[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Totowa as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 12-28-1976 by Ord. No. 22-76[1] (Ch. 5 of the 1974 Code)]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance took effect
12-31-1976.
There is hereby established in the Borough of
Totowa a State Uniform Construction Code enforcing agency to be known
as the "Building Department of the Borough of Totowa."
[Amended 9-6-1977 by Ord. No. 18-77]
A.
Said agency shall consist of a Construction Official,
Building Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Electrical Official,
Fire Protection Subcode 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.
B.
Said agency shall further consist of an Assistant
Building Subcode Official.
C.
The Construction Official shall be the chief administrator
of the enforcing agency. All appointments shall be for a term of one
year to expire on December 31 of each year or for such longer term
as required by applicable statute.
D.
Each official position created in Subsections A and B hereof shall be filled by a person qualified for such position pursuant to P.L. 1975, c. 217, as amended,[1] and N.J.A.C. 5:23, provided that, in lieu of any particular
subcode official, an on-site inspection agency may be retained by
contract pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23. More than one such official position
may be held by the same person, provided that such person is qualified
pursuant to P.L. 1975, c. 217, and N.J.A.C. 5:23 to hold each such
position.
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Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et
seq.
A.
Definitions.
(1)
As used in this chapter, the "Building Code of the
Borough of Totowa" shall include and mean the code as set forth in
the latest edition of the Uniform Construction Code of New Jersey.
(2)
BUILDING OFFICIAL or BUILDING OFFICER
CORPORATE COUNSEL
MUNICIPALITY
Whenever the following words, terms or phrases are
used in the latest edition of the Uniform Construction Code of New
Jersey, they shall have the meanings hereinafter given:
The Construction Official, Building Subcode Officials, Plumbing
Subcode Official, Electrical Subcode Official, Fire Protection Subcode
Official and such other subcode officials of the Borough of Totowa.
The Borough Attorney of the Borough of Totowa.
The Borough of Totowa.
B.
Adoption of the Building Code of the Borough of Totowa. The whole of the latest edition of the Uniform Construction Code of New Jersey, as defined in § 153-3A(1) are incorporated herein by reference as though they had been set forth at length herein, and three copies of said codes have been placed in and are now on file in the respective offices of the Borough Clerk and subcode officials and shall remain in each office for examination by the public as long as said code is utilized by the Borough of Totowa. The latest edition of the Uniform Construction Code of New Jersey are hereby adopted as the Building Code of the Borough of Totowa.
[Adopted 3-25-1997 by Ord. No. 3-97[1] (Ch. 56, Art. I, of the 1974 Code)]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed
former Art. I, Building Construction Fees, adopted 6-25-1991 by Ord.
No. 7-91.
[Amended 2-8-2006 by Ord. No. 03-2006]
There is hereby established the following fee
schedule, adopted pursuant to the State Uniform Construction Code
Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.) and the New Jersey Administrative
Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23-1.1 et seq.).
[Amended 12-28-2004 by Ord. No. 21-2004; 2-28-2006 by Ord. No. 03-2006; 1-27-2009 by Ord. No.
01-2009; 5-14-2013 by Ord. No. 05-2013; 4-28-2015 by Ord. No. 07-2015; 4-9-2019 by Ord. No. 04-2019]
The building subcode fee shall be as follows:
A.
New construction. $0.040 per cubic foot of building
volume or a minimum fee of $85.
B.
For additions: $0.045 per cubic foot of building volume
or a minimum fee of $85.
D.
For a project with combinations of renovations and/or
alterations and/or repairs, the fees for permits shall be computed
separately.
E.
Premanufactured structure: $15 per $1,000 of estimated
costs or a minimum fee of $100.
F.
Demolition: The fee for a permit for the demolition
of a residential building or part thereof shall be $200. The fee for
any other building shall be $15 per $1,000 of the estimated cost.
H.
Signs. The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall
be $3 per square foot of surface area of the sign, provided that the
minimum fee shall be $85. In the case of double-faced signs, the area
of the surface of only one side of the sign shall be used for purposes
of the fee computation.
J.
Tents. The fee for tents under 900 square feet shall
be $200. The fee for tents in excess of 900 square feet shall be $300.
K.
Roofing. The fee for roofing and siding work completed
on a residential structure other than a one- or two-family home shall
be $15 per $1,000 or a minimum of $85. For all other structures, the
fee shall be $18 per $1,000 of estimated cost.
L.
Swimming pools. Residential R-5 use, single-family,
two-family houses:
(1)
In-ground pool: $200 minimum or $15 per $1,000 of
estimated cost. Engineering escrow deposit of $350. In the event the
site plan is not approved and must be resubmitted, the applicant will
be charged at the municipal engineer’s hourly rate.
(2)
All other use groups: $300 or $18 per $1,000 of estimated
costs.
(3)
Aboveground pool: $85.
M.
