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06-23-2009, 02:41 PM
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little fish
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general contractor
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Location: chatham, nj
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need a licence to pull the permit...
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06-23-2009, 02:52 PM
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Pro
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Masonry
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Location: Shohola, PA
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The HO did all the permits. It's a little concrete pad. He did most of it but needs someone to do the pour and finish work.
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06-23-2009, 03:05 PM
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little fish
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general contractor
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Location: chatham, nj
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you'll be fine...
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06-23-2009, 03:23 PM
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Registered (cough) Home Improvement Contractor
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Location: South Jersey
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It is my understanding you need it....
Since January 1, 2006, anyone who makes or sells home improvements with respect to residential properties in the State of New Jersey must be registered with the Division of Consumer Affairs
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06-23-2009, 03:28 PM
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brm1109
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Rubbish removal
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: NJ
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need lic.
Yes you need a home improvement contractors license for any residential work in NJ. Also it could take up to 3 months to get the license since they are backed up.
Rich B.
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06-23-2009, 03:31 PM
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Pro
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Masonry
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Ya- I think I'll just do it. We just did PA and the requirements look the same so it's not a big deal.
I just hate to have to change business cards, letterhead, etc - if I don't need to.
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06-23-2009, 03:35 PM
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Carpenter
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Amelia, - - you should be OK, - - I believe the NJ licensing only pertains to jobs over $500.00
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06-23-2009, 03:35 PM
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Pro
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Registered (cough) Home Improvement Contractor
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Location: South Jersey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AmeliaP
Ya- I think I'll just do it. We just did PA and the requirements look the same so it's not a big deal.
I just hate to have to change business cards, letterhead, etc - if I don't need to.
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Call and ask? If you are registered in PA they may be ok with that..I know there were places in PA that requiered registration before the state wide requirement and they accepted my NJ registration.
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06-23-2009, 03:39 PM
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little fish
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general contractor
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Location: chatham, nj
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom R
Amelia, - - you should be OK, - - I believe the NJ licensing only pertains to jobs over $500.00
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forgot about that tid bit of info 
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06-23-2009, 04:09 PM
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Fentoozler
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Professional Pie and Pastry Taster
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Location: New Jersey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AmeliaP
The HO did all the permits.
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If the HO pulled the permits - he owns the job....he must perform the work and not "supervise" or sub it out.
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06-23-2009, 05:30 PM
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Unless something's changed recently, - - the homeowner pulling the permits simply means he's taking responsibility for whoever's doing the job.
My cousin just did it (on his own addition) last summer and the inspectors were well aware he subbed most of it out.
I don't happen to have any permit paperwork laying around right now, - - but I believe it spells it out pretty clearly on the back of the folder where the final signatures go.
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06-23-2009, 05:34 PM
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Fentoozler
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Location: New Jersey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom R
Unless something's changed recently, - - the homeowner pulling the permits simply means he's taking responsibility for whoever's doing the job.
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I sit corrected [to some degree]....a quick Google search yielded this:
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CAN I DO THE WORK MYSELF? - Carpenters do not have to be licensed in New Jersey, however, Plumbers, Electricians and Fire Alarm contractors are required to have a State License.
Homeowners of an owner-occupied single family home may do their own work. They may not have a friend, relative or neighbor do the plumbing or electrical work; the homeowner must personally do the work.
A PERMIT IS STILL REQUIRED FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
Any other structure, including owner-occupied two family homes, require all plumbing and electrical work be performed by NJ Licensed contractors.
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http://www.ridgefieldpark.org/buildingdept.html
Not exactly a "State" site...but good enough
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06-23-2009, 05:58 PM
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God Bless America
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Location: Rahway, New Jersey
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Sure can learn a lot just by reading.
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06-23-2009, 06:06 PM
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little fish
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general contractor
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Location: chatham, nj
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looks clear...
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06-23-2009, 06:07 PM
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Pro
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Registered (cough) Home Improvement Contractor
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Location: South Jersey
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CAN I DO THE WORK MYSELF? - Carpenters do not have to be licensed in New Jersey, however, Plumbers, Electricians and Fire Alarm contractors are required to have a State License.
Really?
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06-23-2009, 07:59 PM
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Pro
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Carpenter
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alwaysconfusd11
CAN I DO THE WORK MYSELF? - Carpenters do not have to be licensed in New Jersey, however, Plumbers, Electricians and Fire Alarm contractors are required to have a State License.
Really?
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Just in need of the proper 'updating' . . .
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06-23-2009, 08:26 PM
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Faking my Way
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Location: Lebanon, NJ
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Your fine, the job is under $500
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06-23-2009, 08:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alwaysconfusd11
CAN I DO THE WORK MYSELF? - Carpenters do not have to be licensed in New Jersey, Really?
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Really. It is not a license, it is a registration. It also eliminates municipalities from requiring a merchantile license. I actually save a couple hundred a year.A NJ builders license is another animal altogether.
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06-23-2009, 09:07 PM
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little fish
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general contractor
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: chatham, nj
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why, what's the deal with a builders licence?
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