3/19/2020
Due to concerns about today’s current health conditions and to ensure the health and safety of the public and our employees, we have shut down our offices to the general public. Zoning and Construction permits are still required. See below.
We will have our office staffed to handle your concerns and permitting issues, and for the time being, are inspecting new construction and outside work, such as decks, water / sewer, pools, etc. Inspecting existing homes and work, such as water heaters, HVAC systems, re-wiring, re-piping and the like will be postponed to a later date. (30 days after State of Emergency is lifted)
We ask that for the coming weeks until this issue is resolved, phone use, US mail and email are to be used to continue construction office business.
All construction forms are on our website, Twpoceannj.gov/forms, and may be sent to either Construction.sec@twpoceannj.gov or Construction@twpoceannj.gov .
Construction forms are as follows:
Twpoceannj.gov/forms/index.html Go to document library, forms permits and licenses, zoning and construction forms.
Miscellaneous forms are to be used if applicable as well. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at 609-693-3302 ext 100, 102 or 107
Permits are required before commencing any work in Waretown/ Township of Ocean that involves construction, renovation, repairs, additions, alterations, or reconstruction of your residence.
Examples include:
A) New homes
B) Additions
C) Screen rooms, 3 season room, deck enclosures etc.
D) Roofing other than 1&2 family dwellings
E) Siding other than 1&2 family dwellings
F) Decks and stairs
G) Remodeling interiors / alterations
H) Water heaters
I) HVAC systems (heat and or air)
J) Water/sewer replacement
K) Rewiring electric of any type or voltage
L) Re-piping of plumbing, Re-piping or new gas lines, Re-pipe or new oil lines
M) Oil tank removal and or replacement
N) Pools in ground or above ground
O) Window/door replacement if different than existing
P) Sheds over 201 sq ft
Q) Retaining walls
R) Demolition
Ordinary Maintenance does not require a permit. Some examples of ordinary maintenance include:
A) painting
B) wallpapering
C) faucet or fixture replacement without remodeling bathroom or kitchen
D) drain cleaning
E) installing battery type smoke or CO alarms
F) replacing switches, lighting fixtures or receptacles of 20 amps or less with exact size and style
G) replacing kitchen cabinets with same style/size/ location
These are not end all lists.
If you have ANY questions, please call the Construction Office @ 609-693-3302
Extensions 100, 102 or 107
