Construction Guide

What Construction Permits are Needed?

When you are doing construction work on your property, it can be a confusing process as to what permits you are legally required to file with the Borough. 

There are three main types of construction permits: Zoning, Engineering and UCC. Zoning and Engineering enforce local ordinances specific to the Borough of Manville.  All Zoning permits are required to be submitted with a survey showing the current impervious coverage for the property. 

The UCC or “The Uniform Construction Code” consists of Building, Electric, Plumbing, Fire and Mechanical subcodes and is governed by the state of NJ, specifically the DCA. Most permits will require two sets of signed and sealed plans from a licensed professional before they can be processed. 

Please find the guide below as a quick reference tool. Please note, this is just a General Guide and each job may have different requirements and may need more information submitted than is listed below. The Borough’s Technical Assistant will be able to assist you with any questions you may have regarding what specifics are needed. 

Additions – Zoning and All UCC

Air Conditioning – Zoning (new installs only) + Electric and Mechanical

Alarm – Fire/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide – Electric + Fire

Alterations – All UCC 

Asbestos Removal – Building

Basement – Confirmation that property is NOT in a flood zone. If not, all UCC may be required.

Bathroom Fixtures – Plumbing – Piping Changes Only. Direct fixture replacements do not require a permit.

Boiler – Mechanical + Electric 

Car Port – Zoning, Building

Car Chargers – Electric + Load Calculation

Chimney Liner – Fire

Communication Points (Cell Towers) – Zoning, Engineering, Building + Electric 

Deck – Zoning, Building

Demolition – Building + Utilities Disconnect if applicable.

Driveways –   Zoning + Engineering for expansion, cutting into the curb or cutting into the sidewalk. 

Dumpster/Pod – Zoning

Electrical Work - Electric

Fence – Zoning.  Zoning + Building if there is a pool on the property. 

Fireplace – Building + Fire

Furnace - Electric and Mechanical

Garage – Zoning, Building

Gas Piping - Mechanical

Gazebo – Zoning, Building (if over 200’)

Generator – Zoning, Electrical + Mechanical

Hood – Fire + Electric

House Lift – Zoning, Engineering, Building + Utility Disconnect

Lawn Sprinkler – Plumbing + Landscape Irrigation License

Pool (Above Ground) – Zoning, Building + Electric

Pool (Under Ground) – Zoning, Engineering, Building, Electric + Plumbing

Radon – Electric, Building

Ramp – Zoning, Building

Roof – Building – Commercial Only

Shed – Zoning. Building if the shed is over 200 sq ft.

Sidewalks – Engineering

Siding – Only required for a single-family dwelling if using Polypropylene.

Signs – Zoning, Building

Solar Panels – Zoning, Building, Electric + Fire

Spa/Hot Tub - Zoning, Electric

Sprinklers – Fire

Steps – Building

Tanks – AGT/UST – Installing - Plumbing + Fire;     Removing - Fire

Tenant Fit Out – Zoning + All UCC

Temporary Trailer – Zoning, Building, Electric

Water Heater – Mechanical

Water Heater (Electric) – Plumbing + Electric

Windows – Building if adding, enlarging, or eliminating.