What are the Restaurant Grease Interceptor permit rules in New Jersey?

New Jersey enforces trade permit fee schedules determined by local AHJ building departments per county. General contractors and sub-trades must maintain active state licenses and bond filings ($10,000–$50,000).

Are sub-trade contractor surety bonds required in New Jersey?

Yes. Most New Jersey municipal building departments require trade contractors to file an active license bond prior to permit issuance.

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New Jersey Restaurant Grease Interceptor Permit Guide

Food service establishment FOG interceptor sizing, health permits, and plumbing codes. Compare municipal fee structures, plan check add-on rates, and contractor bond thresholds across New Jersey.

New Jersey Restaurant Grease Interceptor County Workstations

Select a county building department to calculate exact trade permit fees & bond rules

Bergen County

NJ Dept of Community Affairs Division of Codes

2026 Verified

Plan Review Rate: 55%

Tech Surcharge: 4%

Mandatory Surety Bond: $15,000

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