[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Prospect Park 12-27-1976 (Ch. 33 of the 1974 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
A. 
There is hereby established in the Borough of Prospect Park a State Uniform Construction Code Enforcing Agency to be known as the "Construction Code Enforcing Agency of the Borough of Prospect Park," 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. The Plumbing Subcode Official shall be the Plumbing Inspector as appointed by the Board of Health.
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. 217, as amended,[1] and provided N.J.A.C. 5:23, 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 each 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.
Appeals from decisions by the Enforcing Agency shall be made to the Construction Board of Appeals of the County of Passaic.
[Amended 3-11-1985; 6-24-1991; 12-9-1996 by Ord. No. 1996-5; 12-10-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-12; 8-21-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-17; 10-31-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-15; 12-15-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-14]
A. 
Construction permit. The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the sub fees listed in Subsection A(1) through A(4) of this section and shall be paid before the permit is issued.
(1) 
Building Subcode. The Building Subcode fees shall be:
(a) 
New construction: $0.038 per cubic foot of the building or structure volume, provided that the minimum fee shall be $200 for the principal building and $75 for accessory structures. The fee for an accessory residential storage shed less than 200 square feet in area shall be $50.
[Amended 7-25-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-8; 12-17-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-10]
(b) 
Addition to a building or structure: $0.03 per cubic foot of volume with a minimum fee of $200.
(c) 
Alteration, renovations, open structures, reroofing, residing: $34 for each $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof, with a minimum of $70.
[Amended 7-25-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-8; 11-30-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-12]
(d) 
Demolition of building or structure: $100 and $100 for closure of underground storage tanks up to 1,000 gallons and $150 for greater than 1,000 gallons' capacity.
(e) 
Construction of replacement of driveways, fences, ground level decks, patios or walkways: $25 for each $1,000 estimated cost, with a minimum of $75.
[Amended 12-17-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-10]
(f) 
Signs: $3 per square foot of surface area of one side, with a minimum of $65.
(g) 
Swimming pools: $75 for an aboveground swimming pool and $275 for an in-ground pool.
(h) 
Relocation of a building or structure: $25 for each $1,000 of estimated cost of work, with a minimum of $200.
(i) 
Elevators: $275 for each new installation and $140 for routine inspections.
(j) 
Asbestos abatement: $100.
(k) 
Certificate of occupancy: $50 for residential and $100 for nonresidential certificates. Absentee landlord registration: $100.
(l) 
Temporary certificates of occupancy: $50 for residential and $100 for nonresidential certificates.
(m) 
Certificates of compliance: $75 for one-family, $150 for two-family, $225 for three-family and $225 for a four-family.
(n) 
Lead paint abatement: $100.
(2) 
Electrical Subcode. The Electric Subcode fees shall be:
(a) 
Electrical fixtures and devices.
[1] 
From one to 50 receptacles, switches or fixtures: $65.
[2] 
Increments of 25 additional items: $10.
[3] 
For purposes of computing this fee, the terms "receptacle," "fixtures," or "switches" shall include:
[a] 
Lighting outlets.
[b] 
Fluorescent fixtures.
[c] 
Intercom devices.
[d] 
CRT outlets.
[e] 
Smoke detectors.
[f] 
Pool bonding.
[g] 
Thermostats.
[h] 
Light standards.
[i] 
Heat detectors.
[j] 
Burglar alarm.
[k] 
Telephone outlets.
(b) 
Motors.
[1] 
Greater than 1 hp or less than or equal to 10 hp: $15.
[2] 
Greater than 10 hp or less than or equal to 50 hp: $45.
[3] 
Greater than 50 hp or less than or equal to 100 hp: $90.
[4] 
Greater than 100 hp: $350.
(c) 
Electrical devices.
[1] 
Greater than 1 kW or less than or equal to 10 kW: $15.
[2] 
Greater than 10 kW or less than or equal to 50 kW: $45.
[3] 
Greater than 50 kW or less than or equal to 100 kW: $90.
[4] 
Greater than 112.5 kW: $350.
[5] 
Note: Actual nameplate kW rating must be noted on application to include motor average field ratings.
Device
kW
Electric drier
5.0
Electric range
10.8
Surface units
5.1
Hot water heater
4.5
Central air per ton
1.4
Dishwasher
1.2
Geothermal kW range of 3.8 to 19.2 plus heat pump
2.6 to 7.4
Electric baseboard heat greater than 4-foot length
1.3
Hardwired microwave oven
1.44
(d) 
Service equipment. Term includes service panel, service entrance and subpanels, each equipment piece priced as follows:
[1] 
Greater than 0 amps, less than 200 amps: $60.
[2] 
Greater than 200 amps, less than or equal to 1,000 amps: $130.
[3] 
Greater than 1,000 amps: $500.
(e) 
Flat rate for private swimming pools, spa or hot tub as described in the Building Code and shall include any required bonding associated equipment such as filter, pumps, receptacles, except underwater lighting and panel boards; the fee shall be $65.
(f) 
Minimum fee is $70.
[Amended 7-25-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-8]
(g) 
Common miscalculations.
[1] 
Temporary pole/construction service agreement. Average service panel $60 + GFI REC $50 = $110.
[2] 
Central air. Typical residential unit at $15 + fractional air handlers or attic fan disconnect $50.
(3) 
Fire Protection Subcode. The Fire Protection Subcode fees shall be:
(a) 
Sprinkler heads: $1 with a minimum of $100.
(b) 
Smoke and heat detectors: $6 each with a minimum fee of $65.
(c) 
Stand pipes: $100.
(d) 
Kitchen hood exhaust system: $100.
(e) 
Pre-engineered chemical suppression systems: $80.
(f) 
Gas- or oil-fired heating appliances: $65.
(g) 
Fireplaces and chimneys: $65.
(h) 
Underground storage tanks, new installation: $175 per each tank system.
(i) 
Minimum Fire Subcode fee: $70.
[Amended 7-25-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-8]
(4) 
Plumbing Subcode. The Plumbing Subcode fees shall be:
(a) 
For fixtures and equipment. Water closet, urinal/bidet, bathtub, shower, lavatory, floor drain, sink, dishwasher, drinking fountain, washing machine, hose bib, water heater: $30.
(b) 
Steam or hot water boiler, (new): two or more $50 each plus $65 fire permit.
(c) 
Sump pump, interceptor, separator, backflow preventer, grease trap, water cooled A/C or refrigeration unit: each $65.
(d) 
Sewer connection: $75.
(e) 
Water connection: swimming pools, lawn sprinklers, cooling towers, or accessory buildings: $65.
(f) 
Gas service connection or gas line extension (piping): $65.
(g) 
Active solar system: $75.
(h) 
Required routine mechanical inspections: $65.
(i) 
Vent stack: $25.
(j) 
Minimum Subcode fee: $70 for replacement of fixtures and $120 for new work.
[Amended 7-25-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-8]
B. 
The Construction Official shall, with the advice of subcode officials, prepare and submit annually 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.
C. 
Surcharge fee. In accordance with the Uniform Construction Act, a surcharge fee of $0.00265 per cubic foot of new construction volume shall be added to the construction permit fee as listed above, add $1.35 per $1,000 of alterations.
D. 
Plan review. The fee for plan review shall be 20% and shall be paid before the plans are reviewed. The amount for this fee shall be credited toward the amount of the fee to be charged for the construction permit.
[Added 12-28-1998 by Ord. No. 1998-13]
No person shall be charged a construction permit surcharge fee or enforcing agency fee for any construction, reconstruction, alteration or improvement designed and undertaken solely to promote accessibility by disabled persons to an existing public or private structure or any of the facilities contained therein.