[Amended 2-7-2005 by Ord. No. 05-04; 5-4-2009 by Ord. No. 09-13; 1-17-2012 by Ord. No. 12-01; 5-15-2023 by Ord. No. 23-16; 8-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
The following fee schedule shall be applicable as indicated:
A. Building.
(1) New building and additions (based on cubic volume):
(a)
Residential: $0.045 per cubic foot.
(b)
Commercial: $0.05 per cubic foot.
(d)
DCA fee (as same may be adjusted from time to time by the New
Jersey State Department of Community Affairs): $0.00371 per cubic
foot.
(e)
Electronic permitting recovery fee (as per P.L. 2021, c. 70): $0.00371 per cubic foot adjusted as per DCA.
(2) Alteration and renovations:
(a)
Residential: $35 per $1,000 cost of construction.
(b)
Commercial: $40 per $1,000 cost of construction.
(c)
Roofing and siding, commercial: $40 per $1,000 cost of construction.
(e)
DCA fee (as same may be adjusted from time to time by the New
Jersey State Department of Community Affairs): $1.90 per $1,000 cost
of work.
(f)
Electronic permitting recovery fee (as per P.L. 2021, c. 70): $1.90 per $1,000 cost of work adjusted as per DCA fee.
(3) Combination of new buildings and alterations.
(a)
Fees shall be computed separately by cubic feet and cost of
construction, which shall be the sum of both.
(b)
The fee for plan review shall be 25% of the amount to be charged
for the construction permit. The amount paid for this fee shall be
credited toward the amount of the fee to be charged for the construction
permit. The fee for plan review shall not be refundable. [N.J.A.C.
5:23-4.18(a)1 and (b)1]
(4) Certificate of occupancy:
[Amended 8-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
(a)
New building and addition:
[1]
Ten percent of building subcode fee.
[3]
Certificate, change of use: $300.
(4.1) Certificate of compliance:
[Added 8-21-2023 by Ord.
No. 23-24]
(a)
Resale of a residential dwelling: $125.
(b)
Multiple dwellings (per unit): $125.
(c)
Resale of commercial or industrial building:
[1]
Up to five offices: $500.
[2]
Each additional office over five offices: $100 per office.
(d)
Change of tenant, commercial/industrial: $400.
(5) Change of contractor:
(a)
For each subcode, as needed: $50.
(7) Outside storage containers (allowed to remain for 30 days, may be
extended two times at the discretion of the Construction Code Official):
$100.
(8) Dumpster in accordance with §
302-29, Permit required; placement; removal; maintenance.
(a)
Located in driveway: $50 for 14 days.
(b)
Located in street: $50 for seven days.
(9) Fences: $60 over six feet.
[Amended 8-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
(10)
Antennas (not more than 10 feet high and a thirty-two-foot radius):
$150.
(11)
Asbestos and lead abatement work: $125.
(13)
Office trailer: $300 (other than construction site trailers).
[Amended 8-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
(14)
Demolition:
(a)
One- or two-family dwelling: $400.
(b)
Apartment buildings exceeding two stories: $600.
(c)
Garages, sheds, accessory uses: $100.
(d)
Commercial and industrial: $40 per $1,000 cost of demolition,
minimum $600; also escrow as per the Code for any demolitions.
(15)
Signs.
(a)
All signs shall be computed at $4 per square foot.
(b)
Double-faced signs shall be charged the area of both sides of
the sign.
(16)
Elevators, escalators, etc. Elevator fees shall be set forth
in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.14(g).
(17)
Demand inspections:
(a)
After-hour inspections: $225 for each subcode.
(18)
Reinstatement of a construction permit that has become invalid
in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code shall be the full
price of the permit as calculated by the most current adopted fees.
[N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.17(a)1]
(19)
Temporary and renewal certificate of occupancy: $125.
(a)
Note: No initial fee charged, provided certificate of occupancy
fee is paid at time of request.
(20)
Engineering. Engineering inspections, as required (other than
for a certificate of occupancy), will be performed on a time basis
in accordance with contracts between the Township and its consultants.
(b)
Engineering inspection (where required by the Construction Code
Official):
[Added 8-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
[1] Initial inspection: $150.
(21) Sheds,
200 square feet and up/10 feet or higher in height: $35 per $1,000
cost of construction.
[Added 8-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
B. Electrical.
(1) Wiring:
(a)
One to 50 outlets, fixtures or switches: $100.
(b)
Each additional 25 outlets or parts thereof (All switches, lighting
and receptacles shall be counted as outlets.): $50.
(c)
Note: For the purpose of computing this fee, the term "receptacles,"
"fixtures" or "switches" shall include lighting outlets, fluorescent
fixtures, intercom devices, light standards, motors or equipment less
than one horsepower (hp) or one kilowatt (kw), smoke and heat detectors,
alarm devices, thermostats and communications outlets.
(2) Heating, cooling equipment or similar appliances:
[Amended 8-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
(a)
Outlet for single unit of 30 kw or less: $50.
(b)
Each additional unit or outlet of 30 kw or less: $20.
(c)
Cable heat, first unit: $50.
(d)
Each additional cable unit: $25.
