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You need a land disturbance permit if you are doing excavation or fill work. There are 2 applications: Preliminary application Final application Need to know There is no cost for the preliminary application Cost is $100 for final application (non-refundable) Before you start Prepare these materials to include with the preliminary application. Steps Preliminary application...

If you need to use a construction dumpster in the public right of way, you need a dumpster permit. Need to know Cost: $50 for 10 days $100, if it blocks parking meters If you need it more than 10 days, there are additional fees. Your dumpster cannot exceed 30 cubic yards Before you start...

You can request motor vehicle accident or police reports. Need to know Cost: Free, if picked up in person There is a fee for an online report It can take up to 5 business days for a police report to be ready Only motor vehicle accident reports are available online Before you start You'll need...

If you are a business and received a violation is for interior finishes, you need to complete the interior finishes affidavit. Steps Download the affidavit attesting to the application of interior finish protection. Complete the required information and sign the document. Submit the affidavit. What's next We will review your affidavit and let you know...

We conduct annual inspections of buildings in Somerville, except for single and 2-family homes. Property and business owners need to register with the Fire Prevention department. For property owners, this is part of the Certificate of Continued Occupancy process. For a business, you need to submit this form twice: First, by the building owner Second,...

If you received a violation and need more than 30 days to correct the violation, you can request a time extension. Need to know You don't need to call to schedule another inspection Before you start You will need to provide a completion date so the Fire Marshal can do the inspection within that timeframe....

If you are selling a single or 2-family housing unit, you need to get a smoke certificate. During this inspection, we will make sure the home complies with the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code 5:70-2.3, for: Smoke alarms Carbon monoxide detector Fire extinguishers This form can be submitted by a property owner or a realtor....

There are 4 main types of fire safety permits required for many common activities. Need to know Effective January 1, 2025, fees vary from $100 (type 1) to $700 (type 4) If you don't get a permit, you may be subject to fines. Before you start You need a fire safety permit for many common...

If you are a food vendor or are cooking at public events, follow these guidelines. Get a fire safety permit You need a Type 1 fire safety permit if you are: A cooking vendor using an open flame or flame producing device Using a tent or canopy of any size in connection with cooking or...

If you are making a fire outside, you may need permits. Follow these guidelines to make sure your outdoor burning is safe. For all outdoor burning, you should have at least 1 fire extinguisher, with a minimum of a 4A rating. If you don't have a fire extinguisher, you need other approved fire extinguishing equipment...

The Emergency Services Facility, located at 85 North Gaston Avenue, will be the new home for our: Police department Fire department Emergency medical services and Rescue Squad Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Timeline Agreements signed January 2022 Reviewed by Planning Board and County May 2022 NJ DOT permits applied for May 2022 NJ DEP permits...

It’s important to have a plan in place for your pets in case you have to evacuate your home in an emergency. Prepare a disaster travel kit for your pet Photo of your pet Copies of pet license and proof of vaccinations Proper size pet carrier Leashes and obedience aids Pet food (including special diets)...

If you are hosting a special event, you need to submit an emergency action plan. Need to know Depending on the nature of your event, you may also need: Fire safety permit Road closure permit Additional planning measures are required for events with more than 1000 attendees. Steps Complete and sign the online application. Submit...

The Office of Emergency Management collaborates with community volunteers to support Somerville residents during emergency situations. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) This team is trained in basic disaster response skills, including fire safety, search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT volunteers provide assistance when professional responders are not immediately available to help....

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that protects people with disabilities against discrimination. It ensures fairness in employment, government services, and public places. If you think the Borough is in violation of the ADA, you can file a complaint. Need to know Complaints need to be in writing, unless you need an...

In order to file an insurance claim against the Borough of Somerville, you must complete the Notice of Claim Form within 90 days of your loss. Need to know Notify your insurance carrier first about your claim. Under State Law (N.J.S.A. 59:9-2c) your insurance carrier must pay first. The Borough, if legally liable for this...

Submit this application to provide wrecker services to the Police Department. Need to know All wreckers must provide wrecker services on a continuous 24-hours per day basis Any member of the provider list who does not answer their phone 4 times in a 12-month period, will be dropped from the wrecker list. Each phone will...

You need a vendor/solicitor license if you want to: Canvass in any neighborhoods Sell goods or services by going door-to-door Sell goods or food with a truck or cart Steps Download and complete this application. Submit the application to the Clerk's office along with 2 recent photographs. We will review and contact you if we...