[Adopted 2-7-1977 by Ord. No. 77-5]
[Amended 5-4-1981 by Ord. No. 81-3; 12-16-1985 by Ord. No. 85-4; 3-6-1989 by Ord. No. 89-4; 4-17-1995 by Ord. No. 95-4; 11-22-1996 by Ord. No.
96-15; 2-2-1998 by Ord. No. 98-7; 4-20-1998 by Ord. No. 98-14]
The fee for a construction permit shall be the
sum of the subcode fees listed in Subsections A through E herein,
plus any special fees, and shall be paid before the permit is issued.
A. The Building Subcode fees shall be as follows:
[Amended 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-05; 6-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-15; 11-20-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-25; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(1) Fees for new construction, including additions, shall
be based upon the volume of the structure. Volume shall be computed
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. The new construction fee shall
be in the amount of $0.030 per cubic foot for use groups designated
as B, H, I-1, I-2, I-3, M, E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and U. Minimum fee
for additions shall be $250.
(a)
For use groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, F-1, F-2,
S-1, S-2, the fee shall be $0.025 per cubic foot.
(b)
Commercial farm buildings shall be at $0.0010
per cubic foot, with the maximum fee not to exceed $1,145 per building.
(2) Fees for renovations, alterations and repairs shall
be based on the estimated cost of the work. The fee shall be $25 per
$1,000.
(a)
For the purpose of estimating cost, the applicant
shall submit to the Construction Official such cost data as may be
available, produced by the architect or engineer of record, or by
a recognized estimating firm, or by record, or by the contractor.
A bona fide contractor's bid, if available, shall be submitted. The
Construction Official shall make the final decision regarding estimated
cost.
(b)
Fees for combination renovations and additions shall be computed as the sum of the fees computed in accordance with Subsection
A(1) and
(2) above.
(3) Additional fees:
(b)
Satellite dishes and towers:
[2]
Towers: $25 per $1,000; minimum fee: $50.
(c)
Modular homes: $25 per $1,000 for site work.
B. The Plumbing Subcode fees shall be as follows:
[Amended 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-05; 6-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-15; 11-20-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-25; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(2) For the following devices, the fee shall be as indicated:
|
Device
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Fee
|
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Water closet, bidet, urinal
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$12
|
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Bathtub
|
$12
|
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Sink (any type)
|
$12
|
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Lavatory
|
$12
|
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Shower, floor drain
|
$12
|
|
Washing machine
|
$12
|
|
Dishwasher
|
$12
|
|
Commercial dishwasher
|
$12
|
|
Water heater
|
$12
|
|
Domestic boiler, furnace
|
$12
|
|
Hose bibb
|
$12
|
|
Water cooler
|
$12
|
|
Garbage disposal
|
$12
|
|
Any other fixtures connected to plumbing system
|
$12
|
|
Drinking fountain
|
$12
|
|
Air conditioner
|
$12
|
|
Water softener
|
$12
|
|
Radiator
|
$12
|
|
Urinals
|
$12
|
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Ranges (gas)
|
$12
|
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Water liner
|
$12
|
|
Solar system
|
$60
|
|
Underground lines (wastewater)
|
$60
|
|
Underground lines (gas)
|
$60
|
|
Rough slab
|
$60
|
|
Aboveground lines (vacuum and chemical)
|
$60
|
|
Water-cooled air-conditioning unit
|
$60
|
|
Lawn sprinkler systems
|
$60
|
|
Gas service connection
|
$60
|
|
Sewer connection
|
$60
|
|
Sewer pump
|
$60
|
|
Refrigeration unit
|
$60
|
|
Indirect connection
|
$60
|
|
Fuel oil piping
|
$60
|
|
Service station delivery system
|
$60
|
|
Sewer ejector
|
$60
|
|
Gas piping, each connection
|
$60
|
|
Gas service
|
$60
|
|
Grease trap
|
$60
|
|
Utility service connections
|
$60
|
|
Interceptor/separator
|
$60
|
|
Backflow preventor
|
$60
|
|
Jacuzzi
|
$60
|
|
Oil separator
|
$60
|
|
Water connection
|
$60
|
|
Hot-water boiler
|
$60
|
|
Steam boiler
|
$60
|
|
Gas-suspended heater
|
$60
|
|
Gasoline piping
|
$60
|
C. The Electrical Subcode fees shall be as follows:
[Amended 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-05; 6-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-15]
(1) Minimum fee: $50.
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(2) For from one to 50 receptacles or fixtures, the fee
shall be in the amount of $50; for each 25 receptacles or fixtures
in addition to this, the fee shall be in the amount of $15; for the
purpose of computing this fee, receptacles, switches, fluorescent
fixtures, convenience receptacles or similar fixtures and motors or
devices of less than one kilowatt or less.
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(3) For each motor or electrical device greater than one
horsepower and less than or equal to 10 horsepower, and for transformers
and generators greater than one kilowatt and less than or equal to
10 kilowatts, the fee shall be $15.
[Amended 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(4) For each motor or electrical device greater than 10
horsepower and less than or equal to 100 horsepower; for each service
panel, service entrance or subpanel less than or equal to 200 amperes;
and for all transformers and generators greater than 10 kilowatts
and less than or equal to 45 kilowatts, the fee shall be $50.
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(5) For each motor or electrical device greater than 50
horsepower and less than or equal to 100 horsepower; for each service
panel, service entrance or subpanel greater than 200 amperes and less
than or equal to 1,000 amperes; and for transformers and generators
greater than 45 kilowatts and less than or equal to 112.5 kilowatts,
the fee shall be $75.
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(6) For each motor or electrical device greater than 100
horsepower; for each service panel, service entrance or subpanel greater
than 1,000 amperes; and for each transformer or generator greater
than 112.5 kilowatts, the fee shall be $175.
(7) For the purpose of computing these fees, all motors
except those plug-in appliances shall be counted, including control
equipment, generators, transformers and all heating, cooking or other
devices consuming or generating electrical current.
(8) For in-ground swimming pools, bonding in the amount
of $85.
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(9) For aboveground swimming pools, bonding in the amount
of $85.
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(10) For photovoltaic systems, the fee shall be based on
the designated kilowatt rating of the solar photovoltaic system as
follows:
[Added 11-19-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-43; amended 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(a)
One to 50 kilowatts, the fee shall be $50.
(b)
Fifty-one to 100 kilowatts, the fee shall be
$100.
(c)
Greater than 100 kilowatts, the fee shall be
$500.
(11) Specific fees. Notwithstanding Subsection
C(2) through
(7) above, the following fees shall apply and supersede and replace the above fee schedule to the extent there is an overlap:
[Amended 11-20-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-25; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
|
Device
|
Fee
|
---|
|
Dishwasher
|
$12
|
|
Garbage disposal
|
$12
|
|
Baseboard heat units
|
$12
|
|
Thermostats
|
$12
|
|
Water softener
|
$12
|
|
Drinking fountain
|
$12
|
|
Clothes washer
|
$12
|
|
Ranges
|
$50
|
|
Ovens
|
$50
|
|
Surface units
|
$50
|
|
Dryer
|
$50
|
|
Water heater
|
$50
|
|
Air-conditioning unit
|
$50
|
|
Intercom panel
|
$50
|
|
Burglar alarm
|
$50
|
|
Central heat
|
$50
|
|
Heat pumps
|
$50
|
|
Whirlpool/mpa
|
$50
|
|
Exterior light standards, one to five
|
$75 (each additional, $15)
|
D. The Fire Protection Subcode fees shall be as follows:
(1) Fire protection and other hazardous equipment. Sprinklers,
standpipes, detectors (smoke and heat), pre-engineered suppression
systems, gas- and oil-fired appliances not connected to the plumbing
system, kitchen exhaust systems, incinerators and crematoriums.
(a)
The fee for 20 or fewer heads or detectors shall
be $50; for 21 to and including 100 heads or detectors, the fee shall
be $80; for 101 to and including 200 heads or detectors, the fee shall
be $235; for 201 to and including 400 heads or detectors, the fee
shall be $325; for 401 to and including 1,000 detectors, the fee shall
be $750; for over 1,000 heads or detectors, the fee shall be $950.
In computing fees for heads and detectors, the number of each shall
be counted separately, and two fees, one for heads and one for detectors,
shall be charged.
[Amended 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-05; 6-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-15; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(b)
Standpipes, hose cabinets, systems fees.
[Amended 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-05; 6-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-15]
[1]
The fee for each standpipe shall be $250.
[2]
The fee for hose cabinet shall be $50.
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
[3]
The fee for each independent pre-engineered
system, CO suppression system, halogen suppression system, foam suppression
system, wet chemical systems and dry chemical systems shall be $100
per system.
[Amended 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(c)
The fee for each gas or oil-fired appliance
which is not connected to the plumbing system shall be $45.
[Amended 11-20-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-25; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46]
(d)
The fee for each incinerator shall be $300.
(e)
The fee for each crematorium shall be $300.
(f)
Carbon dioxide systems, dry chemical and halogen
JEP systems shall be $50.
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(g)
New tanks:
[Amended 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-05; 6-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-15; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
|
Type
|
Fee
|
---|
|
1 to 500 gallons
|
$50
|
|
501 to 1,000 gallons
|
$75
|
|
Each additional 1,000 gallons thereafter
|
$25
|
(2) Minimum fee: $50.
[Amended 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-05; 6-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-15; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
E. Miscellaneous.
(1) The fee for a demolition or removal permit shall be
$75 for a structure of less than 5,000 square feet in area and less
than 30 feet in height, for one- or two-family residences (Use Group
R-3 of the Building Subcode) and structures on farms, including commercial
farm buildings under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d), and $100 for all other
use groups. The fee for a permit for removal of underground storage
tanks shall be $75 per tank.
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(2) The fee for each carbon dioxide system shall be $85.
(3) The fee for dry chemical system (cooking) shall be
$85.
(4) The fee for dry chemical system (comparable) shall
be $85.
(5) The fee for a halogen JEP system shall be $85.
(6) The fee for a permit for the removal of the building
or structure from one lot to a new location on the same lot shall
be $25 per $1,000 of the sum of the estimated costs for moving.
[Amended 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-05; 6-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-15; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(7) The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall be
$25 for the first square foot of the surface area of the sign. In
the case of double-faced signs, the area of the surface of only one
side of the sign shall be used for purposes of the fee computation.
The first square foot shall be $25 and $1 per square foot after the
first square foot.
[Amended 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-05; 6-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-15; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(8) Minimum fee [Subsection
E(1) through
(7) above]: $50.
[Amended 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-05; 6-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-15; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(9) Certificates of occupancy. The fee for certificates
of occupancy shall be as follows:
(a)
The fee for certificate of occupancy granted
for new construction shall be 10% of the total construction fees,
provided the minimum shall be $45.
[Amended 11-20-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-25; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46]
(b)
Certificate of continued occupancy shall be
$175.
(10) Certificate of approval: $45.
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46]
(11) The fee for an application for a variation in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10 shall be $100 for Class I structures and $50
for Class II and Class III structures. The fee for resubmission of
an application for a variation shall be $100 for Class I structures
and $25 for Class II and Class III structures.
[Amended 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-05; 6-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-15; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(12) For cross connections and backflow preventers that
are subject to testing, requiring reinspection every three months,
the fee shall be $50 for each device when they are tested (once annually)
and $100 for each device when they are broken down and tested (once
annually).
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46]
(13) Annual permit requirements shall be in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c)5; and ii(1) and (2).
(a)
The fee for plan review for elevator devices
in structures in Use Groups R-3 and R-4 shall be $50 for each device.
(b)
The fee for plan review for elevator devices
in structures in use groups other than R-3 and R-4 shall be $260 for
each device.
(14) The fees for elevator device inspections and tests
shall be as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.
(15) Partial permits for footings and foundations [per
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.16(g)]: R-3 shall be $25 per $1,000 estimated cost
of footing and foundation and are not credited to total construction
permit.
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-46; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
F. Surcharge fees on new construction and report.
(1) In order to provide for the training, certification
and technical support programs required by the Act, an enforcing agency, including the Department when acting
as the local agency, shall collect a surcharge fee to be based upon
the volume of new construction within the municipality. Said fee shall
be accounted for and forwarded to the Bureau of Housing Inspection
in the manner herein provided.
(2) Amount. This fee shall be in the amount of $0.00334
per cubic foot volume of new construction. Volume shall be computed
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. All other construction (alterations
and renovations) shall be $1.70 by per $1,000 of value of construction,
with a minimum of $1. Pre-engineered systems of commercial farm buildings
are exempt from this fee.
[Amended 11-20-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-25; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19]
(3) The municipality shall, in addition to the fees described in Subsection
F(1) above, collect the above fees as part of its usual responsibilities.
(4) Remitting and reporting. The municipality shall remit
fees to the Bureau on a quarterly basis, in conjunction with a report
number R-840A State Training Fee Report, in accordance with N.J.A.C.
5:23-4.5(d). Fees remitted shall be for the quarter. Checks shall
be made payable to "Treasurer, State of New Jersey."
G. Plan review fee.
(1) The fee for plan review shall be 5% of the fee for
a construction permit and shall be paid at the time of granting the
permit.
(2) Whenever a permit is received based on an approved
prototype plan, the permit fee shall be reduced by the amount of the
plan review fee.
H. Exemption. The only exemption to fees is for municipal
buildings or use of a building for municipal purposes.
[Amended 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-05; 6-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-15]
[Added 10-19-1981 by Ord. No. 81-6]
Construction Code Assistants may be hired as
needed by the Township Committee. Construction Code Assistants shall
serve at the pleasure of the Township Committee, and their employment
may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Certain assistants
may be needed for particular jobs or particular short periods of time,
and in such cases their employment will be for very short durations.
On the other hand, under some circumstances certain assistants may
be needed for longer periods of time. In any event, the employment
of all assistants shall automatically terminate on December 31 of
the year in which appointed or reappointed. The Construction Official
or appropriate Subcode Official shall be responsible for the supervision
of any such personnel. The categories of Construction Code Assistants
are as follows:
A. Building Inspectors. Building Inspectors are authorized
to carry out field inspection and plan review work pursuant to the
regulations, subject to the limitations specified herein:
(1) Building Inspector with a specialty in high-rise and
hazardous structures (HHS). Building Inspectors HHS are authorized
to review plans and carry out field inspection activities for structures
in Class I, II and III (as designated under the Uniform Construction
Code).
(2) Building Inspector with a specialty in industrial
and commercial structures (ICS). Building Inspectors ICS are authorized
to review plans for structures in Class II and III and to carry out
field inspection activities for structures in Class I, II and III.
(3) Building Inspector with a specialty in residential
and small commercial structures (RCS). Building Inspectors RCS are
authorized to review plans for structures in Class III and to carry
out field inspection activities for structures in Class I, II and
III.
(4) Housing and Code Enforcement Official with a specialty
in code enforcement as directed by the Property Maintenance Code to
carry out field inspections, with the proper licensure to enforce
Property Maintenance Code and the New Jersey State Hotel and Multiple
Dwelling Law.
[Added 6-6-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-19]
B. Electrical Inspectors. Electrical Inspectors are authorized
to carry out field inspection and plan review work pursuant to the
regulations subject to the limitations specified herein.
(1) Electrical Inspector with a specialty in high-rise
and hazardous structure (HHS). Electrical Inspectors HHS are authorized
to review plans and carry out field inspection activities for structures
in Class I, II and III.
(2) Electrical Inspector with a specialty in industrial
and commercial structures (ICS). Electrical Inspectors ICS are authorized
to review plans for structures in Classes II and III and to carry
out field inspection activities for structures in Class I, II and
III.
C. Fire protection. Fire Protection Inspectors are authorized
to carry out field inspection and plan review work pursuant to regulations
subject to the limitations specified herein.
(1) Fire Protection Inspector with a specialty in high-rise
and hazardous structures (HHS). Fire Protection Inspectors HHS are
authorized to review plans and carry out field inspection activities
for structures in Class I, II and III.
(2) Fire Protection Inspector with a specialty in industrial
and commercial structures (ICS). Fire Protection Inspectors ICS are
authorized to review plans for structures in Class II and III and
to carry out field inspection activities for structures in Class I,
II and III.
(3) Fire Protection Inspector with a specialty in residential
and small commercial structures (RCS). Fire Protection Inspectors
RCS are authorized to review plans for structures in Class II and
to carry out field inspection activities for structures in Class I,
II and III.
D. Plumbing Inspector. Plumbing Inspectors are authorized
to carry out field inspection and plan review work pursuant to the
regulations subject to the limitations specified herein.
(1) Plumbing Inspectors with a specialty in high-rise
and hazardous structures (HHS). Plumbing Inspectors HHS are authorized
to review plans and carry out field inspection for structures in Class
I, II and III.
(2) Plumbing Inspector with a specialty in industrial
and commercial structures (ICS). Plumbing Inspectors ICS are authorized
to review plans for structures in Class II and III and to carry out
field inspection activities for structures in Class I, II and III.
E. Elevator Inspector. Elevator Inspectors are authorized
to carry out the elevator inspections and tests required by the regulations.
F. Mechanical Inspector. Mechanical Inspectors are authorized
to carry out the mechanical inspections required by the mechanical
subcode.
G. Trainees. Trainees acquiring inspection experience
shall only perform their services under the direct supervision of
a person who is a holder of a license of the type required by N.J.A.C.
5:23-5.1 et seq.
H. Administrative Secretary. An Administrative Secretary
shall be responsible to the Construction Official for normal secretary
activities, including but not limited to typing, filing and mailing
reports. In addition, the Administrative Secretary may collect permit
fees, deliver permits and sign the name of the Construction Official
to permits, when so authorized by the Construction Official, but only
after approvals for the permit have been issued by all appropriate
subcode officials and the Construction Official.
I. Permit Clerk. A Permit Clerk may collect permit fees
and deliver permits and sign the name of the Construction Official
to permits when so authorized by the Construction Official, but only
after approvals for the permit have been issued by all appropriate
subcode officials and the Construction Official.