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Newark, New Jersey Building Codes

Building Codes References

• New Jersey has adopted state-wide building codes which cannot be amended locally.

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
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

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
Electrical	Electrical Bureau Phone: (973) 733-6410
Environmental	Environmental Health Phone: (973) 733-3719
Fire Marshal	Stanley Kossup Director, Fire Department Phone: (973) 733-7424
Zoning	Zoning Board of Adjustment Phone: (973) 733-6333
Planning	Harry Hines City Planning Officer Phone: (973) 733-8426
City Attorney	Michelle Hollar-Gregory Corporation Counsel Phone: (973) 733-8935
Parks/Recreation	Charles Wilder Acting Manager Phone: (973) 733-3900

Building codes are also available for these other New Jersey municipalities: