[Amended 6-26-2012 by Ord. No. 1814; 3-13-2018 by Ord. No. 1936]
A. Fees for alterations, renovations and repairs, all structures and
use groups: The applicant shall submit such cost data as necessary
and available from a bona fide contractor's bid, architect or
engineering firm or recognized estimating firm. The appropriate Subcode
Official will serve as the final decision regarding estimated cost.
B. A nonrefundable plan review fee of 25% shall be charged for all permits.
The plan review fee shall be calculated from the total permit fees.
C. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless and until the
applicant submits a receipt or similar document demonstrating to the
satisfaction of the Construction Official that all excess items, materials,
refuse, garbage, trash, tree stumps, wire, paint cans, insulation
and similar building materials have been disposed of in a lawful manner.
(1) Building subcode fees.
(a)
New construction and additions of all use groups, except below,
as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28: $0.050 per cubic volume.
(b)
New construction of Use Groups S-1 and S-2 as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28:
$0.0270 per cubic volume.
(c)
New construction of commercial farm buildings: $0.0018 per cubic
volume.
(d)
Alteration renovations and repairs for all use groups.
[1]
Cost of construction of up to $50,000: $25 per $1,000 cost.
[2]
Cost of construction of $50,001 to $100,000: $18 per $1,000
cost.
[3]
Cost of construction of over $100,001: $15 per $1,000 cost.
(e)
Roofing.
[1]
R3, R4 or R5 single or two-family dwelling: $75.
[2]
All other uses: based on cost of construction.
(g)
Fence over six feet high: $75.
(h)
Signs (wall or pylon): $75 each.
(j)
Retaining walls over four feet high.
[1]
Retaining walls with a surface area 550 square feet or less
that are associated with a residential structure: $75.
[2]
Retaining walls with a surface area of greater than 550 square
feet that are associated with a residential one- or two-family structure:
$200.
[3]
Retaining walls for all other use groups other than residential
one- and two-family structure: based on cost of construction.
(k)
Asbestos abatement: $150.
(l)
Lead hazard abatement: $150.
(o)
Emergency generator: $75 each.
(q)
Temporary office or construction trailers: $75.
(r)
Antenna, mast, satellite dish: $150.
(u)
Change of contractor: $75.
(v)
State of New Jersey surcharge fee:
[1]
Per cubic foot: $0.00371 or $1.90 per $1,000 of estimated cost
of construction with a minimum fee of $1.
[2]
State permit fees excluded for commercial farm buildings, asbestos
or lead abatement, legally restricted low- or moderate-income households
demolition or nature disasters when local agency is waiving fee.
[3]
State permit fees shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2,
as same may be amended from time to time.
(2) Plumbing subcode fees.
(a)
"Plumbing fixture or appliance" includes water closet, urinal/bidet,
bathtub, lavatory, shower, floor drain, sink, dishwasher, drinking
fountain, washing machine, hose bibb or similar devices.
(b)
"Plumbing appurtenances" includes water heater, fuel oil piping,
gas piping, LP gas tank, steam boiler, hot water boiler, sewer pump,
interceptor/separator, backflow preventer, grease trap, sewer connection,
water service connection, stacks, water-cooled air conditioner, lawn
sprinkler or similar devices.
(c)
Plumbing fees shall be as follows:
[1]
Plumbing fixtures or appliances: $30 each.
[2]
Plumbing appurtenances: $65 each.
[3]
Water or sewer capping: $100 each.
[4]
Emergency generator: $75 each.
[6]
Change of contractor: $75.
(3) Electrical subcode fees:
(a)
Fees for electrical lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches,
detectors, light poles, motors, emergency and exit lights, communication
points, alarm devices, FAC panel, underwater lighting fixture or similar
device shall be:
[1]
For the first 50 devices: $50.
[2]
Each additional 25 devices or fraction thereof: $25.
(b)
Fees for electric range receptacle, oven/surface unit, electric
hot water heater, electric dryer receptacle, dishwasher receptacle,
garbage disposal, central air-conditioning unit, space heater, air
handler, baseboard heat, motor, transformer, generator or similar
device shall be:
[1]
For up to 100 hp or kw: $30 each.
[2]
For 101 hp or kw or above: $300 each.
(c)
The fees for service panels, subpanels, feeders, switches, switchboards,
motor control centers, alarm panels, signs, disconnects and similar
devices.
[2]
For 101 amps to 200 amps: $125.
[3]
For 201 amps to 1,000 amps: $225.
[4]
For over 1,000 amps: $450.
(d)
Fees for service, subpanels, motor control center, sign, feeder,
switchboard or similar device shall be:
[1]
For up to 200 amps: $75 each.
[2]
For 201 amps or above: $300 each.
(f)
Hot tub or spa: $75 each.
(g)
Solar/photovoltaic systems.
[2]
For 50.1 kw or above: $300.
(h)
Emergency generator: $75 each.
(i)
Disconnect of service: $75 each.
(j)
Temporary office or construction trailer: $75 each.
(k)
Annual inspection of pool or spa: $150.
(m)
Change of contractor: $75.
(4) Fire subcode fees.
(a)
Flammable/combustible storage tanks (installation or removal).
[1]
Up to 2,000 gallons: $75 each.
[2]
Over 2,000 gallons: $500 each.
(b)
Alarm devices and detectors (smoke and fire).
(c)
Supervisory devices: $175 each.
(d)
Signaling devices: $75 each.
(f)
Alarm or pre-action valves: $75.
(g)
Automatic sprinkler systems:
[2]
Twenty-one to 100 heads: $130.
[3]
One hundred one to 200 heads: $250.
[4]
Two hundred one to 400 heads: $625.
[5]
Four hundred one to 1,000 heads: $850.
[6]
One thousand heads and over: $1,150.
[7]
Each additional riser: $50.
(i)
Pre-engineered systems (wet, dry, foam, FM-200): $100 each.
(j)
Kitchen hood exhaust system: $125 each.
(k)
Smoke control system: $250 each.
(l)
Fuel-fired appliances (gas, oil, solid): $75 each.
(m)
Fireplace venting: $75 each.
(o)
Emergency generator: $75 each.
(p)
Water tank or fire main: $150 each.
(q)
Change of contractor: $75.
(5) Mechanical inspector fees shall be as follows:
(a)
Heating/conversion/replacement for R3, R4 or R5: $75.
(6) The fee for elevator plan review and elevator installation inspections
shall comply with the standards listed in N.J.A.C. 5:23-12 by the
DCA.
(7) Occupancy permit fees shall be as follows:
(a)
Certificate of occupancy:
[1]
R3, R4 and R5, residential one- or two-family: $100.
[2]
All other use groups, per occupancy: $150.
(b)
Certificate of continued occupancy:
[1]
R3, R4 and R5, residential one- or two-family: $100.
[2]
All other use groups, per occupancy: $250.
(d)
Certificate of approval or compliance: no fee.
(e)
Temporary certificates of occupancy: no fee for first.
(f)
Renewal of temporary certificates of occupancy: $30.
(8) Variation fees shall be as follows:
(c)
Resubmission of an application for Class I: $295.
(d)
Resubmission of an application for Class I/II: $150.
(9) Reinstatement of lapsed permit: $75 per subcode.
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Middlesex
do hereby adopt the Uniform Construction Code as the official building
code of the Borough of Middlesex, and a copy of said code is hereby
annexed to this chapter and made a part hereof. Three copies of the
code shall also be placed on file and shall so remain on file in the
office of the Middlesex Borough Construction Official so long as said
code is in effect, for the use and examination of the public.