Morris Plains the Community of Caring
531 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains, NJ 07950     973-538-2224

Construction Department

About the Department

The Borough of Morris Plains Construction Office is responsible for issuing all construction permits and for administering and enforcing the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code. The department consists of a licensed Construction Official, Building, Plumbing, Electric and Fire Sub-Code Officials and Technical Assistant.

Do You Need a Permit?

Regardless of your project, the first steps in the process are:

Inspections

Call the Construction Office secretary at 973-538-0325 to schedule an inspection. There is a minimum of 24-hour notice required. Your permit number is required for all inspection requests.

Inspection Hours

  • Building Inspections:Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Electrical Inspections: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Plumbing/Mechanical Inspections:Monday and Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Fire Inspections: Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm.
  • Zoning Officer:Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Construction OfficialOffice Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Permit Application Forms

Link to forms for common construction projects

Large Construction Sites in the Borough

Large construction projects are currently underway on Tabor Road and American Road in the Borough of Morris Plains. These developments resulted from Builders’ Remedy lawsuits, a Court Order, and ultimately settlements related to affordable housing requirements. Visit page 9 of the Borough’s Master Plan Re-Examination Report, adopted in 2018, for more details.

The maps below provide a birds-eye view of these project plans.

Map of Construction Site on American Road

Map of Construction Site on the west side of Route 53 (Tabor Road)

 

Staff

Karen Coffey
Board Secretary & Construction Department Technical Assistant

William O’ Connor
Construction Official and Electrical Inspector
woconnor@morrisplainsboro.org

Susan Collopy
Construction Department Technical Assistant
scollopy@morrisplainsboro.org

Phil Wilk       
Fire Sub Code Official

Chris Mason  
Building Inspector
cmason@morrisplainsboro.org

James Gonroski
Plumbing Official

William O’Connor
Electrical Official

Salvatore Poli
Building & Construction Official

Don Salerno
Zoning Officer
dsalerno@morrisplainsboro.org

Enzo Garafalo 
Building Inspector

Contact the Construction Dept.

Office Location
531 Speedwell Avenue (small white building adjacent to parking lot of Borough Hall)
Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Telephone: 973-538-0325

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

 Zoning Officer
Don Salerno
973-538-0325
Office Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.