[1991 Code § 81-14; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 1996-6; Ord. No. 2000-19; Ord. No. 2001-16; Ord.
No. 2000-19; Ord. No. 2004-31; Ord. No. 2008-09; Ord. No. 2015-18; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode
fees listed in Subsections A through E and shall be paid before the
permit is issued.
A.
Building Subcode fees. The building subcode fees shall be:
(1)
For new construction, the permit fees shall be computed at the rate
of $0.040 per cubic foot of volume. However, structures falling into
S-1 or S-2 categories shall be charged at the rate of $0.030 per cubic
foot; except that the minimum fee in all cases shall be $75.
(2)
For alterations, renovations and repairs, the permit fees shall be
based upon the estimated cost of the work and shall be in the amount
of $35 per $1,000 of estimated cost, up to and including $50,000;
from $50,001 to and including $100,000, the additional fee shall be
in the amount of $28 per $1,000 of estimated cost; above $100,000,
the additional fee shall be in the amount of $24 per $1,000 of estimated
cost. For the purpose of determining estimated cost, the applicant
shall submit to the enforcing agency, if available, cost data produced
by the architect or engineer of record or by a recognized estimate
firm or by the contractor. A bona fide contractor's bid, if available,
shall be submitted. The enforcing agency shall make the final decision
regarding estimated cost. There shall be a minimum of $75 for any
permit under this section.
(3)
For additions, permit fees shall be computed the same as for new
construction, $0.040 per cubic foot of volume, except that the minimum
fee shall be $75.
(4)
For additions and alterations, permit fees shall cost the sum of
respective fees for alterations and additions computed separately.
(5)
The fee for an aboveground swimming pool shall be $100. The fee for
an in-ground swimming pool shall be $260. The fee for an in-ground
pool with a surface area greater than 550 square feet shall be $400.
B.
Plumbing Subcode fees. Fees for the plumbing subcode shall be as
follows:
|
Type
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Water closet
|
$25
|
|
Urinal/bidet
|
$25
|
|
Lavatory
|
$25
|
|
Shower
|
$25
|
|
Floor drain
|
$25
|
|
Sink
|
$25
|
|
Dishwasher
|
$25
|
|
Drinking fountain
|
$25
|
|
Washing machine
|
$25
|
|
Hose bib
|
$25
|
|
Water heater
|
$25
|
|
Fuel oil piping
|
$25
|
|
Gas piping
|
$25
|
|
Steam boiler
|
$85
|
|
Hot water boiler
|
$85
|
|
Sewer pump
|
$100
|
|
Interceptor/separator
|
$85
|
|
Backflow preventer
|
$85
|
|
Sewer connection
|
$100
|
|
Water service connection
|
$100
|
|
Stacks
|
$25
|
|
Air admittance valve (AAV)
|
$50
|
|
Furnace
|
$85
|
|
Air conditioning unit
|
$25
|
|
Air conditioning coil
|
$25
|
|
Split system
|
$25
|
|
There shall be a minimum fee of $65 for this subsection.
| |
C.
Electrical Subcode fees. Fees for the electrical subcode shall be
as follows:
|
Type
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, detectors, light poles,
motors (fractional, h.p.), emergency and exit lights, communication
points, and alarm devices which are less than 20 amps:
| |
|
First 50 units
|
$70
|
|
Each 10 units additional
|
$13
|
|
Pool permit (lights included)
|
$125
|
|
Storable pool/spa/hot tub
|
$125
|
|
Electrical range
|
$25
|
|
Electrical water heater
|
$25
|
|
Electrical dryer
|
$25
|
|
Dishwasher
|
$25
|
|
Air conditioning unit
|
$25
|
|
Space heater
|
$25
|
|
Baseboard heater (each)
|
$25
|
|
Motor or electrical device
| |
|
1 to 10 HP or 1 kw to 10 kw
|
$25
|
|
10 to 50 HP or 10 kw to 50 kw
|
$125
|
|
50 to 100 HP or 50 kw to 100 kw
|
$200
|
|
100+ HP or 100+ kw
|
$640
|
|
KW transformers/generators (under 225 amps)
|
$125
|
|
KW transformers/generators (225 to 1,000 amps)
|
$200
|
|
KW transformers/generators (over 1,000 amps)
|
$640
|
|
Service entrance (amp service)
|
Same as Transformers/Generators
|
|
Smoke and heat detectors (one- and two-family dwellings)
|
$55
|
|
KW electric signs, outline lights
|
$70
|
|
Photovoltaic systems
| |
|
1 to 50 kilowatts
|
$125
|
|
51 to 100 kilowatts
|
$200
|
|
Greater than 100 kilowatts
|
$640
|
|
There shall be a minimum fee of $70 for any permit in this subsection.
| |
D.
