Monroe Township (Gloucester County), NJ Building Safety: Building Inspections (2026)

Section 104-22 of the Monroe Township Code governs inspections under the Uniform Construction Code article. Subsection A directs the Monroe Township Construction Code Enforcing Agency to periodically inspect all construction undertaken under its permits to ensure the work meets the law and the conditions of the permit. The section does not list stages such as footing or framing; it calls for periodic inspection, and the Subcode Officials named in § 104-17 A (Building, Electrical, Fire Protection, Plumbing and Elevator) carry them out.

Before inspections begin, § 104-17 E requires at least 24 hours' notice of the start of work to the Construction Code Official. Under § 104-22 B, the owner is deemed to have consented to inspection of the entire premises and all construction on it until a certificate of occupancy is issued. Inspectors enter on presentation of proper credentials. Inspections are between 9:00 am. and 5:00 p.m., but can happen at other times if the agency has reasonable cause to believe an immediate danger to life, limb or property exists, or if the owner, agent, architect, engineer or builder gives permission. No one accompanies an inspector unless needed for enforcement or the owner consents.

Section 104-22 C lets the agency issue a written stop-construction order when work is contrary to the permit, the article or other law. The order states the conditions for resuming work and goes to the owner, the permit holder or the person doing the work. If it is ignored, the agency can ask a court for an injunction. Under § 104-22 D, an appeal to the Gloucester County Construction Board of Appeals, to the Department of Community Affairs or to a court does not automatically stay the order.

After inspections, the certificate of occupancy fee is $50 for a one- or two-family dwelling and 10% of the total permit fee for a commercial building under § 104-18 C(2)(c). A temporary certificate for 60 days is $50, with two 30-day extensions at $50 each. Under § 104-34, the certificate of occupancy is withheld until permanent street numbers are affixed, at least three inches high and 48 inches above ground level under § 104-31.