[HISTORY: 1988 Code §§ 64-1 - 64-3 adopted
as amended through December 31, 2013 and further amended by Ord. No. 1-2021. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
A.
There
is hereby established in the Township of Wayne a State Uniform Construction
Code enforcing agency to be known as the "Division of Construction
Code," consisting of a Construction Official, Assistant Construction
Official, Building Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Fire
Subcode Official, Electrical Subcode Official and such other officials
for such additional subcodes as may hereafter be adopted as part of
the Township or State Uniform Construction Code. The Construction
Official shall be the head of the enforcing agency and shall report
to the Department of Public Works.
B.
Each 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 inspector, an on-site inspection agency may be retained by contract pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23. More than one such inspector's 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.
[Ord. No. 53-2014; amended 1-20-2021 by Ord. No. 1-2021[1]]
A.
Construction fee. The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode fees listed in Subsection A(1) through (3) hereof and shall be paid before a permit can be issued.
(1)
Building Subcode fees. The building subcode fees for new buildings
and additions shall be as follows:
(a)
New buildings and additions (minimum fee: $50):
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Number of Cubic Feet
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Fee
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|---|---|
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$0.035 per cubic foot
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(b)
Certificate of occupancy:
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Structure
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Fee
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|---|---|
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New dwellings
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$150
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Additions
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$50
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Commercials
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$200
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(c)
Surcharge fee, State of New Jersey: $0.00334 each cubic foot of new
construction.
(d)
Surcharge fee, State of New Jersey: $0.0017 cost of alterations.
(e)
Alterations, renovations and repairs per $1,000 of estimated cost
of work:
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Cost of Work
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Up to $1,000
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$25
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Over $1,000 to $2,000
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$50,* plus $20 per $1,000
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*Note: Plus certificate of occupancy fee of $50.
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(f)
Flat fees.
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Type
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Roof (residential)
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$85
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Siding (residential)
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$85
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Pool, aboveground
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$75
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Pool, in-ground
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$200
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Asbestos
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$50
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Lead abatement
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$100
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Certificate for clearance
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$28
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(g)
Temporary buildings: $50.
(h)
(Reserved)
(i)
Demolition permit fees:
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Type of Demolition
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Residential structures
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$200
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Nonresidential structures
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$250
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Sheds, pools, garages, etc.
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$50
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(j)
Moving buildings to new locations: $6 per $1,000 of the estimated
cost for moving, new foundation and completion in the new location,
provided that the minimum shall be $40, plus the fee for a certificate
of occupancy. In addition, building, electrical, plumbing and fire
permits must be taken out.
(k)
Certificate of occupancy, change in use: $150.
(l)
Certificate of occupancy for multiple units: $100 per unit.
(m)
Certificate of compliance fee: $35.
(n)
Tank installations: The fee shall be based on the cost of the work.
(o)
Tank abandonment, residential. Cut, cleaned and filled: The fee shall
be based on the cost of the work.
(q)
Sign fees: $0.50 per square foot.
(r)
No fee is required for ordinary maintenance as the term is defined
by regulations promulgated by the State of New Jersey.
(s)
Combination of renovations, alterations and additions. The fee shall
be the sum of the fees computed separately as renovations, alterations
and additions.
(2)
Plumbing Subcode fees. The plumbing subcode fees shall be as follows:
(a)
Plumbing fixtures.
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Type of Installation
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Each new or replacement plumbing fixture
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$25
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Dishwasher
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$15
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Garbage disposal
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$15
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Each stack
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$25
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Backwater valve
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$50
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Altering plumbing waste, vent, water piping
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$30
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Hose bibbs
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$15
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Sewer ejector
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$50
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Water heater
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$55
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Floor drains
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$20
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Roof drains and storm outlets
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$25
|
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Water softener
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$50
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Grease trap interceptors
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$50
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Sand, oil and flammable liquid separators
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$40
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Backflow water preventers for lawn sprinkler system
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$50
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Building sewer from curb to building
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$75
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Water service from curb to building
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$75
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Approved State of New Jersey potable water-cross-connection
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$125
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Quarterly inspection fee for backflow
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$50
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Annual backflow, per device
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$50
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Grease tank (for commercial use)
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$150
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Demolition
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$50
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Air condition condensate
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$25
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Pool drains
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$50
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(b)
Gas or fuel oil piping fees for each connection: $15.
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Type of Installation
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Kitchen stove
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$15
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Kitchen oven
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$15
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Kitchen burner-type stove
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$15
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Clothes dryer
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$15
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Boiler
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$55
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Furnaces
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$55
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Pool heaters
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$55
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All other gas-fired equipment
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$25
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Chimney liner
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$100
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(c)
Minimum fee: $50.
(3)
Fire Subcode fees. The fire subcode fees shall be as follows:
(b)
Furnace installations shall be reviewed for approved type and location
only.
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Type of Installation
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Commercial kitchen hood exhaust system
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$200
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New furnace installation
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$50
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Woodburning stove
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$100
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Commercial heating units (per unit)
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$150
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Chimney liners
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$100
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(c)
Automatic or manual fire alarm systems.
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Use Group
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Fee
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|---|---|
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R-5
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$75 per occupancy
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R-2
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$250 per system
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All others
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$200 per floor
|
(d)
Fire suppression systems.
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System
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Fee
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|---|---|
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C02, dry chemical, wet chemical, per system, foam or any other
type agent
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$200
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Halon system
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$300
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Fire pumps
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$250
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Incinerator, crematories
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$340
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(e)
Tents: $100.
(f)
Minimum fee: $50.
(4)
Elevator Safety Subcode fees. The fees for the elevator safety subcode
shall be as set by the State of New Jersey. The designated subcode
agency for this subcode shall be either:
(5)
Electrical Subcode fees. The electrical subcode fees shall be as
follows:
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Type of Device or Service
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Receptacles and fixtures
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First 20
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$50
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Each additional 20
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$8
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Motors and electrical devices over 1 horsepower
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Up to 10 horsepower
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$50
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Up to 50 horsepower
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$100
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Transformers and generators over 1 kilowatt
| |
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Up to 100 horsepower
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$150
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Larger than above
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$576
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Up to 10.0 kilowatt
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$50
|
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Up to 45.0 kilowatt
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$100
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Up to 112.5 kilowatt
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$150
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Larger than above
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$576
|
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Service panels, entrances and subpanels
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Up to 200 amperes
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$100
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Up to 1,000 amperes
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$150
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Larger than above
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$576
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Minimum fee
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$50
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Replacement of existing furnace
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$50
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Commercial pool annual inspection
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$100
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Generator annual inspection
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$100
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Bonding private pool
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$50
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B.
Surcharge
fee.
(1)
Collection; amount; reporting.
(a)
In order to provide for the training and certification and technical
support programs required by the Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.),
an enforcing agency, including the Department when acting as the local
agency, shall collect a surcharge fee to be based upon the volume
of new construction within the municipality. Said fee shall be accounted
for and forwarded to the Bureau of Regulatory Affairs in the manner
herein provided.
(b)
Amount. This fee shall be in the amount of $0.00334 per cubic foot
volume of new buildings and additions. Volume shall be computed in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. The fee for all other construction
shall be $1.70 per $1,000 of value of construction.
(c)
Remitting and reporting. The Township shall remit fees to the Bureau
on a quarterly basis, in conjunction with report number R-840B, State
Training Fee Report, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.5(e). Fees
remitted shall be for the quarter. Checks shall be made payable to
"Treasurer, State of New Jersey."
(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 fees 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.
C.
Exemption from fees. All eleemosynary, charitable and nonprofit organizations, associations and corporations shall be exempt from the payment of any and all fees otherwise required to be paid and cited in this chapter. This exemption shall not apply, however, to the surcharge remitted to the State Department of Community Affairs, set forth in Subsection B and this subsection shall in no way exempt the above organizations, associations and corporations from the payment of said surcharge. Notwithstanding the provisions of the State Uniform Construction Code Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq. to the contrary, 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 disabled persons, as defined in N.J.S.A. 52:27D-126(e), to an existing public or private structure or any of the facilities contained therein.
D.
Condominium
and cooperative units. No permit for construction, plumbing, electrical
or other related work which would result in any exterior changes shall
be issued for an application made by or on behalf of an owner of a
condominium or cooperative unit unless the homeowners' association
to which the unit owner belongs certifies its approval of the work
for which application is made. Approval as a precondition of the permit
by the association shall only be necessary in all instances where
the association, in its bylaws, requires association approval.
