I would like to schedule a building and/or electrical and/or fire and/or mechanical and/or plumbing inspection.

Thank you for contacting the City of Summit Construction Office in the Department of Community Services (DCS). You must have your construction permit number to schedule an inspection. Inspections can be scheduled via phone or in person. Please call 908-273-6408 or visit the DCS counter on the second (2nd) floor of City Hall at 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ, from 7AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday.

  • Building inspections occur 8AM - 1:30PM Monday through Thursday, and 8AM - 3PM on Friday.
  • Electrical inspections occur 8AM – 11:30AM Monday through Friday.
  • Plumbing and mechanical inspections occur 8AM -12PM Monday through Friday.
  • Fire inspections occur 8:30AM - 4PM Tuesday through Thursday. Please note, the fire inspector is also a full-time firefighter and is subject to emergencies and time changes.

Summer hours

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the hours for the DCS counter to schedule an inspection are 7AM - 4:30PM Monday through Thursday, and 7AM - 1PM on Friday.

  • Electrical inspections occur 8:30AM - 11AM Tuesday through Friday.
  • Plumbing and mechanical inspections occur 8AM - 12PM Monday through Friday.
  • Fire inspections occur 8:30AM - 4PM Tuesday through Thursday. Please note, the fire inspector is also a full-time firefighter and is subject to emergencies and time changes. 

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1. What do I need a building (construction) permit for? What is the procedure?
2. How many construction permit drawings are required to submit a construction permit?
3. I would like to schedule a building and/or electrical and/or fire and/or mechanical and/or plumbing inspection.
4. What is the schedule for building and/or electrical and/or fire and/or mechanical and/or plumbing inspections?
5. What permits do I need to close on my house?
6. What time can construction take place in Summit?
7. When does a construction permit application require a survey?
8. What codes does Summit use for construction?
9. Where can I buy a copy of the Construction Code?