Jersey City

Does the project require release from the Department of Community Affairs for Health Facilities?

If yes or not sure, refer to: https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/publications/pdf_bulletins/b_98_3.pdf

Does the project require a release from NJ Sports and Exposition Authority? (Formerly Meadowlands Authority)

If yes or not sure, refer to: https://www.njsea.com/

Does the project require a Water Front Development Permit? (Within 500 ft. of the Hudson River)

If yes or not sure, refer to: https://www.state.nj.us/dep/

Will the Project involve the displacement of 5,000 square feet of soil or more?

If yes or not sure, please refer to the following website and make sure all procedures and forms are completed: http://hepsoilnj.org/

Have you filed a Rodent Control Plan with the Jersey City Health Department? (ARTICLE V Section 182-30 of the Jersey City Municipal Ordinances)

Please contact Jersey City Health and Human Service:

Has a Traffic Safety Plan been filed and approved by the Office of the Construction Official and the Division of Traffic & Engineering [13-15 Linden Ave]? (Reference Jersey City Ordinance 19-014)

Is the project located in a Flood Zone?

If you are not sure, please go to the following site: https://msc.fema.gov/portal

NJ State Department of Environmental Protection Approval is needed**

**must be constructed in accordance with flood regulations and ordinances

Is the construction near adjoining buildings?

If yes, the applicant is to provide an engineering investigation is required with a report outlining the specific protection of all adjoining properties and, if work needs to be performed on an adjoining property, and permission must be obtained from that property owner and a permit signed by the owner. (NJAC 5:23-2.34, 2.15(F), 2.34 and NJIBC Chapter 33)

Have you obtained a Passaic Valley Sewer Commission (water treatment) release?

*PVSC is required for footings and foundations

Please refer to the following website and make sure all procedures and required forms are completed and proof of payment is submitted: https://www.nj.gov/pvsc/

Have you obtained a JCMUA release? (Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority – sewer connection & sprinkler system) required for footing and foundation.

Find the form: https://www.jcmua.com/

*Please note if there is an existing structure that requires demolition prior to the new construction. Then the demolition permit must be applied for, issued and inspected; before you can submit the plans for new construction. 

Does the project require release from Department of Community Affairs for Health Facilities?
If yes or not sure, refer to: https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/publications/pdf_bulletins/b_98_3.pdf

Does the project require a release from NJ Sports and Exposition Authority? (Formerly Meadowlands)
If yes or not sure, refer to: https://www.njsea.com/

The 2 items below will be required if there are any new fixtures being added, a change of piping, or a change of use of the space/building.

Have you obtained a Passaic Valley Sewer Commission (water treatment) release?
*PVSC is required for footings and foundations
Please refer to the following website and make sure all procedures and required forms are completed and proof of payment is submitted: https://www.nj.gov/pvsc/

Have you obtained a JCMUA release? (Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority – sewer connection) https://www.jcmua.com/ not required for fixture replacements

Please check the interactive map that will show if you are in a historic area.

Jersey City Zoning Map (arcgis.com)

If you are in a historic district, you must submit an application to Historic Preservation for approval prior to submitting to construction.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION APPLICATION

N.J.A.C. 5:23-24.34

Owners who undertake construction, rehabilitation, or demolition work at their properties shall protect adjoining properties and public rights of way from damage or hazardous conditions caused by the work. 1. In instances where it may be necessary to access the adjoining property to provide such protection, the owner intending to undertake the construction, rehabilitation, or demolition work that could potentially damage adjoining properties shall deliver written notice of such intent to the owners of the affected properties. The notice shall request written permission to enter the adjoining properties to determine the measures that must be taken to safeguard the properties from damage. i. Written consent from the owners of the adjoining properties must be obtained prior to entering the properties. ii. In those cases where owners of adjoining properties refuse access, work shall not proceed unless access to the properties is granted by the courts.2. Upon approval of measures to safeguard adjoining properties, the owner intending to undertake the construction, rehabilitation, or demolition work shall provide a copy of the measures to the owners of adjoining properties and shall request and obtain written permission from the owners of the adjoining properties to implement the measures prior to the commencement of work.(b) The measures to be taken to safeguard adjoining properties or public rights of way shall be submitted with the permit application for review and approval by the construction official. For projects undertaken using partial filing or partial releases, such measures shall be submitted for review and shall have been approved prior to the issuance of a construction permit for the portion of the work requiring the safeguarding of adjoining properties or public rights of way. Effective March 18, 2018: 1. Sections 3302, 3303, 3304, 3306, 3307, and 3308 of the building sub code shall be used as the minimum safeguards for all buildings and structures regulated by the one- and two-family dwelling subcode.2. Where necessary to protect the public right of way, sidewalk, or street bridging, designed in accordance with the applicable requirements of the building sub code, shall be installed over public rights of way to protect persons and vehicles. Construction documents prepared by a design professional shall be submitted and released prior to the installation of sidewalk or street bridging. The sidewalk or street bridging shall be inspected and certified by the licensed design professional prior to the start of construction work that may threaten the public right of way. The released drawings shall be available, upon request, at the site while the sidewalk or street bridging is in place.

N.J.A.C. 5:23-24.34

Effective March 18, 2018, for cranes of more than 160 feet in height, including jibs and any other extensions to the boom, located on a construction site or for cranes of more than 50 feet in height with a maximum rated capacity of greater than 20 tons located in a public right of way, measures shall be taken to protect adjoining property and public rights of way from any hazard to life or property that may be caused by the siting or use of the crane.
Such measures may be omitted where the crane placement is such that failure would impact only the construction site itself and would not imperil any adjoining property, public right of way, or any building(s) or area(s) on the same property as the construction site occupied by other than construction workers.

An owner intending to use a crane that is sited on or lifts over a public way shall obtain approval from the local police or traffic safety department or the appropriate county or State authority. Approval to close the street and sidewalk while the crane is in operation shall be accepted as adequately protecting the public right of way.
Documentation for operation of a crane shall include a site plan indicating crane placement, support, or foundation, as appropriate, reach and lift limits, crane operating procedures to be followed under various wind or other environmental conditions, and any plans in place to control operation of the crane to minimize risk to adjoining property or public rights of way
For erection of a tower crane, the required documentation shall include a signed and sealed plan for the footing layout and design, including a soils report, and a certification by the design professional of record that installation was performed in accordance with this plan and the manufacturer's specifications for the crane.
The tower and base shall have elevations shot to confirm that no movement has occurred after jumps.
The entity owning or operating the crane(s) shall maintain weekly reports of maintenance and connections to superstructure, as inspected and certified by the design professional.