Removal. The fee for a permit for the removal of a
building or structure from one lot to another or to a new location
on the same lot shall be $10 per $1,000 of the sum of the estimated
costs for moving, for a new foundation and the placement in a completed
condition in the new location, or a minimum fee of $100.
N.
Plan review.
(1)
The fee for plan review shall be 20% of the amount
to be charged for a construction permit and shall be paid before the
plans are reviewed. The amount paid for this fee shall be credited
toward the amount of the construction fee to be charged for the permit.
(2)
The fee for an application for a variance shall be
$594 for Class I structures and $120 for Class II and Class III structures
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10. The fee for resubmission of
an application for a variance shall be $229 for Class I structures
and $65 for Class II and Class III structures.
O.
Radon ventilation system: $85.
P.
Retaining walls (not included with site development
for new homes):
(1)
Residential:
(a)
For a non-UCC application: $50.
(b)
For walls up to 550 square feet: $100.
(c)
For walls 551 square feet and over: $200.
(d)
Engineering escrow for walls four feet and over in height: $350.
In the event the plan is not approved and must be resubmitted, the
applicant will be charged the municipal engineer’s hourly rate.
(e)
For all other use groups: $18 per $1,000 cost of construction.
(f)
Escrow: $500.
R.
Change of contractor: $50.
S.
Sheds: The fee for a permit for sheds under 200 square feet shall
be $50.
T.
Chicken coops: $50.
U.
Tree removal: $35.
[Amended 4-8-2003 by Ord. No. 04-2003; 4-26-2005 by Ord. No.
15-2005; 2-28-2006 by Ord. No. 03-2006]
The plumbing subcode fee shall be as follows:
A.
Plumbing subcode fees:
[Amended 1-27-2009 by Ord. No. 01-2009; 5-14-2013 by Ord. No. 05-2013; 4-28-2015 by Ord. No. 07-2015; 4-9-2019 by Ord. No. 04-2019]
(1)
Each new or replacement plumbing fixture: $20.
(2)
Dishwasher: $20.
(3)
Garbage disposal: $20.
(4)
Each main vent through roof: $25.
(5)
Each additional vent: $20.
(6)
Sewerage backflow valve below curbline: $75.
(7)
Altering plumbing, waste, vent or water piping: $25.
(8)
Hose bibs: $20.
(9)
Sewer ejector: $75.
(10)
Hot water heater: $50.
(11)
Floor drains (each): $20.
(12)
Roof drains (each): $20.
(13)
Water softener: $50.
(14)
Grease trap interceptors: $150.
(15)
Sand, oil and flammable liquid interceptors:
$200.
(16)
Backflow water preventors for lawn sprinkler
systems, new: $50.
(17)
Backflow water preventors for lawn sprinkler
systems, yearly inspection: $35.
(18)
Water cross-connection control, RPZ: $150.
(19)
Quarterly inspection for cross-connection: $50.
(20)
Grease tanks for commercial use: $200.
(21)
Replace furnace, residential: $50.
(22)
Pool heaters: $50.
(23)
Backflow preventors for pools: $15.
(24)
Gas boiler, commercial: $100.
(25)
Gas boiler, residential: $85
(26)
Gas furnace: $85.
(27)
Gas fireplace: $85.
(28)
Gas piping: $35 or $15 per appliance.
(29)
Backflow for boiler: $20.
(30)
Septic system pump: $75.
(31)
Condensate drains: $20.
(32)
Sump pumps: $20.
(33)
Grease trap interceptors, exterior: $250.
(34)
Other: $50.
C.
Minimum fees: $85.
[Amended 1-27-2009 by Ord. No. 01-2009; 5-14-2013 by Ord. No. 05-2013]
[Amended 4-8-2003 by Ord. No. 04-2003; 2-28-2006 by Ord. No. 03-2006; 1-27-2009 by Ord. No. 01-2009; 5-14-2013 by Ord. No. 05-2013; 4-28-2015 by Ord. No.
07-2015; 4-9-2019 by Ord. No. 04-2019]
A.
C.
Electrical devices (include transformers and generators).
(1)
Greater than one KW or less than or equal to 10 KW:
$50.
(2)
Greater than 10 KW or less than or equal to 45 KW:
$120.
(3)
Greater than 45 KW or less than or equal to 112.5
KW: $200.
(4)
Greater than 112.5 KW: $500.
(5)
Greater than 225 KW: $1,000.
(6)
Greater than 450 KW: $2,500.
(7)
Solar
panel, per 5 KW: $50.
(8)
For the purpose of computing this fee, typical electric
device sizes are listed below: (Source 1990 N.E.C.)
(a)
Electrical dryer: 5.0 KW.
(b)
Hot water heater: 4.5 KW.
(c)
Electrical range: 8.0 KW.
(d)
Central air: 10.8 KW.
(e)
Electrical oven: 5.7 KW.
(f)
Central heat (electric): 5.0 KW.
(g)
Surface units: 5.1 KW.
(h)
Dishwasher: 1.2 KW.
