North Bergen · Hudson County · NJ
North Bergen Building Department
Everything you need to know about permit filing with the Township of North Bergen's Code Enforcement Department, plus how ClearPath handles the paperwork for you from start to finish.
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Town Hall
4233 Kennedy Boulevard
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Phone
Code Enforcement: (201) 392-2051
Township Main Line: (201) 392-2000
Hours
Not published on the official Township site. Standard Town Hall business hours are typical, but call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Getting a Permit Through North Bergen
North Bergen, like every municipality in New Jersey, administers permits under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (NJ UCC). Electrical work is submitted using the F100 construction permit jacket packaged together with the F120 electrical subcode technical section, and depending on scope, the F140 fire subcode and F160 plumbing subcode may also be required.
Complete, correctly filled-out packages move fastest through review. Every correction notice sent back by the subcode official adds another round trip to the timeline, which is why accuracy on the first submission matters.
ClearPath prepares your full application package to the Code Enforcement Department's requirements so it's ready to file correctly the first time.
What ClearPath Files
- ✓F120 Electrical Subcode
- ✓F140 Fire Subcode
- ✓F100 Construction Permit Jacket
- ✓Plumbing Subcode
- ✓Mechanical Subcode
- ✓EV Charger Permits
- ✓Utility ESI Applications
Don't Forget the Utility (ESI) Application
If your project changes the electric service amperage at the property, the municipal permit alone isn't enough. A separate utility ESI (Electric Service Installation) application also has to be filed with the local electric utility, PSE&G, and run in parallel with your building permit. ESI applications typically take about 4 to 6 weeks to process, so filing early matters. ClearPath handles both filings together so nothing falls behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the North Bergen building department address?
The North Bergen Code Enforcement Department (which handles building permits, code enforcement, and zoning) is located at Town Hall, 4233 Kennedy Boulevard, North Bergen, NJ 07047.
What is the phone number for the North Bergen building department?
Code Enforcement can be reached directly at (201) 392-2051. The Township of North Bergen main line is (201) 392-2000.
What are the office hours?
The Township does not publish specific office or permit-counter hours for this department on its official site. Standard Town Hall business hours are typical, but we recommend calling ahead to confirm before visiting in person.
What permit forms do I need?
North Bergen follows the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (NJ UCC), so most electrical work requires the F100 construction permit jacket packaged with the applicable subcode technical sections: F120 (electrical), F140 (fire), and F160 (plumbing) or F170 (building) as needed for the scope of work.
Do I need a utility application too?
Yes, if the project changes electric service amperage. A separate utility ESI application must be filed with PSE&G in parallel with your municipal permit, and it typically takes about 4 to 6 weeks to process.
Can ClearPath file everything for me?
Yes. ClearPath prepares and files the F120, F140, F100, plumbing and mechanical subcode applications, EV charger permits, and the PSE&G ESI application so your North Bergen project stays on schedule.
Let ClearPath Handle Your North Bergen Permits
From the F100 jacket to the PSE&G ESI application, we prepare and file it all so you can focus on the job.
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