Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Chapter 124 Construction Codes, Uniform

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills 10-28-1986 by Ord. No. 86:72 as Sec. 10-1 of the 1986 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 124-1 Enforcing agency established; qualifications.

[Amended 12-20-2005 by Ord. No. 2005:31]

A. There is hereby established in the Township a State Uniform Construction Code enforcing agency to be known as the "Division of Construction Code Inspection and Enforcement," consisting of a Construction Official, Building Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Electrical Subcode Official, Fire Protection Subcode Official, 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. The Division of Construction Code Inspection and Enforcement, through the subcode officials and under the supervision of the Construction Official, shall conduct and administer such inspections and institute enforcement proceedings as are authorized by N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq., as amended, and N.J.A.C. 5:23-1 et seq., as amended.

C. Appeals of decisions of the Construction Official and appropriate subcode officials shall be heard by the Morris County Construction Board of Appeals.

D. 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.

§ 124-2 Definitions.

[Added 1-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2021:29[1]]

For purposes of this chapter, terms used herein shall have the same meaning as set forth in the New Jersey State Uniform Construction Code (UCC) regulations, N.J.A.C. 5:23-1 et seq. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the provisions of the UCC shall control. The following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

ADDITION

An increase in the footprint area of a building or an increase in the average height of the highest roof surface or the number of stories of a building, as defined in NJ State Uniform Construction Code (UCC) section N.J.A.C. 5:23-6.3.

ALL OTHER GROUPS

Any use group that is not an R-5, one- or two-family structure.

CELL ANTENNA DEFINITIONS

A. Array means a group of three antennas and may include an associated RRH Unit.

B. Antenna support means the installation of an array on a building or structure that is not a tower.

CHANGE OF USE

The change from one use group to another, as defined in UCC section N.J.A.C. 5:23-6.3 Rehabilitation Subcode and regulated by UCC section N.J.A.C. 5:23-6.31.

COST OF CONSTRUCTION

The cost of labor and materials at its normal or usual cost as billed to the consumer, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.15(a)4.

DEMOLITION

The complete or substantial dismantling of a building or structure, as outlined in UCC section N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.17.

DEMOLITION, INTERIOR

The dismantling and removal of walls, floors and/or ceilings on the interior of a building or structure. This would apply when a separate construction permit is requested for just interior demolition. This would not allow for any construction activities to be performed.

DETACHED

In the case of a Group R-5, one- or two-family structure that is not attached to another structure such as in the case of a Townhouse or an accessory structure associated with any other use group, or a residential unit above, below or adjacent to any other use group.

FOOTPRINT OF A BUILDING

The area of a building within the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above, as defined in the Building Subcode, Chapter 2.

TEMPORARY STRUCTURE

Any structure such as but not limited to tents, tensioned membrane structures, canopies, awnings, site trailers for public access, construction material storage trailers and similar structures and meeting the criteria as listed in UCC section N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(b)4.11.

A. Temporary is defined as being in place for 180 consecutive days or less.

UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE (UCC)

The New Jersey State Uniform Construction Code regulations, N.J.A.C. 5:23-1 et seq.

VOLUME

The cubic feet of a building or structure or portion that is required to have a fee that is calculated by cubic feet, such as but not limited to: a new building or an addition to an existing building. The volume shall be calculated in accordance with UCC section N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28.

[1] Editor’s Note: Former § 124-2, Inspection and enforcement, was repealed 12-20-2005 by Ord. No. 2005:31.

§ 124-3 (Reserved) [1]

[1] Editor’s Note: Former § 124-3, Morris County Construction Board of Appeals, was repealed 12-20-2005 by Ord. No. 2005:31.

§ 124-4 Waiver of construction fees for disabled persons.

[Amended by Ord. No. 99:41; 1-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2021:29]

A. Waiver of construction permit fee for disabled persons.

(1) No person shall be charged a construction permit surcharge fee or enforcing agency fee for any construction, reconstruction, alteration or improvement designed and undertaken solely to promote accessibility by persons with disabilities to an existing public or private structure or any of the facilities contained therein.

(2) A person with a disability, or a parent or a sibling of a person with a disability, shall not be required to pay any municipal fee or charge in order to secure a construction permit for any construction, reconstruction, alteration or improvement designed or undertaken to promote accessibility to the person's own living unit.

(3) For the purpose of applying this provision, a "disabled person" means a person who has the total and permanent inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment, including blindness, and shall include, but not be limited to, any resident of this state who is disabled pursuant to the Federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 416) or the Federal Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. § 231 et seq.), or is rated as having a 60% disability or higher pursuant to any federal law administered by the United States Veterans' Act. For purposes of this definition, "blindness" means central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of a correcting lens. An eye which is accompanied by a limitation in the fields of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20° shall be considered as having a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less.

B. Waiver of construction permit fee for certain construction.

(1) The Township Council may by duly adopted resolution waive the permit fees required by this chapter for work consequential to a natural disaster. Notwithstanding any fee waiver, an applicant shall be required to file an application and a full plan review along with inspections of the regulated work will be performed.

§ 124-5 Fees.

[Amended by Ord. No. 88:35; Ord. No. 90:40; Ord. No. 95:16; Ord. No. 96:12; 9-10-2002 by Ord. No. 2002:34; 6-22-2004 by Ord. No. 2004:21; 12-19-2017 by Ord. No. 2017:27; 1-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2021:29]

A. Building subcode fees.

(1) New construction, including additions to existing structures and the elevation of a structure (per cubic foot of volume):

(a) Detached Group R-5:

[1] $0.037 per cubic foot.

[2] Minimum fee: $250.

(b) All other groups:

[1] $0.045 per cubic foot.

[2] Minimum fee: $500.

(c) For the purpose of calculating the volume to determine the fee for large, open-volume, single-story spaces in buildings, such as barns, silos, greenhouses, warehouses, distribution centers and other agricultural and storage-use occupancies, the height shall be limited to 20 feet notwithstanding the fact that the actual height of the space may be greater than 20 feet.

[1] $0.028 per cubic foot as calculated in accordance with Subsection A(1)(c) above.

[2] Minimum fee: $500.

(d) For purposes of calculating the fee associated with a combined addition and alteration, the fee shall be computed as the sum of the fee for the addition and alteration computed separately in accordance with the volume and unit cost of construction as listed below, in accordance with UCC N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(c)1.iv.

(2) Foundations and related site work for pre-manufactured construction; move a structure to another location (unit cost per $1,000 of estimated cost of construction):

(a) Detached Group R-5:

[1] Fee: $25/$1,000.

[2] Minimum fee: $250.

(b) All other groups:

[1] Fee: $36/$1,000.

[2] Minimum fee: $600.

(c) The fee for site built construction in NJ associated with pre-manufactured construction, such as but not limited to site constructed stairs, platforms, decks, patio covers, porches, retaining walls, sheds, pools, attached and detached garages and accessory structures constructed and not factory constructed and shipped to NJ, shall be in accordance with the appropriate section of this fee schedule.

(3) Repairs, renovations, alterations, reconstruction and similar construction, unit cost per $1,000 of the cost of construction or flat fee as noted below:

(a) Group R-5:

[1] Fee: $21/$1,000.

[2] Minimum fee: $150.

(b) All other groups:

[1] Up to $250,000: $39/$1,000.

[2] $250,001 to $500,000: plus $36/$1,000.

[3] Greater than $500,000: plus $33/$1,000.

[4] Minimum fee: $350.

(c) Access control devices, including card readers, magnetic locks, stairway locking systems and delayed egress devices:

[1] Included with a tenant fit-out as shown on the original fit-out plans: no additional fee.

[2] In addition to a tenant fit-out: $100 for the first device and $20 for each additional device.

[3] Delayed egress locks: $150 per location.

(d) The new installation or replacement of a rooftop HVAC unit on an existing building (flat fee per unit):

[1] Without any new duct work and/or new steel dunnage or reinforcing work: $250.

[2] The installation or replacement of a rooftop HVAC unit with new duct work and/or new steel dunnage or reinforcing work, cost of construction: $35/$1,000. Minimum fee: $350.

(4) Decks, balconies, platforms and stairs, new and replacement, without a roof:

(a) Group R-5 (flat fee):

[1] Up to 64 square feet (walking surface): $65.

[2] Greater than 64 square feet up to 1,000 square feet: $125.

[3] Greater than 1,000 square feet: $250.

(b) All other groups (cost of construction): $35/$1,000.

[1] Minimum fee: $350.

(5) Decks, platforms, balconies, stairs, porches and covered entryways with a roof, or installation of a new roof over any of these (fee based on per cubic foot of volume as in new construction):

(a) Group R-5:

[1] $0.037 per cubic foot.

[2] Minimum fee: $250.

(b) All other groups:

[1] $0.045 per cubic foot.

[2] Minimum fee: $500.

(6) Pools, including required barriers and factory-built pool decks accessory to an aboveground pool installed at the same time as the pool (flat fee).

(a) Group R-5:

[1] In-ground pools: $200.

[2] Aboveground pools: $100.

(b) All other groups: $500.

(c) Installation or replacement of pool barrier only, all groups (flat fee): $75.

(d) The fees established pursuant to this subsection do not include pool houses, cabanas, restrooms, kitchens or any other related structure with volume. Refer to new construction fee schedule in Subsection A(1) above. The volume would be in addition to the pool fee under this Subsection A(6).

(e) The fees established pursuant to this Subsection do not include site-built decks. Refer to the deck fee schedule in Subsection A(4) or A(5) above. The deck fee would be in addition to the pool fee under this Subsection A(6).

(7) Sheds (garden-type utility and similar structures), gazebos and pergolas (flat fee):

(a) Sheds and pergolas greater than 200 square feet and less than 600 square feet and less than 10 feet mean roof height, and accessory to Group R-2, R-3, R-4, or R-5 and containing no utilities: $75.

(b) Sheds and pergolas of any size or greater than 10 feet mean roof height and/or accessory to any structure other than Group R-2, R-3, R-4 or R-5: $150.

(c) Greater than 600 square feet requiring a footing, the fee shall be calculated based on per cubic foot of volume as in new construction.

(8) Reroofing and residing:

(a) Detached Group R-5:

[1] Reroofing: No permit required.

[2] Roof sheathing replacement, any amount (flat fee): $75.

[3] Residing: No permit required.

[4] The installation, repair or replacement of polypropylene siding of any amount (flat fee): $150.

[5] Wall sheathing replacement, any amount (flat fee): $125.

(b) Attached Group R-5, Townhouse:

[1] Reroofing (flat fee, per unit): $100.

[2] Roof sheathing replacement including fire-retardant treated sheathing, any amount (flat fee, per unit): $100.

[3] Residing, per unit (flat fee): $100.

[4] The installation, repair or replacement of polypropylene siding of any amount (flat fee, per unit): $150.

[5] Wall sheathing replacement, any amount (flat fee): $125.

(c) All other groups:

[1] The repair or replacement of existing siding exceeding 25% of the siding they are changing, not the whole building (flat fee): $250.

[2] The repair or replacement of any amount of polypropylene siding (flat fee): $350.

[3] The repair or replacement of existing roofing (flat fee): $300.

(9) Demolition fee is per each separate structure (flat fee):

(a) Group R-5:

[1] Primary structure: $150.

[2] Accessory structures: $50.

[3] In-ground pools: $75.

(b) All other groups:

[1] Primary structure: $500.

[2] Accessory structures: $150.

[3] Interior demolition, in preparation for tenant work: $250.

(10) Underground storage tank installation (flat fee, per tank):

(a) All groups, with the exception of Group R-5. Includes concrete tank mat as applicable:

[1] Up to 1,000 gallons; per tank: $250.

[2] Greater than 1,000 gallons; per tank: $350.

(11) Radon mitigation (flat fee):

(a) Group R-5: $35.

(b) All other groups: $75.

(12) Retaining walls:

(a) The fee for a retaining walls with a surface area greater than 550 square feet that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure shall be (flat fee, per wall): $250.

(b) The fee for a retaining wall with a surface area of 550 square feet or less that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure shall be (flat fee, per wall): $175.

(c) The fee for a newly constructed retaining wall of any size at other than a Class 3 residential structure shall be based on the alteration unit cost per $1,000 of the cost of construction. Minimum fee: $500.

(d) As used in this subsection, "per wall" means each wall that is not continuous to another wall.

(e) For purposes of this subsection, the surface area of a retaining wall shall be measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall multiplied by the length of the wall.

(f) For purposes of this subsection, retaining wall height shall be measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. It also means the combined height of all walls on the same slope.

(13) Temporary structures (flat fee, per structure):

(a) Tents, tensioned membrane structures, and canopies that exceed any one or more of the following parameters requires a UCC permit: $200.

[1] Greater than 140 feet in any dimension and/or greater than 16,800 square feet whether it is one unit or comprised of multiple units;

[2] Remains in place for fewer than 180 days;

[3] Is used or occupied only between April 1 and November 30;

[4] Does not have a permanent anchoring system or foundation; or

[5] Does not contain platforms or bleachers greater than 11 feet in height.

(b) If the tent, tensioned membrane structure or canopy does not require a UCC permit, it may require a permit from Fire Prevention in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.7.

(c) Temporary accessible construction site trailer that is used for public access: $150 per trailer on the same site.

(14) Signs, site light pole footings, permanent canopies, permanent facades and permanent awnings all groups:

(a) Wall signs (flat fee, per sign): $85.

(b) Freestanding, monument signs greater than 25 square feet and up to 100 square feet (one side) (per sign): $150.

(c) Freestanding, monument signs, greater than 100 square feet (one side) (per sign): $225.

(d) Pylon sign having its bottom edge 15 feet or more above ground level, measured at the base of the longest pole or an elevated sign mounted on the roof of another structure (per sign): $300.

(e) Site light pole footing(s), one to 10 footings: $150.

(f) Each additional 10 footings or fraction thereof: add $75.

(g) A freestanding canopy including gas station pump island canopy:

[1] Fee calculated based on per cubic foot of volume as in new construction.

[2] Minimum fee: $400.

(h) A canopy or awning mounted on a building or structure, surface area measured horizontally:

[1] For the first canopy or awning up to and including 100 square feet: $125.

[2] For each additional canopy or awning up to and including 100 square feet: $25.

[3] A canopy or awning greater than 100 square feet of surface area: $250 each.

(i) A facade renovation fee is calculated as a renovation based on unit cost per $1,000 of the cost of construction, as listed above.

(15) Masonry fireplaces, masonry chimneys, masonry heaters, factory-built fireplaces and factory-built chimneys:

(a) Group R-5.

[1] Site built masonry fireplace and masonry chimney, not included in the volume of new construction or added to an existing structure: $250.

[2] Site built, repair and/or replacement of a masonry chimney:

[a] Full height chimney: $200.

[b] Partial demo and rebuild masonry chimney from the roof-line up: $85.

[3] Factory-built fireplace and factory-built chimney, including associated framing as applicable: $175.

(b) All other groups (cost of construction): $30/$1,000.

[1] Minimum fee: $350.

(16) New cell towers, monopoles and antenna supports (including the first cell array/antenna), associated equipment sheds, cable support/ice shield structures and fencing greater than six feet in height, (flat fee, each), all groups, all locations: $750.

(17) New and replacement cell antennas installed on an existing antenna tower, monopole or antenna support, including associated RRH units (flat fee, per array): $500.

(18) Each additional cell equipment cabinet and concrete slab/footings and/or additional fencing greater than six feet in height, at any location (flat fee, each):

(a) Equipment cabinet and slab/footings: $100.

(b) Fencing greater than six feet in height: $50.

(19) Flagpoles greater than 20 feet in height, other than Group R-5: $100.

(20) Photovoltaic and thermal solar panels. Includes the labor and materials for the mounting hardware, the installation of the panels, any structural reinforcement if required and any footings as may be applicable:

(a) Group R-5.

[1] Roof- or wall-mounted: $100.

[2] Ground-mounted: $150.

(b) All other groups:

[1] Roof- or wall-mounted:

[a] Based on unit cost per $1,000 of the cost of construction for renovations.

[b] Minimum fee: $500.

[2] Ground mounted with footings and structure:

[a] Based on unit cost per $1,000 of the cost of construction for alterations.

[b] Minimum fee: $650.

[c] Each additional footing over first 30 footings: $25 each in addition to above.

(21) Fences greater than six feet in height excluding pool barriers installed with a pool installation and fencing for protection of telecommunication equipment as listed above:

(a) Group R-5 (flat fee, per installation): $35.

(b) All other groups (flat fee, per installation): $50.

(22) Asbestos abatement:

(a) For educational facilities and public buildings as defined in N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.2: $118.

(23) Lead abatement (flat fee):

(a) Group R-5: $175.

(b) All other groups: $400.

(24) Minimum fee for any item requiring a construction permit that is not provided in the Building Subcode portion of the fee schedule, listed above:

(a) Group R-5: $125.

(b) All other groups: $350.

B. Plumbing subcode fees.

(1) For all fixtures or devices, except those listed in Subsection B(2) hereafter, including but not limited to backflow preventers up to one inch, backwater valves, bathtubs, bidets, clothes washers, dishwashers, drinking fountains, floor drains, garbage disposals, floor sinks, hose bibs, soda dispensing equipment, ice cream or yogurt makers, ice making equipment, kitchen sinks, laundry tubs, lavatories, shower stalls, slop sinks, vent stacks, roof/overflow drains, urinals, utensil washers, vacuum breakers, water closets and whirlpools (each): $30.

(2) For special devices, including backflow preventers 1 1/4 inches and up, condensate pumps, dental chairs and related dental equipment, eye washers, fixture ejector or pump, garbage can washers, grease traps, neutralizing devices, water softeners, reverse osmosis, humidifiers, oil recovery tanks, oil and sand interceptors, sewer ejectors, sump pumps, removing septic tanks or pits, emergency showers, spas, hot tubs, tankless heater, drip or safe pans, hose reels and indirect waste receptors, pool piping, generators (each): $70.

(a) All oil or gas supply piping systems: $65.

(b) Each oil or gas appliance, including but not limited to broilers, clothes dryers, coffee and tea urns, deep fryers, grills, ovens, radiant heater, steam or kettles, log lighters and/or fireplaces:

[1] Each fixture or device: $30.

[2] Solar hot water system: $150.

[3] Hot water heater, furnace/rooftop units, boiler or pool heater: $75.

(c) Mechanical fee: $75.

[1] Hot water or steam baseboard or convector system: $50.

[2] Heat pumps, unit heaters, hot water unit heaters: $30.

[3] Radiant heat system: $50 per room.

[4] Water heaters: $75 each.

(d) Air-conditioning, refrigeration and condensate systems, per unit: $50.

(e) On-site inspection of modular/pre-manufactured buildings:

[1] Visual and water test of domestic water system: $65.

[2] Visual and smoke test of sanitary plumbing: $65.

[3] Visual and test of hot water or steam heating systems: $65.

[4] All new plumbing fixtures not factory installed: per schedule.

(f) Required inspections and certificate of compliance for backflow preventers:

[1] Quarterly inspections: $75.

[2] Annual inspections: $150 for the first backflow and $50 for any additional backflow located within the building.

(3) Replacement, removal or new installation of a building sewer.

(a) Group R-5: $75.

(b) All other groups, manhole to manhole or connections: $75.

(4) Replacement, removal or new installation of a building water service or combination fire/domestic water service:

(a) Group R-5: $75.

