Newark, New Jersey Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Newark, New Jersey.
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Newark New Jersey Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006; IRC 2006 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code) | Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006; IRC 2006 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code) | Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040 |
| Plumbing Code | NSPC 2006 | Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040 |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code) | Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | New Jersey Uniform Construction Code | Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040 |
| Accessibility Code | ANSI 117.1- 2003 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, Subchapter 7) | Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040 |
| Energy Code | ASHRAE 90.1-2004 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, Subchapter 3) | Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040 |
| Elevator Code | ASME A 17.1 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, Subchapter 12) | Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040 |
| Other Codes | Gas: IFGC 2006; Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040 | |
New Jersey Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Electrical | Electrical Bureau Phone: (973) 733-6410 |
| Zoning | Zoning Board of Adjustment Phone: (973) 733-6333 |
| Planning | Harry Hines City Planning Officer Phone: (973) 733-8426 |
| Environmental | Environmental Health Phone: (973) 733-3719 |
| City Attorney | Michelle Hollar-Gregory Corporation Counsel Phone: (973) 733-8935 |
| Fire Marshal | Stanley Kossup Director, Fire Department Phone: (973) 733-7424 |
| Parks/Recreation | Charles Wilder Acting Manager Phone: (973) 733-3900 |
Other New Jersey Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within New Jersey:

