[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council
of the Township of Marlboro 12-30-1976 by Ord. No. 22-76 (Ch. 55 of the 1981
Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
There is hereby established in the Township of Marlboro a State Uniform Construction Code enforcing agency, to be known as the Division of Uniform Construction Code, constituted as set forth in § 4-69 of Chapter 4 of the Code of the Township of Marlboro.
[Amended 6-25-1992 by Ord. No. 17-92; 12-10-2009 by Ord. No.
2009-35]
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 (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 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 (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.), 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.
A.
Composition. There is hereby established a Construction
Board of Appeals to hear appeals from decisions by the enforcing agency.
Such Board shall consist of five members. At least one Board member
shall be a registered architect or licensed professional engineer
of building construction experience, and at least one Board member
shall be as qualified as a Plumbing Subcode Official, and one as qualified
as an Electric Subcode Official. No more than two Board members shall
be selected from the same business or profession. Each Board member
shall have had at least three years' experience in construction, design
or supervision as a licensed engineer or registered architect; or,
in the alternative, five years' experience in construction, design
or supervision as an architect or engineer with a bachelor's degree
in architecture or engineering, respectively, from an accredited institution
of higher education; or, as a further alternative, 10 years' experience
in construction, design or supervision as a journeyman in a construction
trade or as a construction contractor, subcontractor or inspector.
B.
Appointments.
(1)
The Mayor shall appoint the Board members and any
alternate members. For the members first appointed, the Mayor shall
designate the appointees' terms so that one shall be appointed for
a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of
three years and two for terms of four years. At the expiration of
such terms and thereafter, appointments shall be made for terms of
four years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.
(2)
The Mayor shall appoint such number of alternates,
as may be appropriate, for terms not to exceed four years or may,
in the alternative, appoint alternates on a case-by-case basis.
(3)
No regular or alternate Board member may be a member
of the enforcing agency, the decisions of which are subject to the
review of the Board.
[Amended 7-15-1993 by Ord. No. 41-93; 10-7-1993 by Ord. No.
47-93; 3-24-1994 by Ord. No. 5-94; 9-26-1996 by Ord. No. 29-96; 2-27-1997 by Ord. No. 4-97; 8-10-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-20; 5-15-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-16; 3-5-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-15; 2-17-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-1; 2-12-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-3; 2-12-2015 by Ord. No.
2015-1; 2-25-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-4; 2-15-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-5]
A.
Building.
(1)
Alterations, repairs, and remodeling:
(a)
General: $45 per $1,000 for the first $50,000;
$35 per $1,000 for the next $150,000; $25 per $1,000 for the balance.
(b)
Fence (flat fee): $120.
(c)
Residential roof: $35 per $1,000 of cost of
construction.
(d)
Commercial roof: $60 for the first $1,000 cost
of construction; $50 for every $1,000 thereafter.
(e)
Residential siding: $35 per $1,000 of cost of
construction.
(g)
Aboveground swimming pools (flat fee): $100.
(h)
Inground swimming pools: $250 for residential;
$500 for public.
(2)
New residential, commercial and industrial:
(4)
(6)
Certificates of occupancy:
(a)
Residential multiple certificate, per unit:
$75.
(b)
Residential certificate of occupancy (new):
$75.
(c)
Certificate of continued occupancy (all): $250.
(d)
Commercial certificate of occupancy: 15% of
the cost of the permit.
(e)
Asbestos: $50.
(f)
Use group change: $200.
(g)
Temporary certificates of occupancy ("TCO") may be issued for both
residential and commercial structures upon payment of a fee of $30
each and compliance with the requirements of the Construction Official.
(7)
Additional fees:
(a)
Minimum building subcode fee: $80.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(b)
Extending/updating expired permits: $75.
(c)
For anything not listed: $80.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(g)
A change of contractor review fee of $80 per discipline will be charged
for each change of contractor permit.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(i)
Radon mitigation: $80.
[Amended 12-18-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-22]
B.
Plumbing.
(1)
Minimum plumbing fee: $80.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(2)
Each fixture: $20.
(5)
Garbage disposal: $15.
(6)
Air-conditioner unit: $75.
(7)
Sewer ejector: $75.
(8)
Grease trap: $75.
(9)
Condensate
line: $20.
(10)
Backflow device: $75.
(11)
Vent stack: $20.
(12)
Gas-to-gas domestic furnace: $75.
[Amended 4-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-4]
(13)
Water conditioners/filter systems/refrigeration
unit: $65.
(14)
Active solar systems: $75.
(15)
Gas steam boiler: $85.
(16)
Fuel oil piping: $75.
(17)
Gas-to-gas steam boiler with electric permit:
$85.
(18)
Gas-to-gas hot-water boiler: $75.
[Amended 4-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-4]
(19)
Plumbing devices other than listed: $80.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(20)
Steam unit-shower: $75.
(21)
Gas generator: $75.
(23)
Power
vent or instantaneous water heater: $100.
[Amended 4-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-4]
(24)
Floor, roof, and hub drains: $20.
(25)
Whirlpool/spa and hot tubs: $75.
(26)
Gas piping, each appliance: $20.
(27)
Extending/updating expired permits: $75.
(28)
Vacuum
relief system: $75.
(29)
Refrigerator ice maker: $15.
(30)
Medical gas (per outlet): $15.
(31)
Additional fees:
(a)
Change of contractor review fee: $80.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(32)
Air handler: $75.
[Amended 4-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-4]
(33)
Sump pumps: $65.
(34)
Humidifiers: $25.
(35)
Studor vent/air admittance device: $25.
(36)
Other
HVAC: $125.
(37)
Mini-split
system with one wall unit: $75.
[Added 4-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-4]
(38)
Extra
evaporator (mini-split): $25.
[Added 4-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-4]
C.
Fire.
(2)
Sprinkler fees for wet and dry sprinkler heads (number
of heads):
(a)
One to 20: $90.
(b)
Twenty-one to 100: $150.
(c)
One hundred and one to 200: $250.
(d)
Two hundred and one to 400: $750.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(e)
Four hundred and one to 1,000: $950.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(f)
Over 1,000: $1,100.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(3)
Additional fees:
(a)
Each standpipe: $285.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(b)
Each incinerator: $400.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(c)
Each crematorium: $400.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(d)
Each gas or oil-fired appliance: $75.
(e)
Underground main and water tanks: $250.
(f)
Change of contractor review fee: $80.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(g)
(Reserved)
(h)
Fire pump: $225.
(i)
Generator: $75.
(4)
Preengineered suppression systems:
(a)
Suppressions not listed: $150.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(b)
CO2 suppression: $150.
(c)
Halon suppression: $150.
(d)
Foam suppression: $150.
(e)
Dry chemical: $150.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(f)
Wet chemical: $150.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(g)
Kitchen exhaust system, residential: $70.
(h)
Kitchen exhaust system, commercial: $150.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(5)
Fuel tank installations: $75.
(6)
Fuel tank abandonment: $125.
(7)
Replacement heating unit: $75.
(8)
Wood stove installation: $85.
(9)
Extending/updating expired permits: $75.
(10)
Anything not listed: $80.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(11)
Minimum fire subcode fee (commercial): $80.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(12)
Minimum fire subcode fee (residential): $75.
(13)
Fuel tank removals: $125.
(14)
Bollards (two-inspection process): $125.
[Added 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(15)
Solar panels: $125.
[Added 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(16)
Chimney liners: $125.
[Added 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
D.
Electrical.
(2)
Service panels, entrances, transfer switches and subpanels:
[Amended 12-18-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-22; 4-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-4]
(a)
For 100 amps or less: $100.
(b)
For 101 amps to 200 amps or less: $200.
[Amended 12-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-012]
(c)
For 201 to 400 amps or less: $300.
(d)
For 401 to 600 amps or less: $500.
(e)
For 601 to 1,000 amps or less: $625.
[Amended 12-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-012]
(f)
For 1,001 amps or more: $725.
[Amended 12-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-012]
(4)
Motors and electrical devices (control equipment,
heating, compressor, heat pump, air handler, strip heater, water heater,
dryer, oven, range, furnace, and dishwasher):
(a)
Zero horsepower to 10 horsepower: $75.
(b)
Eleven horsepower to 50 horsepower: $75.
(c)
Fifty-one horsepower to 100 horsepower: $115.
(d)
One hundred one horsepower to 150 horsepower: $150.
(e)
One hundred fifty-one horsepower to 200 horsepower: $300.
(f)
Two hundred one horsepower to 300 horsepower: $600.
(g)
Three hundred one horsepower or larger: $700.
(5)
Bonding, pool/vault (outlets/receptacles): $75.
(8)
Any other device: $75.
(9)
Extending/updating expired permits: $75.
(10)
Anything not listed: $80.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(11)
Minimum electrical subcode fee: $80.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(12)
Escalators: $225.
(13)
Elevators (one to 10 floors): $250.
(14)
Residential elevator: $200.
(15)
Commercial ground-level HVAC: $100.
(16)
Commercial rooftop HVAC: $200.
(17)
Boiler and furnace: $75.
[Amended 12-18-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-22; 4-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-4]
(18)
Disconnect and automatic transfer switch (ATS) 100 amps or less:
$75.
