Edison, NJ Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Enforced by
- Plumbing Subcode Official
- Code applied
- NJ UCC, N.J.A.C. 5:23
- Permit required
- before work begins
- Fees
- itemized per fixture/appliance
Summary
Edison Township bars installing or altering any plumbing equipment governed by the state Uniform Construction Code without first getting a permit from the Construction Official.
It is unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, move or demolish a structure; or to change the occupancy of a building or structure requiring greater strength, exitway or sanitary provisions; or to change to a different use group; or to install or alter any equipment for which provision is made or the installation of which is regulated by the regulations, without first filing an application with the Construction Official in writing and obtaining the required permit therefor.
b. The following are exceptions from paragraph a. above:
1. Ordinary repairs, as provided for in Article 7 of the regulations, which do not involve any violation of the regulations;
2. Minor work as determined by the appropriate subcode official;
3. Emergency work, except that a permit shall be applied for as soon thereafter as is practicable, but not later than seventy-two (72) hours thereafter.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4904708; v19 updated 2026-03-25; through 03-25-2026).
Full Breakdown
Plumbing work in Edison is enforced by the Township's Plumbing Subcode Official, one of the officials in the Edison Construction Code Enforcement Agency established under § 14-1.2. "The regulations" that permits must satisfy are the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23-1 et seq., filed with the Township Clerk. Fees run per fixture and appliance under the Plumbing Subcode fee schedule in § 14-1.10, for example, water heaters, water closets and similar fixtures each carry their own itemized fee, plus a 20% plan-review charge for revised plans.
Violations & Fines
Installing or altering plumbing equipment without a permit is unlawful under § 14-1.3 and can bring a stop-work order and withhold your certificate of occupancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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