[HISTORY: Adopted by the Governing Body of
the Borough of Allendale as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Land use procedures — See Ch. 40.
Numbering of buildings — See Ch. 104.
Fees — See Ch. 120.
Fire prevention — See Ch. 128.
Floodplain management — See Ch. 132.
Land subdivision and site plan review — See Ch. 147.
Occupancy limits; unsafe structures — See Ch. 180.
Plot plan approval — See Ch. 196.
Individual sewage disposal systems — See Ch. 217.
Soil movement — See Ch. 225.
Stormwater control — See Ch. 231.
Zoning — See Ch. 270.
[Adopted 12-22-1976]
A.
There is hereby established in the Borough of Allendale
a State Uniform Construction Code Enforcing Agency to be known as
the "State Uniform Construction Code Enforcing Agency of the Borough
of Allendale," consisting of a Construction Official, Building Subcode
Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Electrical Subcode Official and
Elevator Subcode Official. The Construction Official shall be the
chief administrator of the Enforcing Agency.
[Amended 9-10-1992]
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, as amended, 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 central permit office located in the Municipal
Building except for emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 1975, c.
217, as amended (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-127), and N.J.A.C. 5:23, all appeals
from decisions of the Enforcing Agency of the Borough of Allendale
shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Construction Board of
Appeals of the County of Bergen.
[Amended 1-27-1977; 9-22-1977]
A.
The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum
of the subcode fees listed herein and shall be paid before the permit
is issued:
[Amended 9-25-1986; 11-14-1991; 9-10-1992; 5-27-1999; 7-24-2003; 2-9-2006; 5-1-2006; 8-13-2009; 5-26-20165-11-2006; 8-13-2009; 5-26-2016]
(2)
Building subcode fees. The fee for work under the
building subcode shall be as follows:
(a)
New building and additions. Permit fees shall
be based upon the volume of the structure. Volume shall be computed
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. The building permit fee be
in the amount of $0.028 per cubic foot of volume for buildings and
structures of all use groups and types of construction as classified
and defined in Article 3 of the building subcode. State of New Jersey
training fees shall be in the amount of $0.0016 per cubic foot of
volume of new construction in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5.23-4.19(b).
(b)
Renovations, alterations, decks, roofing, siding
and repairs. The fees shall be based upon the estimated cost of the
work. The fee shall be $22 per $1,000 of the estimated cost, with
a minimum fee of $75.
(d)
Minimum building permit fees shall be: $75.
[1]
Principal buildings, additions and accessory
buildings shall be charged in accordance with criteria under the Uniform
Construction Code.
[2]
(Reserved)
[3]
(Reserved)
[4]
Sheds 100 square feet or greater: $75.
[5]
For the purpose of determining estimated cost,
the applicant shall submit to the enforcing agency, if available,
cost data produced by the architect or engineer of record or by the
contractor. A bona fide contractor's bid, if available, shall be submitted.
The enforcing agency will make the final decision regarding estimated
cost. Included in the building subcode permit is a plan review fee
which is 20% of the building subcode fee.
[6]
Swimming pools. Permit fees for in-ground pools
shall be $120, in addition to electric, plumbing, fence and certificate
of approval permits. Aboveground pools shall require a permit fee
of $35 in addition to electric, plumbing, fence and certificate of
approval permits. Swimming pools which require subcode permits shall
include plan review fees as part of the subcode permit, which is 20%
of the subcode fee.
[7]
Tennis courts. Permit fees for tennis courts
shall be $200.
[8]
Asbestos hazard abatement permit shall be $150
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.10(a)1 and $200 for certificate
of occupancy following successful completion of abatement in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.10(a)2.
[9]
Demolition permits. The fee for demolition permits
shall be as follows:
[a]
Principal building: $150.
[b]
Accessory building: $40.
[c]
Demolition of structures less than 5,000 square
feet and less than 30 feet in height, including one- and two-family
residences, structures on farms and commercial farms: $150. All other
structures: $80.
[d]
Interior demolition: $150.
[Added 3-22-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-06]
[10]
Signs. A sign shall be $0.085 per square foot
of surface area of the sign, with a minimum fee of $50, computed on
each side of the sign to be displayed. The fee shall be in addition
to any Planning or Zoning Board application fees required.
[11]
Fences. The fee for a permit to construct a
fence around a pool shall be $75, which includes the plan review fee.
This fee shall be in addition to any Planning or Zoning Board application
fees which may be required.
[12]
Certificate of occupancy.
[a]
The fee for a certificate of occupancy
shall be as follows: $200.
[b]
A certificate of occupancy/approval
shall only be issued if any outstanding building violation penalties
have been paid.
[c]
Temporary certificates of occupancy
shall be $50, or each renewal thereof.
[d]
A certificate of continued occupancy
for business or commercial establishments shall be $250. A certificate
of continued occupancy for business or commercial establishments with
a change of use shall be $25.
[e]
Change of contractor. The fee shall be $20.
[f]
Variation. The fee shall be $65.
[13]
Dry well. The fee shall be $50.
[Added 3-22-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-06]
[14]
Commercial tent. The fee shall be $100.
[Added 3-22-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-06]
[15]
Underground storage tank removal or abandonment of tank. The
fee shall be $150.
[Added 3-22-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-06]
(3)
Plumbing subcode fees.
(a)
The fees for installation or replacement under
the plumbing subcode shall be as follows:
[Amended 3-22-2018 by Ord. No. 18-06; 12-27-2018 by Ord. No. 18-23; 1-31-2019]
|
Fixture/Equipment
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Water closet
|
$20
|
|
Urinal/bidet
|
$20
|
|
Bathtub
|
$20
|
|
Lavatory
|
$20
|
|
Shower
|
$20
|
|
Floor drain
|
$20
|
|
Sink
|
$20
|
|
Dishwasher
|
$20
|
|
Drinking fountain
|
$25
|
|
Washing machine
|
$25
|
|
Hose bib
|
$15
|
|
Gas piping (install and replace)
|
$65
|
|
Water heater (install and replace)
|
$75
|
|
Boiler (install and replace)
|
$125
|
|
Sewer pump or ejector
|
$85
|
|
Interceptor/separator
|
$85
|
|
Backflow preventer
|
$75
|
|
Grease trap
|
$100
|
|
Water-cooled air-conditioning or refrigeration
unit
|
$100
|
|
Sewer connection
|
$80
|
|
Water service connection (install and replace)
|
$80
|
|
Gas service connection
|
$50
|
|
Commercial dishwasher
|
$50
|
|
Vent stack
|
$35
|
|
Minimum plumbing fee
|
$60
|
|
LP gas tank
|
$75
|
|
Steam boiler
|
$125
|
|
Hot water boiler
|
$125
|
|
Residential A/C unit
|
$100
|
|
Active solar system
|
$65
|
|
Pool heater
|
$65
|
|
Vacuum
|
$40
|
|
Generator
|
$100
|
|
Condensate line
|
$20
|
|
Fuel oil piping
|
$75
|
|
Pool drain
|
$50
|
|
Water softener
|
$15
|
|
Water cooler
|
$15
|
|
Water booster pump
|
$85
|
|
Chimney liner
|
$75
|
|
Oil tank
|
$75
|
|
Furnace
|
$125
|
|
Commercial A/C
|
$100
|
|
Sump pump
|
$50
|
(b)
A plan review fee of 20% is included in the plumbing subcode fees as listed in Subsection A(3)(a) above.
(c)
Minimum fee exemption. Only owner-occupied single-family
residential dwellings shall be exempt from the minimum plumbing and
fire subcode fees.
(4)
(Reserved)
(5)
(Reserved)
(6)
(Reserved)
(7)
(Reserved)
(8)
(Reserved)
(9)
(Reserved)
(10)
Fire subcode fees.
(a)
The fees under the fire subcode shall be as
follows:
[Amended 3-22-2018 by Ord. No. 18-06]
|
Description
|
Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
|
Automatic fire alarm system
| ||
|
1 to 10 detectors
|
$50
| |
|
11 to 20 detectors
|
$100
| |
|
21 to 100 detectors
|
$150
| |
|
101 to 200 detectors
|
$300
| |
|
201 to 400 detectors
|
$425
| |
|
401 to 1,000 detectors
|
$550
| |
|
Over maximum entry, each device
|
$25
| |
|
Fuel storage tank
|
$80
| |
|
All storage tanks other than fuel
|
$150
| |
|
Sprinkler systems
| ||
|
1 to 20 heads
|
$50
| |
|
21 to 100 heads
|
$100
| |
|
101 to 200 heads
|
$150
| |
|
201 to 400 hands
|
$315
| |
|
401 to 1,000 heads
|
$500
| |
|
1,001 or more
|
$650
| |
|
Kitchen hood exhaust systems, commercial
|
$75
| |
|
Kitchen hood protection systems
|
$150
| |
|
Gas- or oil-fired appliance
|
$75
| |
|
Fireplace or woodburning stove
|
$75
| |
|
CO2 suppression
|
$180
| |
|
Halon suppression
|
$200
| |
|
Foam suppression
|
$200
| |
|
Dry chemical
|
$200
| |
|
Wet chemical
|
$200
| |
|
Underground storage tank removal or abandonment
of tank
|
$150
| |
|
Standpipes per riser
|
$100
| |
|
Minimum fire subcode fee
|
$60
| |
|
Incinerator
|
$260
| |
|
Crematorium
|
$260
| |
|
Signaling device
|
$60
| |
|
Supervisory device
|
$60
| |
(12)
Mechanical subcode fees.
(a)
The fees under the mechanical subcode shall
be as follows:
[Amended 3-22-2018 by Ord. No. 18-06; 1-31-2019]
|
Description
|
Fee
|
|
Water heater
|
$75
|
|
Fuel oil pumping
|
$75
|
|
Gas piping
|
$65
|
|
Steam boiler
|
$125
|
|
Hot water boiler
|
$125
|
|
Hot air furnace
|
$125
|
|
Oil tank
|
$75
|
|
LP gas tank
|
$75
|
|
Fireplace
|
$75
|
|
Surcharge fee
|
$0.0006 per cubic foot of volume
|
|
Chimney liner
|
$75
|
|
Condensate line
|
$20
|
|
Residential A/C
|
$100
|
|
Commercial A/C
|
$100
|
|
Backflow preventer
|
$75
|
|
Sump pump
|
$50
|
B.
The Construction Official shall, with the advice of
the subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Borough Council,
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.
C.
Surcharge fee.
(1)
In order to provide for the training, certification
and technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction
Code Act and the regulations,[2] 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 quarters 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.
[2]
Editor's Note: "The regulations" refers to
the regulations established by the Commissioner of the Department
of Community Affairs.
(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 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.
D.
Additional moneys must be deposited as directed by
the Borough Administrator to establish an escrow account, where appropriate,
to cover legal and engineering costs, which amounts shall be estimated
by the Borough Engineer and the Borough Attorney where applicable.
Any such moneys so deposited which are not required for legal and
engineering services shall be returned to the applicant upon completion
of the improvement involved. If additional moneys for legal and engineering
services are required, such moneys must be deposited by the applicant
upon two weeks' notification by the Borough Administrator. Failure
to comply with these regulations may, in the discretion of the Borough
Council, result in suspension or revocation of all municipal permits.
[Added 5-24-1979]
Penalties for violations of the provisions of
the Uniform Construction Code or the rules promulgated thereunder
shall be as set forth in P.L. 1975, c. 217, Section 20, as amended
(N.J.S.A. 52:27D-138).
This article shall take effect on January 1,
1977.
