STARTING A BUSINESS IN FANWOOD
- Check with the Fanwood Zoning Officer first to see if the business is allowed in the zone.
- Submit Plans and Permit Applications (complete set), to the Construction Department, for plan review/approval.
- Submit Business License Application to the Borough Clerk.
- Once plans are approved and permits paid for work can begin.
- Comply with all necessary building inspections for occupancy (Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire).
- Certificate of Occupancy will be issued once all required inspections pass.
If a food establishment, the following also applies:
- Submit a Food License Application to the Board of Health Secretary which must be approved and issued prior to opening.
- Submit Plan for location as approved by Building Department to Health Department. Inspector will review application with applicant.
- Health Inspector will conduct pre-operational inspection of the establishment once the customary inspections from the Building Department (Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire) have been completed.
- Health Inspector will conduct final inspection for opening, rate the conditions of the premises and deem satisfactory.