Building, Zoning, Engineering

Engineering Department

 

The Borough Engineer is required to be a licensed professional engineer in the state of New Jersey. Appointed by the Mayor and Council, the engineer provides technical services to many other Borough Departments and to municipal boards such as the Planning Board. State law requires that municipal infrastructure improvements such as roads, sewers, culverts, etc., be designed by a licensed professional engineer. Some of the duties of the Borough Engineer include review and inspection of drywells and storm water systems, review of retaining wall designs, review of Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment site plans, municipal infrastructure improvements, and review all zoning calculations sheets for compliance with state and local resolutions. Any additions to homes or other buildings must first be reviewed and approved by the Borough Engineer for Zoning Compliance prior to obtaining a construction permit. Meetings with the Borough Engineer can be arranged by calling Public Works.

 

Construction Department

 

Construction Portal

The Construction Department now offers an online citizen portal.  You will be able to:

  • Check the status of permits on properties
  • Follow inspection results as they are entered by clicking the "watch" button on property info window
  • Make Inspection appointments online
  • Requests for online payments must be made through the construction office by calling 908.232.2919.  A link will then be sent via email.

 

All appointments for Inspections can be made through the SDL Portal  

 

 

 

Click on the SDL Portal Icon above. Choose from 3 different dates and the first available date will be given to you. Please keep in mind that your first choice may not be available. First time users will need to create a username and password. 

Once you have created an account, you will be able to Navigate the site by searching  Address, Block, Lot and Permit Number.  While looking up property information, we have found the best way is by entering the least amount of information as possible. For example if looking up 1385 Route 22 West – Try simply entering 1385 Rou.

 

INSPECTION HOURS

Building:          Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday -- 7:00 to 10am

Plumbing and
Mechanical:    Tuesday and Thursday  --  3:00 to 6:00 pm 

Fire:                Tuesday -- 3:00 to 6:00pm and Thursday -- 1:30 to 4:30 pm

Electrical:        Tuesday and Thursday -- 3:00 to 6:00 pm

 

 

SMOKE DETECTOR RE-SALE/RE-LEASING CERTIFICATION (RESIDENTIAL ONLY)

Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide and Portable Fire Extinguisher inspection requests can be made online through the SDL Portal.  Click the link  www.sdlportal.com or copy and paste to your web browser.   Once you have paid the $100.00 fee, completed and submitted the form you will be notified with an inspection date. Inspections take place:  Tuesday, 3 to 6pm and Thursday, 1:30 to 4:30pm

Smoke detector inspection requirements (NJAC 5:70-4.19) :

  • Smoke detector on each level of the premises and outside of each separate sleeping area
  • Ten-year sealed battery-powered single station smoke alarms shall be installed and shall be listed in accordance with ANSI/UL 217.  A/C powered single or multiple-station smoke alarms installed as part of the original construction or rehabilitation shall not be replaced with battery-powered smoke alarms.
  • Carbon monoxide alarms may be battery-operated, hard-wired or of the plug-in type.  Single station carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed and maintained in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping area(s). 
  • A portable fire extinguisher shall be within 10 feet of the kitchen and shall be an approved listed and labeled type with a minimum rating of 2A-10B:C and no more than 10 pounds. 

 

** Please note:  this is the only document the Borough of Mountainside requires for sale of a home - we do not perform CO Inspections