[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Harrison as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 12-20-1976 by Ord. No. 5-1976]
A.
There is hereby established in the Township of Harrison,
in the County of Gloucester, a State Uniform Construction Code enforcing
agency to be known as the "Harrison Township Construction Code Enforcing
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, as amended,[1] 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 such person is qualified
pursuant to P.L. 1975, c. 217 and N.J.A.C. 5:23 to hold each such
position.
[1]
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 location except for emergencies and unforeseen
or unavoidable circumstances.
[Last amended 5-21-2018 by Ord. No. 15-2018[1]]
The fee for a construction permit shall be the
sum of the subcode fees listed in Subsections A through E hereof and
shall be paid before the permit is issued.
A.
The building subcode fees shall be:
(1)
For new construction: $0.037 per cubic foot of building or structure
volume provided that the minimum fee shall be $200.
EXCEPTION: Exception to such minimum charge shall apply to small
sheds (over 200 square feet), residential garages not insulated and
other small uninsulated accessory structures on residential properties,
as determined by the Construction Official. The minimum fee shall
be $95.
(2)
For renovations, alterations or repairs: $29 for each $1,000 of estimated
cost of work. In all cases the minimum fee shall be $75.
(3)
For additions: $0.037 per cubic foot of building or structure volume
provided that the minimum fee shall be $200.
(4)
For combinations or renovations and additions: the sum of the fee
computed separately for renovations and for additions.
(5)
For construction, addition or alteration of a building (excluding
farmhouses) which is utilized for active commercial farming purposes
and is located on property which is subject to farmland assessment:
$0.006 per cubic foot of building or structure volume provided that
the minimum fee shall be $75.
(6)
Modular and manufactured home installation: fees shall be based upon
estimated cost of work, $40 per $1,000 of cost. ("Work" to be defined
as installation of home, basements, porches, carports, garages.) Minimum
charge of $350. Includes electric, plumbing, and fire hookup cost.
(7)
The fee for the construction or installation of an aboveground swimming
pool shall be $100 for a pool with a surface area greater than 550
square feet; the fee in all other cases shall be $75. The fee for
the construction or installation of an in-ground swimming pool shall
be $300 for a pool with a surface area greater than 550 square feet;
the fee in all other cases shall be $200. For repairs of a swimming
pool: aboveground, $100; in-ground, $200; spa, hot tub, $50.
(8)
For construction or installation of any type of heat-producing, or
energy-producing (except photovoltaic solar equipment): $29 per $1,000
of estimated cost of work, and in all cases, the minimum fee shall
be $75.
(9)
For construction or installation of any type of an energy producing
windmill: $75.
(10)
For installation or replacement of roofing and siding (other than
one- and two-family dwellings): $29 per $1,000 of estimated work and,
in all cases, the minimum fee shall be $75.
(11)
For installation of a fireplace: $75.
(12)
For installation of a woodburning stove or chimney flue liner: $75.
(13)
For installation or replacement of retaining walls:
(a)
The fee for a retaining wall with a surface area greater than
550 square feet that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure
shall be $150;
(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 $75;
(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 cost
of the construction.
B.
The
plumbing subcode fees shall be as follows and shall be paid before
inspection is made. For each plumbing application, a minimum fee shall
be $60. Additional fees shall apply to the following devices:
Device
|
Fee
|
---|---|
Water closet
|
$12
|
Urinal/bidet
|
$12
|
Bathtub
|
$12
|
Lavatory
|
$12
|
Shower
|
$12
|
Floor drains
|
$12
|
Sink
|
$12
|
Dishwasher
|
$12
|
Drinking fountain
|
$12
|
Washing machines
|
$12
|
Hose bib
|
$12
|
Condensate drains
|
$12
|
Water heater
|
$12
|
Steam boiler
|
$91
|
Hot water boiler
|
$91
|
Sewer pump
|
$91
|
Interceptor/separator
|
$91
|
Backflow device
|
$91
|
Grease trap
|
$91
|
Water-cooled A/C refrigeration unit
|
$91
|
Sewer connection
|
$91
|
Water connection
|
$91
|
L.P. cylinders and piping
|
$91
|
Booster pumps
|
$91
|
Testing of backflow preventers
|
$91
|
Oil piping
|
$65
|
Gas piping
|
$65
|
Lawn sprinkler (backflow preventer)
|
$75
|
Stacks
|
$12
|
Swimming pool entrapment protection
|
$70
|
C.
Mechanical subcode fees shall only be applicable to the R-3, R-4
and R-5 Use Groups, and shall be charged as follows:
(1)
The fee for the replacement of an individual fuel-fired mechanical
device shall be a minimum fee for the first device of $60, and $30
for each additional device and shall include inspection for required
combustion air.
(2)
No separate fee shall be charged for gas, fuel oil, or water piping
connections associated with the mechanical equipment inspection.
(3)
A flat fee in the sum of $120 shall be charged for each new or replacement
complete HVAC system installation, consisting of a furnace, compressor,
a-coil, drip pan, condensate pump or discharge line, humidifier, combustion
air, or any combination thereof.
(4)
A flat fee in the sum of $100 shall be charged for each new fuel-fired
generator installation.
D.
Fire
protection subcode. The minimum fee for a permit shall be $60. Permit
fees for fire protection devices shall be as follows:
(4)
Commercial kitchen hood exhaust systems. Fee shall be $50 per unit.
The minimum fee shall be $75.
(5)
Fuel-fired equipment, including heat-producing devices, other than
in Use Groups R-3, R-4 and R-5, shall be $30 per $1,000 of estimated
cost of work (material and labor). The minimum fee shall be $75.
(7)
Flammable/combustible tanks. Residential: $40. All other uses $10
per $1,000 costs. The minimum fee shall be $75.
(8)
Registration; certificate of smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm,
and portable fire extinguisher compliance (CSACMAPFEC); permit; carnival
registration certificate.
[Added 2-19-2019 by Ord.
No. 3-2019]
(a)
The annual registration fee for life hazard uses shall be as
follows:
[1]
Type Aa: $108 per year.
[2]
Type Ab: $160 per year.
[3]
Type Ac: $170 per year.
[4]
Type Ad: $191 per year.
[5]
Type Ae: $214 per year.
[6]
Type Af: $257 per year.
[7]
Type Ag: $323 per year.
[8]
Type Ah: $384 per year.
[9]
Type Ai: $512 per year.
[10]
Type Aj: $641 per year.
[11]
Type Ba: $170 per year.
[12]
Type Bb: $323 per year.
[13]
Type Bc: $512 per year.
[14]
Type Bd: $641 per year.
[15]
Type Be: $749 per year.
[16]
Type Bf: $915 per year.
[17]
Type Bg: $974 per year.
[18]
Type Bh: $1,218 per year.
[19]
Type Bi: $1,465 per year.
[20]
Type Bj: $1,523 per year.
[21]
Type Bk: $1,827 per year.
[22]
Type Bl: $2,134 per year.
[23]
Type Bm: $2,379 per year.
[24]
Type Bn: $3,044 per year.
[25]
Type Bo: $3,653 per year.
[26]
Type Bp: $1,282 per year.
[27]
Type Bq: $3,984 per year.
[28]
Type Ca: $1,218 per year.
[29]
Type Cb: $1,462 per year.
[30]
Type Cc: $1,582 per year.
[31]
Type Cd: $1,704 per year.
[32]
Type Ce: $1,949 per year.
[33]
Type Cf: $697 per year.
[34]
Type Cg: $2,436 per year.
[35]
Type Ch: $3,059 per year.
[36]
Type Ci: $3,677 per year.
[37]
Type Da: $2,428 per year.
[38]
Type Db: $3,677 per year.
[39]
Type Dc: $4,781 per year.
(b)
Where more than one life hazard use exists under one ownership
at a given location, the highest life hazard use shall be registered
at full fee and subsequent life hazard uses at one-half the scheduled
fee.
[1]
No public or private K-12 educational building shall pay more
than one $214 life hazard use registration fee, regardless of the
number or type of life hazard uses contained within the building.
[2]
No camp accommodating six or more children of school age shall
pay more than $191 life hazard use registration fee, regardless of
the number or type of life hazard uses contained within the premises.
[3]
Each life hazard use that is separately owned shall be registered
at full fee.
(d)
The application fee for a certificate of smoke alarm, carbon
monoxide alarm, and portable fire extinguisher compliance (CSACMAPFEC),
as required by N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.3, shall be based upon the amount of
time remaining before the change of occupant is expected, as follows:
[1]
Requests for a CSACMAPFEC received more than 10 business days
prior to the change of occupant: $45.
[2]
Requests for a CSACMAPFEC received four to 10 business days
prior to the change of occupant: $90; and
[3]
Requests for a CSACMAPFEC received fewer than four business
days prior to the change of occupant: $161.
E.
The
electrical subcode inspection fee shall be as follows and shall be
paid before inspection is made. For each electrical application, a
minimum fee shall be $75.
(5)
Heat pumps, air handlers, air-conditioning compressor/condenser,
and furnaces: $35; each additional one, $12.
(8)
Well pumps: $12.
(10)
Motor-driven equipment: apply Motor Schedule.
(11)
Motors:
Horsepower or Kilowatt
|
Fee
|
---|---|
-1 to 10 HP or KW, each
|
$45
|
-11 to 30 HP or KW, each
|
$60
|
-31 to 45 HP
|
$80
|
-46 to 100 HP
|
$300
|
-101 HP and up
|
$500
|
(12)
Motor control centers:
Amperes
|
Fee
|
---|---|
0 to 100
|
$45
|
101 to 400
|
$90
|
401 to 600
|
$125
|
601 to 1,000
|
$250
|
1,001 to 2,000
|
$350
|
2,001 and up
|
$450
|
(13)
Feeders (relocated, replacement, added to or original equipment):
apply Service Equipment Schedule.
(14)
Service and meter equipment and subpanels (relocated, replacement,
added to, or original equipment installations):
Amperes
|
Fee
|
---|---|
0 to 100
|
$50
|
101 to 200
|
$60
|
201 to 400
|
$175
|
401 to 600
|
$275
|
601 to 1,000
|
$475
|
1,000 and up
|
$625
|
(16)
Transformers vaults - outdoors - enclosures, generators, outdoor
substations:
Kilowatt or Kilovolt Ampere
|
Fee
|
---|---|
1 to 10 KW (KVA)
|
$45
|
11 to 30 KW (KVA)
|
$55
|
31 to 45 KW (KVA)
|
$85
|
46 to 100 KW (KVA)
|
$275
|
101 and up KW (KVA)
|
$550
|
(17)
The fee for a permit to construct an electric sign, billboard, etc.
shall be as follows:
(a)
Fees for pylon signs shall be $4 per square foot for the first
100 square feet, $3 per square foot for the next 400 square feet and
$2 per square foot thereafter;
(b)
Fees for ground signs or wall signs shall be $2 per square foot
for the first 100 square feet, $1.50 per square foot for the next
400 square feet and $1 per square foot thereafter;
(c)
The minimum fee shall be $75.
F.
The
fees for permits, certificates, special and miscellaneous service
not hereinbefore provided for shall be as follows and shall be paid
before the permit or certificate is issued and before the service
is performed:
(1)
For a permit for demolition of a one-family or two-family residence:
$100.
(2)
For a permit for demolition of a shed or garage: $60.
(4)
For a permit for a tank removal for a residential structure: $60.
All other use groups up to 2,000 gallons: $100.
(6)
A permit shall be required for all signs: $40 up to $500 costs and
$75 over $500 costs. However, no permit is required for a freestanding,
ground surface sign supported by uprights or braces, not served by
electricity, and not having dimensions in excess of 25 square feet
in surface area and not more than six feet above the ground (mounted
height).
(7)
For a certificate of occupancy for a newly constructed building or
structure, the fee shall be 5% of the total fees, provided that the
minimum shall be $25.
(8)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy granted for a commercial,
multi-use or industrial structure pursuant to a sale, conveyance,
change of occupancy (including rental) or change of use shall be as
follows:
[Amended 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 40-2018; 5-3-2021 by Ord. No. 11-2021]
(9)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy granted for a residential
structure pursuant to a sale, conveyance, change of occupancy or change
of use shall be $100. The fee for a second or subsequent reinspection
shall be $50.
[Amended 6-21-2021 by Ord. No. 15-2021]
(12)
The fee for a third or subsequent reinspection (must be conducted
within 60 days of second reinspection) for a commercial, multi-use
or industrial structure is as follows:
[Added 5-3-2021 by Ord.
No. 11-2021[3]]
[3]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also redesignated former
Subsection F(12) as Subsection F(13).
(13)
The fee for second reinspection (must be conducted within 60 days
of initial inspection) for a residential unit/structure is $50.
[Amended 5-3-2021 by Ord.
No. 11-2021]
(14)
The fee for a third or subsequent reinspection (must be conducted
within 60 days of second reinspection) for a residential unit/structure
is $100.
[Added 5-3-2021 by Ord.
No. 11-2021[4]]
[4]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also redesignated former
Subsection F(13) through (24) as Subsection F(15) through (26), respectively.
(15)
The fee for reinstatement of a lapsed permit shall be 20% of the
cost of the original permit or $25, whichever is greater.
(16)
The fee for first issuance and the renewal of a temporary certificate
of occupancy shall be $30. Exception: There shall be no fee for the
first issuance of the temporary certificate of occupancy provided
that the certificate of occupancy fee is paid at that time.
(17)
Asbestos. An administrative fee of $70 for each construction permit
issued for an asbestos hazard abatement project.
(a)
An administrative fee of $14 for each certificate of occupancy
issued following the successful completion of an asbestos hazard abatement
project.
(18)
The fee for plan review of new construction, including additions
and major alterations, shall be 10% of the construction permit amount,
which shall be credited on the amount of the fee charged for the construction
permit. The plan review fee shall not be refundable.
(19)
For plans already reviewed, those plans processed as prototype, there
will be a discount of 10% of the construction permit fee. Said prototype
plan approvals shall be valid for the purpose of applying for the
construction permit until six months after the adoption of the addition
of the code as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-1.6(b). When submitting
under prototype plan review, the Construction Code Office must be
informed prior to plan review.
(20)
Code variation: A fee of $50 shall be charged for an application
for a variation to the code.
(21)
On-going inspection: state guidelines as published in UCC of N.J.A.C.
5:23 et seq.
(22)
Elevator: As established by N.J.A.C. 5:23 et seq.
(23)
If fee is not listed for specific items the Construction Official
and appropriate Subcode Official will set the fee.
(24)
In order for the training certification and technical support program
required by the Uniform Construction Code Act, the regulations, the
enforcing agency shall collect, in addition to the fees specified
above, a surcharge fee as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23 et seq. Said
surcharge fee shall be remitted to the Department of Community Affairs
Enforcing Office on a quarterly basis.
(25)
Photovoltaic solar panel systems:
(a)
Electrical flat fee, each: $200 for under 10KW, over 10KW: $300,
over 20KW to 30KW: $400. See Solar Fees.
(b)
Building flat fee, each: $200.
(c)
System greater than 100 kilowatts shall be, building flat fee:
$400.
(d)
System greater than 100 kilowatts shall be, electrical flat
fee: $400.
(e)
Solar farms priced as per fixtures.
(26)
Any item not listed herein. $75.
[1]
Editor’s Note: Any subsequent amendments noted where
applicable.
The Construction Official shall, with the advice
of the subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Township Committee
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.
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 in
addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge fee of $0.0006 per
cubic foot of volume of new construction. Said surcharge fee shall
be remitted to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, Department of Community
Affairs, on a quarterly basis for the fiscal quarter 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. In the
fiscal year in which the regulations first become effective, said
fee shall be collected and remitted for the third and fourth quarters
only.
