[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Shrewsbury 12-28-1976 by Ord. No. 394 (Ch. 27 of the 1973 Code);
amended in its entirety 2-7-2011 by Ord. No. 955. Subsequent amendments
noted where applicable.]
A.
There
is hereby established in the Borough of Shrewsbury a State Uniform
Construction Code enforcing agency, to be known as the "Shrewsbury
Borough Construction Code Enforcement Agency," 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.
Each official position created in Subsection A hereof shall be filled by a person qualified for such position pursuant to P.L. 1975, c. 217 (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 inspection agency may be retained by contract pursuant N.J.A.C 5:23. More than one such official position may be held by the same person, provided that such 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.
The salaries of all officials shall be set forth in the annual
Salary Resolution.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The annual Salary Resolution is on file
in the office of the Borough Clerk.
The fees for various permits authorized pursuant to the Uniform
Construction Code shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
23, Uniform Construction Code, of the Administrative Code, N.J.A.C.
5:23-1.1 et seq., as amended from time to time. All fees shall be
paid in full prior to the issuance of any permits.
A.
The
plan review fee shall be 20% of the amount to be charged for a new
construction permit and shall be paid at the time of application.
Plan review fees are not refundable. For projects which do not require
plan review for all subcodes, the fee shall be an appropriate percentage
(but not less that 5%) of the subcode fee which is applicable.
B.
The
basic construction fee shall be the sum of the parts computed on the
basis of volume of the cost of construction and the number of plumbing
fixtures and devices and the number of electrical fixtures and devices
and the number of sprinklers, standpipes and heat and smoke detectors
at the unit rates provided therein, plus any special fees.
(1)
The building subcodes fees shall be as follows:
(a)
New construction based on the volume of the structure. Volume shall
be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. The new construction
fee shall be $0.034 per cubic foot of volume for buildings and structures
classified and defined in Articles 3 and 6 of the building subcode,
except that the fee shall be $0.027 per cubic foot of volume for Use
Groups A-I, A-2, A-3, A-4, F-l, F-2, S-1 and S-2, and the fee shall
be $0.065 per cubic foot under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d), with the maximum
fee for such structures on farms not to exceed $1,000.
[1]
Additions. The fee for additions shall be computed on the same
basis as for new construction for the added portion.
(b)
Renovations, alterations and repairs or site construction associated
with preengineered systems of commercial farm buildings, premanufactured
construction and external utility connection for premanufactured construction
shall be based upon the estimated cost of work.
[1]
The fee shall be in the amount of $34 per $1,000 for the first
$50,000 of estimated cost; from over $50,000 to and including $100,000,
the additional fee shall be $23 per $1,000 of estimated cost above
$50,000; above $100,000, the additional fee shall be $20 per $1,000
of estimated cost above $100,000.
[2]
For the purpose of determining estimated cost, the applicant
shall submit to the Construction Official such 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 Construction Official shall
make the final decision regarding estimated cost.
(d)
The roofing or siding fee shall be a flat fee of $58 for Use Groups
R-3, R-4 and R-5.
(e)
The minimum fee shall be $50 for residential; $75 for nonresidential.
(2)
Plumbing fees shall be as follows:
(b)
For grease trap(s), oil separator(s), water-cooled air conditioner(s),
sewer and water connection(s), refrigeration unit(s), utility service
connection(s), backflow preventer(s) (testable), steam boiler(s),
hot water boiler(s), active solar system(s), sewer pump(s), interceptor(s),
pump(s), pressure-reducing valve(s), air admittance valve and fuel-oil
piping, the fee for each shall be $82.
(c)
Periodic inspections for cross connections and backflow preventers
that are subject to testing, requiring reinspection annually, the
fee for each device shall be $75.
(d)
For domestic hot water boilers, furnaces and air-conditioning units,
the fee shall be $65.
(e)
The minimum fee shall be $50 for residential and $75 for nonresidential.
(3)
Fire protection fees shall be as follows:
(d)
Sprinkler heads (wet and dry).
(e)
The fee for each standpipe shall be $289.
(f)
The fee for each kitchen exhaust system shall be $100.
(g)
The fee for independent preengineered systems (CO2, halon, foam, wet or dry chemical, etc.) shall be $116.
(h)
The fee for each gas- and oil-fired appliance which is not connected
to the plumbing system shall be $50.
(j)
The fee for each incinerator shall be $460.
(k)
The fee for each crematorium shall be $460.
(l)
The fee for each alarm panel shall be $50.
(m)
The fee for each fire pump shall be $250.
(n)
The fee for each preaction valve shall be $35.
(o)
The fee for each dry pipe/alarm valve shall be $25.
(p)
The fee for each smoke control system shall be $100.
(q)
The minimum fire fee for residential uses shall be $50.
(r)
The minimum fire fee for nonresidential uses shall be $75.
(4)
Electrical fees shall be as follows:
(b)
One HP or less than or equal to 10 HP $25.
[1]
Greater than 10 HP or less than or equal to 50 HP: $46.
[2]
Greater than 50 HP or less than or equal to 60 HP: $92.
[3]
Greater than 60 HP or less than or equal to 70 HP: $140.
[4]
Greater than 70 HP or less than or equal to 80 HP: $186.
[5]
Greater than 80 HP or less than or equal to 90 HP: $240.
[6]
Greater than 90 HP or less than or equal to 100 HP: $300.
[7]
Greater than 100 HP: $457.
(c)
Electrical devices: includes transformers and generators:
[1]
One KW or less than or equal to 10 KW: $25.
[2]
Greater than 10 KW or less than or equal to 45 KW: $46.
[3]
Greater than 45 KW or less than or equal to 55 KW: $92.
[4]
Greater than 55 KW or less than or equal to 65 KW: $186.
[5]
Greater than 65 KW or less than or equal to 75 KW: $240.
[6]
Greater than 75 KW or less than or equal to 85 KW: $300.
[7]
Greater than 85 KW or less than or equal to 95 KW: $350.
[8]
Greater than 95 KW or less than or equal to 112.5 KW: $400.
[9]
Greater than 112.5 KW: $457.
(d)
Service equipment: term includes service panels, service entry, transfer
switch and subpanels, each equipment piece priced as follows:
[1]
Greater than 0 amp or less than or equal to 100 amp: $75.
[2]
Greater than 100 amp or less than or equal to 200 amp: $100.
[3]
Greater than 200 amp or less than or equal to 300 amp: $125.
[4]
Greater than 300 amp or less than or equal to 400 amp: $160.
[5]
Greater than 400 amp or less than or equal to 500 amp: $200.
[6]
Greater than 500 amp or less than or equal to 600 amp: $240.
[7]
Greater than 600 amp or less than or equal to 700 amp: $286.
[8]
Greater than 700 amp or less than or equal to 800 amp: $320.
[9]
Greater than 900 amp: $457.
(e)
For the purpose of computing these fees, all electrical and communication
devices, utilization equipment and motors which are part of premises
wiring, except those which are portable plug-in type, shall be counted.
(g)
Permanently installed pools, inground or aboveground, residential,
including hot tub/spa and fountains, each: $100.
[1]
If applicable, underwater light, each: $10.
(j)
Furnace shall be $35.
(k)
Annual pool inspection shall be $50.
(l)
The minimum electrical fee for residential uses shall be $50.
(m)
The minimum electrical fee for nonresidential uses shall be $75.
(5)
Special fees.
(a)
Decks. The fee to construct a deck for Use Groups R-3, R-4 and R-5
shall be based on square footage as follows:
(b)
Swimming pools.
[1]
The fee for installation of an aboveground pool more than 18
inches in depth or more than 750 gallons in capacity for Use Groups
R-3, R-4 and R-5 shall be $50.
[2]
The fee for installation of a private in-ground pool more than
18 inches in depth or more than 750 gallons in capacity for Use Groups
R-3, R-4 and R-5 shall be $100.
[3]
The fee for installation of a public pool (in-ground or aboveground)
shall be $200.
(c)
Wood-/coal-burning stoves and chimneys. The fee for installation
of wood-coal-burning stoves, fireplaces, heatolators, like devices
and/or chimneys shall be $45.
(d)
Accessory and storage structures. Unless otherwise exempt by N.J.A.C.
5:23-2.14(b)8:
[1]
The permit fee for construction or installation of a shed or
similar accessory structure up to 100 square feet shall be $50.
[2]
The permit fee for construction and installation of an accessory
storage shed or similar accessory structures over 100 square feet
and less than 200 square feet shall be $75.
(e)
Demolition and removal.
[1]
The permit fee for demolition or removal of a structure of less
than 5,000 square feet in area and less than 30 feet in height for
one- or two-family residences (Use Groups R-3, R-4 and R-5) and structures
on farms included under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d) shall be $50.
[2]
The permit fee for demolition of farm outbuildings and minor
accessory structures (Use Group U) shall be $30.
[3]
The permit fee for demolition of all other buildings, structures
or use groups shall be $150.
[4]
For removal of buildings and structures from one lot to another
lot or to a new location on the same lot, the fee shall be $20 for
the first $1,000 of estimated cost, plus $15 for each additional $1,000
of cost or part hereof. Estimated cost shall be the sum of the following:
the estimated cost of moving, plus the cost of the new foundations
and all work necessary to place the building or structure in its completed
condition in the new location.
[5]
The permit fee for the demolition of tanks shall be $75 per
tank.
(f)
Satellite dishes and radio transceiver equipment. The fee to install
satellite dish, radio, television or other transceiver equipment to
be installed for residential use shall be $35. The fee to install
satellite dish, radio, television or other transceiver equipment to
be installed for nonresidential use shall be $100.
(g)
Fence.
[1]
The fee to erect a fence in Use Groups R-3, R-4, R-5 and U which
acts as a barrier for a private pool or is in excess of six feet in
height shall be $25.
[2]
The fee to erect a fence (not to exceed eight feet in height)
for all other use groups and which acts as a barrier for a public
pool shall be $100.
(h)
The permit fee for asbestos hazard abatement shall be $70 for each
construction permit issued. A certification of occupancy must be issued
following the successful completion of an asbestos hazard abatement
project. The certificate fee shall be $14.
(i)
The permit fee for lead hazard abatement shall be $70 for each construction
permit issued. A certification of clearance must be issued following
the successful completion of a lead hazard abatement project. The
certificate fee shall be $14.
(j)
The permit fee for tents in excess of 900 square feet or more than
30 feet in any dimension shall be $75.
(k)
The fee to construct a sign, unless exempted by N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(b)6,
shall be in the amount of $l per square foot of surface area of the
sign, computed on one side only for double-faced signs. The minimum
fee shall be $35.
(l)
The permit fee for a temporary structure used in the course of construction
of other activities, whose life is limited to not more than one year,
shall be $75.
(6)
Certificate of occupancy.
(a)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy (unless otherwise indicated)
shall be $50 for residential and $100 for nonresidential.
(b)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy issued under N.J.A.C. 5:2.2(c)
shall be $120.
(c)
The fee for the first issuance and the renewal of a temporary certificate
of occupancy shall be $30.
(7)
The fee for an application for variation in accordance with N.J.A.C.
5:23-2.10 shall be $450 for Class 1 structures and $75 for Class 2
and Class 3 structures. The fee for resubmission of an application
for a variation shall be $229 for Class 1 structures and $45 for Class
2 and Class 3 structures.
(8)
Annual permits.
(b)
Note: Prior to issuance of the annual permit, a training registration
fee of $140 per subcode and a list of not more than three individuals
to be trained per subcode must be submitted by the applicant to the
Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Code Services, Training
Section, along with a copy of the construction permit (Form F170).
Checks shall be made payable to "Treasurer of State of New Jersey."
(9)
New Jersey state training fees.
(a)
For new construction and additions, the fee shall be in the amount
of $0.00334 per cubic foot of volume. Volume shall be computed in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28.
(b)
The fee for all other construction (except preengineered systems
of commercial farm buildings) shall be $0.00170 per $1,000 of the
value of construction. No fee shall be collected for preengineered
systems of commercial farm buildings.
A.
The
following fire limits are established pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23:
(1)
Beginning at the intersection of the New Jersey Transit, North Jersey
Coastline Rail Line right-of-way and White Road and running thence
along the right-of-way of said railroad; in a northwesterly direction,
to New Jersey State Highway No. 35 (Broad Street); thence along Broad
Street, in a southerly direction, to its intersection with White Road;
thence in an easterly direction along White Road to the point or place
of beginning; said block being triangular in shape and being bound
by New Jersey State Highway No. 35 (Broad Street), White Road and
the right-of-way of the New Jersey Transit - North Jersey Coastline
Rail Line.
(2)
Beginning at the point of intersection of New Jersey State Highway
No. 35 (Broad Street) and County Route 520 (Newman Springs Road);
thence in a westerly direction along County Route 520 (Newman Springs
Road) to its intersection with Laurel Street; thence in a southerly
direction along Laurel Street to its intersection with Hadden Avenue;
thence in an easterly direction along Hadden Avenue to its intersection
with New Jersey State Highway No. 35 (Broad Street); thence in a northerly
direction along the New Jersey State Highway No. 35 (Broad Street)
to the point or place of beginning; said block being rectangular in
shape and being bound by New Jersey State Highway No. 35 (Broad Street),
County Route 520 (Newman Springs Road), Laurel Street and Hadden Avenue.
B.
The
Construction Official shall prepare and submit to the Mayor and Council,
biannually, a report reevaluating the delineation of the fire limits.
This report shall indicate the recommendations of the Construction
Official, the Building Subcode Official and the Fire Subcode Official
regarding those areas which should be designated as within fire limits,
with the reasons therefor.