Fire Subcode fees. The fees for the fire subcode shall be as follows:
|
Type
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
For plan review to establish fire safety
|
$50
|
|
For inspection of new homes
|
$50
|
|
For inspection of newly installed wood stoves or fireplaces
or new or rebuilt chimneys
|
$100
|
|
For inspection of smoke detectors:
| |
|
Number of Detectors
|
Fee
|
|
1 to 20
|
$100
|
|
21 to 100
|
$234
|
|
101 to 200
|
$448
|
|
201 to 400
|
$856
|
|
401 to 1,000
|
$1,605
|
|
Over 1,000
|
$2,048
|
|
For inspection of storage tanks:
| |
|
Up to 100 gallons, not to include drums or gas cans
|
$100
|
|
For each additional 500 gallons or fraction thereof
|
$50
|
|
For inspection of sprinkler systems:
|
|
Number of Heads
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
1 to 20
|
$100
|
|
21 to 100
|
$234
|
|
101 to 200
|
$448
|
|
201 to 400
|
$856
|
|
401 to 1,000
|
$1,605
|
|
Over 1,000
|
$2,048
|
|
Independent pre-engineered systems (per system)
|
$165
|
|
Gas or oil-fired appliance which is not connected to the plumbing
system (per appliance):
| |
|
Use Group R-5
|
$100
|
|
All other groups
|
$165
|
|
Smoke control system or fire alarm control panel replacement
(per system)
|
$165
|
|
Supervisory devices
|
$100
|
|
Signaling devices
|
$165
|
|
Kitchen exhaust system (per system)
|
$165
|
|
Engineered suppressions pre-action systems, or dry pipe/alarm
valves
|
$165
|
|
Standpipe, hydrant or fire pump (each)
|
$325
|
|
Underground water service for protection (per service)
|
$400
|
E.
Mechanical
Subcode fees. The fees for the mechanical subcode shall be as follows:
|
Type
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Furnace
|
$85
|
|
Boiler, hot water or steam
|
$85
|
|
Water heater
|
$25
|
|
Air conditioning unit
|
$25
|
|
Air conditioning coil
|
$25
|
|
Split system
|
$25
|
|
Fuel oil equipment
|
$85
|
|
Gas or fuel oil piping
|
$25
|
|
Oil tank
|
$65
|
|
Temporary LPG tank
|
$25
|
|
Fireplace insert
|
$65
|
|
There shall be a minimum fee of $65 for any permit in this subsection.
| |
[1991 Code § 81-15; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 1996-6; Ord. No. 2000-19; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
The fee for plan review shall be 5% of the amount charged for
the construction permit. The fee for the plan review of a consultative
nature where no immediate construction is planned shall be 20% of
the estimated cost of the construction work or $75, whichever is higher.
[1991 Code § 81-16; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 2015-18; Ord. No. 2000-19; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
A.
The fee for a permit for demolition of a building or structure shall
be $260 for one-family or two-family residences, $75 for garage or
storage sheds, and $300 for all other buildings or structures.
B.
The fee for a permit for underground storage tank removal shall be
$100 for a residential property, $250 for all other uses.
[1991 Code § 81-17; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 2000-19; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
A.
The fee for a permit for the removal of a building or structure from
one lot to another or to a new location on the same lot shall be $10
per $1,000 of the sum of the estimated costs for moving, for new foundations
and for placement in a complete condition in the new location, except
that the minimum fee shall be $75.
B.
The fee or structural inspection of an existing dwelling shall be
$75.
[1991 Code § 81-18; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 2000-19; Ord. No. 2004-31; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall be $4 per square
foot of the surface area of the sign, except that the minimum fee
shall be $75.
[1991 Code § 81-19; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 2000-19; Ord. No. 2004-31; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
The following fees shall be charged for certificates of occupancy:
|
Type
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
New home
|
10% of the construction permit fee, but not less than $65
|
|
Additions, etc.
|
$65
|
|
Change of use
|
$100
|
|
Continued occupancy
|
$65
|
|
Temporary occupancy
|
None
|
[1991 Code § 81-21; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 2000-19]
The Construction Official shall, with the advice of the subcode
officials, prepare and submit to the Borough 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.
[1991 Code § 81-22; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 2000-19; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
As required by the Department of Community Affairs, the enforcing
agency shall collect, in addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge
fee of $0.00371 per cubic foot of volume of new construction, and
$1.90 per $1,000 of construction costs of all other permits. Such
surcharge fee shall be remitted to the Bureau of Housing Inspection,
Department of Community Affairs, on a quarterly basis for the fiscal
quarters ending March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 3, and
not later than one month next succeeding the end of the quarter for
which it is due. In the fiscal year in which the regulations first
become effective, such fee shall be collected and remitted for the
third and fourth quarters only.
[1991 Code § 81-23; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 2000-19]
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. In the fiscal year in which the regulations first become effective,
such report shall be for the third and fourth quarters only.
[Ord. No. 1997-1; amended
by Ord. No. 2001-21]
Fees shall be waived for all municipal construction permits
issued for alterations on any building in the Borough's designated
CC-1 (Central Commercial 1) zone between November 1, 2001 and the
date of completion of the downtown revitalization or December 31,
2002, whichever occurs first. New Jersey DCA training fees will not
be waived.
[Ord. No. 1997-1; amended
by Ord. No. 2008-09; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
The fee for an application for a variation in accordance with
the Uniform Construction Code shall be:
|
Type
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Group R-5
|
$150
|
|
All other Class 3
|
$165
|
|
Class 2
|
$165
|
|
Class 1
|
$820
|
|
Resubmissions, Class 2 and Class 3
|
$90
|
|
Resubmission, Class 1
|
