There is hereby established in the Township
of Mansfield a State Uniform Construction Code enforcing agency to
be known as the "Mansfield Code Enforcement Agency," consisting of
a Construction Official, Building Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode
Official, Electrical Subcode Official, Fire Protection Official and
such other subcode officials for such additional subcodes as the Commissioner
of the Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey, shall
hereafter adopt as part of the State Uniform Construction Code. The
Construction Official shall be the chief administrator of the enforcing
agency. The Fire Protection Subcode Official shall be appointed by
the Township Committee from those persons recommended by the Fire
Chief. All others shall be appointed by the Township Committee.
[Amended 4-19-1983 by Ord. No. 1983-2; 2-19-1985 by Ord. No. 1985-2; 3-10-1988 by Ord. No. 1988-6; 11-16-1989 by Ord. No. 1989-14; 12-13-1990 by Ord. No. 1990-31; 5-9-1991 by Ord. No. 1991-14; 11-7-1991 by Ord. No. 1991-24; 11-24-1992 by Ord. No. 1992-18; 1-24-1996 by Ord. No. 1996-1; 3-10-1999 by Ord. No. 1999-6; 8-14-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-19; 7-22-2009 by Ord. No.
2009-12]
A. Schedule A: Building Fees.
(1) New structure fees:
(a)
Use Groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5 B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2,
H-3, H-4, H-5, I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, U:
$0.040 per cubic foot.
(b)
Use Groups S-1 and S-2: $0.035 per cubic foot.
(c)
Commercial farm buildings: $0.0010 per cubic foot.
(2) Renovations, alterations, repairs and minor work: estimated cost
per $1,000 times $35. The applicant shall submit cost data by an architect
or engineer of record, a recognized estimating firm, or contractor
bid. The Construction Official will review the cost of the construction
for acceptability.
B. Schedule B: Plumbing Fees.
(1) The fee shall be $25 per fixture, vent or stack. For the purpose
of computing this fee, fixtures, vents or stacks shall include, but
not be limited to, water closets, urinals, bidets, lavatories, sinks,
showers, floor drains, washing machines, dishwashers, residential
water heaters, hose bibs, residential central air conditioning, indirect
connections, residential solar systems, roof drains, storm drains,
leaders and gutters, nontestable backflows and appurtenances.
(2) The fee shall be $90 per special device. For the purpose of computing
this fee, special devices shall include, but not be limited to, sewer
ejectors, grease traps, oil interceptors, backflow devices, pumps,
boilers or furnaces, reduced-pressure backflow devices, commercial-industrial
water heaters, commercial-industrial water-cooled air-conditioning
units, commercial-industrial refrigeration systems and commercial-industrial
solar systems and appurtenances.
(3) Cross-connections and backflow preventers that are subject to testing,
requiring inspection annually: $75.
(4) Entrapment avoidance device: $55 for each pump.
(5) Lawn sprinkler flat fee (residential nontestable backflows and appurtenances):
$55.
(6) The fee shall be $75 for single-boiler hydronic piping for a single-family
residence. For all other structures, the fee shall be $85 and $35
per each floor.
(7) The fee shall be $60 per unit for commercial-industrial refrigeration
piping.
(8) The fee shall be $85 per unit for commercial-industrial water-cooled
air conditioning.
(9) The fee shall be $135 for installation of piping on a commercial-industrial
fuel oil tank.
(10) Residential LP gas tanks shall be $85; all others: $125.
(11) The fee shall be $75 for each sewer, septic and water utility connection.
(12) Mechanical fees: The fee for a mechanical inspection in a use group
R-3 or R-5 structure by a mechanical inspector shall be $85 for the
first device and $25 for each additional device. No separate fee shall
be charged for gas, fuel, oil, or water piping connections associated
with the mechanical equipment inspected.
[Amended 3-4-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-6]
C. Schedule C: Electrical Fees.
(1) Electrical fixtures and devices:
(a)
From one to 40 receptacles, fixtures, or switches: $75.
(b)
Each additional 25 receptacles, fixtures, or switches: $50.
(c)
Receptacles, fixtures, and switches shall include lighting outlets,
smoke detectors, heat detectors, fluorescent fixtures, light standards
(eight feet or less) rain sensors, burglar alarm devices, intercom
devices, thermostats, telephone outlets and CRT outlets.
