[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Metuchen 12-27-1976 by Ord. No. 76-33. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
A.
There is hereby established in the Borough of Metuchen, a State Uniform Construction Code enforcing agency to be known as the Code Enforcement Agency, consisting of a Construction Code Official, Building Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Electrical Subcode Official, and/or agency, Fire Protection Subcode Official and such other subcode officials for such additional subcodes as the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey shall hereafter adopt as part of the State Uniform Construction Code. The Construction Code Official shall be the chief administrator of the enforcing agency. In lieu of an appointment of an Electrical Subcode Official or a contract with an electrical on-site inspection agency, the existing electrical inspection authorities may continue to operate as per N.J.A.C. 14:5-71.1 et seq. until the Borough of Metuchen directly contracts with same, but in no case shall such existing electrical inspection authorities continue after January 1, 1978, except in conformity with Article 36 of the Regulations of the New Jersey Administrative Code. The Plumbing Inspector currently employed by the Metuchen Board of Health shall be removed therefrom and shall assume the position of Plumbing Subcode Official pursuant to the law made and provided therefor, and under the terms and conditions hereof.
[Amended 9-15-1997 by Ord. No. 97-20]
B.
Each official position created in Subsection A 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 be held by the same person, provided that such person is qualified pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 5:23 to hold each such position.
C.
The public shall have the right to do business with
the Code Enforcement Agency at Borough Hall, corner of Main Street
and Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen, New Jersey, except for emergencies
and unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances.
[Last amended 9-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-16]
A.
COLLECTION OF FEES
COMMERCIAL
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
PLAN REVIEW FEE
RESIDENTIAL
Definitions. Unless defined herein, all terms shall have the meanings
described in the State Uniform Construction Code or as commonly understood
in the construction industry unless the context indicates a different
meaning.
All fees required for plan review and for the issuance of
any permit or certificate shall be collected prior to the issuance
of the permit or certificate. Fees shall be computed in accordance
with the requirements and standards set in the State Uniform Construction
Code and in accordance with the following fee schedule.
All other use groups which are not R-5 use group, including
but not limited to A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2,
H-3, H-4, H-5, I-2, I-3, I-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, S-1, S-2, U.
The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the
subcode fees, certificate fees, state fees, etc.
Twenty percent of the construction permit fee shall be deemed
to be the plan review fee. Plan review fees shall not be refundable.
Only use group R-5.
B.
Construction fees.
(1)
Plan review fees (N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18).
(a)
The fee for a construction permit shall be as follows, and shall
be paid before issuance of the construction permit:
[1]
DCA training fees: In accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(b)
per the State Uniform Construction Code.
(b)
Twenty percent to be paid for plan review and prototype plans
is nonrefundable.
(c)
Request for permit refund. The amount paid as the plan review
fee will be deducted from the total permit fee upon issuance. The
plan review fee of 20% is nonrefundable.
(4)
Building subcode fee schedule:
(b)
Footing and foundation partial release all use groups: cubic
feet x 0.035.
(c)
Open area buildings as per the Uniform Construction Code 5:23-4.18(c)1vi:
cubic volume x 0.024.
(f)
Asbestos removal, administrative fee: $120.
[1]
For educational and public buildings subject to the provisions
of Subchapter 8 plus certificate of occupancy: $24.
(r)
For items not listed above, fee shall be based on cost of alterations/installation
at $30 per $1,000 with a minimum fee of $75 for R-5 and $35 per $1,000
with a minimum fee of $125 for all other Use groups, including, but
not limited to, A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2,
H-3, H-4, H-5, I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, S-1, S-2,
and U.
[1]
Special inspection request on off-duty hours: $250.
(5)
Elevator devices (N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.4). New elevator and elevator
test shall be performed by a State Subcode Department of Community
Affairs (DCA) Inspector by approved resolution and in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 5:23.12.
(6)
Electrical subcode fee schedule.
(a)
Devices.
|
Number of Devices
|
Use Group R-5
|
All Other Use Groups
|
|---|---|---|
|
1 to 10
|
$50
|
$100
|
|
11 to 50
|
$100
|
$150
|
|
Add $25 per each group of 25 devices, or fraction thereof, over
51 count
| ||
(b)
Electrical services.
|
Amperes
|
Use Group R-5
|
All Other Use Groups
|
|---|---|---|
|
Up to 100 AMPS
|
$100
|
$125
|
|
101 to 200 AMPS
|
$125
|
$150
|
|
201 to 300 AMPS
|
$150
|
$200
|
|
301 to 400 AMPS
|
$200
|
$300
|
|
401 to 800 AMPS
|
$300
|
$400
|
|
Over 800 AMPS: add $100 per each additional 100 AMPS, or fraction
thereof.
| ||
|
Reconnect service
|
$75
|
$100
|
(c)
Subpanels, disconnects and control panels.
|
Amperes
|
Use Group R-5
|
All Other Use Groups
|
|---|---|---|
|
Up to 100 AMPS
|
$50
|
$100
|
|
101 to 200 AMPS
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Over 200 AMPS: add $25 per each 100 AMPS, or fraction thereof.
| ||
|
Meter change only
|
$75
|
$125
|
(d)
Feeders.
|
Action
|
Use Group R-5
|
All Other Use Groups
|
|---|---|---|
|
Relocate, replace or add new
|
$50
|
$75
|
(e)
Pools.
|
Type/Action
|
Use Group R-5
|
All Other Use Groups
|
|---|---|---|
|
Aboveground
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
In-ground
|
$150
|
$250
|
|
Over 1,200 square feet
|
$250
|
$500
|
|
Bonding
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Annual pool inspection
| ||
|
One pool
|
$200
| |
|
Additional pool
|
$100
| |
|
Spa-hot tub
|
$100
|
$150
|
|
Fish pond
|
$100
|
$150
|
|
Hydro tub
|
$75
|
$150
|
(f)
Transformers.
|
Kilovolts
|
Use Group R-5
|
All Other Use Groups
|
|---|---|---|
|
Up to 10 KVA
|
$75
|
$100
|
|
11 to 45 KVA
|
$100
|
$125
|
|
46 to 112.5 KVA
|
$200
| |
|
113 to 500 KVA
|
$500
| |
|
Add $50 for each 100 KVA or fraction thereof over 500 KVA.
| ||
(g)
Motors.
|
Horsepower
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Less than 1 HP
|
$10
|
|
1 to 5 HP
|
$40
|
|
6 to 25 HP
|
$75
|
|
26 to 50 HP
|
$100
|
|
51 to 100 HP
|
$150
|
|
Add $50 for each 50 HP or fraction thereof over 100 HP
| |
(h)
Automatic transfer switches.
|
Amperes
|
Use Group R-5
|
All Other Use Groups
|
|---|---|---|
|
Up to 100 AMPS
|
$50
|
$100
|
|
101 to 200 AMPS
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
201 to 400 AMPS
|
$100
|
$150
|
|
401 AMPS up add $50 for each 100 AMPS or part
| ||
(i)
Generators.
|
Kilowatts
|
Use Group R-5
|
All Other Use Groups
|
|---|---|---|
|
Up to 10 KW
|
$50
|
$100
|
|
11 to 25 KW
|
$100
|
$150
|
|
26 to 50 KW
|
$150
|
$250
|
|
51 to 100 KW
|
$200
|
$300
|
|
101 to 300 KW
|
$500
| |
|
Add $100 for each 100 KW or fraction thereof over 300 KW
| ||
(k)
Equipment.
|
Type
|
Use Group R-5
|
All Other Use Groups
|
|---|---|---|
|
A/C and air handler
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Boilers/furnaces
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Radon fan
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
HVAC CU
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Kitchen appliances
(fixed in place)
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Electric water heater
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Battery chargers
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Signs (each)
|
—
|
$125
|
(l)
Solar systems.
|
Kilowatts
|
Use Group R-5
|
All Other Use Groups
|
|---|---|---|
|
1 to 50 KW
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
51 to 100 KW
|
—
|
$250
|
|
Over 101 KW
|
—
|
$500
|
|
Utility grid tie
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
(All related equipment to be itemized for fees)
| ||
(m)
Alarm systems (burglar, fire, CCTV, access, etc.).
Note: R-5 alarm systems exempt 3-5-2018.
|
Number of Devices
|
Use Group R-5
|
All Other Use Groups
|
|---|---|---|
|
1 to 15 devices
|
$50
|
$75
|
|
Add $5 for each additional 5 devices or fraction thereof over
15
| ||
|
Alarm panels
|
$50
|
$125
|
(n)
Irrigation systems: $125.
Note: R-5 irrigation systems exempt 3-5-2018.
(q)
Voltages in excess of 600 volts AC fees shall be $ 75 per $1,000
of estimated job costs (with a minimum fee of $500).
(r)
Plan review fee shall be 20% of electrical subcode fees, and
nonrefundable. (Fee is subject to percentage of estimated costs, or
itemized listing fees.)
