With offices in the township's Municipal Complex, the Building Department is responsible for enforcing the New Jersey State Uniform Building Code and local building and zoning codes through inspections. The department also approves building permit requests. The construction official oversees the department's day-to-day operations, has final approval on applications, imposes penalties when violations are found and creates budgets to submit to the mayor and council. The department's zoning officer reviews proposed projects to make sure applicants are adhering to code and inspection requirements.