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This document outlines the required construction inspection procedures for Robbinsville Township, NJ, in accordance with State Uniform Construction Code Regulations (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.18 and N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.20). It details the process for requesting inspections, emphasizing that work must be 100% complete before a request, and all requests must be submitted in writing via email to inspections@robbinsville.net UNLOCK at least 24 hours in advance. The document provides a comprehensive list of inspections required for residential dwellings, additions, special projects like fire suppression and tank removal/abandonment, commercial kitchen hoods, and swimming pools. These include footings, foundations, slab, rough electrical/plumbing/fire, framing, insulation, and final inspections for various trades. Compliance is critical, as failure to obtain required inspections or occupying a structure without a Certificate of Occupancy will lead to a notice of violation and mandatory penalties. It is also noted that final payments to contractors should only be released after all final inspections are approved and a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, as per NJ State Law 13:45A-16.2.

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Robbinsville
TOWNSHIP
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Required Inspections
All construction work must be inspected in accordance with the State Uniform Construction Code
Regulations N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.18 and N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.20. Upon written request this office will
conduct such periodic required inspections during the progress of work as are necessary to ensure that
the work done conforms to the approved plans and the requirements of the Uniform Construction Code.
The owner or the owner's agent shall be responsible to notify, in writing the Construction department
when the work is ready for all of the required inspections.
INSPECTIONS: All work shall be 100% complete BEFORE requesting an inspection.
Inspections must be scheduled at least 24 hours prior to the time the inspection is desired. Please have
your permit number ready when you call. Inspections are between 8am and 1pm Monday through
Friday. ALL INSPECTION REQUESTS SHALL BE IN WRITING as per
N.J.A.C.
5:23-2-18(c)1. Please EMAIL your inspection request
inspections@robbinsville.net
The following are required inspections: Residential Dwellings and Additions
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Footings (prior to pouring concrete) Rebar shall be 100% done and bonded if required.
Block Foundations (BEFORE BACKFILL) after water proofing and perimeter drains are
installed and exposed for inspection) Poured Foundations (prior to pouring concrete, and
(BEFORE BACKFILL) after water proofing and perimeter drains are installed and exposed
for inspection)
Slab inspection (prior to pouring concrete) Rebar shall be 100% done.
Underground electrical conduit, sewer and water services
Roof and wall sheathing before covering. Roof can be requested prior to walls being done.
Rough Electric, Plumbing and Fire
Framing (after rough Electric, Plumbing and rough Fire)
Insulation
Above ceiling grids (before any tiles are dropped in)
Special inspections-the meters shall be installed by the local utility Company prior to final
inspections for all Water, Sewer, Gas and Electric services.
Certification shall be provided from the West Windsor board of Health before a Certificate of
Occupancy can be issued on all septic and well systems.
Final Electric, Plumbing, Building and Fire Inspections
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Contact the Construction Office for a list of prior approvals needed for a
temporary certificate of occupancy or a certificate of occupancy.
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Special Inspections
Any required fire suppression, hood test, duct inspection, and alarm tests
Tank Removal
A. Rough Fire-inspection of the excavation after the tank is removed to check for
contamination, if found then DEP must be notified by calling (609) 292-7172.
B. Final Fire after the site has been stabilized.
Tank Abandonment
A. Rough Fire after the tank is cleaned before it is filled.
B. Final Fire after the site has been stabilized.
Commercial Kitchen Hoods
A. Rough Fire-hood and duct inspection to check all welds.
B. Final Fire-dump test of the Ansel system.
Above Ground Swimming Pools
A. Final Electrical-Steel Bonding
B. Final Building-Enclosures w/self-closing and self-locking gate for ladder enclosure.
In Ground Swimming pools
A. Steel inspection before gunite, or post collar prior to concrete
B. Electrical-Steel Bonding
C. Final Building and Electrical, Enclosures w/self-closing and self-locking gates
Decks
A. Footings prior to placement of concrete
B. Framing BEFORE installing decking
C. Final
After all final inspections have been completed and approved, and all required
documentation has been submitted; the Certificate of Approval or Certificate of
Occupancy will be issued. Failure to obtain the required inspections, or occupying
the structure without first obtaining a certificate of occupancy shall result in a
notice of violation and a mandatory penalty.
Final payment to contractors should not be made
until final inspections have passed and a certificate
of approval or the Certificate of Occupancy is
issued, pursuant to NJ State Law 13:45A-16.2