Jersey City, New Jersey Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Jersey City, New Jersey.
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• New Jersey has adopted state-wide building codes which cannot be amended locally.
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Jersey City New Jersey Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code) | Department of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code) | Department of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
| Plumbing Code | NSPC 2006 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code) | Department of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code) | Department of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code) | Department of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | New Jersey Uniform Construction Code | Department of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
| Accessibility Code | ANSI A117.1-2003 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, Subchapter 7) | Department of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
| Energy Code | ASHRAE 90.1-2004 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, Subchapter 3) | Department of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
| Elevator Code | New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, Subchapter 12 | cations Unit, (609) 984-0040" |
| Other Codes | Fuel Gas: IFGC 2006 | |
New Jersey Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Zoning | Anthony Lambiase Director, Zoning Division Phone: (201) 547-6564 |
| Planning | Robert Cotter Director, Division of City Planning Phone: (201) 547-5010 |
| City Attorney | Sean Connelly Corporation Counsel Phone: (201) 547-5229 Fax: (201) 547-5230 |
| Public Works | Kevin Sluka Director, Public Works Phone: (201) 547-4402 Fax: (201) 547-4803 |
| Fire Marshal | Frederick Eggers Fire Chief Phone: (201) 547-4239 Fax: (201) 547-5298 |
| Parks/Recreation | Rodney Hadley Director, Division of Parks & Forestry Phone: (201) 547-4402 Fax: (201) 547-4803 |
Other New Jersey Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within New Jersey:
