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.
[Amended 8-17-1987 by Ord. No. 485-C]
Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction or alteration of any structure (as defined in the definition of "structure" in §
210-3 of Chapter
210, Zoning) within the Borough, a sealed plot plan shall be prepared by a New Jersey licensed professional engineer and submitted to the Construction Official/Building Inspector, depicting the location of the structure for his review and acceptance.
[Amended 8-17-1987 by Ord. No. 485-C]
A. Prior to the actual construction of the structure which has been the subject of the permit issued pursuant to §
96-4, a certified location stakeout must be submitted to the Construction Official/Building Inspector for his review and acceptance. Actual construction of the structure may not commence until acceptance of the certified stakeout by the Construction Official/Building Inspector.
B. When a structure is to be constructed within 70 feet
of a contiguous property line, at the same time as the submission
of the certified location survey, the property lines must be staked
in order to allow the Construction Official/Building Inspector to
verify that the actual structure is within all Borough side and rear
yard requirements.
[Amended 8-17-1987 by Ord. No. 485-C]
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy
for the completed structure, it will be necessary that an as-built
certified survey be submitted to the Construction Official/Building
Inspector for his review and acceptance.
[Amended 8-17-1987 by Ord. No. 485-C; 2-22-1994 by Ord. No.
600-C]
Violation of any provision of the chapter punishable under the provisions of the Uniform Construction Code Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq., shall be punishable as provided in N.J.S.A. 52:27D-138, and violation of any other provision of the chapter shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
III, General Penalty.
[Amended 8-17-1987 by Ord. No. 485-C]
Appeals of any action taken by the Construction Official/Building Inspector pursuant to §
96-7 shall be made to the Mayor and Council within 30 days of notification of a violation. The Mayor and Council will then have 30 days to rule on the appeal. However, an appeal will not stay any fines imposed as a result of the violation unless the Construction Official/Building Inspector's decision is overruled by the Mayor and Council or the fine is reduced or suspended for good cause shown to the Mayor and Council.
[Amended 12-29-1976 by Ord. No. 274-C; 4-10-1978 by Ord. No.
294-C; 5-14-1979 by Ord. No. 312-C; 3-8.1982 by Ord. No. 365-C; 7-8-1985 by Ord. No.
419-C; 10-15-1990 by Ord. No. 550-C; 2-22-1994 by Ord. No. 600-C; 10-17-1994 by Ord. No. 613-C; 8-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-655-C; 9-19-2005 by Ord. No. 05-779-C; 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C; 4-5-2021 by Ord. No. 21-101-C]
A. The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode fees listed in this subsection, together with the surcharge fees listed in Subsection
C.
(1) The building subcode fee shall be as follows:
(a)
New construction: $0.080 per cubic foot of building or structure
volume, provided that the minimum fee shall be $600. The fee for any
accessory building (e.g., a shed) shall be $100.
(b)
For renovations, alterations and repairs: $35 per $1,000 of
estimated cost of work, provided that the minimum fee shall be $100.
For purposes of this section, swimming pools, walls, fences and other
outdoor uncovered facilities shall be considered renovations and alterations,
and the fee for a construction permit will be based on the estimated
cost.
(c)
For additions: $0.080 per cubic foot of building or structure
volume for the added portion, provided that the minimum fee shall
be $300.
(d)
The fee for the demolition of a principal building or structure
shall be $300, while the fee for the demolition of an accessory building
or accessory structure shall be $100.
(e)
The minimum fee for any building permit under this subcode shall
be $100.
(f)
For asbestos hazard abatement permits the fee shall be $70 in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9(a)1, and $14 for certificates of
occupancy, following successful completion of abatement in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9(a)2.
(g)
For lead abatement permits the fee shall be $196 and a certificate
fee shall be $39.
(h)
For plan review for revisions after issuance of a permit the
fee shall be $50 per hour with a minimum fee of $100.
(i)
For review of an application for a variation, the fee shall
be $150.
(j)
For a change of contractor, the fee shall be $75.
