Our system is not perfect, but..it works. IMHO, I feel that most of the 'my way or the highway' guys are gone.
THe BOA process is filing a form, paying a fee ($100 to $150) and getting on the list. I would venture a 60 day window. Keep in mind that this is a LEGAL proceeding, and involves another NJ mainstay....lawyers.
Yes most of the my way guys are long retired, in jersey the inspectors are professional, and they back up their decision with a code article.
Is someone had a proplem with a ruling he can call Trenton and speak to a state inspector, that will try to clear up the issue, the ones that usually go the LEGAL proceeding, route, are usually builders looking to avoid some of the codes, becaust they think they will cost too much, not a good reason to change the rules.
