There are various and convenient ways to reach employees to conduct business:
Please see the below information so we can easily assist you with meeting your needs.
The Mail Slot is checked every morning.
The Building Department issues all construction permits and performs inspections for residential and commercial properties in the Township of Winfield.
- In person, Call or Email.
- Use the safe and secure Mail Slot in the door at the Court & Meeting entrance to the Municipal building to drop off Building Department forms.
Please see the below information so we can easily assist you with meeting your needs.
- If you need PERMIT APPLICATIONS, all forms are available on this website by clicking the "Forms" tab at the top of the screen. Handouts are also available on this site that will guide you as to what applications and supporting documentation is required for various permits.
- If you need to SUBMIT APPLICATIONS and PLANS, please bring them in person during office hours Please make sure all information is complete to limit delays.
- MAKE PAYMENT in person or dropped in the Mail Slot in the door at the Court & Meeting Entrance. When permits are approved, you will receive a call and you can submit payment in person during office hours.
- Once payment is received you will receive a Yellow Construction Permit Notice and work can begin immediately.
- To check PERMIT STATUS, please call the office, or email us.
- To SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS, please call the office.
The Mail Slot is checked every morning.
The Building Department issues all construction permits and performs inspections for residential and commercial properties in the Township of Winfield.
Permits must be released and fees paid prior to the start of any construction or demolition. Starting the work prior to the released permit will result in a Notice and Order to Pay Penalty. Your permit fee WILL be increased by up to $2,000.00.
Inspection on construction permits for building, electric, plumbing, fire protection: Final payment to the contractor is NOT required to be made before the final inspection is performed.
Inspection on construction permits for building, electric, plumbing, fire protection: Final payment to the contractor is NOT required to be made before the final inspection is performed.
For all inspection requests, call the Building Department between 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday @ 908-925-3850.
The following information is REQUIRED to schedule an inspection: permit number, work site address & type of inspection.
TIMES ARE NEVER GUARANTEED. ONLY CALL FOR INSPECTIONS WHEN THE WORK IS READY
The following information is REQUIRED to schedule an inspection: permit number, work site address & type of inspection.
TIMES ARE NEVER GUARANTEED. ONLY CALL FOR INSPECTIONS WHEN THE WORK IS READY
Staff & Schedule
Name |
Title |
Inspection Schedule |
Frank Genova |
Building & Fire Subcode/Construction Code Official |
Monday & Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Tim Dolan |
Electrical Subcode Official / Inspector |
Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
Bill Schinestuhl |
Plumbing Subcode Official / Inspector |
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
Melanie Slowik |
Building Administrative Assistant |
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |