[Amended 12-28-2017 by Ord. No. 17-12; 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 19-23]
A. The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode
fees herein set forth and shall be paid before the permit is issued.
B. Schedule I, Building subcode shall be:
A minimum fee for the building subcode shall be $75.
(1) New construction for additions per cubic
foot of the building or structure volume:
(a)
Additions (new construction): $0.3800;
(b)
Premanufactured construction: $0.3800.
(2) Rehabilitation includes repair, alteration,
renovation and reconstruction:
(a)
Minimum building fee: $75.
[1]
$1 to $50,000 estimated cost: $35.
[2]
$50,001 to $100,000 estimated cost:
$26.
[3]
Over $100,001 estimated cost: $22.
(3) Minor work:
(a)
$1 to $50,000 estimated cost: $25.
(b)
$50,001 to $100,000 estimated cost:
$20.
(c)
Over $100,001 estimated cost: $15.
(4) Roofing, siding, fence:
(a)
$1 to $50,000 estimated cost: $20.
(b)
$50,001 to $100,000 estimated cost:
$15.
(c)
Over $100,001 estimated cost: $10.
(5) Sign, pylon:
(a)
First 100 square feet: $6.
(b)
Next 400 square feet: $3.
(c)
Each additional square foot thereafter:
$1.50.
(6) Sign, ground or wall:
(a)
First 100 square feet: $3.
(b)
Next 400 square feet: $2.
(c)
Each additional square foot: $1.50.
(7) Temporary structures: $100.
(8) Open structural towers:
(a)
$1 to $50,000 estimated cost: $35.
(b)
$50,001 to $100,000 estimated cost:
$26.
(c)
Over $100,001 estimated cost: $22.
(9) Relocation of a structure: minimum fee
$200.
(10) Radon vent system or remediation:
(a)
Radon vent system (new construction):
$96.
(11) Deck or balcony:
(a)
$1 to $50,000 estimated cost: $30.
(b)
$50,001 to $100,000 estimated cost:
$26.
(c)
Over $100,001 estimated cost: $20.
(12) Retaining wall:
(a)
Class III residential retaining wall:
flat fee of $150.
(b)
Retaining wall of any size other
than Class III residential:
[1]
$1 to $50,000 estimated cost: $35.
[2]
$50,001 to $100,000 estimated cost:
$26.
[3]
Over $100,001 estimated cost: $22.
(13) Pool - In-ground or aboveground:
(a)
$1 to $50,000 estimated cost: $30.
(b)
Over $50,001 estimated cost: $26.
(14) Asbestos hazard abatement: $118.
(15) Lead hazard abatement: $196.
C. Schedule II, Plumbing subcode fee shall
be: A minimum fee for the plumbing subcode shall be $75.
(16) Backflow preventer: $100.
(20) Interceptor/separator: $100.
(23) Water service connect: $100.
(29) Other special devices: $100.
D. Schedule III, Electrical subcode fee shall
be: A minimum fee for the electrical subcode shall be $75.
(1) Receptacles and fixtures:
(2) Motors and electrical devices:
(a)
Over one horsepower, up to 10 horsepower:
$15.
(b)
Up to 30 horsepower: $75.
(c)
Greater than 30 horsepower up to
100 horsepower: $150.
(d)
Greater than 100 horsepower: $1,200.
(3) Transformers, generators and electrical
devices:
(a)
Over one kw, up to 10.0 kw: $15.
(d)
Larger than above: $1,200.
(4) Service panels, subpanels, and motor control
center.
(a)
Service panels:
[1]
Less than or equal to 200 amps: $75.
[2]
Greater than 200 amps but less than
or equal to 800 amps: $150.
(b)
Subpanels:
[1]
Less than or equal to 200 amps: $75.
[2]
Greater than 200 amps but less than
or equal to 800 amps: $150.
(c)
Motor control center.
[1]
Less than or equal to 200 amps: $75.
[2]
Greater than 200 amps but less than
or equal to 800 amps: $150.
(5) Spa, hot tub, fountain: $60.
(6) Storable pool/hydro massage tub: $15.
(7) Solar systems:
(a)
Disconnects, backfed breakers, subpanels,
service panels:
[1]
Less than or equal to 200 amps: $75.
[2]
Greater than 200 amps but less than
or equal to 800 amps: $150.
(b)
Inverters, PV systems:
[1]
Over one kw up to 10.0 kw: $15.
[4]
Larger than above: $1,200.
E. Schedule IV, Fire subcode, all use groups.
Fire protection and other hazardous equipment: sprinklers, standpipes
and risers; detectors (smoke and heat), smoke-control system; pre-engineered
suppression systems; gas- and oil-fired appliances not connected to
the plumbing system; fire pump; fireplaces; chimney relining; solid-fuel
appliances (wood and coal); kitchen exhaust systems, including incinerators;
crematoriums; and flammable and combustible liquid storage systems,
spray booths and underground water service (fire protection, underground
water storage tanks.) A minimum fee for the fire subcode shall be
$75.
(1) Flammable/combustible tanks (commercial
and new construction):
Size of Tank
(gallons)
|
Fee
|
---|
1 to 1,000
|
$100
|
1,001 to 1,500
|
$125
|
1,501 to 2,000
|
$175
|
2,001 to 2,500
|
$225
|
2,501 to 3,000
|
$275
|
3,001 to 3,500
|
$350
|
3,501 to 4,000
|
$400
|
4,001 to 4,500
|
$450
|
4,501 to 5,000
|
$500
|
5,001 to 10,000
|
$550
|
Over 10,000
|
$675
|
(2) Sprinkler heads.
Number of Heads
|
Fee
|
---|
Up to 20
|
$110
|
21 to 100
|
$220
|
101 to 200
|
$550
|
201 to 400
|
$1,000
|
401 to 1,000
|
$1,250
|
Over 1,000
|
$2,000
|
(3) The fee for each standpipe shall be $275.
(4) Pre-engineered systems (commercial).
(5) The fee for each gas- or oil-fired appliance
that is not connected to the plumbing system shall be $75.
(6) Kitchen exhaust/ventilation.
(a)
Residential hood exhaust: $60.
(c)
Commercial heat sensor (retrofit
only): $150.
(7) The fee for each incinerator shall be $600.
(8) The fee for each crematorium shall be $600.
(9) Inspection of smoke-sensitive alarm devices:
$50 per inspection.
(10) Alarms.
(a)
Alarm systems.
Number of Devices
|
Fee
|
---|
1 to 20
|
$100
|
21 to 100
|
$175
|
101 to 200
|
$400
|
201 to 400
|
$1,000
|
401 to 1,000
|
$1,250
|
Over 1,000
|
$1,500
|
Panel
|
$125
|
(b)
110v interconnected alarms (smoke
and carbon monoxide):
[1]
Up to 12 (per dwelling unit): $150.
[2]
Each additional (per dwelling unit):
$7.50.
(d)
Replacement/addition of alarms:
[1]
Up to two devices (per dwelling unit):
$75.
[2]
Each additional (per dwelling unit):
$7.50.
(12) Valves (commercial).
(a)
Dry pipe/alarm valves: $250.
(13) Smoke control system (commercial): $350.
(14) Spray booth (commercial): $175.
(15) Chimney liner/relining: $75.
(16) Fireplace, coal stove or wood-burning stove:
$75.
(17) Annual fire line backflow preventer: $100.
(18) Yard/wall hydrants: $200.
(19) Water supply tank:
(a)
Up to 10,000 gallons: $650.
(b)
Above 10,000 gallons (per gallon):
$0.08.
(20) Water supply/underground piping: $125 ($1
per foot over 100 feet, $125 minimum).
(21) Clean agent systems (FM200, Novec, etc.)
(commercial): $325.
(22) Fuel dispensing emergency cut-off: $125.
(23) Smoke control/evacuation system: $325.
(24) Generator, commercial (excludes owner-occupied
detached dwelling): $175.
F. Schedule V, Mechanical subcode fees shall
be: A minimum fee for the mechanical subcode shall be $75.
(1) Boiler install/replacement: $150.
(2) Furnace install/replacement: $150.
(3) Oil tank installation: $150.
(4) Generator installation: $150.
(6) Gas piping: $150 (first six outlets).
(7) AC replacement/installation: $150.
(11) Unit heater: $150 (first two).
G. Plan review fees.
(1) Prototype plans shall be calculated at
5% of construction permit.
(2) All other fees not described as herein
shall be outlined pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20, department fees.
(3) Where permit fees have been waived, the
plan review fees shall be calculated at 25% of construction permit
fees.
(4) The fee for review of any amendment or
change to a plan that has already been released, and for any applicable
joint plan review between subcodes on an application, shall be charged
at a rate of $45 per 1/2 hour, per subcode. Fees shall be rounded
to the nearest one-half hour. A minimum fee of $45 shall be charged.
(5) Change of contractor fee: $25 per subcode
technical section issued.
H. Demolitions (all use groups).
(2) Accessory structures or buildings: $75.
I. Elevators (same as state).
(1) Plan review: as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c)6
and 7.
(2) Inspection and witnessing fees: as per
N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.6(a), (b) and (c).
J. Certificates.
(1) Certificate of occupancy: The fee shall
be in the amount of 10% of the new construction permit fee. The minimum
shall be $120, except for one- and two-family dwellings (R-5) wherein
the minimum fee shall be $75. This shall apply where the certificate
occupancy is temporary or permanent in nature.
(2) The fee for a certificate of occupancy
granted to a change of use shall be $250.
(3) The fee for a certificate of continued
occupancy shall be $250, and shall be required for all changes of
occupancy of nonresidential use groups.
(a)
A certificate of occupancy issued
for a finished basement in a residential use group, in which the work
was completed prior to the issuance of a construction permit, shall
be charged a flat rate of $400.
(5) Certificate of clearance:
(a)
Lead hazard abatement: $39.
(b)
Asbestos hazard abatement: $24.
(6) Temporary certificate of occupancy:
(a)
There shall be no fee charged for
the issuance if a temporary certificate of occupancy, provided the
certificate of occupancy fee is paid at the time.
(b)
The fee for temporary certificate
of occupancy or each extension shall not exceed $30.
K. Variations.
(1) Variation application, Class I: $800.
(2) Variation application, Classes II and III:
$175.
(3) Variation application resubmission, Class
I: $300.
(4) Variation application resubmission, Class
II and III: $100.
L. Annual permit fees.
(1) Per worker of a group in number specified
by law: $700.
(2) Per additional worker over number specified
by law: $300.
(3) State permit fee per subcode: $200.
(4) Number in core group: $60.
(5) Annual pool inspection: $75.
(6) Backflow preventer annual reinspection:
$100.
M. Other fees.
(1) State of New Jersey permit fee:
(a)
In order to provide the training,
certification and technical support programs required by the Uniform
Construction Code Act, the enforcing agency, including the Department
when acting as the local agency, shall collect a surcharge fee of
$1.90 per $1,000 of value of construction. The minimum permit surcharge
fee shall be $1. Said surcharge fee shall be remitted to the Bureau
of Housing Inspections, Department of Community Affairs, on a quarterly
basis for the fiscal quarters ending March 31, June 30, September
30 and December 31 and not later than one month next succeeding the
end of the quarter for which its due.
(b)
The enforcing agency shall report
annually at the end of each state fiscal year to the Bureau of Housing
Inspection, and no later than July 31, the total amount of the surcharge
fee collected in a fiscal tear. In the fiscal year in which the regulations
first become effective, said report shall be for the third and fourth
(state fiscal year) quarters.
N. Lapsed permits. The fee for the reinstatement
of a lapsed permit, for which no changes are made or required by mandated
code charges, shall be 50% of the original lapsed fee.
O. No refunds will be given after 90 days
of issuance of a permit. Prior to 90 days of issuance, the plan review
fee shall be held and the remaining fees may be refunded at the discretion
of the Construction Official.
Procedures for the enforcement of the State Uniform Construction
Code Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.) and regulations and penalties
for violations thereof are set forth in the Act and regulations, including
but not limited to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.9. A copy of the Act and regulations
has been placed on file in the municipal clerk's office, 1070
Route 202/31, Ringoes, NJ 08551, and will be available for public
inspection.