There is herein established in the Township
a State Uniform Construction Code enforcing agency to be known as
the "construction enforcement agency," 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.
Each official position created in §
155-1 hereof shall be filled by a person qualified for such position pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq., as amended, and N.J.A.C. 5:23, provided 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 he held by the same person, provided that such person is qualified pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23 to hold each such position.
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 the decisions by the enforcing
agency shall be made to the Sussex County Board of Appeals pursuant
to Article 15 of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code Regulations.
[Amended 5-21-1991 by Ord. No. 91-14]
In the case of a dispute as to the meaning and
intent of the code, an interpretation shall be obtained as provided
in N.J.A.C. 5:23-1.1 et seq.
[Amended 11-21-1972; 4-5-1988 by Ord. No. 88-6; 11-8-1989 by Ord. No.
89-30; 5-21-1991 by Ord. No. 91-14; 9-3-1991 by Ord. No. 91-23; 5-3-1994 by Ord. No. 94-4; 2-6-1996 by Ord. No. 96-1; 9-4-2001 by Ord. No.
2001-10; 2-18-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-2; 3-2-2004 by Ord. No.
2004-4; 2-7-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-1; 5-7-2013 by Ord. No.
2013-3; 8-16-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-15]
A. Construction permit fees. Construction permits. The fee for a construction
permit shall be the sum of the subcode applications, plus all administrative
and miscellaneous fees listed below. All fees will be rounded to the
nearest dollar and shall be paid before the permits are issued, unless
otherwise stated. The minimum construction permit fee shall be $70.
B. The building subcode fees 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 $0.038 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 6 of the
Building Subcode; except that the fee shall be $0.021 per cubic foot
of volume for use groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, F-1, F-2, S-1 and
S-2 and the fee shall be $0.0011 per cubic foot for structures on
farms, including commercial farm building, under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d)
with the maximum fee from such structures on farms not to exceed $1,602.
(2) Fees for renovations, alterations and repairs or site construction associated with preengineered systems of commercial farm buildings, premanufactured construction, and the external utility connection for premanufactured construction shall be based upon the estimated cost of work. The fee shall be in the amount of $34 per $1,000. From $50,001 to and including $100,000, the additional fee shall be in the amount of $26 per $1,000 of estimated cost above $50,000. Above $100,000, the additional fee shall be in the amount of $22 per $1,000 of estimated cost above $100,000. Fees for additions shall be computed on the same basis for new construction for the added portion in Subsection
B(1) above.
(3) The fee for open decks, porches and raised platforms shall be $0.45
per square foot provided that the minimum fee shall be $70.
(4) Fees for combination renovations and additions shall be the sum of the fees computed separately in accordance with Subsection
B(1),
(2) and
(3) above.
(5) 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 $210.
(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 $106 other than a class 3 residential structure shall be
based upon the cost of construction.
(6) The fee for temporary structures and structures for which volume
cannot be computed, such as above ground swimming pools and open structural
towers, shall be $125. The fee for an in-ground swimming pool shall
be $175. These fees shall include all required pool enclosures.
(7) The fee for fencing exceeding six feet in height shall be $50.
(8) The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall be $3 per square foot
computed on one side only for a single or double-faced sign provided
that the minimum fee shall be $65.
(10)
The fee for installation or replacement for storage systems
of flammable and combustible liquids shall be $75 per tank up to and
including those with a capacity of 1,000 gallons, and $95 per tank
for those with capacities exceeding 1,000 gallons.
(11)
The fee for a permit to demolish a building or structure shall
be as follows: Use Groups R-5 shall be $75; buildings and structures
incidental to Use Group R-5 shall be $25 and all other use groups
shall be $100.
(12)
Fees for moving of a building shall be $100.
(13)
For purposes of estimating cost of work, any part of $1,000
shall be rounded up to the next highest thousand-dollar increment.
C. Plumbing subcode fees are as follows:
(1) The fee for each fixture, stack or appliance connected to the plumbing
system shall be $18.
(2) The fee for each special device including "but not limited to" grease
traps, oil separators, air conditioning of refrigeration units, water
and sewer connections, flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks,
backflow preventers, steam or hot water boilers, gas piping, active
solar systems, sewer pumps, interceptors and fuel oil piping shall
be $91 for Use Group R-5 and $91 for all other use groups.
(3) The minimum permit fee for work, including the plumbing subcode,
shall be $70.
D. Administrative and miscellaneous fees:
(1) The fee for plan review shall be 20% of the amount to be charged
for the construction permit and shall be paid before the plans are
reviewed. This fee shall be credited toward the amount of the construction
permit fee.
(2) The fee to process an application for a variation pursuant to N.J.A.C.
5:23-2.10 shall be as follows:
(a)
Class I Structure: $821.
Resubmission: $321.
(b)
Class II Structure: $168.
Resubmission: $91.
(c)
Class III Structure: $168.
Resubmission: $91.
(3) An administrative surcharge fee of 15% shall be charged on each subcode
application issued by any third-party agency contracted by the Township
of Stillwater.
(4) The fee for the reinstatement of a lapsed permit shall be 20% of
the original fee calculated per subcode application; provided that
the minimum fee shall be as per subcode.
(5) The fee for each construction permit and certificate of occupancy
issued for an asbestos hazard abatement project shall be as set forth
in N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9(a)1 and 2.
(6) The fee for a permit for lead hazard abatement work shall be $125.
The fee for a lead hazard abatement clearance certificate shall be
$25.
(7) The fees for certificates of occupancy are as follows:
(a)
Certificate of occupancy for one- and two-family dwellings:
$90.
(b)
Certificate of occupancy for accessory buildings to one- and
two-family dwellings: $40.
(c)
Certificate of occupancy for principal buildings or structures
of all other use groups: $40.
(d)
Certificate of occupancy for accessory buildings of all other
use groups: $40.
(e)
Multiple certificates of occupancy for all use groups per unit:
$40.
(f)
Certificates of occupancy for change of use group only: $168.
(g)
Certificates of continued use or occupancy: $168.
(h)
The fee for first issuance or renewal of a temporary certificate
of occupancy shall be $40.
(8) Fees for certificates of compliance as required by N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.23(K)
are as follows:
(a)
High pressure boilers (12 months): $50.
(b)
Refrigeration systems (12 months): $50.
(c)
Pressure vessels (12 months): $50.
(d)
Cross connections and backflow preventers (12 months): $50.
(e)
Swimming pools, spas and hot tubs (12 months): $50.
(9) State of New Jersey training fees shall be in the amount of $0.00371
per cubic foot of volume of all new construction and $1.90 per $1,000
of estimated cost for alterations and repairs or as currently posted
in the regulations. These fees are set by and shall be accounted for
and forwarded the Bureau of Regulatory Affairs as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(C)
1.
(10)
The fee for a change of contractor shall be $20.
E. Fire Protection Subcode fees are as follows:
(1) Wet or dry sprinkler suppression systems as per the following numbers
of heads:
(2) Fee for each standpipe: $321.
(3) Fee for each gas or oil fired appliance not connected to the plumbing
system: $65.
(4) Commercial kitchen exhaust system, each: $65.
(5) Pre-engineered suppression systems, each: $129.
(6) Fuel storage tanks (underground or above ground, installation only)
each:
(a)
One to 1,000 gallons: $75.
(b)
1,001 to 4,000 gallons: $100.
(c)
Over 4,000 gallons: $150.
(8) Manual or automatic alarm systems: $50.
(9) Central control system: $50.
(10)
The Fire Protection Subcode fee shall be a minimum of $70 for
single-family dwellings; and $100 for all other structures.
F. Electrical Subcode fees are as follows:
(1) The fees for electrical receptacles, fixtures and devices are as
follows:
(a)
For the first block consisting of one to 50 receptacles, fixtures
or device: $50.
(b)
For each additional block consisting of up to 25 receptacles,
fixtures or devices: $9.
(2) The fees for electrical devices, generators, transformers, motors,
or air conditioner feeders and disconnects are as follows:
(a)
For each electrical device, generator, transformer or motor
rated up to 10 kilowatts or 10 hp: $15.
(b)
For each electrical device, generator, transformer rated over
10 kilowatts to 45 kilowatts: $65.
[1]
For each motor rated over 10 hp to 50 hp; or for each air conditioner
feeder and disconnect, commercial: 11 to 50 hp, plus unit.
(c)
For each electrical device, generator, transformer rated over
45 kilowatts to 112.5 kilowatts: $129.
[1]
For each motor rated over 50 hp to 100 hp; or for each air conditioner
feeder and disconnect, commercial; 51 hp or over, plus unit.
(d)
For each electrical device, generator, transformer rated over
112.5 kilowatts: $640.
(e)
For each motor over 100 hp: $640.
(3) The fees for service panels, service entrances, subpanels are as
follows:
(a)
For each service panel, service entrance/subpanel from 0 to
225 amps: $65.
(b)
For each service panel, service entrance/subpanel over 225 to
1,000 amps: $129.
(c)
For each service panel, service entrance/subpanel over 1,000
amps: $640.
(4) The fee charged for electrical work for each permanently installed private swimming pool, spa, hot tub or fountain as defined in the building subcode shall be a flat fee of $77 which shall include any required bonding, and associated equipment such as filter pumps, motors, disconnecting means, switches, required receptacles and heaters, etc., excepting panel boards and underwater lighting fixtures. For public swimming pools, the fee shall be charged on the basis of number of electrical fixtures and rating of electrical devices involved in accordance with Subsection
F(1) through
(3) above.
(5) The fees for pool permit, with UW lights: $77.
(6) The fees for storable pool, spa, hot tub: $77.
(7) The minimum permit fee for work, including the electrical subcode
shall be $70.
G. Photovoltaic.
(1) Zero to 50 kw shall be $65.
(2) Fifty-one to 100 kw shall be $129.
(3) Above 100 kw shall be $640.
H. Elevator Subcode fee.
(1) The Elevator Subcode fees shall be established by the New Jersey
Department of Community Affairs in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20.
I. The fee for mechanical inspection in a structure of Group R-3 or
R-5 by a mechanical inspector shall be $60 for the first device and
$15 for each additional device. No separate fee shall be charged for
gas, fuel oil, or water piping connections associated with the mechanical
equipment inspected.