Construction & Inspection

Effective Monday, Sept. 16, 2024
Through Assembly Bill 1145 (Electronic Permit Bill) Jackson Township is now mandated to implement an online system for inspection requests. All inspections must be scheduled through our SDL Online Portal. Inspections are conducted from 7 AM to 3 PM.

 Anyone can register; however, an email address is required.  Someone who has had requested an OPRA before, you may use that account to schedule an inspection. Register now and get your information immediately as all information is live on the SDL portal.

Sign up here now!

• Make Inspection appointments online
• Check the permit status
• Follow inspection results as they are entered  
• Get live property permit information

The application for Commercial Sales, Leases and Rentals is not online and must obtained from the office for verification. The fee is $200. 

State Contact Information

State of New Jersey Elevator Safety and Construction
Phone: 609-984-7833
Fax 609-984-7084

All applications and inspections for the installation of an elevator are submitted to:
State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs
Division of Codes and Standards Elevator Division
101 South Broad Street
P.O. Box 816
Trenton, NJ 08625

For Information on the following, utilize the Uniform Construction Code:

• 5:23 - 2.6 Change of Use
• 5:23 - 2.7 Ordinary Maintenance
• 5:23 - 2.8 Installation of Equipment
• 5:23 - 2.14 Construction Permits - Wnen Required
• 5:23 - 2.15 Construction Permits - Application
• 5:23 - 2.15A Construction Permits for Single Residence
• 5:23 - 2.16 Construction Procedures
• 5:23 - 2.17A Minor Work
• 5:23 - 2.18 Inspections
• 5:23 - 2.18C Use and Occupancy of Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
• 5:23 - 2.22 Premanufactured Construction
• 5.23 - 2.23 Certificate Requirements
• 5:23 - 2.24 Conditions of certificate of Occupancy