(3) Electrical devices, including motors, generators and transformers:
(a)
Single unit or group, not exceeding five motors, whose total
capacity does not exceed:
Under 10 hp or kw
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$75
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10 hp to 50 hp or 10 kw to 45 kw
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$150
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50 hp to 100 hp or 45 kw to 112.5 kw
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$200
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Over 100 hp or 112.5 kw
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$750
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*
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To compute fee, count all motors, except plug-in appliances,
including control equipment, generators, transformers and all heating,
cooking or other devices consuming or generating electrical currents.
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(4) Service meter equipment and feeders:
(d)
On replacement of service exceeding five meters, for each additional
meter: $25.
(e)
Temporary pole service not over 200 amp: $150.
(f)
Temporary pole service over 200 amp: $250.
* To compute fee, count all motors, except plug-in appliances,
including control equipment, generators, transformers and all heating,
cooking or other devices consuming or generating electrical currents.
(5) Electric signs, incandescent and fluorescent: $100.
(6) Primary transformers, vaults, enclosures and substations:
(b)
Two hundred one kva to 500 kva: $200.
(c)
Over 500 kva: $400.
Note: Above fees apply to each bank of transformers.
(7) In-ground swimming pools:
(a)
Outlets and bonding: $150.
(8) Aboveground swimming pools:
(a)
Outlets and bonding: $125.
(9) Miscellaneous:
(a)
HVAC equipment (per unit): $40.
(h)
Hard-wired microwave oven: $40.
(i)
Electric baseboard heat greater than four feet in length: $40.
(j)
Geothermal, kw range of 3.8 to 19.2; heat pump, 2.6 kw to 7.4
kw: $40.
(k)
Surface units, 5.1 kw: $40.
(10)
Annual electrical inspection:
(a)
Annual electrical inspection of public swimming pools, spas
or hot tubs: $250.
(11) Minimum
fee: $125.
[Added 8-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
C. Plumbing.
(1) First plumbing fixture or vent stack: $60.
(i)
Drinking fountain: $40 each.
(j)
Washing machine: $40 each.
(l)
Fuel-oil piping: $40 per outlet.
(m)
Gas piping: $40 per outlet.
(n)
Commercial gas piping: $40 per $1,000.
(o)
Sewer pump and sewer ejector: $100 each.
(p)
Interceptor/separator: $100 each.
(q)
Backflow devices/vacuum breakers (residential): $40 each.
(r)
Reduced-pressure backflow devices (commercial/industrial): $125
each.
(t)
Sewer connection and sewer capping: $100 each.
(u)
Water service connection and water service capping: $100 each.
(w)
Indirect connection: $40 each.
(x)
Water-cooled A/C or refrigeration unit: $80 each.
(y)
Lawn sprinkler systems: $75.
(z)
Condensate drain: $40 per unit.
(dd)
Garbage disposal: $40 each.
(ee)
Capping of water service: $100.
(ff)
Commercial and/or special fixtures, boilers, dishwashers and
tie-in to process equipment: $100.
(gg)
Water heater: $50.
[Added 8-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
(2) Storm drainage system:
(b)
Two to six roof drains: $40 each.
(c)
Seven to 12 drains: $30 each.
(d)
Thirteen and over: $25 each.
(3) Building storm drain:
(a)
Up to eight inches: $100.
(b)
Ten inches to 15 inches: $150.
(c)
Eighteen inches to 24 inches: $250.
(4) Minimum fee: $125.
[Amended 8-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
D. Fire protection: fire protection and other hazardous equipment, sprinklers,
standpipes, detectors (smoke and heat), pre-engineered suppression
systems, gas-and oil-fired appliances not connected to the plumbing
system, kitchen exhaust systems.
(1) Sprinkler heads or commercial detectors (smoke or heat):
1 to 20 heads or detectors
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$150
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21 to 100 heads or detectors
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$200
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101 to 200 heads or detectors
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$325
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201 to 400 heads or detectors
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$750
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401 to 1,000 heads or detectors
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$1,200
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Over 1,000 heads or detectors
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$1,500
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(2) Smoke detectors, residential (R-1, R-2, R-3):
(a)
One to 12 detectors: $80.
(b)
Each additional 25 detectors: $60.
(3) Central control station: $150.
(4) Alarm devices (horns/strobes, pull stations, signaling devices):
$50.
(8) Pre-engineered fire-suppression systems: $200.
(9) Gas- or oil-fired appliance (which is not connected to the plumbing
system): $100.
(a)
Gas- or wood-fired stove or fireplace: $90.
(10)
Kitchen exhaust systems: $75.
(11)
Storage tank installation (aboveground and underground):
(a)
Up to 2,000 gallons: $125.
(b)
Over 2,000 gallons: $175.
(12)
Storage tank removal/abandonment (aboveground and underground):
(a)
Up to 2,000 gallons: $100.
(b)
Over 2,000 gallons: $175.
(13)
Vapor recovery and/or fuel piping installation: $125.
E. Mechanical.
(3) Hot-water boiler: $80 each.
(5) Minimum fee: $125.
[Added 8-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
The Construction Code Official shall, with the advice of the
subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Township Council annually
a report recommending a fee schedule based on the operating expenses
of the agency and any other expenses of the Township fairly attributable
to the enforcement of the State Uniform Construction Code Act.