[1969 Code § 20-1; Ord. No. 620; Ord. No. 731]
a.
There is hereby established in the Township of Fairfield a State
Uniform Construction Code Enforcing Agency entitled "Building Department,"
consisting of a Construction Official, Building, Electrical, Fire
Protection and Plumbing Subcode Officials 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.
b.
Each official position created in paragraph a shall be filled by
a person qualified for such position pursuant to P.L. 1975, c.217,
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 the person is qualified
pursuant to P.L. 1975, c.217, and N.J.A.C. 5:23 to hold each such
position.
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.
d.
The Construction Official shall, with the advice of the subcode officials,
prepare and submit to the Mayor and Council, biannually, 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.
e.
Surcharge Fee.
1.
In order to provide for the training, certification and technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction Code Act and the regulations, the enforcing agency shall collect, as listed in the fees in subsection 10-1.3, a surcharge fee per cubic foot of volume of new construction. The surcharge fee shall be remitted to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, Department of Community Affairs, on a quarterly basis for the fiscal quarters ending September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30, and not later than one month next succeeding the end of the quarter for which it is due.
2.
The enforcing agency shall report annually, at the end of each fiscal
year, to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, and not later than July
31, the total amount of the surcharge fee collected in the fiscal
year.
[1969 Code § 20-2; Ord. No. 620; Ord. No. 731]
Relinquished to the County of Essex, State of New Jersey.
[1969 Code § 20-3; Ord. No. 620; Ord. No. 731; Ord. No. 762; Ord. No.
838; Ord. No. 911; Ord. No. 925; Ord. No. 974 § 20-3; Ord. No. 91-1 § 1; Ord.
No. 91-11 § 1; Ord. No.
93-47 § I; Ord. No. 2009-25 § 1; Ord. No. 2013-22]
a.
The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode
fees listed below hereof and shall be paid before the permit is issued.
1.
Building Subcode Fees: The Building Subcode Fees shall be:
(a)
Fees for new construction shall be based upon the volume of
the structure. Volume shall be computed in accordance with the N.J.A.C.
5:23-2.28. The new construction fee shall be in the amount of $0.50
per cubic foot of volume for buildings and structures of all use groups
and types of construction as classified and defined in article 3 and
4 of the building subcode;
(b)
Fees for Rehabilitation (renovations, alterations and repairs)
shall be based upon the estimated cost of the work. The fee shall
be in the amount of $30 per $1,000 from $50,001 to and including $100,000;
and an additional fee in the amount of $19 per $1,000 estimated cost
above $100,000. For the purpose of determining estimated cost, the
applicant shall submit to the Department such cost data as may be
available produced by the architect or engineer of record or by a
recognized estimating firm or by the contractor. A bona fide contractor's
bid, if available, shall be submitted. The Department shall make the
final decision regarding estimated cost.
(c)
Fees for additions shall be computed on the same basis as for
new construction for the added portion.
(d)
Fees for combination renovations and additions shall be computed
as the sum of the fees computed separately in accordance with items
(b) and (c) above.
(e)
Minimum Fee: The minimum fee shall be $58.
(f)
Fee for single-family roofing and siding shall be a flat fee
of $100.
2.
Plumbing Subcode Fee: The Plumbing Subcode Fees shall be (the Uniform
Construction Code Fee Schedule).
(a)
Fixtures and Stacks: The fee for each fixture or stack including
but not limited to all sinks, urinals, water closets, bathtubs, shower
stalls, laundry tubs, floor drains, drinking fountains, dishwashers,
garbage disposals, clothes washers, hot water heaters, sump pumps
or similar devices shall be $13 each.
(b)
Special Devices: The fee for each special device, including
but not limited to grease traps, oil separators, water-cooled air
conditioning units, refrigeration units, utility service connections,
back flow preventers, steam boilers, hot water boilers (excluding
those for domestic water heating), gas piping, gas service entrances,
active solar systems, sewer pumps, interceptors and fuel oil piping
shall be $82 each.
(c)
Minimum Fee: The minimum fee shall be $58.
3.
Electrical Subcode Fee: The Electrical Subcode Fees shall be: The
State Fee Schedule.
(a)
The State Fee Schedule. All items listed below $13 (must list
size and how many).
