[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council
of the Township of Lopatcong 6-15-1977 as Ord. No. 288 (Ch. 49 of the 1974 Code
of the Township of Lopatcong). Section 93-5A amended at time of adoption
of Code; Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I. Other amendments noted
where applicable.]
A.
There is hereby established in the Township of Lopatcong,
Warren County, New Jersey, a State Uniform Construction Code enforcing
agency to be known as the "Building Department" consisting of a Construction
Official, Building Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Electrical
Subcode 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. 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 P.L 1975, c. 271,[1] as amended, 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 such position.
[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.
HOME MAINTENANCE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Definitions. The following terms, whenever used or
referred to in this chapter, shall have the following meanings for
the purposes of this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears
from the context:
[Added 11-20-1991 by Ord. No. 1991-32]
The replacement or repair of any portion of an existing one-
or two-family dwelling without altering the dimensions of the existing
exterior framework or altering the structural integrity of any support
beam(s). Examples of "home maintenance" shall include but are not
limited to the following
[Amended 12-2-1998 by Ord. No. 1998-29]
Window/door replacements, without changing the
opening's size or dimensions.
Sidewalk replacement.
Fence six feet and under.
[Amended 9-5-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-26]
Sheds 10 feet by 10 feet by 10 feet and under.
[Amended 3-7-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-08]
Signs four square feet to 25 square feet in
surface area (one side) and not more than six feet above ground-mounted
height).
[Added 9-5-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-26]
Appeals from the decisions by the enforcing
agency shall be made to the Warren County Board of Appeals pursuant
to Article XV of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code regulations.
[Amended 5-19-1982 by Ord. No. 365; 4-20-1988 by Ord. No.
1988-5; 12-20-1989 by Ord. No. 1989-25; 5-16-1990 by Ord. No.
1990-21; 5-15-1991 by Ord. No. 1991-15]
A.
The building subcode fees shall be as follows, provided
that the minimum fee shall be $55:
[Amended 11-20-1991 by Ord. No. 1991-32; 6-17-1992 by Ord. No. 1992-10; 6-17-1992 by Ord. No. 1992-11; 3-2-1994 by Ord. No. 1994-05; 12-2-1998 by Ord. No. 1998-28; 3-7-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-08; 9-5-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-26; 3-5-2008 by Ord. No.
2008-03; 5-5-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-03]
(1)
For new construction:
(a)
Use
Groups B, H, I-1, I-3, M, E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, U: $0.034 by
cubic feet of volume.
(b)
Use
Groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, F-1, F-2, S-1, S-2: $0.019 by cubic feet
of volume.
(c)
Farm
use building, exclusively used for storage of food, grain, or the
sheltering of livestock: $0.0010 by cubic feet of volume. The maximum
fee shall be $1,060.
(3)
There shall be a ten-dollar permit fee for any minor
property maintenance, which shall include aluminum or vinyl siding,
sidewalk replacement, a fence (six feet and under - excluding public
or private swimming pool fences), replacement of windows (without
altering the dimensions or framing of the original opening) and porches
(provided no structural changes incurred). The Construction Code Official
shall make a determination as to whether the proposed change in structure
shall be considered minor property maintenance or other such improvements
requiring a permit fee pursuant to the schedules contained herein.
If the Construction Official determines that the total amount of the
proposed job is less than 25%, it is a no-fee permit.
(4)
Flat fees.
Structure or Improvement
|
Fee
| |
---|---|---|
Pool
| ||
Aboveground
|
$65
| |
Inground
|
$200
| |
Fence (greater than six feet and/or fences for
public or private swimming pools)
|
$55
| |
Sheds (greater than 100 square feet or over
10 feet high)
|
$55
| |
Gazebo
|
$55
| |
Roof
| ||
Residential
|
$55
| |
All other use groups
|
$75
| |
Siding
|
$55
| |
Windmill
|
$75
| |
Towers
|
$75
|
(5)
Combination of renovations and additions: The fee
shall be the sum computed separately as renovations and additions.
(6)
No fee is required for ordinary repairs as the term
is defined by regulations promulgated by the state.
(7)
Plan review fees.
(a)
All use groups, the fee for plan review shall
be 20% of the amount to be charged for a construction permit.
(8)
Commercial solar systems. For solar photovoltaic systems for any
use group or accessory thereof, the fee shall be based on the total
number of solar photovoltaic modules being installed as follows:
[Added 6-5-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-06]
(a)
One
to 100 modules, the fee shall be $150.
(b)
One
hundred and one to 250, the fee shall be $375.
(c)
Two
hundred fifty-one to 500, the fee shall be $700.
(d)
Greater
than 500 modules, the fee shall be an additional $1 per module. All
other electrical devices, other than solar photovoltaic modules, shall
be a separate fee based on the ampere or kilowatt rating of the device.
B.
Plumbing subcode fees shall be as follows:
[Amended 11-20-1991 by Ord. No. 1991-32; 6-17-1992 by Ord. No. 1992-14; 4-3-1996 by Ord. No. 1996-04; 9-6-2006 by Ord. No.
2006-18]
(1)
The minimum plumbing fee shall be $50 for the first
four fixtures or gas appliances, each thereafter shall be $13. Special
devices shall be $75.
[Amended 5-5-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-03]
(2)
Description of fixtures and special devices are as
follows:
(a)
Plumbing fixtures. A plumbing fixture is described
as a receptacle which is either permanently or temporarily connected
to the water distribution system of the premises, and demands a supply
of water therefrom or discharges used water, liquid-borne waste materials,
or sewage either directly or indirectly to the drainage system of
the premises, or which requires both a water supply connection and
a discharge to the drainage system of the premises. Plumbing appliances
as a special class of fixture are further defined below.
[1]
A general description of these fixtures is as
follows, but not limited to:
Water closets
|
Bidets
|
Urinals
|
Shower stalls
|
Lavaratories
|
Soaking tubs
|
Floor drains
|
Clinic sinks
|
Laundry sinks
|
Hand washing sinks
|
Two- and three-bay sinks
|
Dental units or cuspidors
|
Vegetable soaking sinks
|
Drinking fountains
|
Hose bibbs
|
Fuel oil piping
|
Radon piping
|
Food waste grinders
|
Dishwashers (residential or commercial)
|
Kitchen sinks (private or restaurant)
|
Water heaters (electric, gas or oil fired)
|
Baseboard heating piping (heat loops)
|
Washing machines (residential or commercial)
|
[2]
Gas piping shall be as per appliance:
Furnaces
|
Space heaters
|
Boilers
|
Clothes dryers
|
Ranges
|
Fireplace inserts
|
Water heaters
|
Barbecue grills
|
Outside sidewalk and driveway lamps
|
Ceiling heaters
|
(b)
Special devices. A special device may be defined
as one of a special class of plumbing fixtures which is intended to
perform a special function. Its operation and/or controls may be dependent
upon one or more energized components, such as motors, controls, heating
elements, or pressure- or temperature-sensing elements. Such fixtures
may operate automatically through one or more of the following actions:
time cycle, a temperature range, a pressure range, a measured volume
or weight; or the device may be manually adjusted or controlled by
the user or operator. A general description of the special devices
is as follows, but not limited to:
[Amended 6-3-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-05]
Steam boilers
|
Active solar systems
|
Hot water boilers
|
Sewer pumps (mechanical)
|
Sewer ejectors (pneumatic)
|
Oil interceptors
|
Lawn sprinkling systems
|
Grease interceptors
|
Swimming pools
|
Sand interceptors
|
Baptisteries tanks
|
Oil tanks
|
Propane tanks
|
Water-cooled air conditioning
|
Ornamental or lily pools
|
Water-cooled refrigeration unit
|
Fountain basins
|
Water softeners
|
Aquarium tanks
|
Autopsy tables
|
Aspirators
|
Sewer lines (residential and commercial)
|
Waterservices (residential and commercial)
| |
Agriculture type of water feeders for animals
| |
Backflow preventors (excluding boilers - only
those that have test ports) installed between wells and public water
supplies
| |
Hospital and clinical fixtures that require
protection from contaminating the water supply
| |
Second water meter.
|
C.
Electrical subcode fees.
[Amended 11-20-1991 by Ord. No. 1991-32; 6-17-1992 by Ord. No. 1992-12; 3-2-1994 by Ord. No. 1994-05; 4-3-1996 by Ord. No.
1996-04; 7-3-1996 by Ord. No. 1996-12; 5-29-2001 by Ord. No.
2001-20; 9-6-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-18; 3-5-2008 by Ord. No.
2008-03; 5-5-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-03]
(1)
The minimum electrical fee shall be $50.
(2)
Electrical fixtures and devices:
(a)
(b)
For each light standard greater than eight feet in height, including
luminaries, and for each communications emergency light, electric
sign, exit light or similar electric fixture and device rated 10 amperes
or less including motors or equipment rated less than one horsepower
(hp) or one kilowatt (kw): $15.
(3)
Motors.
Number of Horsepower
|
Fee
|
---|---|
1 or less than or equal to 10
|
$15
|
Greater than 10 or less than or equal to 50
|
$58
|
Greater than 50 or less than or equal to 100
|
$116
|
Greater than 100
|
$576
|
(4)
Electrical devices, includes transformers and generators.
(a)
Based on kilowatts (kw).
[1]
One kw or less than or equal to 10 kw: $15.
[2]
Greater than 10 kw or less than or equal to 45 kw: $58.
[3]
Greater than 45 kw or less than or equal to 112.5 kw: $116.
[4]
Greater than 112.5 kw: $76.
NOTE: Actual nameplate kw rating must be noted on application
to assure no delay in permit issuance.
|
(b)
Average field ratings:
Device
|
Rating (kw)
|
---|---|
Electric dryer
|
5.0
|
Electric range
|
10.8
|
Surface units
|
5.1
|
Geothermal
|
KW range of 3.8 to 19.2 + heat pump 2.6 to 7.4
|
Electric baseboard heat, 4-foot length
|
1.0
|
Hard-wired microwave ovens
|
1.44
|
Hot water heater
|
4.5
|
Central air (per ton)
|
1.4
|
Dishwasher
|
1.2
|
(5)
Service equipment. Term includes service panel, service entrance
and subpanels; each equipment piece priced as follows:
Number of Amps
|
Fee
|
---|---|
Greater than zero but less than or equal to 225
|
$58
|
Greater than 225 but less than or equal to 1,000
|
$116
|
Greater than 1,000
|
$576
|
(7)
Smoke detectors and heat detectors/residential: $26.
(9)
Hydro massage tub: $50.
(10)
Communications closet. Price does not include devices; refer to Subsection
C(21) above: $26.
D.
Demolition fees shall be as follows:
[Amended 6-17-1992 by Ord. No. 1992-11; 12-2-1998 by Ord. No. 1998-28]
E.
Sign permits. The fee shall be as follows for signs
greater than 25 square feet in surface area (one side) and/or more
than six feet above the ground (mounted height):
[Amended 6-17-1992 by Ord. No. 1992-11; 12-2-1998 by Ord. No. 1998-28; 9-5-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-26]
F.
Certificate of occupancy fees shall be as follows:
(1)
The fee shall be in the amount of 10% of the new construction
permit. The minimum fee shall be $111.
(2)
One- and two-family (R-3) structures of less than
5,000 square feet and less than 30 feet in height and structures on
farms, including commercial farm buildings used exclusively for storage
of food or grain, or sheltering livestock: the minimum fee shall be
$60.
(3)
All other use groups: $111.
[Added 12-2-1998 by Ord. No. 1998-28]
(5)
Certificate of continued occupancy; $111.
[Amended 12-2-1998 by Ord. No. 1998-28]
(6)
Asbestos certificate of occupancy: $14.
[Added 12-2-1998 by Ord. No. 1998-28]
(7)
Lead abatement of clearance certificate: $28.
[Added 12-2-1998 by Ord. No. 1998-28]
(8)
Training fees: in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19.
