[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township
of East Amwell 12-30-2014 by Ord.
No. 14-08.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Affordable housing — See Ch. 43.
Smoke alarms — See Ch. 47.
Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 81.
Historic preservation — See Ch. 86.
Land management — See Ch. 92.
Soil erosion and sediment control— See Ch. 117.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch.
66, Construction Codes, Uniform, adopted 10-22-1981 by Ord. No. 81-12,
as amended.
A.
The Township of East Amwell hereby designates the Construction Department
of the Township of West Amwell, Hunterdon County, as the East Amwell
Construction Code Enforcement Agency consisting of the following officials
to be employed by the Township of West Amwell:
B.
The public shall have the right to do business with the enforcement
agency, at the Township of West Amwell Construction Department in
West Amwell Township, except for emergencies and unforeseen or unavoidable
circumstances.
[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.
C.
Schedule II, Plumbing subcode fee shall
be: A minimum fee for the plumbing subcode shall be $75.
(1)
Water closet: $22.
(2)
Urinal/bidet: $22.
(3)
Bath tub: $22.
(4)
Lavatory: $22.
(5)
Shower: $22.
(6)
Floor drain: $22.
(7)
Sink: $22.
(8)
Dishwasher: $22.
(9)
Drinking fountain: $22.
(10)
Washing machine: $22.
(11)
Hose bibb: $22.
(12)
Water heater: $60.
(13)
Fuel oil piping: $100.
(15)
Other fixtures: $22.
(16)
Backflow preventer: $100.
(17)
Steam boiler: $100.
(18)
Hot-water boiler: $100.
(19)
Sewer pump: $100.
(20)
Interceptor/separator: $100.
(21)
Grease trap: $90.
(22)
Sewer connection: $100.
(23)
Water service connect: $100.
(24)
LP tank: $75.
(25)
Stacks: $22.
(26)
Furnace: $100.
(27)
Air conditioning: $100.
(28)
Condensate: $22.
(29)
Other special devices: $100.
D.
Schedule III, Electrical subcode fee shall
be: A minimum fee for the electrical subcode shall be $75.
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.
(5)
The fee for each gas- or oil-fired appliance
that is not connected to the plumbing system shall be $75.
(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)
(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.
(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.
(25)
Temporary trailer: $125.
(26)
Oil tank removal: $75.
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.
(5)
Pool heater: $150.
(6)
Gas piping: $150 (first six outlets).
(7)
AC replacement/installation: $150.
(8)
Water heater: $150.
(9)
LP tanks: $150.
(10)
Pool heater: $150.
(11)
Unit heater: $150 (first two).
(12)
Other: $150.
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.
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.
(4)
(Reserved)
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.