Trenton, New Jersey Building Codes

Building Codes References

• New Jersey has adopted state-wide building codes, the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, which cannot be amended locally.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2006 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code)Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040
Structural CodeIBC 2006 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code)Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040
Plumbing CodeNSPC 2006 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code)Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040
Mechanical CodeIMC 2006 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code)Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040
Electrical CodeNEC 2005 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code)Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040
Accessibility CodeANSI 117.1 2003 edition (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, Subchapter 7)Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040
Energy CodeASHRAE 90.1-2004 (New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, Subchapter 3)Div. Of Codes & Standards, Publications Dept. or (609) 984-0040
Elevator CodeNew Jersey Uniform Construction Code, Subchapter 12Div. 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 AreaContact
StructuralLeonard Pucciatti
Construction Official/Director
Phone: (609) 989-3552
Fax: (609) 989-4241
PlumbingEd Osvai
Plumbing Subcode Official
Phone: (609) 989-3546
Fax: (609) 989-4241
MechanicalJ. Pratico
Construction Inspector
Phone: (609) 989-4249
Fax: (609) 989-4241
ElectricalCleveland Thompson
Electrical Subcode Official
Phone: (609) 989-3543
Fax: (609) 989-4241
AccessibilityLeonard Pucciatti
Construction Official/Director
Phone: (609) 989-3552
Fax: (609) 989-4241
Historic PreservationJerome Harcar
Preservation Specialist
Phone: (609) 989-3505
Fax: (609) 989-4243
EnvironmentalState of NJ, Dept. of Environmental Protection
Fire MarshalScott McCormick
Fire Official
Phone: (609) 989-3555
ZoningRay Bucchi
Zoning Officer
Phone: (609) 989-3549
Fax: (609) 989-4241
PlanningAndrew Carten
Director, Division of Planning
Phone: (609) 989-3505
Fax: (609) 989-4243
City AttorneyR. Denise Lyles
Director of Law
Phone: (609) 989-3011
Fax: (609) 989-4242
Public WorksEric Jackson
Public Works Director
Phone: (609) 989-3151
Fax: (609) 989-4287
Parks/RecreationFrancis Blanco
Director, Parks & Recreation
Phone: (609) 989-3169
Building codes are also available for these other New Jersey municipalities: