About the Department
Building Permits are required for all home improvements. Please call for information before building or remodeling.
The regular hours of the Building Department are:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 5 pm – 7 pm
Richard O’Connor, Construction Official
(908) 637-4133, ext 18
Richard O’Connor, Building Sub-Code Official
Tuesday and Thursday
(908) 637-4133, ext 18
Lumarys Mendez
(908) 637-4133, ext 17
construction@independencenj.com
Carl Dieffenbach, Plumbing Inspector
(908) 894-0149
Frank Baguiao, Electrical Inspector
(908) 637-4133, ext 18
David Diehl, Zoning Officer
zoning@independencenj.com
Wednesdays 8-9:30am
(908) 637-4133, ext 19
Fax Number (908) 637-8844
