WELCOME TO THE CONSTRUCTION OFFICE

 

The Franklin Borough Construction Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM, Wednesday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM.  Call Denice Murray, Technical Assistant to the Construction Official at 973-827-9280X104  for information regarding permits required in the Borough of Franklin or to schedule an inspection for an existing permit.

 

The following explains the type of permit required for certain types of improvements:

 

Building Permits are Required for:

Additions, Central Air Conditioning, Decks, Fireplaces, Foundations, Pools, Radon, Roofing, Sheds over 10X10, Siding, Stairs inside and on decks, Tank Demo, Walls, Woodstoves

 

Plumbing Permits are Required for:

Bathroom Plumbing, Boilers, Central Air Conditioning, Fuel/Gas Piping (for Stoves-Grills-Pool Heater), Kitchen Connection, Repair Sewer Line, Tank Installation, Water Connection, Water Heaters

 

Electrical Permits are Required for:

Central Air Conditioning Units, Change in AMP Service, Electrical Appliance, Hot Water Heater, Lights - Receptacles - Switches, Pool Pumps - Filters -Lights, Radon, Receptacles, Smoke Detectors and wired  Smoke Alarms, Water Heaters

 

Fire Permits are Required for:

Chimney Liner, Gas/Wood Fireplaces or Stoves, Gas Hot Water Heater, Hot Air/Hot Water Furnace, Smoke Detectors, Sprinkler Systems, Oil/Gas Storage Tanks

 

Zoning Permits are Required for:

Additions, Decks, Deck Stairs, Driveways, Fences, New Construction, Pools, Sheds, Signs

 

CONTACTS & HOURS

Building Inspector

Tony Piechowski

Monday 8:00 - 4:00  Wed. 8:30 - 4:00
Friday 8:00 - 4:00

Electrical Inspector

Clifford Storms

Tuesday & Thursday

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Plumbing Inspector

John Wyckoff

Tuesday & Thursday

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Fire Sub Code Official

Matt Kansky

Tuesday

8:30AM to 12:00PM

Technical Assistant

Denice Murray

Monday thru Friday

8:00AM to 4:00 PM

973/827-9280X104

Zoning Official

Patricia Fischer

Monday 8:00 - 4:00
Wednesday 8:30 - 4:00
Thursday 12:00 - 4:00

973/827-9280X113

Health Inspector

Anita DeMatteo

County Health Department

973/579-0370

Fire Prevention Official

Dennis Harrington

by appointment

973/827-9280X114

APPLICATIONS