(i)
Electric BB heat greater than four-foot length:
1.3 KW.
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NOTE: Actual nameplate KW rating must be noted
on application to assure no delay in permit issuance.
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D.
Service equipment: term includes service panel, service
entrance sub:
(1)
Greater than 0 amp, less than or equal to 100 amp:
$100.
(2)
Greater
than 100 amp, less than or equal to 200 amp: $150.
(3)
Greater than 200 amp, less than or equal to 500 amp:
$250.
(4)
Greater than 500 amp, less than or equal to 1,000 amp: $500.
(5)
Greater than 1,000 amp, less than or equal to 1,500 amp: $1,000.
(6)
Over 1,500 amp: $2,500.
(7)
Temporary pole service: $100.
(8)
Reconnect (minimum fee): $50.
(9)
Swimming pools: $85.
(10)
Commercial pools, annual inspection: $100.
(11)
Commercial generator, annual inspection: $100.
(12)
Replacement of furnace: $50.
(13)
Minimum fees: $85.
(14)
Temporary pole service, commercial: $500.
The elevator subcode fees shall be in accordance
with the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.6 et seq., Test
and Inspection Fees.
The asbestos subcode fees shall be in accordance
with the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.1 et seq., Asbestos
Hazard Abatement Subcode, and N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9 et seq., Fees.
[Amended 4-8-2003 by Ord. No. 04-2003; 1-27-2009 by Ord. No. 01-2009; 5-14-2013 by Ord. No.
05-2013; 4-9-2019 by Ord. No. 04-2019]
A.
The fee for one to 12 detection devices shall be $100;
for every 12 detectors in addition to this, the fee shall be $25.
B.
Supervisory devices: The fee for one to 12 shall be $100. For every
12 in addition to this, the fee shall be $25.
C.
Signaling devices: The fee for one to 12 shall be $100. For every
12 in addition to this, the fee shall be $25.
D.
The fees for automatic sprinkler systems shall be as follows:
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Number of Sprinklers
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Fee
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1 to 20
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$100
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21 to 50
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$150
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51 to 100
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$250
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101 to 200
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$500
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201 to 400
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$750
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401 to 1,000
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$1,000
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Over 1,000
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$1,250
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Each 25 over 1,000
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$25 per
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E.
The fee for each stand pipe shall be: $250.
F.
Fire pump: $250.
G.
GPM type: $250.
H.
Number of dry pipe/alarm valves: $250.
I.
Number of pre-action valves: $250.
J.
The fee for each halon recovery system: $200.
K.
The fee for each independent preengineered system: $250.
L.
Fuel-fired appliances: $200.
M.
Fireplace venting/metal chimney: $85.
O.
The fee for an incinerator shall be: $1,200.
P.
The fee for a crematorium shall be: $1,200.
Q.
All other devices: $200.
R.
Kitchen hood exhaust system: $200.
S.
Smoke control system: $200.
T.
Minimum fee: $85.
[Amended 4-8-2003 by Ord. No. 04-2003; 1-27-2009 by Ord. No. 01-2009]
The fees for automatic sprinkler systems shall
be as follows:
[Amended 5-14-2013 by Ord. No. 05-2013; 4-9-2019 by Ord. No. 04-2019]
A.
The fee
for a one-family dwelling shall be $100.
B.
The fee
for a two-family dwelling shall be $200.
C.
The fee for a certificate of occupancy shall be $50
for buildings up to 5,000 square feet. The fee for buildings over
5,000 square feet shall be $100.
D.
The fee for a certificate of occupancy granted pursuant
to a change of use group shall be $120.
E.
The fee for a certificate of continued occupancy issued
under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.23(c) shall be $120.
The Construction Official shall, with the advice
of the subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Municipal Council,
biannually, a report recommending a fee schedule based on the operating
expenses of the Building Department and any other expenses of the
municipality fairly attributable to the enforcement of the State Uniform
Construction Code Act.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform Construction
Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19, State of New Jersey Training Fees, the Borough
shall do the following:
A.
In order to provide for the training and certification
and technical support programs required by the Act, an enforcing agency,
including the Department when acting as the local agency, shall collect
a surcharge fee to be based upon the volume of new construction within
the municipality. Said fee shall be accounted for and forwarded to
the Bureau of Regulatory Affairs in the manner herein provided.
B.
Amount. The fee shall be in the amount of $0.0019
per cubic foot volume of new buildings and additions. The fee for
all other construction, except preengineered systems of commercial
farm building, shall be $0.96 per $1,000 of value of construction.
[Amended 4-8-2003 by Ord. No. 04-2003]
C.
Remitting and reporting. The municipality shall remit
fees to the Bureau on a quarterly basis, in conjunction with report
Number R-840B, State Training Fee Report, in accordance with N.J.A.C.
5:23-4.5(e). Fees remitted shall be for the quarter. Checks shall
be made payable to Treasurer, State of New Jersey.
