Building & Construction Code Enforcement

About the Department

It is the responsibility of the Building Department to administer and enforce the Uniform Construction Code, State of New Jersey N.J.A.C.5:23 and Township Ordinances for all new and existing construction within the township.

These responsibilities include the issuing of all construction permits for Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire applications and performing the required inspections for code compliance and then issuing the proper certificate once the project has been completed. 

It is the goal of the Building Department to ensure that all construction is code complaint for the safety and welfare of its residence and visitors.

If you are planning to make repairs or sell your home, please click this link to view the following items that require a permit under the uniform construction code.

  1. Municipal Messenger Monthly/ November

    November meeting & Public Works dates; Curbside Leaf Collection; Remaining holidays; Property Taxes due; General Election; Housing Rehabilitation Program; Rabies Vaccination Clinic; Daylight Savings Time Ends; Hillside Hose Co. Annual Christmas Tree Sale! Additional Info...
  2. Special Township Committee Meeting

    KINDLY TAKE NOTICE that the Township Committee of the Township of Morris has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, December 4, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. Read on...
  3. 2023 Annual Leaf Collection Program

    On or about November 27, 2023, we will finish up in Sector 1 and start to collect leaves in Sector 2. The Township is broken up into three(3) sectors for this service; Click the link to find your sector. Additional Info...
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