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Electric Heat
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Garbage Disposal
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Range
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Dryer-Electric
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Oven
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Surface Units
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Hot Water Heater
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Sauna
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Heat Pump
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Gas and Oil Heaters
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Air Conditioners
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Dishwashers
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Sub Panels, Transformers, Generators and Service Use: C, D,
E, and F plus $58
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Disconnect over 10 HP or 10 kW: $58
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Minimum fee for any application: $58
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(b)
Outlets, wall switch outlets, fluorescent fixture outlets, less
than $1 outlets, less than one hp of one kW, one to 50; $50.
(c)
Each additional 25 outlets or fraction thereof: $8. (d) through
(g): For the purpose of calculating the following electrical fees,
all motors except those in plug-in appliances shall be counted including
control equipment, generators, transformers and all heating, cooking
or other devices consuming or generating electrical current.
(d)
Each motor or electrical device greater than one hp and less
than or equal to 10 hp; and for transformers and generators greater
than one kW and less than or equal to 10 kW, horns, exit lights, one
15 kva transformer: $13.
(e)
Each motor or electrical device greater than 10 hp and less
than or equal to 50 hp; for each service panel, service entrance or
sub panel less than or equal to 200 amperes; and for all transformers
and generators greater than 10 kW and less than or equal to 45 kW:
$58.
(f)
Each motor or electrical device greater than 50 hp or equal
to 100 hp; for each service panel, service entrance or sub panel greater
than 200 amperes and less than or equal to 1,000 amperes; and for
transformers and generators greater than 45 kW and less than or equal
to point 112.5 kW: $116.
(g)
Each motor or electrical device greater than 100 hp; for each
service panel, service entrance or sub panel greater than 1,000 amperes,
and for each transformer or generator greater than 112.5 km: $576.
(h)
Signs: $58.
(i)
Elevators: $58.
(j)
Low voltage wiring fire alarm system, burglar alarm system,
commercial low voltage: $58.
(k)
Modular homes: Same as (a) through (e).
(l)
Pole lights: $576 plus $13 for each additional pole.
(m)
Modular office panels: $13.
(n)
Special and overtime inspections: $150 per hour, minimum $500.
4.
Mechanical Systems and Equipment: The fees for mechanical systems
and equipment shall be as follows:
(a)
Residential one and two family structures under 10,000 square
feet: There shall be a fee for mechanical system and equipment installed
in residential one and two family structures of less than 10,000 square
feet, as follows:
5.
Elevator Fees: The fee for elevators shall be:
(a)
The basic fees for elevator devices in structures, except Use
Group R-3 or R-4 shall be as follows:
(c)
The fee for elevator devices in structures in Use Groups R-3
and R-4 shall be $150.
(d)
The fee for witnessing acceptance tests of and performing inspections
of alterations shall be $58.
(e)
Routine and periodic tests and inspection fees: The fees for
routine and periodic tests and inspections for elevator devices in
structures not in Use Group R-3 or R-4 shall be as follows:
The fee for six-month routine inspection of electric devices
shall be as follows;
(f)
The fee for the one year periodic inspection and witnessing
of tests of elevator devices, which shall include a six-month routine
inspection, shall be:
(h)
The fee for the three year or five year inspection of elevator
devices shall be as follows:
6.
Fire Subcode Fees: The fee for fire protection and other hazardous
equipment: sprinklers, standpipes, detectors (smoke and heat) pre-engineered
suppression systems, gas and oil fired appliances not connected to
the plumbing system, kitchen exhaust systems, incinerators and crematoriums
shall be:
(a)
Sprinklers and Detectors:
20 or fewer heads: $82.
Relocate sprinkler minimum fee: $58.
21 to and including 100 heads or detectors: $151.
101 to and including 200 heads or detectors: $289.
201 to and including 400 heads or detectors: $748.
401 to and including 1,000 heads or detectors: $1,036.
Over 1,000 heads or detectors: $1,323.
(b)
In computing fees for heads and detectors, the number of each
shall be counted separately and two fees, one for heads and one for
detectors shall be charged.
(c)
Each standpipe: $289.
(d)
Each independent pre-engineered system: $58.
(e)
Each gas or oil fired appliance not connected to the plumbing
system: $58.
(f)
Each kitchen exhaust system: $58.
(g)
Each incinerator: $338.
(h)
Each crematorium: $338.
7.
Sign Fees: The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall be $2.50
per square foot of the surface of the sign, whether single or double
faced, provided that the minimum fee shall be $58.
8.
Renovations, alterations, repair and minor work fees: The fee for
renovations, alterations, repairs and minor work shall be $30 per
$1,000 of costs or any fraction thereof.
10.
