The Borough Code Enforcement Officer shall be responsible for
the day-to-day inspections of all matters related to the enforcement
of the Borough's building codes and enforcing the applicable BOCA
codes which have been previously adopted by the Borough Council. The
Code Enforcement Officer shall also be responsible for routine inspections
of buildings and structures within the Borough to ensure compliance
with applicable BOCA regulations and Borough ordinances. Additionally,
the Code Enforcement Officer shall assure that all building sites
have been inspected prior to the issuance of a building permit and
in general be responsible for the following:
A. Reviewing all scaled drawings delineating construction plans, which
shall be required prior to issuance of a permit.
B. Inspecting all footings prior to the placement of concrete.
C. Inspecting all structural work prior to the same being covered over.
D. Ensuring that a licensed electrician inspects all electrical work
both at the rough-in stage as well as a final inspection when work
is completed.
E. Inspection of all scaffolding over 10 feet in height for safety prior
to use.
[Amended 3-8-2000 by Ord. No. 833]
The following Code Enforcement Officer inspection fees shall
be assessed against any person, contractor or other entity engaged
in renovation, repair or new construction within the Borough (to be
paid in advance of the applicable inspection):
A. Footing inspections prior to the placement of concrete: $30.
[Amended 12-14-2016 by Ord. No. 946]
B. Inspection of structural building work prior to underlying structure
being covered over: $30.
[Amended 12-14-2016 by Ord. No. 946]
C. Inspection of electrical work at rough-in and final stages by a licensed
electrician, the fee to be based upon the fees charged by the electrician.
Any and all electrical work being performed upon and within any building
or other structure, whether the same be new construction, renovation
and/or other repair, that would otherwise require the issuance of
a building permit from the Borough, shall be inspected by a certified
licensed electrical inspector. The electrical inspection referred
to herein shall be conducted both at the rough-in stage of construction
and/or renovation as well as at the final stage of construction and/or
renovation. The fees for these electrical inspections shall be paid
by the property owner and shall be based upon the actual fees as charged
by the licensed electrical inspector.
D. Inspection of plumbing work at rough-in and final inspection upon
completion of work: $30.
[Amended 12-14-2016 by Ord. No. 946]
E. All scaffolding over 10 feet in height shall be inspected by the
Code Enforcement Officer; however, there shall be no inspection fee
for this service.
[Amended 12-14-2016 by Ord. No. 946; 7-14-2021 by Ord. No. 995]
Building permit fees shall be set by Council by way of resolution.