(b) All other groups, or valve to valve: $100.

(c) All fire hydrants: $100.

(d) Hydrostatic test, each: $100.

(5) Building storm sewers:

(a) All groups, each connection: $75.

(b) Storm conductors and leader drains, each: $50.

(6) Minimum fee for any fixture, device or demolition inspection not provided in this schedule: $65.

C. Fire protection subcode fees.

(1) Fuel-burning appliance, gas- or oil-fired boilers, water heaters, dryers, furnaces, ovens, space heaters, pool heater, generators, fireplace, etc.:

(a) Group R-5:

[1] Replace/convert first unit: $30.

[2] New installation: $65.

[3] Each additional unit: $15.

(b) All other groups:

[1] Replace/convert first unit: $75.

[2] New installation: $125.

[3] Each additional unit: $65.

(c) Fire and smoke dampers (units with associated smoke control systems):

[1] Up to five dampers: $85.

[2] More than five, each additional damper: $5.

(d) Wood, gas and solid fuel stoves and fireplaces:

[1] Group R-5 (flat fee): $75.

[2] All other groups: $200.

(2) Chimneys, vents and chimney liners:

(a) Group R-5, each: $75.

(b) All other groups, each: $100.

(3) Fuel storage equipment, including install or removal, each tank:

(a) Fuel storage tank installation, including tanks installed in a basement (flat fee, per tank):

[1] Group R-5:

[a] Up to 1,000 gallons: $85.

[b] Greater than 1,000 gallons: $160.

[2] All other groups:

[a] Up to 1,000 gallons: $225.

[b] Greater than 1,000 gallons: $400.

(b) Fuel storage tank removal, aboveground and underground storage tank or abandon in place per tank:

[1] All groups up to 2,000 gallons: $125.

[2] All groups greater than 2,000 gallons: $300.

(4) Sprinkler system, each new installation, alteration and/or relocation:

(a) One to 20 heads: $150.

(b) From 21 to 75 heads: $300.

(c) Seventy-six to 200 heads: $450.

(d) 201 to 400 heads: $600.

(e) 401 to 1,000 heads: $1,500.

(f) More than 1,000 heads: $75 per 100 additional.

(g) New/replacement sprinkler control valves: $50.

(h) New/replacement sprinkler dry pipe alarm valves: $150.

(i) New/replacement sprinkler pre-action valves and similar devices: $300.

(5) Standpipe system, each new installation and/or relocation per riser:

(a) One to four stories: $300.

(b) Five stories and above: $350.

(c) Hose stations, closets and cabinets not located on a riser: $100 each.

(6) Fire pumps, each: $600.

(7) Fire service dedicated water supply underground lines and dedicated backflow protection devices:

(a) Dedicated water service: $200.

(b) Dedicated backflow device: Refer to plumbing subcode backflow protection fee.

(8) Fire alarm system:

(a) Horns/strobes, bells, smoke/carbon monoxide (detectors and alarms), heat detectors, pull stations, duct smoke detectors, door hold open devices, tamper switches, control modules (Group R-5: fee includes alarm control panel serving an individual dwelling unit), etc.:

[1] One to 10 devices: $150.

[2] Eleven to 25 devices: $250.

[3] Twenty-six to 100 devices: $400.

[4] 101 to 200 devices: $700.

[5] Over 200: $5 per each additional device.

[6] Fire alarm control panel, each: $200.

[7] All panels and communicator panels associated with fire alarm system: $150.

(b) Fire command center: $1,250.

(9) Special locking arrangements with fire alarm interface:

(a) Electromagnetic locks: $75 each.

(b) Delayed egress locks: $75 each.

(c) Stairway locking systems: $75 each.

(10) Exhaust systems, each new installation, alteration of, and/or relocation:

(a) Smoke control systems, each: $1,000.

(b) Commercial kitchen hood systems:

[1] Type I hood: $300.

[2] Type II hood: $150.

(c) Spray booths, hazardous exhaust systems, dust, stock and refuse conveying systems: $400.

(d) Residential kitchen hoods greater than 400 CFM, each: $100.

(11) Special suppression systems:

(a) Pre-engineered systems, commercial kitchen hood suppression systems, carbon dioxide (CO₂), foam, dry chemical, wet chemical or other chemical agents clean agent systems (except commercial kitchen hood systems): $250.

(12) Liquid CO₂ carbonated beverage system in excess of 100 pounds, ventilation system/CO₂ detection system:

(a) CO₂ tank, seven fill station installations: $250.

(b) CO₂ alarms/CO₂ exhaust ventilation for CO₂ tank installation: $150.

(13) Refrigeration system requiring a fire protection permit: $200.

(14) Incinerators and crematoriums: $400 each.

(15) Fire extinguishers:

(a) One to 30 extinguishers: $50.

(b) Every additional 20 extinguishers: $10.

(16) Exit signs.

(a) One to five fixtures: $100.

(b) Six to 10 fixtures: $150.

(c) Eleven to 50 fixtures: $200.

(d) Every fixture over 50: $25 each.

(17) Interior cutting back of fire protection systems:

(a) Fire alarm: $150.

(b) Sprinkler system: $200.

(c) Any other fire protection system: $150.

(18) Photovoltaic and thermal solar panels:

(a) Detached Group R-5: $100.

(b) All other groups: $250.

(19) Fee for any permit item not provided in the Fire Protection Subcode portion of the fee schedule:

(a) Group R-5: $75.

(b) All other groups: $150.

(20) Minimum fee for any permit application: $125.

D. Electrical Subcode fees.

(1) For all fixtures, receptacles, switches, fractional motors, air conditioners, water heaters, detectors, communication points, etc.:

(a) One to 10 outlets: $65.

(b) Each additional 15 outlets: $30.

(2) Removal of existing electrical systems: $75.

(3) Service, including branch circuits, construction site pole service, construction site trailer service, sub-feeders, meter equipment and signs:

(a) Services up to 200 amps: $125.

(b) Over 200 amps to 400 amps: $175.

(c) Over 401 to 1,000 amps: $275.

(d) Over 1,000 amps: $350.

(e) Replace service, based on service ampacity and not more than three meters: each additional meter: $20.

(4) Swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, fountains and similar devices:

(a) Aboveground pools, fountain, spa, etc.: $195.

(b) In-ground pools: $250.

(5) Periodic ongoing electrical inspection and bonding certificate verification, public swimming pools, spas and hot tubs: $150.

(6) Inspect power equipment for elevator: $95.

(7) Heating and cooking equipment, similar appliances, thermostats, etc.:

(a) Outlet for unit of 30 kW or less: $55.

(b) Each additional 30-kW unit or less: $30.

(c) Outlet for unit 31 kW or greater: $75.

(d) Each additional 31-kW unit or greater: $45.

(e) Heating units:

[1] First unit: $45.

[2] Each additional unit: $25.

(f) Each thermostat: $25.

(8) Motors, generators, transfer switch, transformers, compressors and switching devices, each:

(a) Up to 30 hp or kW: $55.

(b) Over 30 to 75 hp or kW: $75.

(c) Over 75 to 99 hp or kW: $125.

(d) Over 100 hp or kW: $450.

(9) Prime transformers, vaults, enclosures or substations, each:

(a) Up to 200 kW: $175.

(b) Over 200 to 500 kW: $350.

(c) Over 500 kW: $450.

(10) Fire protective signaling systems, including exit lighting, exit signs, emergency lighting, horns, strobes and pull stations:

(a) First five devices: $95.

(b) Each additional set of 10: $20.

(c) Fire Alarm FACP, NAC panels, annunciator, communication panels or associated ancillary equipment: $65.

(11) Light poles, each: $50.

(12) Signs, each: $95.

(13) Vehicle charger:

(a) Residential: $95.

(b) Commercial:

[1] Up to 75 kW: $75.

[2] 76 kW to 200 kW: $175.

[3] 201 kW to 400 kW: $250.

