself. The State of New Jersey requires this amount to be as accurate as possible; if these numbers are not realistic your permit application will be denied.
If owner is doing the work, owner signs here, prints name and checks “exempt applicant.” If contractor is doing the work, the contractor signs, prints name and affixes seal.
A brief but complete description of the work goes here.
List the quantity for each type of plumbing fixture here. Tip: Water Closet is a toilet; lavatory is a bathroom sink.

Fire (F140)

Block and Lot of the property goes here. You can find this number on your tax or water bill or click here.
The street address of the property being worked on goes here.
The property owner’s name (Owner in Fee), mailing address (if different than the work site address), telephone number and email address go here.
The Contractor’s business name, address, telephone number, email address, License number/expiration date, and Federal Employer ID Number go here.
* If you are doing the work yourself and you are the owner AND the property is owner occupied, write “Owner.”
Fire Protection Characteristics: Use Group is “R-5” for single family residential dwellings. Use groups and construction classifications other than single family residential should be listed on your plans.
* Check off all of the applicable boxes in the Heating System section.
Estimated cost of Work: This amount should be the cost of materials plus the amount a contractor would charge for labor, even if you’re doing the work yourself. The State of New Jersey requires this amount to be as accurate as possible; if these numbers are not realistic your permit application will be denied.
If owner is doing the work, owner signs here, prints name and checks “exempt applicant.” If contractor is doing the work, the contractor signs, prints name.
A brief but complete description of the work goes here. Water Supply Source only needs to be filled in for Fire Sprinkler systems.
Storage Tank fuel type and capacity is listed here. Tank quantity is indicated at right.
Fire and Smoke Alarm devices and quantity go here, then fill in total amount.
Fire Suppression devices and quantity go here.
List quantity and indicate fuel type of fuel-fired appliances (water heater, boiler, furnace) and chimney liners.

Mechanical (F145)

Block and Lot of the property goes here. You can find this number on your tax or water bill or click here.
The street address of the property being worked on goes here.
The property owner’s name (Owner in Fee), mailing address (if different than the work site address), telephone number and email address go here.
The Contractor’s business name, address, telephone number, email address, License number/expiration date, and Federal Employer ID Number go here.
* If you are doing the work yourself and you are the owner AND the property is owner occupied, write “Owner.”
Mechanical Characteristics: Use Group is “R-5” for single family residential dwellings. Use groups and construction classifications other than single family residential should be listed on your plans.
* Check off all of the applicable boxes in the Heating System section.
Estimated cost of Work: This amount should be the cost of materials plus the amount a contractor would charge for labor, even if you’re doing the work yourself. The State of New Jersey requires this amount to be as accurate as possible; if these numbers are not realistic your permit application will be denied.
If owner is doing the work, owner signs here, prints name and checks “exempt applicant.” If contractor is doing the work, the contractor signs, prints name, and affixes seal (if applicable).
A brief but complete description of the work goes here.
List the quantity for each type of mechanical fixture.