[Added 12-2-1998 by Ord. No. 1998-28]
(9)
Asbestos abatement: in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9.
[Added 12-2-1998 by Ord. No. 1998-28]
G.
Fire subcode fees shall be as follows:
[Amended 6-17-1992 by Ord. No. 1992-13; 3-5-1997 by Ord. No. 1997-02; 12-2-1998 by Ord. No. 1998-28; 4-7-1999 by Ord. No. 1999-08; 3-5-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-03; 5-5-2010 by Ord. No.
2010-03]
(1)
Sprinkler heads.
Number of Sprinkler Heads
|
Fee
|
---|---|
1 to 20
|
$82
|
21 to 100
|
$151
|
101 to 200
|
$289
|
201 to 400
|
$748
|
401 to 1,000
|
$1,036
|
Over 1,000
|
$1,323
|
(2)
Heat/smoke detectors.
Alarm/Supervisory/ Signaling
|
Fee
|
---|---|
1 to 20
|
$50
|
21 to 100
|
$120
|
101 to 200
|
$212
|
201 to 400
|
$550
|
401 to 1,000
|
$761
|
Over 1,000
|
$972
|
(3)
Each standpipe: $289.
(4)
Each independent preengineered system: $92.
(5)
Each gas- or oil-fired appliance which is not connected to the plumbing
system: $50.
(6)
Each kitchen exhaust system: $50.
(7)
Each incinerator/crematorium: $365.
(8)
Minimum fee: $50.
H.
Elevator fees.
[Added 3-2-1994 by Ord. No. 1994-05]
(2)
(3)
Three-year inspections [N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.6(b)4]:
(a)
Hydraulic and roped hydraulic elevators: $270
each.
(5)
Acceptance inspections [N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.6(a)1]:
(b)
Hydraulic elevators: $216 each.
(c)
Roped hydraulic elevators: $243 each.
(d)
Escalators and moving walks: $216 each.
(e)
Dumbwaiters: $54 each.
(f)
Manlifts and wheelchair and stairway chairlifts:
$54 each.
(g)
Elevator devices in Use Group R-3 or R-4 [N.J.A.C.
5:23-12.6(a)3]: $162 each.
(h)
Alterations [N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.6(a)4]: $54 each.
(7)
In regard to all elevator permits, there shall be
an administration charge of 15%
I.
Combination
fee schedule for special individual replacement devices.
[Added 5-5-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-03]
The Construction Official shall, with the advice
of the subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Council of the
Township of Lopatcong, biannually, a report recommending a fee schedule
based on the operating expenses of the agency and any other expenses
of the municipality fairly attributable to the enforcement of the
State Uniform Construction Code Act.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et
seq.
[Amended 2-19-1992 by Ord. No. 1992-02; 3-2-1994 by Ord. No. 1994-05; 12-27-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-39]
A.
In order to provide for the training and certification
and technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction
Code Act and the regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of the
Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey pursuant
to the Uniform Construction Code Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.),
the enforcing agent shall collect, in addition to the fees specified
above, a surcharge of $0.00265 per cubic foot volume of new buildings
and additions. Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C.
5:23-2.28. The fee for all other construction shall be $1.35 per $1,000
of value of construction. Said surcharge fee shall be remitted to
the Bureau of Housing Inspection, Department of Community Affairs,
as required by the state.
B.
The enforcing agency shall report, annually, at the
end of each fiscal year to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, and not
later than July 31, the total amount of the surcharge fee collected
in the year. In the fiscal year in which the regulations first become
effective, said report shall be for the third and fourth quarters
only.
Penalties for violation of this chapter shall
be in accordance with the penalties set forth in the Uniform Construction
Code of the State of New Jersey.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-138.
In the event that regulations now or hereafter
adopted set mandatory standards, rules, fees or other matters which
are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, then the provisions
of this chapter shall be deemed amended to comply with the provisions
of said regulations that are mandatory.
[Added 2-1-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-2]
The following fees are to be paid in compliance
with the GIS fees: