Chapter 97: Construction Codes, Uniform

§ 97-2 Adoption of standards by reference.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.1 et seq. the Township of Clinton hereby adopts N.J.A.C. 5:23-1.1 et seq. entitled "Uniform Construction Code Regulations" and N.J.A.C. 5:23A-1.1 et seq. entitled "Construction Board of Appeals" by reference for the Township of Clinton, the same being authorized by N.J.S.A. 52:27D-123.

§ 97-3 Uniform Construction Code fee schedule.

[Amended 8-11-2004 by Ord. No. 858-04; 10-13-2004 by Ord. No. 862-04; 12-12-2007 by Ord. No. 948-07; 5-27-2009 by Ord. No. 981-09; 3-25-2015 by Ord. No. 1061-15]

The Uniform Construction Code Fee Schedule shall be as follows:

Administrative and certificate fees.

(1)

Certificate of occupancy:[1]

(a)

Schedule 1: 10% of permit fee. Minimum fee: $75.

[Amended 5-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1112-18]

(b)

Schedule 2: 10% of permit fee. Minimum fee: $75.

[Amended 5-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1112-18]

(c)

Asbestos hazard abatement: $14.

(d)

Lead hazard abatement: $28.

[1]

Editor's Note: See Building Subcode Fee Schedule at the end of this chapter for an explanation of the schedule designations referred to in Subsection A(1)(a) and (b).

(2)

Certificate of continued occupancy: $300.

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(3)

Certificate of occupancy pursuant to a change of use: $300.

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(4)

Temporary certificate of occupancy: $30. The fee shall be waived for the first issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy, provided a fee for a certificate of occupancy is paid at that time.

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(5)

Certificate of approval: no charge.

(6)

Certificate of compliance (includes electrical certificate of compliance for commercial pools, spas, or hot tubs): no charge.

(7)

Variations.

(a)

Residential (R-3, R-5), single item: $100.

(b)

Residential (R-3, R-5), multiple within one unit or prototype to development: $250.

(c)

All other use groups: $400.

(8)

Plan review fee shall be 5% of the amount charged for the permit of all prototype releases. The fee shall be 20% for all other reviews. The fee shall be paid before the plans are reviewed. Plan review fees are not refundable.

(9)

Minimum fee per subcode applied for: $75.

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(10)

State of New Jersey training fees: per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(b).

(11)

Annual permit: state fee schedule [consistent with requirements as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c)5].

(12)

Change of contractor fee: $50 per subcode.

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[2]

Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Subsection A(12), which listed the fee for off-hour inspections.

(13)

Plan review fee of an amended plan once a permit has been issued: $70 per hour, with a minimum charge of $35.

Building subcode fees.[3]

[3]

Editor's Note: The building subcode fees are included in a table at the end of this chapter.

Electrical subcode fees. (See Subsection H of this section for fees concerning carnivals and other temporary special events.)

[Amended 7-28-2010 by Ord. No. 1005-10; 5-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1112-18]

Item		Based on	Cost
	Devices Includes total of lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, detectors, light poles, motors - fractional HP, emergency and exit lights, communication points and alarm devices/fire alarm control panel(s)	First 10 items	$70
		Each additional 25 or portion of 25 items	$25
Pools
	Pool permit/with underwater light(s)	Flat fee	$125 each
	Storable pool, spa, hot tub	Flat fee	$100 each
	Annual inspection. of commercial pools, spas, or hot tubs [per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(1)]	Flat fee	$125 each
Motors and apparatus rated in/by horsepower
	Includes, but is not limited to garbage disposal, space heater/air handler, motors, all other, 1 HP and over	Equal to or greater than: 1 HP up to 5 HP 5 HP up to 50 HP 50 HP up to 100 HP 100 HP	$50 each $100 each $200 each $600 each
Transformers and app. rated in/by kilowatt
	Includes, but is not limited to electric range/receptacle, oven/surface unit, electric water heater, electric dryer/receptacle, dishwasher, central A/C unit, space heater/air handler, baseboard heat, transformers/generators, electric sign/outline lighting	Equal to or greater than: 1 KW up to 5 KW 5 KW up to 50 KW 50 KW up to 100 KW 100 KW	$50 each $50 each $200 each $600 each
Service panels, panels and MCCs rated in amperes
	Includes, but is not limited to, service, subpanels, motor control center	Equal to or less than 200 amperes	$100 each
		Greater than 200, equal to or less than 600 amperes	$250 each
		Greater than 600 amperes	$800 each

Elevator subcode fees. Permit fees for elevator inspections shall be charged at the rate established by N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.6.

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Fire protection subcode fees.

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Item		Based on	Cost
Tanks (installation)
	Residential, R-3, R-4, R-5	Each	$50
	All others, up to 999 gallons	Each	$125
	All others, 1,000 gallons and over	Each	$200
Tank removals		Each	$75
Alarm, signal and supervis. devices		First 12 items	$50
	Includes, but is not limited to, total of smoke/heat detectors, pull stations, water flow switches, horns, strobes, bells tamper switches, low/high air switches	Each additional 10 or portion of 10 items	$25
Suppression system devices
	Dry pipe/alarm valve	Each	$100
	Preaction valve	Each	$100
	FDC connection	Each	$100
	Fire pump	Each	$250
	Post indicator valve	Each	$100
	Fire hydrant	Each	$150
	Underground fire main	Each	2% of cost of work, $75 minimum
	Other suppression system devices not listed above	Each	$75
Sprinkler heads (wet and dry)		1 to 9	$85
		10 to 49	$175
		50 to 99	$300
		100 to 199	$600
		200 to 299	$900
		300 and over	$1,200
Standpipes		Each	$325
Pre-engineered systems
	Wet chemical	Each	$220
	Dry chemical	Each	$220
	CO² suppression	Each	$220
	Foam suppression	Each	$220
	Halon suppression	Each	$220
	Smoke control systems	Each	$300
	Kitchen hood exhaust systems	Each	$220
	Commercial gas or oil-fired systems	Each	$75
	Commercial spray booth	Each	$300
Appliances, other:
	Woodburning firplace or stove	Each	$75
	Chimney liner	Each	$60
	Metal chimney	Each	$75
	Incinerator	Each	$1,000
	Crematorium	Each	$1,000
	Commercial gas or oil appliance	Each	$100
	Residential appliances	Each	$40

Mechanical subcode fees (in R-3, R-4 and R-5 Use Groups only).

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Fixture/Equipment^a	Based on	Cost
Water heater^a,b,d	Flat fee for each item	$75
Fuel oil piping^c	Each additional item	$25
Gas piping^c
Steam boiler^{a,b, d}
Hot water boiler^a,b,d
Hot air furnace^a,d
Oil tanks		$100
LP tanks		$30
New gas piping and fuel oil piping		Per plumbing subcode fee schedule
New ductwork		$150
Chimney liner	Flat fee	$75

NOTES:
^a If new electrical work is required in the installation of fixture/equipment a properly filed Electrical Subcode Technical Section Form F-120B must be filed with the application for permit and certified as required by the Electrical Contractors Licensing Act, N.J.S.A. 45:5A-1 et seq. N.J.S.A. 45:1-14 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31.
^b If replacement of fixture/equipment will encompass backflow or cross connection work a separate Plumbing Subcode Technical Section Form F-130B must be filed with the application for permit and certified as required by the Master Plumbers Licensing Act, N.J.S.A. 45:14C-7 et seq., N.J.S.A. 45:1-3.2. et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:32-1.
^c If replacement of fixture/equipment will include fuel, or gas or hydronic piping as part of the proposed work, fee(s) are based on the fixture/equipment only.
^d A chimney verification for replacement of fuel-fired equipment may be accepted per N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.20(c).

Plumbing subcode fees.

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Fixture/Equipment		Based on	Cost
Water closet		Each	$20
Urinal/bidet		Each	$20
Bathtub		Each	$20
Lavatory		Each	$20
Shower		Each	$20
Floor drain		Each	$20
Sink		Each	$20
Dishwasher		Each	$20
Drinking fountain		Each	$50
Washing machine		Each	$20
Hose bib		Each	$20
Water heater		Each	$75
Fuel oil piping		Flat fee	$75 for the first 4 appliances; $20 for each additional appliance
Gas piping		Flat fee	$75 for the first 4 appliances; $20 for each additional appliance
Steam boiler		Each	$200
Hot water boiler		Each	$200
Sewer pump		Each	$50
Interceptor/separator		Each	$200
Backflow preventer (lawn sprinkler)		Each	$75
Grease trap		Each	$200
Sewer connection		Each	$75
Water service connection		Each	$75
Stacks		Each	$20
For residential appliances in Use Groups R-3, R-4, and R-5, see the Mechanical Subcode Fees.
Other:
	Active solar systems	Each	$300
	Commercial heating and equipment	Each	$75
	Roof drains	Each	$25
	Water cooled AC or refer. units	Each	$300
	Cross-connections and backflow preventers subject to testing and requiring reinspection or annual testing	Flat fee	$100
	LP tanks	Flat fee	$30
	Hydronic piping	Flat fee	$30

Electrical subcode fees for carnivals and other temporary special events. Fees for electrical inspections in connection with carnivals, as defined by N.J.A.C. 5:14A-1.1, et seq., or other temporary special events that entail four or more electrical items for which inspection is required, shall be consistent with the fees established in Subsection C of this section for the three lowest cost items being inspected. For each additional item, the fees shall be 1/2 of the amount established in Subsection C. For the purpose of this Subsection H, a temporary special event is an event, including, but not limited to, a tradeshow, concert, or other community assembly, with a duration of seven days or less.

[Added 7-28-2010 by Ord. No. 1005-10]