East Orange · Essex County · NJ
East Orange Building Department
Everything you need to know about the East Orange Construction Code Office — address, phone, hours, and the exact NJ UCC permit forms your project requires — plus a team that can file it all for you.
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East Orange Construction Code Office
Address
44 City Hall Plaza, 3rd Floor
East Orange, NJ 07018
Phone
973-266-5165
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
(General City Hall hours — call ahead to confirm permit-counter hours)
Getting a Permit Through East Orange
Like every municipality in New Jersey, East Orange administers permits under the state's Uniform Construction Code (UCC). Most projects are filed under an F100 construction permit jacket, paired with the relevant subcode application: F120 for electrical work, F140 for fire protection, F160 for plumbing, and F170 for building work. The exact combination depends on your scope of work.
Complete, accurately filled-out packages move through review fastest. Every correction notice sent back by the code office adds another round trip — and another delay — to your project timeline. Getting the forms right the first time is the single biggest lever you have over how quickly your permit clears.
ClearPath Permits LLC prepares and submits these applications on behalf of contractors and property owners so nothing gets bounced back for a missing signature, an incomplete field, or a mismatched scope of work.
What ClearPath Files
- ✓ F120 Electrical Subcode Permit
- ✓ F140 Fire Subcode Permit
- ✓ F100 Construction Permit Jacket
- ✓ Plumbing Permits
- ✓ Mechanical Permits
- ✓ EV Charger Permits
- ✓ Utility ESI Applications
Don't Forget the Utility (ESI) Application
If your project changes electric service amperage — a panel upgrade, a new service, an EV charger circuit that requires more capacity — you'll typically need a separate utility ESI application filed with the local electric utility (PSE&G serves East Orange), submitted in parallel with your municipal permit. This is a statewide process, not specific to East Orange, and it commonly takes about 4–6 weeks to process. ClearPath files these ESI applications alongside your permit paperwork so both tracks move at the same time instead of stacking delays end to end.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the East Orange building department address?
The East Orange Department of Property Maintenance / Construction Code Office is located at 44 City Hall Plaza, 3rd Floor, East Orange, NJ 07018.
What is the phone number for the East Orange building department?
You can reach the East Orange Construction Code Office at 973-266-5165.
What are the East Orange building department hours?
East Orange City Hall is generally open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. We recommend calling 973-266-5165 before an in-person visit to confirm current permit-counter hours.
What permit forms do I need?
NJ UCC projects are filed under an F100 construction permit jacket with the applicable subcode technical sections: F120 (electrical), F140 (fire protection), F160 (plumbing), and F170 (building). Which subcodes apply depends on your specific scope of work.
Do I need a utility application?
If your project changes electric service amperage, you generally need a separate utility ESI application filed with PSE&G, in parallel with your municipal permit. This is a statewide requirement and typically takes about 4–6 weeks to process.
Can ClearPath file my East Orange permits for me?
Yes. ClearPath Permits LLC prepares and files F120, F140, F100, plumbing, mechanical, EV charger permits, and utility ESI applications on behalf of contractors and property owners working in East Orange.
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