Fort Lee · Bergen County · NJ
Fort Lee Building Department
Filing a permit with the Fort Lee Building Department? ClearPath prepares and submits your NJ UCC paperwork correctly the first time, so your job doesn't stall on a correction notice.
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Borough of Fort Lee Building Department
Construction Code Office
Address
309 Main Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Phone
(201) 592-3500, ext. 1503
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Sat-Sun Closed
Getting a Permit Through the Fort Lee Office
Fort Lee, like every New Jersey municipality, processes construction permits under the state's Uniform Construction Code (UCC). Electrical work is filed on an F100 construction permit application jacket, paired with the F120 electrical subcode technical section. Depending on scope, you may also need the F140 fire protection subcode, F160 plumbing subcode, or F170 building subcode.
Complete, accurately filled packages move through the queue fastest. Every correction notice sent back for a missing signature, an incomplete load calculation, or a mismatched scope of work adds another round trip to your timeline. ClearPath's job is to make sure your package is complete and correct before it ever reaches the reviewer's desk.
What ClearPath Files
- ✓F120 Electrical Subcode Applications
- ✓F140 Fire Protection Subcode Applications
- ✓F100 Construction Permit Application Jacket
- ✓Plumbing Permits
- ✓Mechanical Permits
- ✓EV Charger Permits
- ✓Utility ESI Applications
Don't Forget the Utility (ESI) Application
Any job that changes electric service amperage needs a separate utility ESI (Electric Service Installation) application filed with PSE&G, in parallel with your Fort Lee municipal permit. This is a different filing from the building permit and typically takes about 4 to 6 weeks to process, so it should be submitted as early as possible. ClearPath tracks and files ESI applications alongside your permit paperwork so nothing falls through the cracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fort Lee Building Department address?
The Borough of Fort Lee Building Department (Construction Code Office) is located at 309 Main Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, inside Fort Lee Borough Hall.
What is the phone number for the Fort Lee Building Department?
Call (201) 592-3500, extension 1503, to reach the Building Department directly. All Borough of Fort Lee offices route through this main number using department-specific extensions.
What are the Fort Lee Building Department hours?
Fort Lee Borough Hall, which houses the Building Department, is generally open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and closed Saturday and Sunday. We recommend calling ahead to confirm permit-counter-specific hours before visiting for a filing deadline.
What permit forms do I need to file with Fort Lee?
Under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (UCC), most electrical work requires an F100 construction permit application jacket along with the relevant subcode technical sections: F120 (electrical), F140 (fire protection), F160 (plumbing), and F170 (building), as applicable to the scope of work.
Do I need a separate utility application for Fort Lee permits?
If the job involves a change in electric service amperage, you will also need a separate utility ESI (Electric Service Installation) application filed with PSE&G in parallel with your municipal permit. Utility ESI processing typically runs about 4 to 6 weeks.
Can ClearPath file my Fort Lee permits for me?
Yes. ClearPath Permits LLC prepares and files complete NJ UCC permit packages, including F120, F140, F100, plumbing, mechanical, EV charger permits, and utility ESI applications, so your contractor can stay focused on the job.
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