Major projects may need to include floor plans drawn to scale, sections, elevations and details. Structural elements such a girders and columns are required to be drawn by a NJ Licensed Architect. Minor projects such as decks and small additions can be drawn by a homeowner. The Construction Inspection Office has standard specifications that can be followed within certain limitations for routine projects such as decks and retaining walls. There are some projects which require a NJ Licensed Engineer to prepare plans.
Examples are an in-ground pool, grading plans and retaining walls no more than four feet in height.
Inspections are made during certain points in the project depending on the type of work begin performed. For example an addition will require inspections prior to the installation of footings or foundations, as well as inspections of the addition's framing, electrical, plumbing and fire fixtures. No portion of this website can be used or reproduced without the written permission of the East Brunswick Township. The Township does not guarantee the accuracy of all the information appearing in this website nor the complete absence of errors and omissions and assumes no responsibility or liability therof.