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, said report shall be for the third and fourth quarters
only.
A.
Any person or corporation, including an officer, director
or employee of a corporation, who violates any of the provisions of
this article; constructs a structure or building in violation of a
condition of a building permit; fails to comply with any order issued
by the Harrison Township Construction Code Enforcing Agency; makes
a false or misleading written statement, or omits any required information
or statement in any application or request for approval to the Harrison
Township Construction Code Enforcing Agency shall be subject to the
penalties provided by the Uniform Construction Code Act, N.J.S.A.
52:27D-138.
[Amended 12-6-2004 by Ord. No. 40-2004; 10-1-2007 by Ord. No. 45-2007]
B.
Anyone who knowingly refuses entry or access to an
inspector lawfully authorized to inspect any premises, building or
structure pursuant to the provisions of this article or the State
Uniform Construction Code Act (c. 217, P.L. 1975) or who unreasonably
interferes with such an inspection shall be subject to the penalties
provided by the Uniform Construction Code Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-138.
[Amended 12-6-2004 by Ord. No. 40-2004; 10-1-2007 by Ord. No. 45-2007]
C.
With respect to Subsection A(3) of this section, a
person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each day that he
fails to comply with a stop-construction order validly issued by said
Enforcing Agency and for each week that he fails to comply with any
other order validly issued by said Enforcing Agency. With respect
to Subsections A(1) and (4) of this section, a person shall be guilty
of a separate offense for each violation of any provision of this
article and for each false or misleading written statement or omission
of required information or statement made in any application or request
for approval to said Enforcing Agency. With respect to Subsection
A(2) of this section, a person shall be guilty of a separate offense
for each violation of the conditions of a construction permit.
D.
The penalties pursuant to this section may be collected
in a summary proceeding pursuant to the Penalty Enforcement Law (N.J.S.A.
2A:58-10 et seq.) by suit instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction,
including Municipal Magistrates Courts as authorized and provided
for by the State Uniform Construction Code Act Section 20(d), c. 217,
P.L. 1975[1].
[Amended 10-1-2007 by Ord. No. 45-2007]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-138(d).
[Adopted 8-31-1992 by Ord. No. 12-1992]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Refers to charges normally charged by the Township to an applicant for the review of an application for development under Chapters 34, 174, 176 and 192 of the Harrison Township Code, a construction permit and/or building subcode fees imposed pursuant to the Township Construction Fee Schedule.[1]
[Amended 5-6-2013 by Ord. No. 18-2013]
Refers only to any charitable, philanthropic, fraternal or
religious nonprofit organization, recognized as holding a tax exempt
status under the Federal Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)
or (d).
[Amended 5-6-2013 by Ord. No. 18-2013]
Any application for land development, construction
or building subcode permit filed for or on behalf of a charitable,
philanthropic, fraternal or religious nonprofit organization as defined
in this article may request that a portion of the fees for such an
application or appeal be waived.
The applicant shall request a waiver of fees
under this article as follows:
A.
A qualified nonprofit organization seeking a partial
exemption from payment of any fee shall request such exemption in
writing to the Municipal Clerk.
B.
Any written application for exemption under this article
shall include a copy of the nonprofit organization's current federal
tax exemption certificate.
[Amended 5-6-2013 by Ord. No. 18-2013]
C.
The applicant shall provide verification from the
Township Tax Collector that all municipal taxes and assessments on
the property in question are current as of the date of application
for waiver of fees.
D.
The Municipal Clerk shall forward the written request
and documentation to the Township Committee for consideration of the
exemption.
[Amended 5-6-2013 by Ord. No. 18-2013; 2-19-2014 by Ord. No.
06-2014]
The Township Committee, upon showing by the
applicant that it is a charitable, philanthropic, fraternal or religious
nonprofit organization recognized under the Federal Internal Revenue
Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c) or (d), is the holder of a current
federal tax exempt status, and is current with all municipal taxes
and assessments on the property in question, may waive 50% of the
application fees, construction fees and/or surcharges as defined in
this article.
A written fee waiver application shall be required
for each separate project.