Clifton · Passaic County · NJ
Clifton Building Department
Everything you need to reach the Clifton Department of Building and Construction Services — plus a faster way to get your F100, F120, and utility paperwork filed correctly the first time.
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900 Clifton Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone
973-470-5809
Hours
Inspections scheduled by phone
8:15 AM – 4:15 PM
Getting a Permit Through the Clifton Office
Like every municipality in New Jersey, Clifton administers permits under the statewide Uniform Construction Code (UCC). Most electrical projects start with the F100 construction permit application — the "jacket" that bundles your project together — paired with the F120 electrical subcode technical section. Depending on scope, you may also need the F140 fire subcode or F160 plumbing subcode.
Complete, accurately filled packages move through review fastest. Every correction notice sends your application back to the queue, which adds time to your project. Getting it right the first time is the single biggest factor in how quickly your permit clears.
ClearPath Permits prepares your UCC forms before they ever reach the Clifton Building Department, so reviewers see a complete package instead of a partial one.
What ClearPath Files
- ✓F120 Electrical Subcode
- ✓F140 Fire Subcode
- ✓F100 Construction Permit Application
- ✓Plumbing Permits
- ✓Mechanical Permits
- ✓EV Charger Permits
- ✓Utility ESI Applications
Don't Forget the Utility (ESI) Application
If your project changes your electric service amperage — a panel upgrade, a new service, or added capacity for an EV charger — that change requires a separate Electric Service Installation (ESI) application filed with the servicing utility, PSE&G, in parallel with your Clifton municipal permit. Utility processing typically runs about 4 to 6 weeks, so ClearPath submits the ESI application alongside your permit paperwork rather than after it, to avoid adding a second wait to your timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Clifton building department address?
The City of Clifton Department of Building and Construction Services is located at 900 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013, inside the Clifton Municipal Building.
What is the Clifton building department phone number?
The office can be reached at 973-470-5809.
What are the Clifton building department hours?
The department's official page states that inspections can be scheduled by phone between 8:15 AM and 4:15 PM. Published, separate walk-in permit-counter hours were not found, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit in person.
What permit forms do I need?
As with all New Jersey municipalities, permits in Clifton fall under the statewide UCC. Most electrical work needs an F100 construction permit application along with the F120 electrical subcode, and projects may also need the F140 fire subcode or F160 plumbing subcode depending on scope.
Do I need a utility application?
If your project changes your electric service amperage, yes — a separate ESI application must be filed with PSE&G in parallel with your municipal permit, and it generally takes about 4 to 6 weeks to process.
Can ClearPath Permits handle this for me?
Yes. ClearPath Permits LLC prepares and files your F120, F140, F100, plumbing, mechanical, EV charger permits, and utility ESI applications so your paperwork arrives complete at the Clifton Building Department.
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