(s)
Fee for devices not listed above shall be based on cost of alterations/installation
at $30 per $1,000 with a minimum fee of $75 for R-5 and $35 per $1,000
with a minimum fee of $125 for all other use groups, including, but
not limited to, A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2,
H-3, H-4, H-5, I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, S-1, S-2,
and U. Special inspection request on off-duty hours $250.
(7)
Plumbing subcode fee schedule.
|
Type
|
Use Group R-5
|
All Other Use Groups
|
|---|---|---|
|
Bathtub
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Condensate line
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Dishwasher
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Drinking fountain
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Fixtures
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Floor drain
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Garbage disposal
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Hose bib/hydrant
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Humidifier
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Ice maker
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Lavatory
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Medical gas points
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Removal or capping of fixture
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Roof drain
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Shower
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Sink
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Stack
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Trap primer
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Urinal or bidet
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Washing machine
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Water closet
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Similar device or fixture
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Air-conditioning system
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Backflow preventer
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Backflow preventer yearly test/certification
|
$125
| |
|
Backwater valve
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Cooling tower
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Fuel oil piping
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Fuel piping
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Furnace
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Gas fire appliance/equipment
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Gas piping
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Generator
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Grease trap
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Hot water boiler
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Interceptor/separator
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Irrigation system
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Lawn sprinkler
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Oil separator
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Pool heater
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Pressure test
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Refrigeration unit
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Removal of equipment
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Rooftop units
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Sewer backflow valve
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Sewer cap
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Sewer connection
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Sewer ejector
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Sewer pump
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Steam boiler
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Sump pump
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Warm-air heating unit
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Water connection
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Water-cooled air conditioner
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Water heater
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Similar equipment or devices
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Minimum fee
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Change of contractor
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Fee for items not listed above shall be based on cost of alterations/installation
at $30 per $1,000 with a minimum fee of $75 for R-5 and $35 per $1,000
with a minimum fee of $125 for all other use groups, including, but
not limited to, A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2,
H-3, H-4, H-5, I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, S-1, S-2,
and U. Special inspection request on off-duty hours: $250.
|
(8)
Mechanical fees.
(a)
Existing R-3 and R-5 replacement.
|
Type of Equipment/Service
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
A/C unit condenser
|
$75
|
|
Air handler
|
$75
|
|
A/C with air handler
|
$125
|
|
Appliance, conversion of oil to gas
|
$125
|
|
Backflow preventer
|
$75
|
|
Boiler with gas piping
|
$125
|
|
Boiler, steam
|
$75
|
|
Boiler, hot water
|
$75
|
|
Chimney liner
|
$75
|
|
Condensate line
|
$20
|
|
Ductwork
|
$75
|
|
Fireplace
|
$75
|
|
Fireplace with gas
|
$125
|
|
Fireplace insert
|
$75
|
|
Fuel oil piping
|
$75
|
|
Furnace
|
$75
|
|
Furnace with ductwork
|
$150
|
|
Gas piping
|
$75
|
|
Generator
|
$125
|
|
Grease trap
|
$75
|
|
Irrigation
|
$75
|
|
Kitchen hood systems
|
$125
|
|
Kitchen, gas appliance
|
$75
|
|
LP, gas tank
|
$75
|
|
Makeup air-ventilation system
|
$75
|
|
Oil to gas conversion
|
$75
|
|
Oil separator
|
$75
|
|
Pool heater
|
$75
|
|
Pressure test
|
$75
|
|
Refrigeration unit
|
$75
|
|
Sewer ejector
|
$75
|
|
Split system
|
$125
|
|
Steam generator
|
$75
|
|
Sump pump
|
$75
|
|
Tankless water heater
|
$75
|
|
Water heater
|
$75
|
|
Similar equipment
|
$75
|
|
Change of contractor
|
$75
|
|
Minimum fee
|
$75
|
(9)
Fire subcode fee schedule.
