[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the City of Perth Amboy 9-25-1996 by Ord. No. 861-06.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 184, Construction Codes, Uniform, adopted 2-15-1983 by Ord. No. 317-83.
A. 
The City of Perth Amboy, having accepted responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code Regulations,[1] hereby establishes its local enforcing agency to be known as the "Office of Construction and Fire Prevention." The Office of Construction and Fire Prevention, as it pertains to enforcement of the Uniform Construction Code,[2] shall consist of the Construction Official, who shall be the chief administrator, a Building Subcode Official, a Plumbing Subcode Official, an Electrical Subcode Official, an Elevator Subcode Official, a Fire Protection Subcode Official and such other subcode officials for such official subcodes as the Commission of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs shall hereinafter require pursuant to applicable law and regulations.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.A.C. 5:23.
[2]
Editor's Note: See N.J.A.C. 52:27D-119 et seq.
B. 
Each subcode position required by the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code[3] shall be filled by a person qualified and licensed 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 third-party inspection agency may be retained by contract pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23. The same person may hold more than one (1) subcode position, provided that such person is qualified and licensed in each subcode.
[3]
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 (1) office location, except for emergencies and unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances.
[Amended 9-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1575-2011; amended 2-27-2013 by Ord. No. 1663-2013; 4-12-2023 by Ord. No. 2084-2023]
A. 
Fee schedule.
FIRE FEE SCHEDULE
UCC FIRE PROTECTION
IN-HOUSE INSPECTION SERVICES
Item
Quantity
Fee
STORAGE TANKS (Install): Flammable/Combustible Materials (Above or Below Grade)
Up to 275 Gal.
$100.00
276 to 1,000 Gal.
$150.00
1,001 to 2,000 Gal
$175.00
2,001 to 10,000 Gal.
$350.00
10,001 Gal. or More
$500.00
LNG STORAGE TANKS:
2,000 Gal. or less
$175.00
2,001 Gal. or more
$350.00
CHEMICAL STORAGE TANKS:
2,000 Gal. or less
$175.00
2,001 Gal. or more
$350.00
TANK REMOVAL (UST & AST)
Up to 275 Gal.
$100.00
276 to 1,000 Gal.
$150.00
1,001 or 2,000 Gal.
$175.00
2,001 to 10,000 Gal.
$350.00
10,000 or more
$500.00
FIRE SUPPRESSIONS SYSTEMS:
System Pump Rating
250 to 500 gpm
$300.00
501 to 1,000 gpm
$600.00
1,001 to 2,000 gpm
$900.00
2,001 or more gpm
$1,200.00
Hydraulic Calculations System Rev.
Each
$75.00
Standpipe
Each riser
$350.00
Pre-Action Valve
Each
$125.00
Dry pipe Alarm Valve
Each
$125.00
All System Devices not Specifically Priced
1 to 10 devices
$75.00
Each additional device
$15.00/device
Sprinkler Heads
20 or fewer
$125.00
21 to 100
$250.00
101 to 200
$375.00
201 to 400
$800.00
401 to 1000
$1,600.00
1000 to 1500
$2,000.00
More than 1500
$2,500.00
Fire Alarm Panel—Commercial
Each
$125.00
Fire Alarm Panel—Residential
Each
$75.00
Wireless Secondary Fire Alarm System
R-3 or R-5 use
No fee
Central Station Alarm
Each
$75.00
Fire Mains
Up to 250' in length
$250.00
Over 250' in length
$500.00
Water Tanks—Fire System
Each
$250.00
DETECTOR/ALARM SYSTEMS:
1 to 5
$50.00
6 to 10
$75.00
11 to 15
$150.00
16 to 20
$175.00
21 to 25
$200.00
26 to 30
$225.00
31 or more
$225.00 + $5/each additional unit
Pull Station
Each
$25.00
Horn/strobe
Horn or strobe
$25.00
Supply and return detectors
Each
$75.00
MULTI-GAS DETECTION SYSTEM:
Per system
$150.00
SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM:
Each
$500.00
PRE-ENGINEERED SYSTEMS:
Independent
Each
$200.00
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Each
$200.00
Foam Suppression
Each
$200.00
Wet Chemical
Each
$200.00
Clean Agent
Each
$200.00
GAS/OIL-FIRED APPLIANCES:
Not connected to Plum. System
All other uses
Per appliance mechanical inspection
$125.00
New Construction:
R-3 and R-5
Per appliance
$75.00 per unit
R-2 (3 to 10 units)
Per appliance
$150.00 per unit
R-2 (11 units or more)
Per appliance
$750.00 per unit plus $50 each additional
All other uses
Each
$125
CHIMNEYS/VENTS:
Chimney
Each
$100.00
Fireplace Chimney
Each
$100.00
Vent
Each
$100.00
KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEMS
COMMERCIAL
Each
$200.00
HAZARDOUS EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Per system
$250.00
INCINERATORS:
Each
$575.00
CREMATORIUM:
Each
$575.00
GENERATOR/STANDBY POWER
Per system
$125.00
GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS:
Gasoline Pump
Each
$100.00
TRENCH INSPECTION:
Each
$100.00
PLAN REVIEW:
Each application
20% of permit fee
AMENDED RELEASED PLAN REVIEW:
Review (Minimum One Hour)
Per hour
$75.00
Minimum Fee
Each application
$75.00
Any item not specifically addressed above will be priced
$40.00 per $1,000.00
BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE
UCC CONSTRUCTION
IN-HOUSE INSPECTION SERVICES
The Building Subcode fees shall be as follows:
(1)
New Construction: up to 100,000 cubic feet, the fee shall be computed by volume multiplied by 0.040.
(2)
New Construction over 100,000 cubic feet the fee shall be computed by volume multiplied by 0.037.
(3)
The unit rate for large, open volume single story spaces in buildings, such as barns, silos, greenhouses, warehouses, distribution centers and other storage-use occupancies, shall be calculated at 0.035 per cubic root of volume to a maximum height of 20 feet even though the actual height of the space may be greater.
New Construction: Commercial farm building and structure on farms. The fee shall be computed by volume multiplied by 0.0011 to maximum of $1,145.
(4)
Alterations, renovation and repairs.
(5)
R5 residential, multiplied by estimated cost of construction.
(a)
R5 residential, multiplied by estimated cost of construction:
$35 per $1,000.
Up to $50,000.
$25 per $1,000.
$50,001-$100,000
$20 per $1,000.
Over $100,000
(b)
All other uses, multiplied by estimated cost of construction. Minimum fee of $75.
$36 per $1,000.
Up to the first $50,000 (prorated)
$29 per $1,000.
Amount exceeding $50,001-$100,00 (prorated)
$26 per $1,000.
Amount exceeding over 100,00 (prorated)
(c)
Surcharge fee - State fee of New Jersey: 0.00371 per cubic foot or $1.90 per $1,000 estimated cost of construction.
Flat fees shall be as follows:
(1)
Swimming pools
Above ground less than 550 square feet
$75
Above ground greater than 550 square feet
$140
In ground lees than 550 square feet
$160
In ground greater than 550 square feet
$210
(2)
Fences over 6 feet high
$75
(3)
Antenna, mast satellite dish (R3 and R5)
$75
(4)
Radon
$100
(5)
Structural towers
$500
(6)
Asbestos removal or lead abatement
$150
(7)
Temporary structures, tents, temporary trailers (180 days)
$120
NOTE: Tents in excess of 900 square feet or more than 30 feet in any dimension $210
(8)
Demolition
(a)
Residential R3 and R5 and farm buildings under 5,000 square feet and less than 30 feet
$100
(b)
All other use groups/per story each for 10,000 square feet or less of floor space
$250
(9)
Retaining Walls
(a)
Class 3 Residential - Less than 550 square feet
$160
(b)
Class 3 Residential - greater than 550 square feet
$210
(c)
All other use groups - cost of construction as tabled in section A and B
(10)
Minimum Fee
$75
Signs
Fee for pylons signs shall be
$6 per square foot for the first 100 square feet,
$4.75 per square foot for the next 400 square feet
$3.50 per square foot for thereafter
Fee for ground signs or wall signs shall be
$5 per square foot for the first 100 square feet,
$3.75 per square foot for the next 400 square feet,
$2.50 per square foot thereafter
PLUMBING FEE SCHEDULE
UCC PLUMBING
IN-HOUSE INSPECTION SERVICES
Plumbing UCC in-house fees and definitions. Plumbing for the following terms shall apply herein.
Plumbing appliance means and includes, but shall not be limited to, hot water heaters, tank-less heater units, water conditioners and similar equipment.
Plumbing appurtenance means and includes but shall not be limited to devices, be the device a manufactured device or an on-the-job assembly on component parts, which device is an adjunct to the basic piping system and plumbing fixtures. Plumbing appurtenances shall include but be limited to pressure-reducing valves, backflow prevention, back water valves, vacuum breakers, grease traps, interceptors and similar devices.
Plumbing fixtures means and includes but shall not be limited to stacks, lavatories, kitchen sinks, stop sinks, urinals, water closets, toilets, bathtubs, shower stalls, laundry tubs, floor drains, washing machine connections, hose bibs and similar devices.
Plumbing fees shall be as follows
Mechanical inspection fee for R3 or R5 $75 per unit, $50 each additional unit
(1)
Fees for each plumbing fixture, backflow preventer (non-testable type)
$16
(2)
Water heater appliance
$35
(3)
Fuel oil piping
$60
(4)
Gas piping
$100
(5)
Steam boiler
$100
(6)
Hot water boiler
$100
(7)
Sewer pump
$100
(8)
Interceptor/separator and plumbing appurtenances
$100
(9)
Grease trap/oil trap
$100
(10)
A/C or refrigeration unit - condenser only
$75
(11)
HVAC or combination A/C
$100
(12)
Sewer connection:
Up to 6 inches
$100
7 inches to 11 inches
$150
12 inches to 23 inches
$250
24 inches and up
$300
(13)
Water service connection
$100
(14)
Active solar system
$100
(15)
Other minimum fee and testable back flow preventer
$100
For cross connections and back flow preventers that are subject to testing, requiring re-inspection annually, the fee shall be $75 for each device when they are tested
(16)
Each stack
$16
(17)
Each tie-in process
$16
(18)
Lawn sprinklers
$45
(19)
Roof drain (each)/floor drain (each)
$35
(20)
Plumbing appurtenances (each)
$75
(21)
Building sewer/drain system
$100
(22)
Fees are to be based on per $1,000 of estimated cost
(i.e., hydronic piping, geothermal wells, etc.)
For purpose of determining estimated cost, the applicant shall submit to the department cost date produced by the architect or engineer of record, or by a recognized estimating firm or by the contractor. $40 per thousand
Minimum fee
$75
Liner
$100
Roof drains
$50
Plan review fees: a non-refundable fee of 20% of the total fees for plan review and prototype plans
ELECTRICAL FEE SCHEDULE
UCC ELECTRICAL
IN-HOUSE INSPECTION SERVICES
(1)
For the purpose of computing these fees, device outlets, fixtures and switches shall include but not be limited to burglar alarms, intercom panels, smoke detectors, thermostats, motors, photocells, level probes, temperature sensors and similar items
(a)
For the first 75 devices
$75
(b)
Each additional 25 devices of fraction thereof
$25
(2)
For the purpose of computing these fees, the term service, service panel, sub-panels, feeders, switches, switchboards, motor control centers, alarm panels, sign, disconnects, re-inspections or of service
(a)
Up to 100 amps
$18
(b)
101 amps up to 200 amps
$150
(c)
201 amps up to 1,000 amps
$250
(d)
1000 amps and above
$650
(3)
For the purpose of computing these fees, all motors including ranges, ovens, surface units, dryers, air conditioning units, water heater, central heat, (oil, gas electric) baseboard heat units, generators, transformers or other devices consuming, generating or altering electricity
(a)
Motors and electrical devices
$18
(b)
Fractional HP
[1]
Over 1 hp up to 10 hp
$20
[2]
11 hp up to 50 hp
$75
[3]
51 hp up 100 hp
$150
[4]
101 hp up to 500 hp greater than 100 hp
$650
[5]
Each increment of 50 hp or part thereof, add
$25
(c)
Transformer and generators
[1]
Fractional KW
$18
[2]
Over 1 kw up to 50 kw
$25
[3]
51 kw up 100 kw
$100
[4]
51 kw up yo 100 kw
$150
[5]
101 kw up to 500 greater than 100 kw
$750
(4)
Pools, fountains and similar installation includes bonding, motor, 2 outlets and a switch
(a)
Above-ground
$126
(b)
In-ground
$189
(5)
Lights standard (each)
$15
(6)
Trailers
$75
(7)
Solar panels, grounding grids, disconnect switch etc., per unit (module)
$20
(8)
Branch circuits
$35
(9)
Minimum fee
$75
(10)
All other work requiring review and inspection fees based on $75 per hour with a one hour minimum.
(11)
The fee for the elevator plan review and elevator installation shall comply with the standards listed in N.J.A.C. 5:23-12. By DCA fees for permits and/or inspections for elevator plan review and elevator installation not covered hereunder shall be governed by the State Uniform Construction Code adopted and set forth under the General Ordinances of the City of Perth Amboy Building and Housing.
(12)
Variations fees shall be as follows:
(a)
Class I
$850
resubmittal $350
(b)
Class II
$350
resubmittal $100
(c)
Class III
$350
resubmittal $100
(13)
Administrative fees as follows:
(a)
For review of any amendments for change to a plan that has already been released, there shall be an additional fee of $75 per hour, minimum of one hour
(b)
Change of contractor or change of owner on an issued permit shall require an additional fee of $75
(14)
Other fees:
(a)
Certificate of Occupancy
[1]
R3 and R5 residential single family
$100
[2]
All other use groups
$250
(b)
Continued certificate of occupancy
$300 minimum per subcode
(c)
Certificate of approval
No Fee
(d)
Temporary certificate of occupancy - first issuance and renewal (no fee for first issuance, if CO fee has already been paid
$50
B. 
In the event that the city contracts with a private on-site inspection and plan review agency to carry out the enforcement of one or more of the subcodes, the amount charged for work done by the private agency shall be the uniform percentage bid, by the successful bidder, of the fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20 and 5:23-12.6(a) and (b) as of the date on which the bids are open plus a forty percent (40%) administrative fee pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(j). Such fees shall be in effect during the entire contract period and shall not be affected by any increase in fees during the contract term.
[Amended 6-27-2007 by Ord. No. 1396-2007; 9-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1575-2011]
C. 
(Reserved)[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection C, which set a fee for a certificate which set a fee for a certificate of approval when a certificate of occupancy was not required by law or regulation, was repealed 2-25-1988 by Ord. No. 933-98. This fee applied to private on-site agencies whose bid proposal was opened prior to 1-1-1996.
D. 
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19, in order to provide for the training, certification and technical support programs required by the State Uniform Construction Code Act, the enforcing agency shall collect a surcharge fee based on the volume of new construction within the city. Said fee shall be in accordance with the provisions as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(b)1 through 6. The surcharge fees identified in the section shall be remitted to the Bureau of Regulatory Affairs as prescribed for in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(c)1.
[Amended 9-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1575-2011]
A. 
Permit required. No person or persons, firm or corporation shall move or cause to be moved or aid or assist in moving any building into, along or across any street, highway, public lane or alley in the City of Perth Amboy unless a permit shall be previously obtained from the Director of Municipal Utilities and Public Works and the Construction Official of the City of Perth Amboy.
B. 
Application for permit. No permit shall be issued for the moving of any building into, along or across any street, highway, public lane or alley in the City of Perth Amboy unless the owner of the building and the person or persons, firm or corporation about to move the same shall present an application, in writing, addressed to the Director of Municipal Utilities and Public Works and the Construction Official describing in detail the building to be moved, including its dimensions, present and proposed locations and the streets, highways, public lanes or alleys along and across which the building is intended to be moved.
C. 
Width of building restricted. No permit shall be issued as aforesaid unless such building shall be less than 60% in width of any street, highway, public lane or alley into, along and across which the building shall be moved.