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:
Tuesday – Thursday, 8am – 12pm
Richard O’Connor, Construction Official
(908) 637-4133, ext 1021
Richard O’Connor, Building Sub-Code Official
Tuesday and Thursday
(908) 637-4133, ext 1021
Lumarys Mendez
(908) 637-4133, ext 1020
construction@independencenj.com
Carl Dieffenbach, Plumbing Inspector
(908) 894-0149
Electrical Inspector
(908) 637-4133, ext 1021
David Diehl, Zoning Officer
Wednesdays 7-9am
(908) 637-4133, ext 1023
Fax Number (908) 637-0151