Heating and Cooling Units: For the installation of heating and cooling
units, residential $58 per unit. The fee for the permit and inspection
of an oil tank or oil burner shall be $58 each. The installation of
heating and cooling units in nonresidential structures shall be $22
per $1,000 of the installation costs.
11.
Fees for Certificate of Occupancy shall be:
(a)
New Construction: The Certificate of Occupancy fee for new construction
shall be 10% of the new construction permit fee, provided that the
minimum fee shall be $111.
(b)
Exceptions: Certain one and two family residences - The minimum
fee for one and two family residences less than 5,000 square feet
in area and less than 30 feet in height shall be $111.
(c)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy: The fee shall be $35.
(d)
Certificate of Continued Occupancy: The fee for Certificates
of Continued Occupancy shall be $151, except that the fee for a Certificate
of Continued Occupancy for one and two family residences less than
5,000 square feet in area and less than 30 feet in height shall be
$151.
(e)
Certificate for Change of Use: The fee for a Certificate of
Occupancy granted for a change of use shall be $151.
(f)
Certificate of Approval: The fee for Certificates of Approval
shall be $58.
(g)
Certificate of Compliance: The fee for Certificates of Compliance
shall be $58.
14.
Building Plan Review. The fee for building plan review shall be 20%
of the amount to be charged for the construction permit and shall
be paid before the plans are reviewed. The amount paid for this fee
shall be credited toward the amount of the fee to be charged for the
construction permit, but shall not be refundable in the event a construction
permit is not issued.
15.
Fees for inspection of equipment requested by applicant. If any inspections
are required by any equipment encompassed by this act, by an application,
such inspections fees, in their entirety, shall be assessed to the
applicant.
16.
Notwithstanding the above schedule of fees, a Third Party Agency
fees, any fees herein omitted from the above schedule, and any new
or upgraded fees adopted pursuant to P.L. 1975 c. 217, the UCC Act
(N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.); and promulgated by the Commissioner
of the Department of Community Affairs shall be adjusted to conform
to the fee schedule of the Department of Community Affairs. Whenever
the Township of Fairfield shall contract with private on-site inspection
and plan review agencies to administer a subcode(s) a surcharge of
15% shall be added to the relevant subcode(s) permit fee(s). The surcharge
shall apply only to subcode areas for which the municipality has a
contract with the on-site agency.
[1969 Code § 20-6; Ord. No. 620; Ord. No. 731]
[1969 Code § 20-7; Ord. No. 620; Ord. No. 731]
A foundation location survey, prepared by a licensed New Jersey
Land Surveyor, must be submitted to and approved by the Construction
Official before any framing can be started. The difference in elevation
between a finished garage floor and the center line of the street
immediately in front of the garage shall be certified by the surveyor
on the survey.
[1]
Editor's Note: The requirement of a foundation location survey
for certain zoning construction was removed pursuant to Ord. No. 899,
adopted 6-30-1986.
[Ord. No. 2002-06 § 1]
All licensed retail food establishments must install and properly
maintain grease traps. Said devices shall operate to separate, capture
and contain all rendered animal fat, all oily matters and all thick
lubricants from wastewater discharging from any of the aforementioned
food establishments and flowing into the sewer system.
In addition to routine inspections by the Engineering, Construction,
Water or Health Departments, all establishments required to maintain
a grease trap must employ, at their own expense, a licensed plumber
to conduct an inspection of their grease traps and connecting wastewater
lines to ensure that waste oil and grease are being adequately removed
from wastewater being discharged into the sewer system. Said inspector
will be required to provide a formal inspection report to the Building
and Health Departments certifying the proper operation and efficacy
of the grease trap. Said report shall be provided on a quarterly basis
for those establishments employing double fryers or more than one
single fryer unit. Said reports shall be filed on an annual basis
for those establishments employing a single fryer unit.
[Added 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-11]
a.
String lights and flashing lights may not be installed, affixed to,
or placed on the exterior of any structure, nor affixed to the interior
of any uncovered window so that it is visible from the exterior of
the structure.
b.
Exemptions to Outdoor Lighting Prohibition. The following lighting
fixtures are exempt from the lighting prohibition set forth in this
section:
1.
Lighting fixtures that must conform with federal or state regulations,
such as airport runway lights, TV and radio transmission towers, telecommunication
towers and railroad lights.
2.
Holiday lights and decorations in place during the period between
November 15 and January 15, except such lights shall not cause excessive
glare that creates a public safety hazard.
3.
String lights may be installed in a rear deck or patio area at the
rear of the structure so long as the lights are not visible from the
street.