(a)
Gas- or oil-fired appliances.
|
Type
|
Use Group R-5
|
All Other Use Groups
|
|---|---|---|
|
Appliance venting
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Boiler
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Chimney/chimney liner
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Fireplace/wood stove
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Gas fireplace insert
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Furnace
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Generator
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Tankless water heater
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Water heater
|
$75
|
$125
|
|
Solar
|
$75
|
$125
|
(b)
Sprinklers and other equipment.
|
Type
|
All Use Groups
|
|---|---|
|
1 to 20 heads
|
$150
|
|
21 to 100 heads
|
$200
|
|
101 to 400 heads
|
$400
|
|
400 to 600 heads
|
$600
|
|
Each additional head over 600 add $5
| |
|
Sprinkler riser
|
$100
|
|
Spray booth
|
$250
|
|
Standpipe riser
|
$225
|
|
Fire pump
|
$300
|
|
Hydraulically designed system calculation
|
$75
|
|
Water storage tank for fire protection system
|
$400
|
|
Fire flow test
|
$125
|
|
Site fire protection, underground and mains
|
$200
|
|
Hydrants
|
$125
|
|
Fire Department connection
|
$125
|
|
Main sprinkler alarm valve replacement
|
$75
|
|
Post-indicator control valve (PIV valve)
|
$75
|
|
Range hood extinguishing system
| |
|
Wet chemical
|
$125
|
|
Dry chemical
|
$125
|
|
CO2 suppression
|
$125
|
|
Hood exhaust system
| |
|
Type 1
|
$125
|
|
Type 2
|
$125
|
|
Exhaust systems (gas, vapor and smoke)
|
$125
|
|
Foam fire suppression system
|
$150
|
|
Preengineered fire suppression system
|
$125
|
|
Automatic fire alarm system
|
$150
|
|
Central station alarm
|
$75
|
|
Manuel fire alarm system
|
$75
|
|
Fire alarm device (horn, strobes, pull station and signaling
devices)
| |
|
1 to 5
|
$75
|
|
6 to 20
|
$100
|
|
Over 20, lots of 20, or part of
|
$150
|
|
Duct smoke detector
| |
|
1 to 5
|
$75
|
|
6 to 20
|
$100
|
|
Over 20, lots of 20, or part of
|
$150
|
(c)
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
|
Type/Number
|
Use Group R-5
|
All Other Use Groups
|
|---|---|---|
|
Smoke detectors
| ||
|
1 to 5
|
$50
|
$125
|
|
6 to 20
|
$75
|
$150
|
|
Over 20, lots of 20, or part of
|
$100
|
$200
|
|
CO detectors
| ||
|
1 to 5
|
$50
|
$125
|
|
6 to 20
|
$75
|
$150
|
|
Over 20, lots of 20, or part of
|
$100
|
$200
|
(d)
Additional equipment and services.
|
Type/Number
|
All Use Groups
|
|---|---|
|
Flame or beam smoke detector
| |
|
1 to 5
|
$75
|
|
6 to 20
|
$100
|
|
Over 20, lots of 20, or part of
|
$150
|
|
Heat detector
| |
|
1 to 5
|
$75
|
|
6 to 20
|
$100
|
|
Over 20, lots of 20, or part of
|
$150
|
|
Smoke/fire damper
|
$75
|
|
Security locks to fire system
|
$75
|
|
Smoke control/removal system
|
$400
|
|
Elevator recall
|
$150
|
|
Plan review of emergency lights, exit signs (each 5 or part
of)
|
$75
|
|
Tank installation, removal, abandon or replace
| |
|
0 to 500
|
$100
|
|
501 to 1,000
|
$200
|
|
1,001 to 2,000
|
$300
|
|
2,001 to 5,000
|
$400
|
|
5,001 to 10,000
|
$500
|
|
10,001 to 20,000
|
$600
|
|
20,001 to 50,000
|
$700
|
|
50,001 and up
|
$1,000
|
|
Fuel dispenser
|
$150
|
|
Vapor recovery system
|
$150
|
|
Shear valves/connection
|
$150
|
|
Fuel piping and valve
|
$150
|
|
Fire protection backflow preventer
|
$150
|
|
Incinerator and crematorium
|
$400
|
|
Witnessing of test
|
$300
|
(g)
Fee for systems and devices not listed above shall be based
on cost of alterations/installation at $30 per $1,000 with a minimum
fee of $75 for R-5 and $35 per $1,000 with a minimum fee of $125 for
all other use groups, including, but not limited to, A-1, A-2, A-3,
A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, I-1, I-2, I-3,
I-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, S-1, S-2, and U. Special inspection request
on off-duty hours: $250.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23, the fire limits of the borough are hereby established as the lines designating the B-1 and B-2 districts as set forth in Chapter 110, Land Development.
The Construction Code Official shall prepare
and submit to the Mayor and Council biannually, a report reevaluating
the delineation of the fire limits. This report shall indicate the
recommendations of the Construction Code Official, the Building Subcode
Official and the Fire Subcode Official regarding those areas which
should be designated as within fire limits, with the reasons therefor.
