[Amended 4-17-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-21]
The Department of Building Inspection of the
Township of Stafford shall consist of a Construction Official and
such subcode officials, assistants and other personnel as are appointed
by the Township Council to administer and enforce the provisions of
State Uniform Construction Code. Nothing herein, however, shall prevent
the Township from accepting inspections as to compliance with the
State Uniform Construction Code or any subcode thereof made by an
inspection authority approved by the State of New Jersey pursuant
to law.
[Amended 4-17-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-21]
The Township Council may appoint such other
assistants and personnel as it deems necessary for the proper functioning
of the Department of Building Inspection. Such assistants and personnel
shall be under the supervision of the Construction Official or the
appropriate subcode official.
[Amended 4-17-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-21]
A. The Department of Building Inspection shall maintain
a central permit office at the Stafford Township Municipal Building,
260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, New Jersey. This office shall be
open during normal business hours and shall receive applications for
construction permits and plan review; issue construction permits and
certificates of occupancy; collect fees, penalties and fines; and
issue notices and orders in accordance with the provisions of the
act and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
B. The public shall have the right to do business with
the Department of Building Inspection at its office, except in the
case of emergencies or unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances.
[Amended 4-17-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-21]
The Building Administrator shall, with the advice
of the subcode officials, prepare and submit biannually to the Township
Council a report recommending a fee schedule based on the operation
expenses of the Department of Building Inspection.
[Amended 5-19-1992 by Ord. No. 92-30; 12-16-1997 by Ord. No. 97-102; 8-3-1999 by Ord. No. 99-39; 4-17-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-21]
The fee schedule shall be adopted by the Township
Council by ordinance. The latest copy of the fee schedule is on file
at the Department of Building Inspection.