(2) Fees for retaining walls shall be as follows:
(a)
The fee for a retaining wall with a surface area greater than
550 square feet that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure
shall be $400.
(b)
The fee for a retaining wall with a surface area of 550 square
feet or less that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure
shall be $200.
(c)
The fee for a newly constructed wall of any size at other than a Class 3 residential structure shall be based on the cost of construction established in §
96-9A(1)(b).
(3) Certificates of occupancy.
(a)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy shall be 10% of the fee
to be charged for the construction permit; however, the minimum fee
for said certificate shall be $100.
(b)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy pursuant to a change
of use shall be $100.
(c)
The fee for a multiple certificate of occupancy shall be $100
per unit.
(d)
The fee for a continued certificate of occupancy, including
obtaining a certificate of occupancy upon resale, shall be $200.
(e)
The fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be $30.
(4) The fee for a permit for the removal of a building or structure from
one lot to another or to a new location on the same lot shall be $35
per $1,000 of the sum of the estimated costs for moving, for new foundations
and for placement in a complete condition in the new location, provided
that the minimum fee shall be $100.
(5) The fee for a permit to construct an unlighted sign shall be $100,
and the fee to construct a lighted sign shall be $100.
(6) The electrical subcode fees shall be as follows:
(a)
For one to 20 receptacles and fixtures, the fee shall be in
the amount of $75; and for each additional 20 receptacles and fixtures,
the fee shall be $40. For the purposes of computing this fee, receptacles
or fixtures shall include light outlets, wall switches, fluorescent
fixtures and motors or electrical devices of less than one horsepower
or one kilowatt.
(b)
For the installation of a range or oven, the fee shall be $25.
(c)
For the installation of surface unit, the fee shall be $25.
(d)
For the installation of each dishwasher, the fee shall be $25.
(e)
For the installation of a garbage disposal, the fee shall be
$25.
(f)
For the installation of a dryer, the fee shall be $25.
(g)
For the installation of each air-conditioning unit, the fee
shall be $75.
(h)
For the installation of burglar alarms, the fee shall be $100.
(i)
For the installation of intercom panels, the fee shall be $50.
(j)
For the installation of solar panels, the fee shall be as follows:
[1]
One to 50 kilowatts: $125.
[2]
Fifty-one to 100 kilowatts: $300.
[3]
Greater than 100 kilowatts: $750.
(k)
For the installation of whirlpools/spas or hot tubs, the fee
(including bonding) shall be $75.
(l)
For the installation of a swimming pool, the fee shall be $250
total for a new pool, with the fee for pool filter, motor, accessories
and lights $50 each for renovation or replacement. The fee for the
pool bonding shall be $100.
(m)
The fee for the installation of a water heater shall be $50.
(n)
The fee for the installation of central heat, whether oil, gas
or electric, shall be $75.
(o)
The fee for the installation of baseboard heating units shall
be $20 for each unit.
(p)
The fee for the installation of thermostats shall be $20 for
each unit.
(q)
The fee for the installation of heating pumps shall be $50 for
each unit. The fee for the installation of any other pump shall be
$50 per pump.
(r)
The fee for the installation of any motor control center/subpanels
shall be $60.
(s)
The fee for the installation of any electric sign shall be $50.
(t)
The fee for each motor, generator and/or transformer of:
[1]
More than one or less than 20 horsepower, kilowatts or kilovolt-amperes:
$40.
[2]
Twenty-one to 40 horsepower, kilowatts or kilovolt-amperes:
$80.
[3]
Forty-one to 75 horsepower, kilowatts or kilovolt-amperes: $120.
[4]
Over 75 horsepower, kilowatts or kilovolt-amperes: $200.
(u)
For each service panel or transformer, the fee shall be $75.
For the installation of electric service, the fee shall be as follows:
[2]
One hundred to 150 amperes: $150.
[3]
One hundred fifty-one to 200 amperes: $200.
[4]
Two hundred one to 400 amperes: $350.
(v)
The fee for an annual pool inspection shall be $100.
(w)
The minimum fee for electrical work shall be $100.
