New Jersey Contractor License and Building Codes

State of New Jersey Contractor & Building Information

New Jersey Division of Building Safety

New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor
Home improvement contractors are individuals and companies involved in repairing, renovating, modernizing, installing, replacing, improving, restoring, painting, constructing, remodeling, moving, or demolishing residential or noncommercial properties.
For more information visit: New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor.

Verify a New Jersey Contractor
To check to see if an electrician is licensed, or to check the status of an Electrical Contractor in the State of New Jersey go to: Search New Jersey Contractors Registration

New Jersey Construction Permit Application
For more information visit: New Jersey Construction Permit Application.

New Jersey Codes and Regulations
The various Division of Codes and Standards programs are based on Code rooted in Law and implemented through Rule and Regulation.
For building code information visit: New Jersey Codes and Regulations.

New Jersey Electrical Codes

NEC® National Electrical Code Adoption: 2014
Effective September 21, 2015. The State of New Jersey, Dept. of Community Affairs, Division of Code and Standards adopted the 2014 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) w/amendments upon the publication in the New Jersey Register on September 21, 2015 as the official electrical sub-code of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (NJAC 5:23).

Please Note: Due to the nature of the electrical code adoption process, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy of this information. Please notify us of any changes you may be aware of.

New Jersey Energy Codes

The New Jersey Energy Code is adopted and required by the New Jersey Energy Office. This code sets minimum energy efficient buildings.
For more information visit: New Jersey Building Energy Codes Program.

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Home Electrical Wiring

All home electrical wiring projects should be performed correctly by trained and qualified individuals who understand the principles of electrical circuit wiring and the basic fundamentals of home construction. Detailed information is provided throughout areas of this website about the complexity of specific projects to help assist with you to understand the scope of work involved.
The following categories will provide more specific information for each project - below is an Example:
Electrical Project Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time:
Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety:
Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them OFF and Tag them with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Home Electrical Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
Installing additional home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.