FIRE Safety

Contacts

Thomas Scalera
Chief / Fire Marshal

Phone: (908) 725-6300 ext. 5555

Email:
tscalera@bridgewaternj.gov

Please reach out for ANY QUESTIONS

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Information

The Bridgewater Fire Marshal is responsible for reviewing fire safety elements of development site plans and new construction plans and Annual, semi-annual, and quarterly fire prevention inspections are performed on commercial properties as required by the State New Jersey Uniform Fire Code. In addition, smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance inspections are performed prior to change of occupancy by sale, lease or rent. If it is a rental the property owner is required by state law to register with the township clerk with contact information.

The mission of the Bridgewater Fire Marshal Office is to help prevent the occurrence of fire, protect lives and to preserve property through:

Enforcement
Education
Permitting and inspection
Plan review

This office also conducts fire investigations, and conducts fire safety training for civic organizations, industries and businesses. This office now has a Mobile Fire Safety House which can also be used for teaching fire prevention. We act as a liaison between the Township administration and volunteer fire services in Bridgewater, and review and inspect special events such as the 4H Fair and local fireworks displays. All local businesses that are not required to register as a State Required Life Hazard Use is required by Chapter 99 of BWT Ordinance to register with this office.

For all Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarm inspections, you must apply by either of the following: come into the Fire Marshal office to complete an application and pay by check, or you can mail a check in with your application, or you can apply online through our SDL portal and pay by credit card. See the SDL portal link on this page. Once payment has been made and your application processed, our office will contact you to schedule the appointment. We do not accept credit card payments at the counter.

Fee for Inspection Cost

THE APPROPRIATE FEE IS FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT

Requests received more than 10 business days prior to the change of occupant is $60.00
Requests received four to 10 business days prior to the change of occupant is $90.00
Requests received fewer than four business days prior to the change of occupant is $170.00
For each subsequent Re-inspection due to a failed inspection: an additional fee of $25 per inspection.
Requests for waiver of CSDMACFE for house demolition/extensive construction permits shall be accompanied with application, affidavits from seller & buyer attorney’s offices and a $20.00 administrative fee.