Barrington Boro - Construction

FORMS

• Concrete Application (WORD template here) / (Printable PDF version here)
• Zoning Application (WORD template here) /  (Printable PDF version here)
• Dumpster Application (PDF)

Contact the Construction Department at 856-547-0706 on Monday-Thursday from 8:30a.m.- 4:00p.m. and Friday from 8:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Inspections are routinely scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• The Electrical and Plumbing Sub-code Officials are available for inspections and plan reviews on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Fire Sub-Code Officials is on Wednesday from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
• Inspections need to be scheduled at least a day in advance. Please call the Construction Department by 1:00 pm the day before to schedule an inspection.
• The Construction office reviews construction plans, issue permits, and inspects ongoing construction. All buildings are required to meet New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.
• All new construction must receive a Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) from this department before the building can be occupied.

To view Vacant Property Registration information, click here.

Residential Home Resale Inspection Checklist

The Certificate of Inspection program for residential re-sales has resumed.  The new CO inspection application form and explanations are now available here.

Click below to download and print the Application and Checklist for Continued Certificate of Inspection on Residential Home Resales:

Residential Home Resales Form

Explanation and Requirements

• Visible 9-1-1 Address No.– address number must be visible and be a minimum of 4’ in height.
• Sidewalks–all sidewalks shall be safe and free of hazards. No raised sidewalks or deteriorated concrete.
• Driveways/Aprons—asphalt or macadam are acceptable for driveways only. If driveway apron is asphalt and is deteriorated, it must be replaced with concrete.
• Steps/Handrails—if there are three or more steps, handrails are required. Steps that are 30” or less above grade require a handrail on one side only. Steps that are higher than 30” require handrails on both sides. Handrails can have no more than 4” spacing between spindles.
• Porch/Railings—porches with no perimeter railings will be required to have railings installed. Again, railings can have no more than 4” spacing between spindles.
• Exterior paint—all peeling or chipping paint must be scraped and repainted. Unpainted exterior surfaces must be painted.
• Windows—broken windowpanes must be repaired.
• Exterior electrical—any electrical open splices or fixtures not properly installed must be corrected.
• Gutters/Downspouts—any gutters and/or downspouts not properly connected or missing must be corrected.
• Hazardous conditions—any condition the inspector as creating a public hazard. Details will be provided and will have to be corrected.

ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED

Sump pump—a sump pump inspection will be performed by the Superintendent of Public Works. To schedule the sump pump inspection, call Mike Ciocco, Department of Public Works, at 856-547-2486. (Fee for sump pump inspection is included in the $100 inspection)

 Smoke Detector and carbon monoxide inspections–performed by the Regional Fire Alliance. Call 856-547-0991 to schedule the smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspections. (Additional fee for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors inspection)