What is the schedule for building and/or electrical and/or fire and/or mechanical and/or plumbing inspections?
To schedule an inspection, please contact the Construction Office in the Department of Community Services (DCS) at 908-273-6408 with your permit number.

Building inspections occur 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday.
Electrical inspections occur 8:00 – 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Plumbing and Mechanical inspections occur 8:00 a.m. - Noon, Monday through Friday.

Fire inspections occur 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. For Fire inspections, the Fire inspector is also a full-time Firefighter and is subject to emergencies and time changes. If you have any questions, please contact the Construction Office in person or by calling 908-273-6408.

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Department of Community Services (DCS) counter hours to schedule an inspection are 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Friday. All inspections on Fridays during Memorial Day and Labor Day will be performed between 8 a.m. – noon.

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1. What do I need a building (construction) permit for? What is the procedure?
2. How many construction permit drawings are required to submit a construction permit?
3. I would like to schedule a building and/or electrical and/or fire and/or mechanical and/or plumbing inspection.
4. What is the schedule for building and/or electrical and/or fire and/or mechanical and/or plumbing inspections?
5. What permits do I need to close on my house?
6. What time can construction take place in Summit?
7. When does a construction permit application require a survey?
8. What codes does Summit use for construction?
9. Where can I buy a copy of the Construction Code?