[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Collingswood 4-15-1996 by Ord. No. 1098.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 135, Construction Codes, Uniform, adopted 4-5-1993 by Ord. No. 1030.
A. 
There is hereby established in the Borough of Collingswood a State Uniform Construction Code enforcing agency, to be known as the "Collingswood Construction Code Office," consisting of a Construction Official, building subcode official, plumbing subcode official, fire subcode official and electrical subcode official and such other subcode official and electrical subcode official and such other subcode officials for such additional subcodes as the Construction Commission of the Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey, shall hereinafter adopt as part of the State Uniform Construction Code. The Construction Official shall be the chief administrator of the enforcing agency.
B. 
Each official position created in Subsection A hereof shall be filled by a person qualified for such position pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq., and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, provided that, in lieu of any particular subcode official, an on-site inspection agency may be retained by contract pursuant to the aforementioned regulations. More than one such official position may be held by the same person, provided that such person is qualified pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq. and the regulations promulgated thereunder, to hold each such position.
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.
The Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Collingswood establishes the Camden County Board of Appeals to hear all appeals from decisions of the enforcing agencies.
[Amended 2-3-1997 by Ord. No. 1117; 3-5-2001 by Ord. No. 1248; 10-4-2004 by Ord. No. 1351; 7-1-2013 by Ord. No. 1539; 12-2-2024 by Ord. No. 1791]
Item
Fee
Minimum fee
$75
New construction and additions, per cubic foot
$0.047, min. $250
Reconstruction
Up to $50,000, per $1,000
$35
From $50,000 to $100,000, per $1,000
$30
Over $100,000, per $1,000
$25
Roofing and siding for residential
$75
Roofing and siding for commercial
$35 per thousand, maximum $800
Fence
$35 per thousand
Asbestos abatement fee
$106
Lead hazard abatement fee
$176
Photovoltaic systems
$35 per thousand
Demolition or removal permit fee
Under 5,000 square feet
$100
All other
$200
Handicapped fees. Pursuant to the authority under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-12e, no construction permit fee shall be required for the construction, alteration, improvement or repair of a structure and related devices installed or erected for the sole purpose of promoting accessibility by the handicapped, "handicapped" being defined under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-126e, and conforming to the current N.J.A.C. 5:23-7 Barrier Free Code, and any subsequent amendments or additions thereto. "Waiving of the fees" in no way "waives" the right of the enforcing agency to request plans for the purpose of reviewing plans for code compliance.
Item
Fee
Electrical Fees
Minimum fee
Lighting fixtures
$75
Receptacles
Switches
Detectors
Light poles
Motors - fractional HP
Emergency and exit lights
Communication points
Alarm devices/F.A.C. panel
Total Electrical Fixtures:
Receptacles and fixtures, first 50
$60
Increments of 25 additional receptacles and fixtures, each 25
$20
Pool permit with UW lights
$125
AG pool, spa, or hot tub
$125
KW elec. range/receptacle
$20
Oven surface unit
$20
KW electric water heater
$20
KW elec. dryer/receptacle
$20
KW dishwasher
$20
Garbage disposal
$20
KW central A/C unit
$20
HP/KW air handler/space heater
$20
KW baseboard heat
$20
HP motors
1 to 9 HP
$20
10 to 49 HP
$70
50-99 HP
$130
100+ HP
$625
AMP service
1 to 225 amps
$70
226 to 1,000 amps
$130
1,000+ amps
$625
AMP subpanels
Up to 225 amps
$70
225 to 1,000 amps
$130
1,000+ amps
$625
Transformer/Generator
10 kW
$20
45 kW
$70
112.5 kW
$130
>112.5 kW
$625
Electrical signs (each)
$20
Central A/C - existing dwelling
$45
Other fixtures
$20
Other fee
$20
For photovoltaic systems, the fee shall be based on the designated kilowatt rating of the solar photovoltaic system as follows:
One to 50 kW
$175
50 kW to 100 kW
$225
Greater than 100 kW
$640
One to 50 kW with battery backup
$275
50 kW to 100 kW with battery backup
$325
Greater than 100 kW with battery backup
$740
Item
Fee
Plumbing Fees
Minimum fee
$75
Total number of plumbing/gas/oil fixtures, per fixture
$20
Total number of special devices, per device
$92
Stacks (vents), per stack
$20
Water closet
$20
Urinal/bidet
$20
Bathtub
$20
Lavatory
$20
Shower
$20
Floor drain
$20
Sink
$20
Dishwasher
$20
Drinking fountain
$20
Hose bibb
$20
Water heater
$85
Fuel oil piping
$20
Gas piping
$20
Condensate drain
$20
LP gas tank
$85
Steam boiler
$85
Hot water boiler
$85
Sewer pump
$85
Intercepter/separator
$85
Backflow preventer
$85
Grease trap
$85
Sewer connection
$85
Water service connection
$85
Stacks
$20
Item
Fee
Fire Protection and Hazardous Equipment Fees
Minimum fee
$75
Sprinkler heads
1 to 20 heads
$95
21 to 100 heads
$250
101 to 200 heads
$300
201 to 400 heads
$800
401 to 1,000 heads
$1,200
Over 1,000 heads
$1,500
Detectors
$75/first 20
Detectors: each group of additional of detector
$75 each addt'l increment of 50
Independent pre-engineered systems
Number of systems x $150
Gas- or oil-fired appliance not connected to plumbing system
Number of appliances: x $85
Kitchen exhaust systems
Number of systems x $150
Incinerators, each
$450
Crematoriums, each
$450
Standpipe, each
$300
Tank removal and/or installation
$100
Item
Fee
Mechanical Fees
Water heater
$85
Fuel oil piping connections
$20
Gas piping connections
$20
Steam boiler
$85
Hot water boiler
$85
Hot air furnace
$85
Oil tank
$65
LPG tank
$65
Fireplace
$85
Condensate drain
$20
Item
Fee
Sign Permit Fees
Minimum fee
$65
Pylon signs
First 100 ft2, per ft2
$4
Next 400 ft2, per ft2
$4
Remaining ft2, per ft2
$4
Ground or wall signs
First 100 ft2, per ft2
$4
Next 400 ft2, per ft2
$4
Remaining ft2, per ft2
$4
Certificate of occupancy fee or temporary certificate of occupancy
$50
C.O. granted change use group or certificate of continued occupancy
$151
Item
Fee
Fee for "Application for Variation"
Class 1
$594
Class 1 resubmission
$229
Class 2
$120
Class 2 resubmission
$65
Class 3
$25
Class 3 resubmission
$25
Fee for annual backflow prevention testing, per device
$10
Item
Fee
Swimming pool fees
Building fee for any aboveground pool
$150
Building permit fee for any in-ground pool
$250
Electrical permit fee for all pools
$125
Any person, firm or corporation who or which shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, for each violation of the provisions of this chapter, and each day the same is violated shall be deemed and taken to be a separate and distinct offense.