(2) Any similar device or motor of one horsepower or one kilowatt or
less:
(a)
Motors:
Horsepower
|
Fee
|
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1 to 10
|
$16
|
10.1 to 50
|
$67
|
50.1 to 100
|
$133
|
More than 100 hp
|
$665
|
(b)
Electrical devices:
Kilowatts
|
Fee
|
---|
1 to 10
|
$16
|
10.1 to 45
|
67
|
45.1 to 112.5
|
$133
|
More than 112.5
|
$665
|
|
Note: kilowatts rating must be noted on application in order
to assess proper fee.
|
(c)
Transformers or generators:
Kilowatts
|
Fee
|
---|
1 to 10.1
|
$16
|
10.1 to 45
|
$67
|
45.1 to 112.5
|
$133
|
More than 112.5
|
$665
|
(3) Service equipment, including service panels, service entrances and
subpanels:
[Amended 10-16-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-17]
Amperes
|
Fee
|
---|
0 to 200
|
$100
|
200.1 to 1,000
|
$300
|
More than 1,000
|
$800
|
(4) Residential pools. Permanently installed pools, in-ground or aboveground,
hot tubs/spas and fountains, including bonding: $65 each; all nonresidential:
$85 each.
(5) Light standards exceeding eight feet in height: $75 each.
(6) Commercial alarm control unit: $150.
(a)
Note: price does not include devices. Refer to electrical fees, Subsection
C(1).
(b)
Communications closet: $150.
(7) The minimum fee for an inspection is $75.
D. Schedule D: Fire Protection and Hazardous Equipment Fees.
(1) Sprinkler heads or detectors:
Heads or Detectors
|
Fee
|
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1 to 20
|
$100
|
21 to 100
|
$159
|
101 to 200
|
$305.90
|
201 to 400
|
$800
|
401 to 1,000
|
$1,600
|
Over 1,000
|
$1,600
|
(2) Independent preengineered systems: $133.
(4) Gas- or oil-fired appliances not connected to plumbing system: $87.
(5) Kitchen exhaust systems: $65.
(6) Smoke control systems: $65.
(9) Installation of above- or underground fuel tank: $200.
(10) Installation of above- or underground fuel tank for R-5 use only:
$65.
E. Schedule E: Other Fees.
(1) Administrative fees. The department of a subcode performed by a third-party
agency shall charge an administrative fee of 20%.
(2) Annual permit:
(b)
Each additional worker over 25: $100.
(3) Asbestos hazard abatement fees:
(a)
For each construction permit issued for an asbestos hazard abatement,
the fee shall be $90.
(b)
The fee for a certificate of approval following the successful
completion of asbestos hazard abatement project: no fee.
(4) Certificate of occupancy fees:
(a)
The fee shall be in the amount of 10% of the new construction
permit fee. The minimum fee shall be $150.
(b)
Exceptions. For one- and two-family residences less than 5,000
square feet in area and less than 30 feet in height and farm structures
and commercial farm buildings, the fee shall be $100.
(c)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy pursuant to a change
of use group shall be $200.
(d)
The fee for a continued certificate of occupancy shall be:
(e)
There is no fee for an initial temporary certificate of occupancy.
The fee for subsequent renewal(s) shall be $70.
(f)
The fee for a lead abatement certificate of compliance shall
be $100.
(g)
Certificate of occupancy fees are paid with the construction
permit.
(h)
There shall be no fee for a certificate of approval.
(5) Change of contractor. The fee for a change of contractor shall be
$100 per contractor.
(6) Construction trailer set fee. The fee for setting a construction
trailer shall be $200.
(7) Demolitions or removal permit. Flat fee depending on building class:
(8) Exemptions:
(a)
All buildings owned or leased to the Township of Mansfield and
projects being performed by said Township are exempt from all fees.
(b)
All buildings owned or leased to the Township's First-Aid Squad(s)
and Fire Department(s) are exempt from all fees.
(9) Fence fees. The fee for a fence shall be as follows:
(b)
All other fences: $20 per $1,000 of estimated cost.
(10) Lead abatement fee. The fee for lead abatement shall be $110.
(11) Mechanical fees:
(a)
Mechanical inspection of R-3 or R-5 structures:
[2]
Each additional device: $20.
(12) Minimum basic construction permit. The fee for the minimum basic
construction permits covering any or all building, plumbing, electric
or fire protection work shall be $75.
(13) Modular home set fee:
(a)
The fee for setting a modular home shall be $300.
(b)
All site work and alterations will be as per building fee, Subsection
A(1) and
(2).
(14) Plan review fees:
(a)
The fee for a plan review shall be 7% of the amount to be charged
for new construction. Prototype plans shall be reduced by the amount
of the plan review fees. Plan review fees are nonrefundable.