(7) The fire subcode fees shall be as follows:
(a)
Installation of gas or oil furnace: $75.
(b)
Conversion of furnace from gas to oil or oil to gas: $75.
(c)
Combustible liquid storage tanks: $150.
(e)
Installation of commercial mechanical equipment: $150.
(f)
Installation of a new water heater: $75.
(g)
Installation of one to five residential smoke detectors: $150.
The fee for each additional detector over five shall be $30.
(h)
Installation of one to five commercial smoke detectors: $100.
After the fifth unit, each unit shall be $25.
(i)
Installation of commercial cooking equipment: $200.
(j)
Installation of a suppression system: $200.
(k)
Installation of an automatic fire-detection system: $200.
(l)
Installation of a wall hydrant: $150.
(m)
Installation of fire sprinkler system: $20 per sprinkler head,
provided that the minimum fee shall be $200.
(n)
Installation of a standpipe: $200 per riser.
(o)
Installation of a hose station: $200 for each such station.
(p)
Installation of a fire pump: $250.
(q)
The minimum fee for fire subcode work shall be $100.
(8) The plumbing subcode fees for the installation of each of the following
items shall be as follows. (For the purposes of this subsection, the
fees charged are for any additions, renovations or alterations to
an already-existing structure, i.e., home, commercial building, etc.,
or for any new construction, provided that the minimum fee shall be
$100.)
(t)
Interceptor/separator: $90.
(w)
Air-conditioning or refrigeration unit (per unit): $90.
(y)
Septic abandonment: $200.
(cc)
Water utility connections: $100.
(dd)
Sewer utility connections: $100.
(hh)
Indirect connection: $50.
(9) The fee for any tent requiring a permit based upon the requirements
of the Uniform Construction Code shall be $100 for residential and
$200 for commercial.
(10) The fee for a construction permit for any item requiring a Uniform
Construction Code permit not specifically addressed shall be $100
per item.
(11) Whenever the Construction Official/Building Inspector, Electrical
Subcode Official, Fire Subcode Official or Plumbing Subcode Official
shall review plans, the fee for plan review shall be 20% of the amount
to be charged for said construction permit and shall be paid before
the plans are reviewed. The amount paid for this fee shall be credited
toward the amount of the fee to be charged for the construction permit.
(12) The mechanical subcode fees shall be as follows:
[Added 11-22-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-1022]
(b)
Fuel-oil-burning appliance: $125.
(g)
Air-conditioner condenser or handler only: $75.
(n)
Fireplace/wood stove: $100.
(13) The fee for any construction permit for any item requiring a Uniform
Construction Code permit not specifically addressed shall be $100
per item.
[Added 11-22-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-1022]
B. The Construction Official/Building Inspector shall, with the advice
of the subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Mayor and Council,
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.
C. Surcharge fee.
(1) In order to provide for the training, certification and technical
support programs required by the Uniform Construction Code Act and
the regulations, the enforcing agency shall collect, in addition to
the fees specified above, a surcharge fee in accordance with the State
Uniform Construction Code. Said surcharge fee shall be remitted to
the Bureau of Housing Inspection, Department of Community Affairs,
on a quarterly basis for the fiscal quarters ending September 30,
December 31, March 31 and June 30 and not later than one month next
succeeding the end of the quarter for which it is due.
(2) 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 fiscal
year.
[Amended 12-17-1990 by Ord. No. 556-C; 3-19-2001 by Ord. No.
01-708-C]
[Added 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-708-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No.
09-832-C]
A. All permits and inspection stickers issued by the Borough of Saddle
River Construction Code Office must be displayed in the Borough of
Saddle River 25 feet from the center of the roadway, in a weather-resistant
display container measuring 24 inches wide by 36 inches high. Said
container will be mounted on a vertical 4x4 post with a clear, ridged,
plastic, easily-removable front panel which allows the permits and
inspection stickers to be seen from the roadway (the permit display
container). The top of the permit display container shall not exceed
five feet from the existing grade.
