Persons aggrieved by a decision of the enforcing
agency may appeal such decision to the Construction Board of Appeals
established by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Hunterdon County.
[Amended 5-18-1978 by Ord. No. 4-78; 6-7-1979 by Ord. No. 3-79; 4-3-1980 by Ord. No. 3-80; 4-2-1981 by Ord. No. 5-81; 3-18-1982 by Ord. No.
5-82; 3-15-1984 by Ord. No. 3-84;4-3-1986 by Ord. No. 3-86; 4-20-1989 by Ord. No. 5-89; 3-1-1990 by Ord. No. 4-90; 7-2-1997 by Ord. No. 5-97]
A. The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum
of the subcode fees herein set forth and shall be paid before the
permit is issued.
[Amended 7-18-2007 by Ord. No. 15-2007]
B. Schedule I, Building subcode. A minimum fee for the
building subcode shall be $75.
[Amended 10-6-1999 by Ord. No. 19-99; 7-18-2007 by Ord. No.
15-2007; 12-27-2007 by Ord. No. 29-2007; 10-7-2009 by Ord. No.
25-2009; 12-6-2017 by Ord. No. 8-2017; 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 16-2019]
(1) New construction for additions per cubic foot of the building or
structure volume:
(a) Additions (new construction): $0.3800;
(b) Premanufactured construction: $0.3800.
(2) Rehabilitation includes repair, alteration, renovation and reconstruction:
(a) Minimum building fee: $75.
[1]
$1 to $50,000 estimated cost: $35.
[2]
$50,001 to $100,000 estimated cost: $26.
[3]
Over $100,001 estimated cost: $22.
(3) Minor work:
(a) $1 to $50,000 estimated cost: $25.
(b) $50,001 to $100,000 estimated cost: $20
(c) Over
$100,001 estimated cost: $15.
(4) Roofing, siding, fence:
(a)
$1 to $50,000 estimated cost: $20.
(b)
$50,001 to $100,000 estimated cost: $15.
(c)
Over $100,001 estimated cost: $10.
(5) Sign, pylon:
(a)
First 100 square feet: $6.
(b)
Next 400 square feet: $3.
(c)
Each additional square foot thereafter: $1.50.
(6) Sign, ground or wall:
(a)
First 100 square feet: $3.
(b)
Next 400 square feet: $2.
(c)
Each additional square foot: $1.50.
(7) Temporary structures: $100.
(8) Open structural towers:
(a)
$1 to $50,000 estimated cost: $35.
(b)
$50,001 to $100,000 estimated cost: $26.
(c)
Over $100,001 estimated cost: $22.
(9) Relocation of a structure: minimum fee $200.
(10) Radon vent system or remediation:
(a) Radon vent system (new construction): $96.
(11) Deck or balcony:
(a)
One dollar to $50,000 estimated cost: $30.
(b)
Fifty thousand one dollars to $100,000 estimated cost: $26.
(c)
Over $100,001 estimated cost: $20.
(12) Retaining wall:
(a)
Class III residential retaining wall: flat fee of $150.
(b)
Retaining wall of any size other than Class III residential:
[1] One dollar to $50,000 estimated cost: $35.
[2] Fifty thousand one dollars to $100,000 estimated cost: $26.
[3] Over $100,001 estimated cost: $22.
(13) Pool - In-ground or aboveground:
(a)
One dollar to $50,000 estimated cost: $30.
(b)
Over $50,001 estimated cost: $26.
(14) Asbestos hazard abatement: $118.
(15) Lead hazard abatement: $196.
C. Schedule II, Plumbing subcode. A minimum fee for the
plumbing subcode shall be $75.
[Amended 7-18-2007 by Ord. No. 15-2007; 10-7-2009 by Ord. No. 25-2009; 12-6-2017 by Ord. No. 8-2017; 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 16-2019]
(16) Backflow preventer: $100.
(20) Interceptor/separator: $100.
(23) Water service connect: $100.
(29) Other special devices: $100.
D. Schedule III, Electrical subcode. A minimum fee for
the electrical subcode shall be $75
[Amended 7-18-2007 by Ord. No. 15-2007; 12-27-2007 by Ord. No. 29-2007; 10-7-2009 by Ord. No. 25-2009; 12-6-2017 by Ord. No. 8-2017; 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 16-2019]
(1) Receptacles and fixtures:
(2) Motors and electrical devices:
(a) Over 1 horsepower, up to 10 horsepower: $15.
(b) Up to 30 horsepower: $75.
(c) Greater than 30 horsepower up to 100 horsepower: $150.
(d) Greater than 100 horsepower: $1,200.
(3) Transformers and generators:
(a) Over 1 kw up to 10.0 kw: $15.
(d) Larger than above: $1,200.
(4) Service panels, subpanels, and motor control center.
(a) Service panels:
[1] Less than or equal to 200 amps: $75.
[2] Greater than 200 amps but less than or equal to 800 amps: $150.
(b) Subpanels:
[1] Less than or equal to 200 amps: $75.
[2] Greater than 200 amps but less than or equal to 800 amps: $150.
(c) Motor control center:
[1] Less than or equal to 200 amps: $75.
[2] Greater than 200 amps but less than or equal to 800 amps: $150.
(5) Spa, hot tub, fountain: $60.
(6) Storable pool/hydro massage tub: $15.
(7) Solar systems:
(a)
Disconnects, backfed breakers, subpanels, service panels:
[1]
Less than or equal to 200 amps: $75.
[2]
Greater than 200 amps but less than or equal to 800 amps: $150.
(b)
Inverters, PV systems:
[1]
Over 1 kw up to 10.0 kw: $15.
[4]
Larger than above: $1,200.
E. Schedule IV, Fire subcode, all use groups. Fire protection
and other hazardous equipment: sprinklers, standpipes and risers;
detectors (smoke and heat), smoke-control system; pre-engineered suppression
systems; gas- and oil-fired appliances not connected to the plumbing
system; fire pump; fireplaces; chimney relining; solid-fuel appliances
(wood and coal); kitchen exhaust systems, including incinerators;
crematoriums; and flammable and combustible liquid storage systems,
spray booths and underground water service (fire protection, underground
water storage tanks). A minimum fee for the fire subcode shall be
$75.
[Amended 12-27-2007 by Ord. No. 29-2007; 10-7-2009 by Ord. No. 25-2009; 11-18-2009 by Ord. No. 27-2009; 12-6-2017 by Ord. No. 8-2017; 12-27-2017 by Ord.
No. 10-2017; 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 16-2019]
(1) Flammable/combustible tanks (commercial and new construction):
Size of Tank
(gallons)
|
Fee
|
---|
1 to 1,000
|
$100
|
1,001 to 1,500
|
$125
|
1,501 to 2,000
|
$175
|
2,001 to 2,500
|
$225
|
2,501 to 3,000
|
$275
|
3,001 to 3,500
|
$350
|
3,501 to 4,000
|
$400
|
4,001 to 4,500
|
$450
|
4,501 to 5,000
|
$500
|
5,001 to 10,000
|
$550
|
Over 10,000
|
$675
|
(2) Sprinkler heads.
Number of Heads
|
Fee
|
---|
Up to 20
|
$110
|
21 to 100
|
$220
|
101 to 200
|
$550
|
201 to 400
|
$1,000
|
401 to 1,000
|
$1,250
|
Over 1,000
|
$2,000
|
(3) The fee for each standpipe shall be $275.
(4) Pre-engineered systems (commercial).
(5) The fee for each gas- or oil-fired appliance that
is not connected to the plumbing system shall be $75.
(6) Kitchen exhaust/ventilation.
(a)
Residential hood exhaust: $60.
(c)
Commercial heat sensor (retrofit only): $150.
(7) The fee for each incinerator shall be $600.
(8) The fee for each crematorium shall be $600.
(9) Inspection of smoke-sensitive alarm devices: $50 per
inspection.
(10) Alarms.
(a) Alarm systems.
Number of Devices
|
Fee
|
---|
1 to 20
|
$100
|
21 to 100
|
$175
|
101 to 200
|
$400
|
201 to 400
|
$1,000
|
401 to 1,000
|
$1,250
|
Over 1,000
|
$1,500
|
Panel
|
$125
|
(b)
110v interconnected alarms (smoke and carbon monoxide):
[1]
Up to 12 (per dwelling unit): $150.
[2]
Each additional (per dwelling unit): $7.50.
(d)
Replacement/addition of alarms:
[1]
Up to two devices (per dwelling unit): $75.
[2]
Each additional (per dwelling unit): $7.50.
(12) Valves
(commercial).
(a) Dry pipe/alarm valves: $250.
(13) Smoke
control system (commercial): $350.
(14) Spray
booth (commercial): $175.
(15) Chimney
liner/relining: $75.
(16) Fireplace,
coal stove or wood-burning stove: $75.
(17) Annual
fire line backflow preventer: $100.
(18) Yard/wall
hydrants: $200.
(19) Water supply tank:
(a)
Up to 10,000 gallon: $650.
(b)
Above 10,000 gallon (per gallon): $00.08.
(20) Water supply/underground piping: $125. ($1 per foot over 100 feet,
$125 minimum).
(21) Clean agent systems (FM200, Novec, etc.) (commercial): $325.
(22) Fuel dispensing emergency cutoff: $125.
(23) Smoke control/evacuation system: $325.
(24) Generator, commercial (excludes owner-occupied detached dwelling):
$175.
F. Schedule
V, Mechanical subcode. A minimum fee for the mechanical subcode shall
be $75.
[Added 9-28-2011 by Ord.
No. 12-2011; amended 12-6-2017 by Ord. No. 8-2017; 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 16-2019]
(1) Boiler install/replacement: $150.
(2) Furnace install/replacement: $150.
(3) Oil tank installation: $150.
(4) Generator installation: $150.
(6) Gas piping: $150 (first six outlets).
(7) AC replacement/installation:
$150.
(11) Unit
heater: $150 (first two).
G. Plan review fees.
[Amended 7-18-2007 by Ord. No. 15-2007; 12-6-2017 by Ord. No. 8-2017; 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 16-2019]
(1) Prototype plans shall be calculated at 5% of construction
permit.
(2) All other fees not described as herein shall be outlined
pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20, department fees.
(3) Where plan review fees have been waived, fees shall be calculated
at 25% of construction permit fees.
(4) The fee for review of any amendment or change to a plan that has
already been released, and for any applicable joint plan review between
subcodes on an application, shall be charged at a rate of $45 per
1/2 hour, per subcode. Fees shall be rounded to the nearest 1/2 hour.
A minimum fee of $45 shall be charged.
(5) Change of contractor fee: $25 per subcode technical section issued.
H. Demolitions (all use groups).
[Amended 7-18-2007 by Ord. No. 15-2007; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No.
29-2007; 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 16-2019]
(2) Accessory structures or buildings: $75.
I. Elevators (same as state).
(1) Plan review: as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c)6 and 7.
(2) Inspection and witnessing fees: as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.6(a),
(b) and (c).
J. Certificates.
[Amended 7-18-2007 by Ord. No. 15-2007; 10-7-2009 by Ord. No.
25-2009; 12-6-2017 by Ord. No. 8-2017; 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 16-2019]
(1) Certificate of occupancy: The fee shall be in the amount of 10% of
the new construction permit fee. The minimum shall be $120, except
for one- and two-family dwellings (R-5) wherein the minimum fee shall
be $75.
(2) The fee for a certificate of occupancy granted to a change of use
shall be $250.
(3) The fee for a certificate of continued occupancy shall be $250 and
shall be required for all changes of occupancy of nonresidential use
groups.
(a) A
certificate of occupancy issued for a finished basement in a residential
use group, in which the work was completed prior to the issuance of
a construction permit, shall be charged a flat rate of $400.
(5) Certificate of clearance:
(a) Lead
hazard abatement: $39.
(b) Asbestos
hazard abatement: $24.
(6) Temporary certificate of occupancy:
(a)
There shall be no fee charged for the issuance if a temporary
certificate of occupancy, provided the certificate of occupancy fee
is paid at the time.
(b)
The fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy or each extension
shall not exceed $30.
K. Variations.
(1) Variation application - Class I: $800.
(2) Variation application - Classes II and III: $175.
(3) Variation application resubmission - Class I: $300
(4) Variation application resubmission - Class II and III: $100.
L. Annual permit fees.
(1) Per worker of a group in number specified by law: $700.
(2) Per additional worker over number specified by law: $300.
(3) State permit fee per subcode: $200.
(4) Number in core group: $60.
(5) Annual pool inspection: $75.
[Amended 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 16-2019]
(6) Backflow preventer annual reinspection: $100.
[Amended 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 16-2019]
M. Other fees.
[Amended 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 16-2019]
(1) State of New Jersey permit fee:
(a) In
order to provide the training, certification and technical support
programs required by the Uniform Construction Code Act, the enforcing
agency, including the Department when acting as the local agency,
shall collect a surcharge fee of $1.90 per $1,000 of value of construction.
The minimum permit surcharge fee shall be $1. Said surcharge fee shall
be remitted to the Bureau of Housing Inspections, Department of Community
Affairs, on a quarterly basis for the fiscal quarters ending March
31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 and not later than one month
next succeeding the end of the quarter for which it is due.
(b) The
enforcing agency shall report annually at the end of each state fiscal
year to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, and no later than July 31,
the total amount of the surcharge fee collected in a fiscal year.
In the fiscal year in which the regulations first become effective,
said report shall be for the third and fourth (state fiscal year)
quarters.
N. Lapsed permits.
The fee for the reinstatement of a lapsed permit, for which no changes
are made or required by mandated code charges, shall be 50% of the
original lapsed fee.
[Added 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 16-2019]
O. No refunds
will be given after 90 days of issuance of a permit. Prior to 90 days
of issuance, the plan review fee shall be held and the remaining fees
may be refunded at the discretion of the Construction Official.
[Added 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 16-2019]
The establishment of fire limits pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 5:23 is reserved and shall be further established by amendment
to this chapter on or before July 1, 1977, or on such date as may
hereafter be established.
[Amended 5-3-1984 by Ord. No. 5-84; 5-18-2005 by Ord. No.
09-2005; 7-18-2007 by Ord. No. 15-2007]
Regulated by UCC.