Southampton Twp., NJ

Tom Boyd - Construction Official, Building Subcode Official
(609) 859-2786
Fax: (609) 388-5532

Tom Boyd - Building, Resale Inspections
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 12 pm to 6 pm 

Barry Stewarts - Plumbing, Mechanical
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 12 pm to 5 pm 

Edward Miceli - Electrical Subcode Official
(609) 859-2786
Electrical Inspections: Please call for an appointment. 

Denise Schmied  
Technical Assistant to the Construction Official & Zoning Officer
(609) 859-2786 
Fax: (609) 388-5532 
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm   
                      Friday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Code Enforcement Officer
(609) 859-2786 


Building Permits:  When Don’t You Need Them? 
Many times residents are not aware or are in doubt whether they are required to obtain a permit for various repairs.  In 1977, the State of New Jersey adopted the Uniform Construction Code, known as the U.C.C.  The U.C.C. regulates when a construction permit is required.  The regulation states, “A building or structure shall not be constructed, extended, repaired, removed, or altered “EXCEPT FOR ORDINARY REPAIRS”.

1. Exterior and interior painting.
2. Installation, repair or replacement of any interior finishes of less than 25 percent of the wall area in any given room, in a one or two family dwelling.  This includes plastering and drywall installation. *Paneling shall not be considered an ordinary repair.
3. Wall papering or vinyl wall covering.
4. Replacement of glass in any window or door.  Replacement glass shall be of a type and quality that complies with the minimum requirements of the code.
5. Installation and replacement of any window or door, including garage doors, in the same opening without altering the dimensions or framing of the original opening.  This shall include storm windows and storm doors.  Installation and replacement of means of egress and emergency escape windows and doors may be made in the same opening without altering the dimensions or framing of the original opening, and shall not reduce the required height, width, or net clear opening of the previous window or door.
6. Repair of any non-structural member such as a partition railing or kitchen cabinet.
7. Repair or replacement of any interior or exterior trim, decoration or moldings.
8. Replacement or installation of any flooring material.  Carpet installation or replacement is considered an ordingary repair only in a one or two family dwelling.
9. Repair of existing roofing material not to exceed 25 percent of the total roof area within any 12-month period.
10. Repair of existing siding with like material not exceeding 25 percent of the total building exterior wall area within any 12-month period.
11. Repair or replacement of any part of a porch or stoop, which does not structurally support a roof above.
12. Replacement or installation of screens.
13. Installation of any roll or batt insulation when installed adjacent to or not more than 1 1/2” from an interior finish.
14. Replacement of exterior rain water gutters and leaders.

1. The replacement of any receptacle, switch, or lighting fixture rated at 20 amps or less and operating at less than 150 volts to ground with a like or similar item. Replacement of receptacles in locations where ground-fault circuit interrupter protection is required in the electrical subcode, shall not be considered ordinary electrical repairs.
2. Repairs to any installed electrically operated equipment such as doorbells, communication systems, and any motor operated device. Provided, however, that if fire protection systems are interrupted for repairs the fire official shall be notified in accordance with the building subcode.
3. Installation of communication wiring as covered by article 800 of the electrical subcode in one and two family dwellings, or the alteration/rearrangement of existing communications wiring in other occupancies provided however that the rearrangement does not involve penetration of a fire rated assembly and is not in a hazardous location as defined in chapter 5 of the electrical subcode.
4. Replacement of domestic dishwasher.
5. Replacement of kitchen range hoods in single-family dwellings. 

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Forms12 documents

• 2023 Rental Application.pdf
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• Building Tech Card
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• Chimney Verification Tech Card
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• Construction Permit Application
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• Electrical Tech Card
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• Fire Protection Tech Card
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• Framing Checklist
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• Historic Preservation Application
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• Mechanical Tech Card
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• Plumbing Tech Card
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• Resale / Carbon(CO) / Fire Inspection Application Form
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• zoning permit application 2023.pdf
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Planning Board & Zoning Board of Adjustment Application Forms7 documents

• Board Fees
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• Bulk Variance Checklist
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• Final Major Subdivision/Site Plan Checklist
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• Land Development Board Application
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• Minor Subdivision/Site Plan Checklist
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• Preliminary Major Subdivision/Site Plan Checklist
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• Use Variance Checklist
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General Information6 documents

• Homeowner Beware before signing the Certification in Lieu of Oath
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• Land Use and Development Bulk Requirements
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• Plan review submission PRIOR to twp permits and CO.pdf
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• Storm Water Management Plan
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• Township Ordinances & Building Code
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• Updated Retail Food Service Application (packet) 2020.pdf
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Southampton Township Master Plan15 documents

• 2006 Community Design Plan Element.pdf
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• 2030 Vision - Preservation Conservation.pdf
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• Conservation, Open Space, Recreation Plan maps.pdf
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• Famland Preservation.pdf
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• historic preservation.pdf
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• housing element.pdf
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• Land Use Element .pdf
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• land use maps.pdf
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• Master Plan - Conservation, Open Space, Recreation Plan Element.pdf
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• Master Plan Farmland Preservation Appendix B.pdf
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• Master Plan Farmland Preservation Maps.pdf
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• Master Plan Re-Exam.pdf
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• MEMO Scenic Corridor ord 11-17-17.pdf
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• Route 70 Historic District Map.pdf
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• town center.pdf
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