Building Department

 

The Old Tappan Building Department is the agency that enforces the New Jersey State Uniform Building Code and local building and zoning codes. 

The Building Department is located at the Borough Hall. Building permits provide the means for Code Officials to protect the residents' health, safety, and welfare by reducing the potential hazards of unsafe construction. 

Nicola A. Lepore, Construction Official, Ext. 20 

Nick oversees the daily operations of the Building Department, has final approval on all applications, imposes penalties when needed, and prepares yearly budgets for the Mayor and Council.

Alyson Lazarus, Technical Assistant , Ext. 19

Alyson schedules inspections, answers questions regarding building permit requirements, and prepares month-end financial reports which in turn get sent to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

Nicola A. Lepore, Fire Inspector/Building Inspector, Ext 26

Peter DiCostanza, Electrical Subcode Inspector  

The Borough inspectors conduct land reviews to ensure that projects conform to all code and inspection requirements

Nicholas Pappas, Zoning Officer, Ext 21

The Zoning Officer reviews drawings and surveys for proposed projects to ensure that the Zoning Code is adhered to.   

OFFICE HOURS

Construction Official:
Monday 3 PM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM to 11 AM
 Wednesday 11 AM to 2 PM
 Thursday 7 AM - 9:30 AM 
Friday 7 AM to 10 AM
(official may also be on inspections during these hours.)

Building Department:
Monday thru Friday  9 AM to 2 PM. 

Permits:
 issued each day until 1:30 pm.

Zoning Officer:
 Wednesday 7 PM to 8 PM   

 

For Building Department Forms, Click Here.

 Building Permit Process, Click Here.

Hours of Construction

 

If you need assistance, please call 
Alyson Lazarus at 201-664-1849 ext. 19.