getting permits for jobs in New Jersey
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rlane00
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- Clackamas, OR
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- Electrical Contractor
mdshunk said:
Not sure about Washington state, but Oregon has an online permitting system that some (but not all) local jurisdictions belong to. They also have a "minor label' program which allows the use of a "minor label" rather than a full permit for minor work such as adding a new circuit that is 30 amps or less. The minor labels cost about $15 each (compared to about $100 for a permit), and the contractor has to enter the job information (address, work performed, etc.) into a website. Approximately 10% of the minor label projects are actually inspected. It's a pretty good system.
New Jersey is a "home rule" state. Each town is their own little fiefdom. There are towns were you can only apply after 5PM when the part time inspector comes in after he gets off of his regular job. Lot's of towns have inspectors that only inspect Tuesday and Thursday between 1 and 4 as an example. Some towns have inspectors that inspect at night. The counties have no power here. Each town hires its own police, inspectors, street dept. etc. Some towns are starting to pool their resources in buying insurance, materials, hiring inspectors etc.
tonyou812
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well I think Im ready to Join.emahler said:
brian john
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- Leesburg, VA
Many times the cost of getting a permit exceeds the job cost.
When you sit there 4-6 hours for processing, then wait for an inspector 4-8 hours.
When you sit there 4-6 hours for processing, then wait for an inspector 4-8 hours.
tonyou812
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Weellll thats sort of why I kinda steered clear of these sort of associations.My wife says that I was probably some sort of revolutionary in another life, Im always trying to change the system, and always gripe that there has to be a better way of doing this or that. I was giving a more serious thought to like a lions club or something on that line maybe the Masons.emahler said:
i guess i've got it good in my town. I don't have to tell them my name...they already know it. All my info is on the computer. i hand the lady the homeowner information and she prints my permit while i'm writing the check. sometimes it does take longer if the inspector is in his office and wants to talk about fishing.
frank_n
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- Central NJ
In NJ, is there any work that doesn't have to be inspected?
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