[Adopted 3-23-1977 by Ord. No. 6-77-77; amended in its entirety 7-12-1999 by Ord. No. 14-0-99]
[Amended 3-10-2003 by Ord. No. 4-0-03; 3-14-2016 by Ord. No.
4-0-16]
There is hereby established the following fee
schedule adopted pursuant to the State Uniform Construction Code.
A.
Plan review fee. The fee for plan review shall be
20% of the amount to be charged for a new construction permit.
B.
The basic construction fee shall be the sum of the
parts computed on the basis of the volume or cost of construction,
the number of plumbing fixtures and pieces of equipment, the number
of electrical fixtures and devices, the number of sprinklers, standpipes
and detectors (smoke and heat), at the unit rates provided herein,
plus any special fees. The minimum fee for a basic construction permit
covering any or all of building, plumbing, electrical or fire protection
work shall be $75.
C.
The fees for new construction or alteration are as
follows:
(1)
Fees for new construction 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 $0.08 per cubic foot of volume for buildings and structures of
all use groups and types of construction as classified and defined
in Articles 3 and 4 of the building subcode; except that the fee shall
be $0.04 per cubic foot of volume for Use Groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4,
F-1, F-2, S-1 and S-2, and there shall be $0.02 per cubic foot for
structures on farms, including commercial farm buildings under N.J.A.C.
5:23-3.2(d) used exclusively for the storage of food or grain or the
sheltering of livestock with the maximum fee for such structures on
farms not to exceed $1,000.
[Amended 5-10-2021 by Ord. No. 2-0-2021]
(2)
Fees for renovations, alterations and repairs shall
be based upon the estimated cost of the work. The fee shall be in
the amount of $30 per $1,000. From $50,001 to and including $100,000,
the additional fee shall be in the amount of $27 per $1,000 of the
estimated cost above $50,000. Above $100,000, the additional fee shall
be in the amount of $25 per $1,000 of the estimated cost above $100,000,
For the purpose of determining estimated 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 the contractor. A bona fide contractor's bid,
if available, shall be submitted. The Construction Official shall
make the final decision regarding estimated cost.
(3)
Fees for additions shall be computed on the same basis
as for new construction for the added portion.
(5)
In order to provide for the training and certification
and technical support programs required by the Act,[1] the enforcing agency shall collect a surcharge fee to
be based upon the volume of new construction or the value of construction
for other types of construction within the municipality. Said fee
shall be accounted for and forwarded to the Bureau of Housing Inspection.
This fee shall be in the amount as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:234.19(b).
For the purpose of calculating this fee, volume shall be computed
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28.
[1]
Editor's Note: "The Act" refers to the State
Uniform Construction Code Act.
(6)
Fees
for pools. Above-ground pools: $100; in-ground pools: $250.
D.
Plumbing fixtures and equipment. For the purpose of
computing fees:
(1)
Plumbing fixtures shall include but not be limited
to stacks, lavatories, kitchen sinks, slop sinks, sinks, urinals,
water closets, bathtubs, shower stalls, laundry tubs, floor drains,
washing machine connections, hose bibs and similar fixtures.
(2)
Plumbing appurtenances shall include but not be limited
to devices, a manufactured device, or an on-the-job assembly of component
parts which is adjunct to the basic piping system and plumbing fixtures,
pressure-reducing valves, backflow prevention devices, backwater valves,
vacuum breakers, grease traps, interceptors and similar devices.
(3)
Plumbing appliances shall include but not be limited
to hot-water heaters, tankless heaters, heat exchangers, water storage
tanks, solar panels, water pressure-booster systems, sump pumps, dishwashers,
ice makers, instant hot water coils, sewerage ejectors, garbage disposal
units, sterilizers, aspirators, water-cooled air-conditioning units,
water conditioners and similar equipment.
(4)
The fee for the installation or the replacement of
a plumbing fixture shall be $30 for each plumbing fixture.
(5)
The fee for the installation or replacement of a plumbing
appurtenance and/or special device shall be $130 per each plumbing
appurtenance and/or special device. Exception: The fee for backflow
preventers that do not require ongoing inspections shall be $30. For
cross connections and backflow preventers that are subject to testing,
requiring reinspection every three months, the fee shall be $150 for
each device when they are tested (thrice annually) and $200 for each
device when they are broken down and tested (once annually).
(6)
The fee for the installation or replacement of a plumbing
appliance shall be $90. Exception: when installed in Use Groups R-3
and R-4 in new construction or a complete renovation that is not considered
an ordinary repair, the fee for dishwashers, ice makers and instant
hot water coils shall be $30.
(7)
The fee for the installation of a house or building,
sewer and/or a water service pipe is $125.
(8)
The fee for the installation of a lawn sprinkler system
shall be a fee of $10 for each sprinkler head.
(9)
The fee for the installation or replacement of subsoil
drains shall be $70.
(10)
The fee for the removal or abandonment in place
of a sewerage disposal system and/or septic tank shall be $70.
(11)
The fee for the installation or replacement
of roof drains and/or area drains shall be $70 per drain.
(12)
The fee for gas line piping is $30 per each
gas appliance connection.
(13)
The fee for the installation or replacement
of oil lines and/or oil tank piping shall be $70.
(14)
The fee for radon mitigation, lead abatement
or asbestos abatement shall be $100.
(15)
There shall be a minimum permit fee of $75.
E.
Electrical fixtures and devices. The fees shall be
as follows:
(1)
From one to 50 receptacles or fixtures, the fee shall
be in the amount of $75; for each 25 receptacles or fixtures in addition
to this, the fee shall be in the amount of $30. For the purpose of
computing this fee, receptacles or fixtures shall include lighting
outlets, wall switches, fluorescent fixtures, convenience receptacles
or similar fixture and motors or devices of less than one horsepower
or one kilowatt.
(2)
For each motor or electrical device one horsepower
or greater than one horsepower and less than or equal to 10 horsepower,
and for transformers and generators one kilowatt or greater than one
kilowatt and less than or equal to 10 kilowatts, the fee shall be
$30.
(3)
For each motor or electrical device greater than 10
horsepower and less than or equal to 50 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 $100.
(4)
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, the fee shall be $190.
(5)
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 $950.
(6)
For the purpose of computing these fees, all motors
except those in plug-in appliances shall be counted, including control
equipment, generators, transformers and all heating, cooking or other
devices consuming or generating electrical current.
(7)
The fee for swimming pools shall be $75 for in-ground
pools and $75 for above-ground pools.
F.
Fire protection and other hazardous equipment. Sprinklers,
standpipes, detectors (smoke and heat), preengineered suppression
systems, gas- and oil-fired appliances not connected to the plumbing
system, kitchen exhaust systems incinerators and crematoriums:
(1)
The fee for 20 or fewer heads or detectors shall be
$75; for 21 to and including 100 heads or detectors, the fee shall
be $150; for 101 to and including 200 heads or detectors, the fee
shall be $500; for 201 to and including 400 heads or detectors, the
fee shall be $700; for 401 to and including 1,000 heads or detectors,
the fee shall be $1,500. In computing fees for heads and detectors,
the number of each shall be counted separately and two fees, one for
heads and one for sprinklers, shall be charged.
(2)
The fee for each standpipe shall be $600.
(3)
The fee for each preengineered system shall be $210.
(4)
The fee for each gas- or oil-fired appliance not connected
to the plumbing system shall be $75.
(5)
The fee for each kitchen exhaust system will be $180.
(6)
The fee for each incinerator shall be $1,000.
(7)
The fee for each crematorium shall be $1,000.
G.
Elevator devices. Elevators shall be installed and
inspected pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.1 et seq.
(1)
All elevator devices shall be registered with the
State Department of Community Affairs. All fees for registration shall
be paid to the Department of Community Affairs at the time of registration.
Fees shall be in the amounts as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.1 et
seq.
(2)
All plan review for the installation of new elevators
shall be done pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.1 et seq.
(3)
The fee for the installation of a new elevator device
shall be $600.
(4)
The fees for witnessing acceptance tests and performing
inspections shall be as follows:
(a)
The basic fees for elevator devices in structures
not in Use Group R-3, or an exempted R-2 structure, shall be as follows:
(c)
The fee for elevator devices in structures in
Use Group R-3, R-4 or otherwise exempt R-2 structures shall be $227.
This fee shall be waived when signed statements and supportive inspection
and acceptance test reports are filed by an approved qualified agent
or agency in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.19 and 5:23-2.20.
(d)
The fee for witnessing acceptance tests and
performing inspections of alterations shall be $76.
(e)
The fees for routine and periodic tests and
inspections for elevator devices in structures not in Use Group R-3,
R-4 or otherwise exempt R-2 structures, shall be as follows:
[2]
The fee for the one-year periodic inspection
and witnessing of tests of elevator devices, which shall include the
six-month routine inspection of elevator devices, shall be as follows:
[4]
The fee for three-year or five-year inspection
of elevator devices shall be as follows:
[b]
Hydraulic elevators three-year
inspection: $387.
[c]
Roped hydraulic elevators three-year
inspection: $387.
[d]
Hydraulic elevators five-year inspection:
$227.
[e]
Roped hydraulic elevators five-year
inspection: $227.
[f]
A certificate of compliance shall
be issued for each elevator device inspected.
[Amended 3-10-2003 by Ord. No. 4-0-03; 3-14-2016 by Ord. No.
4-0-16]
The fees are as follows:
A.
The fee for a demolition or removal permit shall be
$200 for a structure of less than 5,000 square feet in area and less
than 30 feet in height; $300 for one- or two-family residences (Use
Group R-4 of the Building Subcode) and structures on farms, including
commercial farm buildings under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d) used exclusively
for storage of food or grain, or sheltering of livestock; and $400
per story for all other use groups.
B.
The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall be
in the amount of $3 per square foot surface area of the sign, computed
on one side only. For single-faced signs, the minimum fee shall be
$75. For double-faced signs, the minimum fee shall be $150.
C.
The fee for a certificate of occupancy shall be in
the amount of 10% of the new construction permit fee which would be
charged by the enforcing agency pursuant to these regulations. The
minimum fee shall be $200 except for one- or two-family (Use Group
R-5 of the Building Subcode) structures of less than 5,000 square
feet in area and less than 30 feet in height and structures on farms,
including commercial farm buildings subject to N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d)
used exclusively for storage of food or grain or sheltering of livestock,
for which the minimum fee shall be $150.
D.
The fee for a certificate of occupancy granted pursuant
to a change of use group shall be $300.
E.
The fee for certificate of continued occupancy shall
be $200 for one- and two-family dwellings, for multifamily buildings
(three-family or more) and commercial buildings, the fee shall be
$300.
F.
The fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy is
$200 and for a certificate of approval is $40.
G.
There shall be no fee for a certificate of compliance
issued for each elevator device inspected on a routine periodic basis.
H.
The fee for plan review of a building for compliance
under the alternate systems and nondepletable energy source provisions
of the Energy Subcode shall be $500 for one- and two-family homes
and for light commercial structures having the indoor temperature
controlled from a single point, and $1,000 for all other structures.
I.
The fee for an application for a variation in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10 shall be $300 for Class 1 structures and $150
for Class 2 structures and Class 3 structures. The fee for resubmitting
of an application for a variation shall be $500 for Class 1 structures
and $100 for Class 2 and Class 3 structures.
J.
The fee to be charged for an annual construction permit
shall be charged annually. This fee shall be a flat fee based upon
the number of maintenance workers employed by this facility and who
are primarily engaged in work that is governed by a subcode. Managers,
engineers and clerics shall not be considered maintenance workers
for the purpose of establishing the annual construction permit fee.
Annual permits may be issued for building/fire protection, electrical
and plumbing. Fees shall be as follows:
(1)
One to 25 workers (including foreman), $1,000 and
each additional worker over 25, $200.
(2)
Prior to the issuance of the annual permit, a training
registration fee as per the current Department of Community Affairs
schedule per subcode shall be submitted by the applicant to the Department
of Community Affairs, Construction Code Element, Training Section,
along with a copy of the construction permit (Form F-170). Checks
shall be made payable to "Treasurer, State of New Jersey."
K.
All fees collected pursuant to this chapter are nonrefundable.
[Added 12-10-2018 by Ord.
No. 11-0-18]
The fees described in § 67A-10 above shall be waived, in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for any twelve-month period, for organizations that have been granted nonprofit or not-for-profit status by the United States Internal Revenue Service ( IRS). The waiver shall be requested in writing to the Construction Code Official, which shall include proof of nonprofit/not-for-profit status.
The Construction Official shall, with the advice
of the subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Municipal Council,
biannually, a report recommending a fee schedule based on the operating
expenses of the Building Department, 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.
A.
In order to provide for the training, certification
and technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction
Code Act and the regulations,[1] the Building Department of the Borough of Wanaque shall
collect, in addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge fee
of $0.0006 per cubic foot of volume of new construction. 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. In the fiscal year in which the regulations first become effective,
said fee shall be collected and remitted for the third and fourth
quarters only.
[1]
Editor's Note: "The regulations" refers to
the regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of the Department
of Community Affairs.
B.
The Building Department 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. In the fiscal year in which the regulations first
become effective, said report shall be for the third and fourth quarters
only.
