Demolition Permit Requirements

Requirements for Demolitions of Structures
Use the checklist below to help you
complete your application. Please fill out all forms completely and in blue or
black ink only.
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Completed Construction Permit Application Folder & Building Subcode. UCC
FORMS PRINTED FROM THE
INTERNET OR COPIES OF UCC FORMS MUST
BE SUBMITTED IN TRIPLICATE AND ALL COPIES SIGNED AND SEALED AS
REQUIRED. UCC FORMS MUST LEGIBLE AND
NOT HAVE OFFICE ONLY SECTIONS BLACKED OUT
[ ] Three (3) copies of property survey showing structure to be
demolished
[ ] Historic Preservation Commission approval (HPC) or [ ] HPC approval not required
[ ] Homeowners Association approval (HOA) or [ ]
HOA approval not required
Copies
of shut-off letters from affected utilities:
Gas Company |
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[ ] Included [ ] N/A |
Electric Company |
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[ ] Included [ ] N/A |
Water Company |
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[ ] Included [ ]
N/A |
Sewer Authority Health Department: |
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[ ] Included [ ] N/A |
Well |
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[ ] Included [ ] N/A |
Septic Proof of removal/abandonment of oil tank (a separate
permit is |
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[ ] Included [ ] N/A |
required for removal/abandonment) |
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[ ] Included [ ] N/A |
Other:__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________ [ ] Included [ ] N/A
[ ] Proof of Written Notification to Adjoining Property Owners
re: Demolition (Registered mail receipts and or signed cards.)
[ ] Letter/Receipt showing proper rodent baiting
[ ] Letter from owner or agent that all asbestos or asbestos
containing material that may become friable during demolition or removal has
been abated. (USEPA 40 CFR 61 Subpart M)
[ ] Statement of notification of the NJ DEP, Division of Solid
& Hazardous Waste and Morris County Solid Waste coordinator.
NJ Department
of Environmental Protection Larry Gindoff, SW Coordinator
Division of
Solid & Hazardous Waste Morris County MUA
PO Box 420 214A
Center Grove Road
Trenton, NJ
08625-0420 Randolph, NJ 07869
973-285-8397
Required Inspections:
1.
Backfill Prior to
placement of fill material.
(Only clean fill can be used and a
minimum of 6 inches of topsoil must cover the surface to be brought back to
grade. Compaction of 95% of fill material is recommended to minimize settling.)
This inspection is required if the excavation is not to be used in the
replacement of another structure in the same location.
2. Final Work completed, job site free of debris, graded and seeded.
Demolition Waste Notification Statement
Date:
Name:
Address:
I hereby certify that I have notified the NJ DEP & Morris County MUA regarding
proper disposal of the debris which will be generated from the demolition of the structure located at ________________________ .
I understand that failure to notify these agencies will subject me to penalties and prosecution in accordance with the regulations.
Signature
Proper Disposal of Construction Material & Debris
Concrete, brick and block are classified as Class B recyclables and are regulated by the DEP, Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste, Recycling Regulations N.J.A.C. 7:26A. Those who generate Class B recyclables have two options for disposal. The first is to transport the material to a recycling center; the second is to reuse the material on-site as clean fill.
The recycling or reuse of these materials that are generated, processed, and reused on-site are exempt from the approval requirements of the DEP N.J.A.C. 7:26A-1.4(a)2. To qualify for this exemption, the DEP, Morris County and Borough of Mendham must be provided with written notification of the activity as per N.J.A.C. 7:26A-1.4(b) 5.
To be considered for an exemption, all of the following conditions must be met:
1. The material being used for clean fill is generated at the site. Materials may not be imported for other locations.
2. The material is not contaminated by exposure to chemicals from industrial processes or exposure to other contaminants.
3. The clean fill is not mixed with other materials such as wood, glass, plastic, etc. 4. The material is processed to reduce its size in order to minimize voids in the fill.
EXAMPLE:
A homeowner wants to demolish his swimming pool and reuse the debris as fill in its place. They must provide evidence that they notified the DEP and the Morris County Solid Waste Coordinator in writing to the Borough of Mendham.
Any debris that is not concrete, brick or block must be removed from the demolition debris. This includes removal of any rebar, vinyl (from the liner), or wood from the debris. The concrete, block, or brick must be broken up to the point where it will minimize voids in the fill. A good rule of thumb is three to four inches in diameter.
The contact information for the state and county are listed below:
State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste PO Box 420 Trenton, NJ 08625-0420 |
Larry Gindoff, SW Coordinator Morris County MUA 214A Center Grove Rd Randolph, NJ 07869 lglindoff@mcmua.com |
Source: Construction Code Communicator Winter 2006