Borough of Seaside Park, NJ Chapter 185 Construction Codes, Uniform

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Seaside Park 12-23-1976 by Ord. No. 745 (Ch. 21 of the 1970 Borough Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Unfit buildings and structures — See Ch. 156.

Development regulations — See Ch. 200.

Fire prevention — See Ch. 242.

Fire zones — See Ch. 248.

Property maintenance — See Ch. 350.

Stormwater runoff — See Ch. 399.

Transfer of title — See Ch. 429.

§ 185-1 Enforcing agency.

[Amended 2-23-2017 by Ord. No. 1724; 2-14-2019 by Ord. No. 1901]

A. There is hereby established in the Borough of Seaside Park a State Uniform Construction Code enforcing agency to be known as the "Building Official's Office," consisting of a Construction Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Fire Protection Subcode Official, and 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 this enforcing agency.

B. Each official position created in Subsection A hereof shall be filled by a person qualified for such position pursuant to P.L. 1975. c. 217,[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. Salaries for such positions shall be determined by the Mayor and Council.

[1] Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.

C. The public shall have the right to do business with the enforcing agency at one office location, except for emergencies and unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances.

D. No person employed by the enforcing agency as the construction or subcode official, trainee, inspector or plan reviewer shall engage in, or otherwise be connected directly or indirectly for purposes of economic gain, with any business or employment furnishing labor, material, appliances or services for the construction, alteration, demolition or maintenance of buildings or structures within the Borough of Seaside Park nor shall any such official or employee engage in any other activity or work which conflicts with his official duties.

E. The Construction Official shall have the authority under state law to issue any and all notices and violations as allowed by law, and on behalf of the Borough of Seaside Park.[2]

[2] Editor's Note: Original § 21-2, Construction Board of Appeals, of the 1970 Borough Code, which previously followed this section, was repealed 2-24-1977 by Ord. No. 752.

§ 185-2 Fees.

[Amended 1-27-1977 by Ord. No. 748; 9-17-1981 by Ord. No. 826; 3-3-1983 by Ord. No. 863; 7-16-1987 by Ord. No. 1018; 8-17-1989 by Ord. No. 1070; 10-19-1989 by Ord. No. 1077; 11-3-1994 by Ord. No. 1173; 3-28-2013 by Ord. No. 1621; 12-23-2013 by Ord. No. 1643; 6-25-2015 by Ord. No. 1675; 12-14-2017 by Ord. No. 1737; 3-28-2019 by Ord. No. 1904; 2-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-03; 8-27-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-08; 12-28-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-19]

A. Building subcode fees.

(1) New construction: for all use groups, based on the structure. All use groups: $0.041 per cubic foot; minimum fee: $75.

(2) Renovations, alterations, repairs, and pilings (all pilings require certification). Fees shall be based on the estimated cost of work (labor plus material).

(a) First $50,000: $35 per thousand.

(b) Second $50,000: $27 per thousand.

(c) After $100,000: $22 per thousand.

(3) Premanufactured construction.

(a) Fees shall be $35 per $1,000 on all site work. This shall include excavation, transportation, placement cranes, pilings, footings, and foundations.

(b) Any on-site construction such as porches, decks, garages, etc., shall be calculated by volume and/or cost per thousand dollars, $35 per thousand.

(4) Exceptions:

(a) Demolition:

[1] R Use Group: $150.

[2] All other use groups: $275.

(b) Signs:

[1] Pylon:

[a] First 100 square feet: $7 per square foot.

[b] Next 400 square feet: $4 per square foot.

[c] More than 500 square feet: $3 per square foot.

[2] Ground or freestanding signs and wall-mounted signs fees:

[a] First 100 square feet: $2.50 per square foot.

[b] Next 400 square feet: $1.90 per square foot.

[c] More than 500 square feet: $1.25 per square foot.

(c) Roofing and siding:

[1] All roofs, built-up asphalt, rubberized, etc., for use groups B, C, E, F, H, M and S shall be calculated using renovation, alteration and repair fees: $35 per thousand dollars.

[2] The installation of any amount of polypropylene siding requires a permit. The fee shall be calculated using renovation, alteration and repair fees: $35 per thousand dollars.

(d) Asbestos abatement:

[1] $35 per $1,000 of the estimated cost of work.

[2] Minimum fee: $85.

[3] Certificate of occupancy: $75.

(e) Lead hazard abatement:

[1] Fee: $200.

[2] Lead abatement clearance certificate: $75.

(f) Temporary construction trailer, office use only:

[1] Fee: $175.

[2] Certificate of occupancy: $75.

(g) Tents:

[1] Over 900 square feet or more than 30 feet in any dimension, fee: $135.

(h) Pools:

[1] Aboveground pools and hot tubs: $75.

[2] In-ground: $250, plus $75 for certificate of occupancy.

[3] Commercial: $350.

[4] Fence: $75 for Life Safety only.

(i) Solid-fuel-burning appliances:

[1] Pre-fab fireplace: $75.

[2] Wood or coal stoves: $75.

[3] Masonry fireplace: $35 per $1,000 of the estimated cost of the complete fireplace.

(5) Plan review cost: 20% of the cost of permit fee by volume or renovation, alteration and repair fees.

(6) Certificate of occupancy:

(a) R use groups: $75.

(b) All other use groups shall be 10% of the construction permit.

(c) Temporary certificate of occupancy: $30.

(d) Renewal of temporary certificate of occupancy: $30.

(e) Change contractor for any discipline during the course of work being done or formed: $65.

(f) Certificate of continued occupancy: $150.

[1] Building: $60.

[2] Plumbing: $30.

[3] Fire: $30.

[4] Electrical: $30.

(g) Reinstatement of a lapsed or invalid construction permit: per subcode: $75.

(7) Change of contractor (all subcodes): $65.

B. Fire protection subcode fees.

(1) Minimum fee: $75.

(2) Sprinklers:

Number of Heads	Fee
1 to 20	$85
21 to 100	$160
101 to 200	$297
201 to 400	$760
401 to 1,000	$1,150
Over 1,000	$1,750

(3) Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors:

(a) For 1 to 8 detectors: $80.

(b) For all additional detectors: $35.

(c) Alarm devices (pull stations); supervisory devices, i.e., (tampers low/high signaling device, i.e., horn/strobes, bells), duct detectors, other alarm devices: same as above.

(4) Standpipes:

(a) Each, per riser: $240.

(b) Fire pumps:

GPM	Fee
Up to 249	$150
250 to 500	$310
501 to 1,000	$520
1,001 to 2,000	$820
Greater than 2,000	$1,150

(c) Fire Department connection: $275.

(5) Independent preengineered:

(a) Each: $135.

(b) Rooftop HVAC units, each: $75.

(6) Gas- and oil-fired appliances not connected to potable water system:

(a) Each: $75.

(b) Kitchen exhaust systems (commercial), each: $150.

(c) Installation and removal or abandonment of residential heating oil tanks 2,000 gallons or less: $125.

(d) Installation and removal or abandonment of fuel dispensing tanks 2,000 gallons or less: $200.

C. Electrical subcode fees.

(1) Minimum fee: $75.

(2) Receptacles, switches and luminaires (receptacles, switches and luminaires shall include convenience receptacles, wall switches, luminaire outlets, burglar, fire and communication devices and motors or devices of less than one horsepower or one kilowatt):

(a) 1 to 25: $100.

(b) Each additional 25: $40.

(3) Residential heating systems and indoor hydro massage bathtub or spa: $50.

(4) Motors, appliances and devices (each):

(a) One kilowatt or horsepower to 10 kilowatts or horsepower: $45.

(b) Greater than 10 kilowatts or horsepower to 25 kilowatts or horsepower: $75.

(c) Greater than 25 kilowatts or horsepower: $150.

(5) Electrical service with panel board, subpanels or service entrance (each):

(a) One to 125 amperes: $100.

(b) Greater than 125 amperes to 400 amperes: $150.

(c) Greater than 400 amperes: $500.

(6) Transformers and generators:

(a) One kilowatt to 10 kilowatts: $100.

(b) Greater than 10 kilowatts: $150.

(c) Greater than 25 kilowatts: $200.

(7) Permanent pools, outdoor spas, hot tubs and fountains:

(a) Aboveground: $75.

(b) In-ground: $150.

(c) Annual commercial pool inspection: $125.

(8) Signs:

(a) Fee: $75.

(9) Individual trench inspection:

(a) Fee: $30.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Original § 21-4, Report on fire limits, of the 1970 Borough Code, which previously followed this section, was repealed 1-3-1994 by Ord. No. 1173. Former §§ 185-3 through 185-5, regarding a shared services agreement between the Borough of Seaside Park and the Borough of Lavallette, added 2-23-2017 by Ord. No. 1724, which also immediately followed this section, were repealed 2-14-2019 by Ord. No. 1901.

(10) Photovolatic (solar) systems:

(a) The fee for the PV system shall be:

[1] One kilowatt to 50 kilowatts: $100.

[2] Fifty-one kilowatts to 100 kilowatts: $250.

[3] Greater than 100 kilowatts: $750.

(b) Inverter fees, other than micro-inverters (inverters under one kilowatt), shall be based on the kilowatts as follows:

[1] One kilowatt to 10 kilowatts: $25.

[2] Eleven kilowatts to 45 kilowatts: $65.

[3] Over 45 kilowatts: $225.

(c) Micro-inverters (inverters with a rating of less than one kilowatt): The fee shall be a flat fee of $75, regardless of the number of micro-inverters.

(d) Disconnects and combiner panels. Disconnect and combiner box panel fees are based on ampere rating as follows:

[1] One to 100 amperes: $75.

[2] Greater than 100 to 225 amperes: $180.

[3] Greater than 225 to 600 amperes: $275.

[4] Greater than 600 amperes to 1,000 amperes: $650.

[5] Greater than 1,000 amperes: $700.

D. Plumbing subcode fees.

(1) Fixtures and appliances: fees per fixture or appliance shall be:

(a) Per device: $25.

(b) Rain sensors, hose bibs, floor drains, hot water heaters, stacks, water closets, urinals/bidets, bathtubs, lavatories, showers, sinks, dishwashers, drinking fountains, washing machines, under-counter water filters, garbage disposals and instant hot water dispensers at sink.

(2) Special devices:

(a) Grease or oil separators, air-condition units, refrigeration units, steam or hot water boilers, solar systems, backflow preventers, sewer pumps, interceptors and fuel oil piping, furnaces, heat pumps, house drain and water re-piping (after house raise), generators, whole house water filters and oil tanks.

(b) Per device: $100.

NOTE: Gas piping, backflow preventers, sewer connections, water service connections, mini split A/C systems and propane tank installations: Residential remains the same.

(3) Gas piping:

(a) Residential: $100 up to four gas appliances; $25 each additional appliance.

(b) All others: $125.

(4) Backflow preventers: installed on a water service or heating system.

(a) Per device: $100.

(5) Sewer connections:

(a) Residential: $100.

(b) All others: $150.

(6) Water service connections:

(a) Residential: $100.

(b) All others: $150.

(7) Mini split A/C systems:

(a) Single system with one head (evaporator): $100.

(b) Each additional head (evaporator): $25.

(8) Propane tank installation, residential:

(a) 0 to 500 gallons: $50.

(b) 501 to 1,000 gallons: $75.

(c) Over 1,000 gallons: $85.

(d) All other use groups: $125.

(9) Pool drains: $25 each.

(10) Condensation drains: $25.

(11) Minimum permit fees: $85.

E. Mechanical subcode fees:

(1) Fees for a mechanical inspection in an R-3 or R-5 structure by a mechanical inspector or assigned plumbing inspector shall be:

(a) For first device: $85.

(b) Each additional device: $25.

(c) No separate fee shall be charged for gas, fuel oil or water piping connections, including the boning conductor (jumper), associated with the mechanical equipment inspected.

F. Reinstatement of lapsed permit.

(1) Building: $75.

(2) Plumbing: $75.

(3) Mechanical: $75.

(4) Fire: $75.

(5) Electric: $75.