Paterson, New Jersey Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Paterson, New Jersey.
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• New Jersey has adopted state-wide building codes which cannot be amended locally.
Paterson New Jersey Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code) | Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code) | Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040 |
| Plumbing Code | NSPC 2006 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code) | 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 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code) | Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IBC 2006 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code) | Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040 |
| Accessibility Code | ANSI 117.1 2003 edition (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 |
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 |
| Structural | Building Inspection Phone: (973) 321-1343 |
| Zoning | Zoning Inspector Phone: (973) 321-1232 |
| Planning | Planning & Zoning Phone: (973) 321-1343 |
| Public Works | Manny Ojeda Director Phone: (973) 321-1488 |
| Fire Marshal | Chief Michael Postorino Fire Chief Phone: (973) 321-1400 |
Other New Jersey Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within New Jersey:
