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 and Tuesday 5 pm – 7 pm
Greg Chontow, Construction Official
(908) 637-4133, ext 18
James O’Connor, Building/Fire Sub-Code Official
Tuesday and Thursday
(908) 637-4133, ext 17
Lumarys Mendez
(908) 637-4133, ext 17
construction@independencenj.com
Jack Bell, Plumbing Inspector
908-637-4133 x 17
Frank Baguiao, Electrical Inspector
(908) 637-4133, ext 17
David Diehl, Zoning Officer
zoning@independencenj.com
Wednesdays 9 am-11 am
(908) 637-4133, ext 19
Fax Number (908) 637-8844