(14) Photovoltaic (solar) systems:

(a) One to 50 kW: $175.

(b) Greater than 50 kW to 100 kW: $250.

(c) Greater than 100 kW: $450.

(15) Electric water heater: $65.

(16) Electrical disconnect: $65.

(17) Automatic transfer switch: $75.

(18) Generator interlock with inlet: $55.

(19) Fee for any permit item not provided in this schedule: $75.

(20) Minimum fee for any permit application: $125.

E. Elevator Subcode fees.

(1) The fees for elevator inspections, including new installations, alterations, repairs and ongoing inspections are as indicated below. A certificate of compliance is required to be issued after each successful ongoing inspection.

(2) The fee for a permit to install an elevator device shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.

(3) The fee for inspection and witnessing of any test for an elevator, escalator, moving walk, dumbwaiter or other elevator device shall be as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.

(4) The fee for elevator or elevator device plan review shall be as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-20.

F. Administrative fees.

(1) Plan review fees:

(a) The fee for plan review shall be 25% of the amount to be charged for the construction permit.

(b) There shall be an additional fee of $75 per hour, per applicable subcode, for review of any revision, amendment or change to plans, shop drawings, supporting documentation or replacement of required job site plans that have already been release.

One hour minimum, per applicable subcode shall be billed. Half hour increments thereafter.

(c) Change of use review of a building, structure or a portion thereof without any proposed construction work associated with it (this would be in addition to the fee for the new certificate of occupancy): $525.

(d) The above fee breakdown:

[1] Building Subcode: $225.

[2] Fire Protection Subcode: $150.

[3] Electrical Subcode: $75.

[4] Pluming Subcode: $75.

(e) Plan review fees are not refundable and may be required to be paid upon application.

(2) Fees for certificates, in addition to permit fees:

(a) Certificate of occupancy:

[1] Group R-5: $100.

[2] All other groups: $200.

[3] Change of use, if no construction work proposed: $150.

[4] Certificate of occupancy for asbestos abatement: $24.

(b) Temporary certificate of occupancy:

[1] Temporary certificate of occupancy, first TCO: $30.

[2] Temporary certificate of occupancy renewal: $30.

(c) Certificate of approval: no charge.

(d) Certificate of compliance: no charge.

(e) Temporary certificate of compliance: no charge.

(f) Certificate of lead abatement: no charge.

(3) Certificate of continued occupancy:

(a) Group R-5 (including all subcode inspections): $125.

(b) All other groups, per subcode (excluding R-1): $500.

(c) Group R-1: up to 100 units including accessory areas: $500 per subcode.

[1] More than 100 units, per subcode, per unit: $4.

(4) Reinstatement of a construction permit, voided, suspended or revoked subject to the specific approval of the Construction Official:

(a) Group R-5, per subcode: $100.

(b) All other groups, per subcode: $350.

(c) After a new subcode adoption and the expiration of the grace period, the standard plan review fees will apply.

(5) Change of contractor, per subcode: $50.

(6) Application for a variation from each section of the Uniform Construction Code requirements or applicable subcode requirements shall be paid upon receipt of application:

(a) Group R-5: $100 per variation request.

(b) All other groups: $350 per variation request.

(7) New Jersey State permit surcharge fees shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19 and shall be paid at the time of granting the permit.

(8) The Construction Official may waive the permit fees listed in this fee schedule in whole or in part when administratively practical to facilitate closing of a permit. Reasons to waive fees include but not limited to:

(a) Suspended or revoked permits with additional fees pending.

(b) Outstanding permit fees where the property has changed ownership with additional fees pending; provided that the new property owner had no notice of the outstanding permit fees prior to acquiring title to the property.

(c) Overpayment of fees. Waiver of unpaid fees in lieu of a refund.

(9) Cranes, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.34(c) more than 160 feet in height, including jibs and any other extensions to the boom, located on a construction site or for cranes of more than 50 feet in height with a maximum rated capacity of greater than 20 tons located in a public right-of-way: $500.