Building Department
537 Totowa Road, 2nd Floor Totowa, NJ 07512
Business Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Allan Burghart, Construction Code Official
aburghardt@totowanj.org | (973) 956-1000 ext. 1016 | fax (973) 956-8159
Cheryl Spinella
cspinella@totowanj.org | (973) 956-1000 ext. 1018 | fax (973) 956-8159
John Waryas
jwaryas@totowanj.org | (973) 956-1000 ext. 1017 | fax (973) 956-8159
Judith Wright, Affordable Housing Liaison
jwright@totowanj.org | (973) 956-1000 ext. 1017 | fax (973) 956-8159
FEMA MAPS
PERMITS
Permits are needed for most improvements to your property, if you are unsure please do not hesitate to call the Building Department to inquire if a permit is needed. Permits are required for any Tree Removal, Driveways, Sidewalks & Fence replacements.
If you would like to apply for Construction Permit Self Service please click on the below link. This link is for property owners and/or contractors. Property owners will have the ability to view all permits referenced on their property including the history. Contractors will have the ability to view all permits in which they are referenced as the contractor on the Customer ID field of the permit.
The property owner and/or contractor can request their Username and ID through this link.
The Building Department will provide you with your Username and ID and then you will be directed to change your password.
https://broker.edmundsassoc.com/CPSS/?municipalId=1612NJ
PLANNING BOARD/ BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
All paperwork MUST be submitted to Building Department 15 days prior to meeting date to be put onto agenda. Agenda is set first come first serve. Meetings are held in the Municipal Chambers. For more information on these meetings, click here.
Housing Element & Fair Share Plan
Housing Element & Fair Share Plan Appendix
INSPECTIONS
Please call at least ONE day in advance to schedule an inspection!!
INSPECTORS & HOURS
Allan Burghardt
Construction Code Official
Building Sub-Code Official
Zoning Officer
Monday thru Friday - after 2:00pm
Vincent Marciano
Electrical Sub-code Official
Electrical Inspector
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30–6:00pm
Ray Keeley
Plumbing Sub-code Official
Plumbing Inspector
Mondays and Wednesdays 12:00–1:00pm or 3:00–6:00pm
Richard Schopperth
Fire Sub-code Official
Fire Inspector
Monday thru Thursday - after 3:30pm
James Booth
Zoning Inspector
Housing Officer
Property Maintenance Inspector
Wednesdays and Fridays 7:30–8:30am or 4:30–6:00pm