(b)
The fee of $50 per hour or part thereof shall be charged for
all plan review revisions.
(15) Pools:
(a)
The building permit fee for residential aboveground pools and
hot tubs shall be $100.
(b)
The building permit fee for a residential in-ground pool shall
be $225.
(c)
The building permit fee for a public in-ground pool shall be
$450.
(16) Radon mitigation. The fee for radon mitigation shall be $75.
(17) Roofing and siding permits. For R-3, R-4 and R-5, there shall be
a flat fee of $75. For all other roofing and siding permits, the fee
shall be $35 per $1,000 of estimated cost.
(18) Sign fees: square footage surface area of sign, facade and freestanding
signs at $2.50 per square foot. (Note: Fee to be based on one side
of double-sided sign.) The minimum fee shall be $75.
(19) Tent or membrane structure. The fee shall be $250 each, which will
be applied to tents and membrane structures larger than 900 square
feet or exceeding 30 feet in any dimension, those containing platforms
and/or special electrical equipment, and for those covering an area
in excess of 120 square feet, including all connecting area or spaces
with the common means of egress and used or intended to be used for
gatherings of 10 or more persons.
(20) Third-party inspections. Subcodes using third-party inspections will
charge flat fees that are based on a percentage of the state fee per
their bid.
(21) Towers and antenna fees:
(a)
The fee to set a satellite dish shall be $75.
(b)
The fee for communications antennas shall be $35 per $1,000
of estimated cost.
(22) Retaining wall fees:
(a)
The fee for residential retaining walls shall be $125.
(b)
The fee for any other retaining wall shall be $35 per $1,000
of estimated cost.
(23) Underground storage tank removal. The fee for underground storage
tank removal or abatement shall be as follows:
(24) Variation fees. The fee for an application for a variation shall
be:
(a)
Class I: $200; resubmittal fee: $100.
(b)
Class II and Class III: $100; resubmittal fee: $50.
[Added 8-14-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-19]
Unless currently licensed by the State of New
Jersey, every general contractor or contractor for masonry, plastering,
carpentry, plumbing or electrical wiring or fixtures or heating or
cooling systems shall be licensed by the Township prior to the issuance
of any construction permit.
A. Definitions. As used in this section, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CONTRACTOR
Any person or firm seeking a construction permit, except
a property owner who is working on his own property in which he resides.
B. Term of license. All such licenses shall expire on
December 31 of each year.
C. Conditions for issuance of a license. Prior to the
issuance of a Township contractor's license, the Construction Official
shall be familiar with the applicant's experience, workmanship, and
capability of performing the work normally undertaken by such contractors.
The Construction Official may request up to three references from
other municipalities for applicants who have not previously done work
in Mansfield Township. For applicants who have not done prior contracting
work, the Construction Official may restrict the new contractor's
work until such time as the new contractor has proven his capability
to perform in an acceptable manner in accordance with the established
code standards.
D. Revocation or denial of license; appeals.
(1) The contractor's Township license may be revoked by
the Construction Official upon serious violation of the construction
codes or upon repeated minor violations of the construction codes
or upon inadequate and poor quality workmanship as determined by consumer
complaints and testimony of two other licensed contractors.
(2) The Construction Official may refuse to issue a Township
contractor's license or may revoke an issued license only after notice
to the contractor stating his reasons for the refusal or revocation
and the holding of a hearing at which the contractor may present evidence
indicating why the license should be issued or not revoked. The contractor
may appeal the Construction Official's decision to the Township Committee
within 10 days of receipt of the Construction Official's decision.
The Township shall confirm or overturn the Construction Official's
determination within 30 days of notice of an appeal.
E. Fees.
(1) The fee for a Township contractor's license shall
be $75, and a renewal fee for the same shall be $55 for each subsequent
year or portion thereof.
(2) The Township contractor's license shall be waived
for those contractors who can present a current registration by the
Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey, or up-to-date
electrical contractor's license or master plumber's license of the
State of New Jersey.
F. Insurance requirements. Prior to the issuance of any
license, each contractor shall provide evidence of insurance to the
Construction Official for general liability coverage, including completed
operations with bodily injury limits of $100,000 for each occurrence
and $300,000 aggregate and $50,000 property damage. Such evidence
of insurance shall remain in effect during the license year.
G. Violations and penalties. Any person in violation
of this section shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine not
to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment for a term of not more than 90 days,
or both.
This chapter shall take effect upon its final
adoption and publication of notice thereof according to law.