[Amended 3-4-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3]
(19)
Disconnect and automatic transfer switch (ATS) 101 to 200 amps:
$125.
[Amended 3-4-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3]
(19.1)
Disconnect and automatic transfer switch (ATS) more
than 200 amps: $150.
[Added 3-4-2021 by Ord.
No. 2021-3]
(20)
CSST (gas line) bonding: $75.
(21)
Additional fees:
(a)
Change of contractor review fee: $80.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(22)
In- ground pools: $300.
(23)
Aboveground pools: $125.
[Amended 12-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-012]
(26)
Radon mitigation: $75.
(27)
X-ray
equipment: $100.
[Added 4-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-4]
(28)
Annual
pool inspection: $150.
[Added 4-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-4; amended 12-15-2022 by Ord. No.
2022-012]
(29)
Baseboard
heaters: $25.
[Added 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(30)
Security
cameras: $75 for up to a total of 10 security cameras and an additional
fee of $75 for each 10 additional cameras thereafter.
[Added 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(32)
Power
wall or solar storage system: $125.
[Added 12-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-012]
E.
Elevators.
(1)
The fee for a permit shall be $25 per unit, plus costs
charged by an on-site inspection agency as follows for witnessing
acceptance tests:
(b)
Hydraulic elevators: $200.
(c)
Roped hydraulic elevators: $225.
(d)
Escalators and moving walks: $200.
(e)
Dumbwaiters: $50.
(f)
Stairway chair lifts, inclined and vertical
wheelchair lifts and man lifts: $50.
(g)
Residential devices: $150.
(h)
Oil buffers (per oil buffer): $43.
(i)
Counterweight governor and safeties: $100.
(j)
Auxiliary power generator: $75.
(3)
F.
Mechanical.
(1)
Minimum mechanical fee: $80.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(2)
Gas-to-gas domestic furnace with electric permit: $100.
(3)
Gas steam boiler: $85.
(4)
Fuel-oil piping: $75.
(5)
Gas-to-gas hot water boiler with electric permit: $85.
(6)
Devices other than those listed: $75.
(7)
Gas generator: $75.
(8)
Gravity water heater: $75.
(9)
Gas piping, each appliance: $20.
(10)
Other HVAC: $125.
(11)
Change of contractor review fee: $80.
[Added 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
[Added 12-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-012]
In addition to the fees specified above, for applications filed
electronically, the following fees are hereby established pursuant
to P.L. 2021, c. 70,[1] subject to the standards set forth by the Commissioner
of Community Affairs:
A.
Residential,
per individual permit application consisting of one or multiple disciplines:
$10.
B.
Commercial,
per individual permit application consisting of one or multiple disciplines:
$15.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-124.4.
The Construction Official shall, with the advice
of the subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Township of Marlboro
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.
[Amended 3-24-1994 by Ord. No. 5-94; 12-10-2009 by Ord. No.
2009-35]
In order to provide training, certification
and technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction
Code Act and the regulations[1] promulgated thereunder, the enforcing agency shall collect,
in addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge fee as per N.J.A.C.
5:23-4.19(b). Said surcharge fee shall be remitted to the Construction
Code Element, Division of Housing and Development, 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
succeeding the end of the quarter for which it is due. 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.
[1]
Editor's Note: "The regulations" refers to
the regulations established by the Commissioner of the Department
of Community Affairs.
[Amended 9-26-1996 by Ord. No. 29-96]
There shall be a reduction of 20% of the fee
being charged for any prototype construction permits. The fee shall
be calculated by calculating the actual permit fee required and then
subtracting therefrom a twenty-percent reduction to determine the
revised fee.
[Added 2-17-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-1; 3-2-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-5; 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23; 12-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-012]
Charitable, philanthropic, fraternal, athletic, recreational and religious nonprofit organizations holding a tax-exempt status under the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954 [26 U.S.C. 501(c) or (d)] shall be eligible for a refund of 50% of the Uniform Construction Code ("UCC") fees set forth in § 125-3A(1), Alterations, repairs, and remodeling, paid since April 1, 2021, excluding the surcharge fee to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs provided for in § 125-5 upon receipt of satisfactory proof of qualifications. This section providing for partial exemption from the U.C.C. fees for qualified religious, charitable and nonprofit organizations shall expire on December 31, 2023, unless further extended by formal action of the Township Council.
[Added 12-18-2018 by Ord.
No. 2018-22]
In addition to the fees specified above, a plan review fee pursuant
to N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18 shall be computed as a percentage of the fee
to be charged for the construction permit. This percentage shall,
to the extent possible, approximate the actual costs incurred in plan
review activities, but in any case shall not be less than 5% nor more
than 25% of the amount that would be charged for the construction
permit.