The Town of Westfield Building Department is dedicated to providing our construction and development customers with permit plan review and inspection services to enhance the built environment.

This department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Uniform Construction Code (UCC). The UCC dictates what building codes are to be used in the design and construction of new buildings, additions, alterations, reconstructions, etc. of residential and non-residential structures. This division issues construction permits and conducts the necessary inspections to verify the work performed is to the specified codes. Construction permit application forms are available at the Building Department or via the State’s website.

To schedule an inspection please call (908) 789-4125 between 8:30am and 3:30pm and have the permit number, address and block/lot of the property, and the type of inspection being requested available. Do not leave a message on the voicemail system to schedule the inspections. Please leave your contact information and your call will be returned to schedule the inspection as soon as possible. Building, Plumbing and Electric inspections are performed Monday – Friday, Fire Protection inspections are performed, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. All inspections are performed between 7:30am and 1:00pm.

Zoning review is a prior approval to most construction permits. The Westfield Land Use Regulations outline the zoning requirements for new buildings, pools, fences, additions, patios, sheds etc. the Zoning department should be consulted prior to filing for a construction permit to expedite the process.

Westfield now has the ability to make Building Department records viewable online and has done so. Through the SDL Portal, an online hub where residents, businesses, and professionals can access information 24/7, you may see property history including construction permits, inspections, violations, and more. The ability to search permit records online may eliminate a need to file an Open Public Records Act request through the Town Clerk’s Office. 

Signing up is easy and free. Please visit https://sdl.town/westfield to sign in to your account or create a new account.

Use the SDL Portal along with the Interactive Map to obtain information about Westfield's properties.

NEW! Appointments for inspections can now be made online through the SDL portal.

Click on the link below. Choose from 3 different dates and the first available date will be given to you. Please keep in mind that your first choice may not be available. First time users will need to create a username and password.

Building Inspection Request: https://www.sdlportal.com/towns/nj/union/westfield/requests/inspection