Building A Garage In New Jersey

By Jay Behm

Building garages in New Jersey may be different than other US locations because many building departments require plan certification by NJ engineer or architect. Where calculations are required, it is necessary for the Professional Engineer (P.E) consultant to review, mark-up, stamp and sign (certify) the garage plans and calculations submitted for the building permit application. In some cases it is just a matter of their review and stamp to certify. Fees often are a few hundred dollars. Alternatively,
home owners are often allowed to self-certify, or sign a release with the building dept, thereby assuming liability in their project. Customers often do this on smaller garage projects.  
Due to state-by-state professional licensing requirements, Behm Design Garage Plans cannot provide such additional engineering.
                     
You can easily learn about any snow and/or hurricane  requirements from your local building dept. or inspector. That is always the best source for correct and accurate information. Everything is spelled out in the building code so you can know what will be needed before you start planning the project and
purchasing garage plans. You can also call Jay Behm @ 1-800-210-6776 if you have questions.