Union City · Hudson County · NJ
Union City Building Department
Filing electrical, fire, or building permits with the Union City Building Department? ClearPath prepares and files your F100, F120, F140, and ESI paperwork correctly the first time, so you spend less time chasing correction notices.
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3715 Palisade Avenue, 2nd Floor
Union City, NJ 07087
Phone
(201) 348-5710
Hours
Mon–Thu: 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Getting a Permit Through the Union City Building Department
Like every municipality in New Jersey, Union City administers permits under the statewide Uniform Construction Code (UCC). Most electrical jobs are filed as an F100 construction permit application jacket paired with the F120 electrical subcode technical section. Work that touches fire alarm or suppression systems needs the F140 fire subcode, plumbing work needs the F160 plumbing subcode, and general construction needs the F170 building subcode.
Complete, accurately filled packages move through review the fastest. Missing signatures, incomplete load calculations, or mismatched contractor license numbers are common reasons for a correction notice – and every correction notice adds another review cycle before your permit is issued.
ClearPath handles the paperwork end to end: preparing the correct subcode forms, attaching the required documentation, and filing directly with the Union City office on your behalf.
What ClearPath Files
- ✓F120 Electrical Subcode Application
- ✓F140 Fire Subcode Application
- ✓F100 Construction Permit Application (Jacket)
- ✓Plumbing Subcode Application (F160)
- ✓Mechanical Subcode Application
- ✓EV Charger Permits
- ✓Utility ESI Applications (PSE&G)
Don't Forget the Utility (ESI) Application
If your project changes the electric service amperage – for example, upgrading a panel from 100 amps to 200 amps – you need a separate Electric Service Installation (ESI) application filed with the local utility. Union City is served by PSE&G, and ESI applications are filed in parallel with your municipal permit, not instead of it. Utility processing typically runs around 4–6 weeks, so it pays to submit early and in parallel with your Building Department filing rather than after it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Union City Building Department address?
The Union City Building Department (Division of Construction Code) is located at 3715 Palisade Avenue, 2nd Floor, Union City, NJ 07087, inside Union City Hall.
What is the phone number for the Union City Building Department?
The listed phone number is (201) 348-5710. We recommend calling ahead to confirm counter hours and submission requirements before you visit.
What are the Union City Building Department hours?
Union City Hall is generally open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, and Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. These are general City Hall hours; the Building Department's permit counter hours specifically have not been separately confirmed, so we recommend calling ahead.
What permit forms do I need?
Under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, most electrical work requires the F100 construction permit jacket plus the F120 electrical subcode technical section, with F140 (fire), F160 (plumbing), or F170 (building) subcodes added depending on the scope of work.
Do I need a utility application too?
Yes, if the project changes service amperage. Union City is in PSE&G territory, and a separate ESI application must be filed with PSE&G in parallel with your municipal permit.
How long will my permit take to review?
We don't publish town-specific review times because they vary with office workload and application completeness. What we can control is submitting a complete, correctly filled package – every correction notice adds another review cycle.
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