Borough of Dunellen, NJ Building Construction

The Fourth Edition, 1965 Basic Building Code is revised, and further, the following sections thereof shall be amended to read as follows:

(1)

In Section 853.1, add following sentence: "In no instance shall lumber and timber used structurally be grade marked at a grade less than construction grade."

(2)

In Section 855.12, line 2, change 48 to 16.

(3)

In Section 855.2, the third line of the table, change 5/16 to 1/2, and in the fifth line of the table change 1/2 to 25/32 and add immediately following 25/32: "used for dwelling constructed of brick veneer only."

(4)

Change Section 855.61 to read as follows:

855.61. Bridging. In all floor, attic and roof framing there shall be not less than one line of bridging for each eight feet of span. The bridging shall consist of not less than one-by-three-inch lumber, double-nailed at each end, or of equivalent metal bracing of equal rigidity secured at the intersection. All stud partitions or walls over 10 feet in height shall have bridging not less than two inches thick and of the same width as the stud, fitted snugly and spiked into the studs at their midheight.

(5)

In Section 856.3, following the figure 804 in the last sentence, add "and approved by the Building Inspector."

(6)

In Section 857.0, add new section as follows:

857.4. All glued structural members must be approved by the Building Inspector.

The Abridged Building Code is revised as follows:

(1)

In Section 100.0, insert in the blank space (name of state) in line 5, "New Jersey" and in the blank space (name of municipality) in line 6, "Borough of Dunellen."

(2)

In Section 100.1, insert in the blank space (name of municipality) in line 2, "Borough of Dunellen" and in the blank space in (name of state) line 2, "New Jersey."

(3)

In Section 104.5, insert in the blank space in line 5, "not more than 200," and insert in the blank space in line 6, "30."

(4)

Delete Section 104.6.

(5)

Delete Section 104.61.

(6)

Delete Section 104.62.

(7)

Delete Section 104.63.

(8)

Delete Section 104.64.

(9)

Delete Section 104.65.

(10)

Delete Section 104.66.

(11)

Delete Section 104.67.

(12)

Delete Section 104.68.

(13)

In Section 104.7, insert in the blank space (name of state) in line 4, "New Jersey."

(14)

Delete Section 109.2.

(15)

In Section 109.21, line 3, change 10 to 30.

(16)

In Section 109.34, line 3, change 30 to 40.

(17)

Delete Section 110.55.

(18)

Delete Section 113.14.

(19)

Delete Section 113.2.

(20)

Delete Section 113.22.

(21)

Section 113.63, delete the third paragraph.

(22)

Section 115.4, in line 4, change 18 to 24.

(23)

In Section 116.53, change to read "No wood posts shall be used." Delete the balance of the section.

(24)

Delete Section 117 in its entirety.

(25)

Delete Section 119.44.

Basic Building Code is revised as follows:

(1)

In Section 100.1, line 2, insert in the blank space (name of municipality), "Borough of Dunellen," and in line 7, insert in the blank space (name of municipality), "Borough of Dunellen."

(2)

In Section 101.1 delete third line except the word "except."

(3)

Delete Section 107 in its entirety.

(4)

Delete Section 109 in its entirety.

(5)

Delete Section 110 in its entirety.

(6)

Change Section 111.5 to read as follows and add the following new subsections:

111.5. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS, PROCEDURE AND APPROVALS. 111.51. Work requiring a building permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or his agent shall have postted an inspection record card, to be provided by the Building Official, in a conspicuous place on the front premises and in such position as to allow the Building Official conveniently to make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained in such position by the permit holder until the certificate of occupancy has been issued.
111.52. On concrete work the Building Official shall have the right to require the owner or his agent to make tests of the concrete and other materials, from time to time, to determine whether the materials and methods in use are such as to produce concrete or reinforced concrete of the quality specified and used in the design of the building or structure. The tests shall be made, when ordered by the Building Official, by the owner or his authorized representative, and no responsibility for the expense of these tests shall be attached to the Building Department. All such tests shall be made by an approved agency, and copies of the results shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official for a period of not less than two years after the acceptance of the structure. Specimens for concrete cylinder tests shall be taken at the place where the concrete is being deposited and shall be taken and cured in accordance with the requirements set forth in U.B.C. Standard No. 26-11 and tested in accordance with the requirements set forth in U.B.C. Standard No. 26-9. Test cylinders of pneumatically placed concrete shall be made in a manner that will permit the blast of air to compact the materials firmly and provide the proper escape of the air to eliminate possible back pressure, and such cylinders shall be cured and tested as specified above.
111.53. No reinforcing steel or structural framework of any part of any building or structure shall be covered or concealed in any manner whatsoever without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent, shall make the following inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his agent wherein the same fails to comply with the law. When prefabricated shells are used, they shall be inspected by the Building Inspector before erection.
A.	Foundation inspection shall be made after trenches are excavated and forms erected and when all materials for the foundation are delivered on the job. Where concrete from a central mixing plant (commonly termed "transit mixed") is to be used, materials need not be on the job.
B.	Frame inspection shall be made after the roof, all framing, fire blocking and bracing are completed and before outside covering and insulation are installed.
C.	Lath inspection shall be made after all lathing, interior and exterior, is in place and all plastering materials, sheetrock, etc., are delivered on the job, but before any plaster or sheetrock is applied.
D.	Final inspection shall be made after the building or structure is completed and before the issuance of the certificate of use and occupancy required in Section 121.

(7)

In Section 113.1, line 2, add word "repair" after the word "alter" and delete lines 8 and 9.

(8)

In Section 113.2, third line, delete "as prescribed in Section 118."

(9)

In Section 115.1, second line, delete "Section 118" and insert "fee ordinance."

(10)

Delete Section 118.2.

(11)

Delete Section 118.3.

(12)

Delete Section 118.4.

(13)

Delete Section 118.7.

(14)

Delete Section 119 in its entirety.

(15)

Delete Section 120 in its entirety.

(16)

In Section 121.1, add following sentence: Certificates of occupancy shall be issued to the owner of the premises or the purchaser under contract.

(17)

In Section 121.6, starting in line 6, delete the following: "the use group, in accordance with the provision of Article 2, the fire grading as defined in Article 2 and table 16, the maximum live load on all floors as prescribed in Article 7, the occupancy load in the building and all parts thereof as defined in Article 2, and Article 6, and."

(18)

In Section 123.3, insert in the blank space in line 6, "100" and in line 7 delete "one year" and insert "90 days."

(19)

In Section 124.2, line 4, delete "shall be liable to a fine of not less than ............ dollars or more than ............ dollars" and insert in lieu thereof, "shall be liable to a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense."

(20)

In Section 125.0, add new section as follows:

125.7 Fire Damage. Fire-damaged buildings, where damage does not exceed 50%, all members becoming charred, shall be removed and replaced with new members in accordance with direction of the Building Inspector. Where only smoke damage occurs, the affected members are to be cleaned and refinished to eliminate smoke odor. If the damage exceeds 50%, the building is to be demolished and the lot cleared of all debris.

(21)

In Section 127.3, insert in the blank space in second line, "a fee to be paid by applicant."

(22)

Delete Section 128.

(23)

Delete Section 129 in its entirety.

(24)

In Section 200.0, insert in the blank space in the third line (name of municipality) "Borough of Dunellen."

(25)

In Section 200.2, insert in the blank space in the third line (name of municipality) "Borough of Dunellen."

(26)

In Section 201.2, change "Building Official" to "Building Inspector."

(27)

In Table 5, change Items 1 and 8 to read as follows:

Table 5
Fire-Resistance Ratings of Structural Elements in Hours
Structural Element		Type of Construction Type 4 Frame 4A
1	Exterior walls 6 feet or more but less than 11 feet 8 Columns, girders, trusses (other than roof trusses) and framing	Note 8 nonbearing Supporting more than one floor	3/4 3/4

(28)

Delete Section 300.00.

(29)

Delete Section 300.1.

(30)

Delete Section 301 in its entirety.

(31)

Delete Section 302 in its entirety.

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Delete Section 303 in its entirety.

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Delete Section 304 in its entirety.

(34)

Delete Section 305 in its entirety.

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Delete Section 306 in its entirety.

(36)

Delete Section 307 in its entirety.

(37)

Delete Section 308 in its entirety.

(38)

Delete Section 309 in its entirety.

(39)

Delete Section 311 in its entirety.

(40)

Delete Section 312 in its entirety.

(41)

Delete Section 313 in its entirety.

(42)

Delete Section 314 in its entirety.

(43)

Delete Section 425 in its entirety.

(44)

In Section 508.3, line 4, change 18 to 24.

Upon the ground surface, under such crawl space, there shall be placed flooring of a minimum of two-inch thickness of three-thousand-pound concrete.

(45)

Delete Section 519.0.

(46)

In Section 520.0, add a new section as follows:

520.3. Fence. One- and Two-Family Dwellings. Fences in residential front yards shall not exceed four feet. Fences in residential rear yards shall not exceed six feet.

(47)

In Section 603.0, add new sections as follows:

603.5. One- and Two-Family Dwellings. A door leading from the kitchen to the outside must be provided.

603.6. One- and Two-Family Dwellings. Exterior cellar entrances shall be provided to all buildings.

(48)

Section 621.0 shall be revised as follows:

(a)

In section 621.5, add following sentence: Exterior stairs may be constructed with two-by-two-inch stringers housed out to receive two-by-ten-inch treads, no risers required.

(b)

In Section 621.6, add a new section as follows: Stairway. Where stairs exceed 13 treads, stairs are to be constructed with a platform midway.

(49)

Delete Section 624.34.

(50)

In Section 711.1, line 2, change 20 to 30. In line 4, change 30 to 40.

(51)

In Section 711.2, line 3, change 10 to 30. In line 4, change 15 to 30. In line 5, change 15 to 30.

(52)

In Section 730.0, add new sections as follows:

730.6. Design of Forms. Forms shall conform to the shape, lines and dimensions of the member as called for on the plans and shall be substantial and sufficiently tight to prevent the leakage of mortar. The forms shall be properly braced or tied together so as to maintain position and shape. If adequate foundation for shapes cannot be secured, trussed supports shall be provided. Temporary openings shall be provided at the base of column and well forms and at other points where necessary to facilitate cleaning and inspection.

730.7. Removal of Water from Excavations. Water shall be removed from excavations before the concrete is deposited, unless otherwise directed by the Building Official. Any flow of water into an excavation shall be diverted through proper side drains to a sump or shall be removed by other approved methods which will avoid washing the freshly deposited concrete. Water vent pipes and drains shall be filled by grouting or otherwise after the concrete has hardened thoroughly.

730.8. Sloped or Stepped Footings. In sloped or stepped footings the angle of slope or depth and the location of steps shall be such that the allowable stresses are not exceeded at any section. In sloped or stepped footings the effective cross section in compressing shall be limited by the area above the neutral plane. Sloped or stepped footings shall be cast as a unit.

(53)

In Section 733.3, line 3, place a period after word "piles" and delete the remainder of the sentence.

(54)

Delete Section 734 in its entirety.

(55)

In Section 821.4, add a new subsection as follows:

821.41. Building Paper. Asphalt-saturated felt, free from holes and breaks and weighing not less than 15 pounds per 100 square feet or approved waterproof paper, shall be applied over sheathing of all exterior walls. Such felt or paper shall be applied weatherboard fashion lapped not less than two inches at horizontal joints and not less than six inches at vertical joints. Building paper may be omitted where there is no human occupancy of a detached structure, i.e., detached garage, etc.

(56)

In Section 825.3, delete the table and insert "the plywood herein shall in all cases be 1/2 inch on sixteen-inch centers."

(57)

In Section 825.31, delete table and insert "the plywood herein shall in all cases be 1/2 inch on sixteen-inch centers."

(58)

Delete Section 825.32.

(59)

In Section 826.0, add new a section as follows:

826.3. Gypsum Specifications. Interior gypsum wallboard, as defined in this code, shall be a minimum of 1/2 inch for sidewalls and minimum of 3/8 inch for ceiling.

(60)

Delete Section 828.2.

(61)

Delete Section 828.4.

(62)

Delete Section 828.41.

(63)

Delete Section 828.52.

(64)

Delete Section 852 in its entirety.

(65)

In Section 853.0, maintain the title as is and add:

Section 853.7. In no instance shall lumber and timber used structurally be grade marked at a grade less than construction grade.

(66)

Delete Section 856.

(67)

In Section 859.3, lines 3 and 4, delete the words "to comply with the Plumbing Code" and insert the words "into underground drainage system and extend to outside of the curb where grades allow."

(68)

In Section 863.0, add a new section as follows:

863.3. Industrial Buildings - Wall facings. Front facade brick veneer or other decorative building materials. Corner lots require front facade trim and street side facade trim.

(69)

In Section 874.0, add a new section as follows:

874.5. Sump Pumps. Dry cellars are to be provided in all buildings. When a water condition exists which would create a wet basement, a sump pump will be required with proper drains to ensure a dry basement. The discharge from any drainage or pump cannot be put into sanitary lines at any time.

(70)

In Section 922.0, add the following sentence: "Wood finished floors shall be of a material of not less than 3/4 inch thick."

(71)

Also add a Section 927.61. Dormers in excess of four feet in width, where the front wall is set back from the front or rear wall lines of the first story, must be supported to eliminate the resting of the dormer wall on first floor ceiling beams.

(72)

Add the following section:

Section 928.7. Roof Construction and Covering Application. Base sheets shall be nailed to the roof sheathing using not less than one nail to each 1 1/3 square feet of roof area or base sheets may be spot cemented to an existing composition roof or spot cemented or fully mopped to a suitable deck.

Asphalt shingles shall be nailed according to the manufacturer's printed specifications, but for strip shingles or square tab types weighing approximately 210 pounds per square and measuring 12 inches by 36 inches, no less than six nails shall be used per each strip.

Hot asphalt shall be applied at a temperature of not less than 375º F. and shall in no case be heated to a temperature higher than 425º F. at the kettle.

Coal tar pitch shall not be heated above 375º F.

(73)

Delete Section 1007 in its entirety.

(74)

In Section 1008.61, add following sentence: "Exposed portion is to be of brick."

(75)

In Section 1009.0, add to title the following: "Industrial Use Only."

(76)

Delete Section 1011.32.

(77)

Delete Section 1011.33.

(78)

In Section 1120.5, add following subsection:

1120.55. Clearance Between Joists and Studs. Where warm air pipes and appurtenances are to be installed in a building, the joists and studs shall be so arranged as to provide not less than 14 inches clear space in continuous horizontal runs and vertical risers from the furnace to the register served.

(79)

Delete Section 1207.8.

(80)

In Section 1308.21, blank space in line 2, insert "Eight."

(81)

In Section 1308.22, blank space in line 2, insert "Eight."

(82)

Delete Section 1408 in its entirety.

(83)

Delete Section 1410.4.

(84)

Delete Section 1410.41.