Building Department

**As per Executive Order No. 142 on May 13, 2020: Non-essential construction projects are permitted to resume subject to the conditions in Paragraph 2 of this order.  CLICK HERE to read the Executive Order for more details.**

A Note for All Inspections:

For the protection of the resident, contractor and inspector, the following protocols shall be adhered to:

•   In addition to the inspector, only one other person shall be in the house during the inspection

•   That person shall wear a mask and maintain proper distance from the inspector

•   That person shall be available to open doors, cabinets, etc., as needed

The Building Department is located at 60 Margaret King Avenue, 2nd floor
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Phone                  973-962-7880
Fax                       973-962-7823
Email                   building@ringwoodnj.net

Michael Hafner
Construction Official/Building Subcode Official/Zoning Officer/Code Enforcement Officer

Audrey Schaffner
Technical Assistant to the Construction Official 

Building and Fire: Monday to Friday, 12 to 4 pm

Electrical and Plumbing: Tuesday & Thursday, 12 to 4 pm

To schedule an inspection, call 973-962-7880

The Building Department includes administration and enforcement of zoning, building and other codes as well as property maintenance. Within the Building Department, the Ringwood Construction Official enforces the New Jersey State Uniform Construction Code (UCC).

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