B. The permit display container must be maintained and be unobstructed
and accessible to the Borough of Saddle River inspectors until such
time as the certificate of occupancy is issued, wherein said permit
display container may be removed.
C. Each permit display container shall be provided by the Borough of
Saddle River to each permit holder after the Borough receives a $100
deposit for said permit display container. Said deposit may be refunded
when the certificate of occupancy is issued and the permit display
container, which has been maintained in good order, is returned to
the Borough of Saddle River. Deposits may be forfeited as follows:
(1)
Damaged plexiglas panel: $50.
(2)
Damaged wooden enclosure: $50.
[Added 3-19-2001 by Ord No. 01-708-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C]
All permits issued by the Borough of Saddle River Construction Code Office are required to be displayed in accordance with the provisions of §
96-10.1.
[Added 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-708-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No.
09-832-C]
All inspection stickers shall be affixed inside the weather-resistant display container in accordance with the provisions of §
96-10.1.
[Added 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-708-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No.
09-832-C]
Exceptions to the provisions of §
96-10.1 may be granted by the Construction Code Official in writing, and such exception will be reported to the Borough Administrator when granted.
[Added 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-708-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No.
09-832-C]
The property address must be displayed in the permit display
container in numbers and letters four inches high and permanently
affixed to the inside panel of the permit display container. The property
address must remain visible from the roadway at all times.
[Added 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-708-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No.
09-832-C]
Violations of the provisions of this section shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
III, General Penalty.
[Added 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-708-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No.
09-832-C]
It shall be the duty of the Construction Code Official, subcode officials and the Police Department to enforce the provisions of §
96-10.
[Amended 5-12-1980 by Ord. No. 337-C; 8-8-1983 by Ord. No. 387-C; 4-16-1990 by Ord. No. 540-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C]
A. No building permit shall be issued for the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration or moving of any building or structure unless the applicant therefor shall have deposited with the Construction Official/Building Inspector the following amounts in cash or certified checks as security for the faithful performance of the items set forth in Subsections
A(1) through
(4),
B and
C, as follows:
Type of Construction
|
Amount
|
---|
New construction, complete residence
|
$3,000
|
Additions and alterations to existing residences
|
$1,500
|
Swimming pools, tennis courts and other structures
|
$1,000
|
(1) The repair of any shade tree, curb, sidewalk, drain or other municipal
facility that may be damaged as a result of the performance of the
work for which the building permit was issued.
(2) The cleaning of any street, sidewalk or drainage facility that may
be covered or filled with dirt, mud, silt, stone or other debris that
may wash down from the property as a result of the performance of
the work for which the building permit was issued.
(3) That the foundation of any building or structure above grade level
shall be demolished to such former grade level and the excavation
filled in to such level if work on said building is delayed, after
the excavation is made or foundation constructed, for a period of
six months and no further work is performed.
(4) The proper grading and drainage of the site and area between the
site and the street or properties adjacent thereto to prevent erosion
wash or drainage of water to, over or along said street or properties
adjacent thereto and the appropriate stabilization of the soil on
the property.
B. In the event of any damage to a municipal facility as a result of
the building work being performed, the applicant shall repair such
damage to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer within 30 days
after written notification by the municipality. In the event that
any street, sidewalk or drainage facility shall require cleaning as
a result of the building work being performed, the applicant shall
clean the same to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer or the
Superintendent of Public Works within 72 hours after notification
by the municipality.
C. In the event that the applicant shall fail to repair any such damage
to a municipal facility and/or clean any street, sidewalk or drainage
facility and/or demolish the foundation and fill the excavation of
delayed construction and/or grade the site, the municipality may perform
such work or have the same performed and charge the costs thereof
against the cash bond, with the applicant being liable for any deficiency.
Upon application of the property owner after completion of the work
for which the building permit was issued, the cash bond, less any
reasonable charges against the same as aforesaid, shall be returned
to the applicant.
D. The cash bond deposited hereunder may be placed by the municipality
in an interest-bearing account maintained by the municipality in an
approved depository. Any interest accruing on such cash bond shall
inure to the benefit of the municipality exclusively, to be retained
or expended in the same manner as general revenues obtained by the
municipality; and the person depositing said cash bond shall have
no claim or right to such interest, such person's right being limited
solely to a return of the cash bond in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter.
E. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the Construction Official/Building
Inspector may waive the requirement of a cash bond or reduce the amount
of such cash bond where he shall be satisfied from the nature of the
building permit application and the extent of the work performed thereunder
that the interests of the public welfare and safety do not warrant
the requirement of a cash bond or that a reduced cash bond would adequately
protect the interests of the public welfare and safety.
[Amended 5-12-1980 by Ord. No. 337-C; 2-26-1990 by Ord. No. 532-C; 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C]
A. In the case of a revocation of a building permit or abandonment or
discontinuance of a building project, the Construction Official Building
Inspector, upon reviewing a written request from the permit holder
or depositor, shall study the situation and recommend to the Council
what portion of the cash bond shall be returned. In making this recommendation,
the Construction Official/Building Inspector shall be guided by the
following:
(1) If no action has been taken on the building permit, the depositor shall receive all of his cash bond required by §
96-11 above.
(2) If the work has been undertaken, the cash bond shall be used to pay
any imposed penalties, demolition, backfill, etc., deemed necessary
by the Council. Any excess cash bond remaining thereafter shall be
returned to the depositor.
B. When a building project has received its certificate of occupancy,
the remaining cash bond, if any, shall thereafter be returned to the
depositor.
[Added 8-17-1992 by Ord. No. 580-C; 5-15-1995 by Ord. No. 623-C; 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C]
A. A certificate of continued occupancy shall be required upon any transfer of title to an existing premises which is accompanied by a change in the occupancy of such premises. A certificate of continued occupancy is not required when the principal building is not to be occupied. The applicant must submit a certification to the Construction Official/Building Inspector when the principal building is not to be occupied. In the event of such transfer and upon application therefor, the Construction Official/Building Inspector shall issue a certificate of continued occupancy. Such certificate of continued occupancy shall evidence only that a general inspection of the visible parts of the principal building has been made and that there are no apparent violations of regulations. The definition of "principal building" shall be that defined within Chapter
210, Zoning, of this Code.
B. An application for a certificate of continued occupancy as required
by this section shall be made on forms provided by the Construction
Official/Building Inspector. The Construction Official/Building Inspector
shall, within 10 days from receipt of fully completed forms and fees
as required by this chapter, inspect the property. In the event that
the Construction Official/Building Inspector declines to issue a certificate
of continued occupancy, his reasons for doing so shall be stated on
a copy of the application, and said copy shall be returned to the
applicant. The applicant may resubmit the application once all violations
have been corrected to the satisfaction of the Construction Official/Building
Inspector. In the event that the Construction Official/Building Inspector
declines to issue a certificate of continued occupancy and the applicant
certifies on a form approved by the Official that all violations will
be cured by a date certain, the Construction Official/Building Inspector
shall issue a temporary certificate of occupancy to the applicant
when the applicant represents that the transfer of title is scheduled
at a time which makes it impossible for the violations to be corrected
prior to the transfer of title. This temporary certificate will be
converted into a certificate of continued occupancy once all violations
have been corrected.
C. At the time the application is submitted for a certificate of continued occupancy as required by this section, the applicant shall submit a fee in the amount of $200. A fee of $100 will be charged to the applicant for each subsequent inspection by the Construction Official/Building Inspector when the applicant resubmits an application for a certificate of continued occupancy as outlined above in Subsection
B or for the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy. If the violations are not cured which led to the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy by the date set forth, the applicant shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day until the violations are cured.
[Amended 10-19-2009 by Ord. No. 09-834-C]
D. Failure
to properly submit a completed application for a certificate of continued
occupancy upon any transfer of title to an existing premises shall
result in the levying of a fine in the amount of $1,000 against the
owner of record of the premises at the time of discovery. The record
owner of that premises shall also be subject to a per diem charge
of $100 for each and every day that a completed application is not
submitted from the day of discovery.