6:30 pm. Pre-meetings – Discussion groups for beginners and advanced members. Bring your questions!

7:00 pm. Visit the vendors; deal offerings from members.

7:10 pm. Announcements from the Board.

7:30 pm. Our Featured Speaker: Bob Connell, Ramsey, NJ Construction Official

Bring your questions!                             Some of the topics to be discussed:

·        I am an investor. I need to rehab a house for rental or sale. I am planning

     to do some of the work, such as drywall repairs, painting and landscaping.

     Do I need to be licensed if the house is in New Jersey?

·        What kind of plumbing, electrical or building changes require a licensed contractor?

·        How should I remove an underground oil tank?

·        Can I live in the house while renovating?

·        What should I know about the Fire Codes?

·        What renovations do NOT require a Permit?

·        Where are GFCI’s required?

·        What code differences are there between new construction and existing housing?

·        What happens if I do some work and then discover that a Permit is required?

·        How much should I budget for adding a bathroom?