[Adopted by Ord.
No. 2-77 (§ 8-1 of the 1975 General Ordinances);
as amended through Ord. No. 8-88]
There is hereby established in the Township
a State Uniform Construction Code enforcing agency to be known as
the "Building Department," consisting of a Construction Official,
Building Subcode Official, fire protection and such other subcode
officials for such additional subcodes as the Commissioner of the
Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey, shall hereafter
adopt as part of the State Uniform Construction Code. The Construction
Official shall be the chief administrator of the enforcing agency.
Each official position created in § 158-1 hereof shall be filled by a person qualified for such position pursuant to 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 official position may be held by the same person; provided that such person is qualified pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq., and N.J.A.C. 5:23 to hold each such position. Appointments of the officials, unless otherwise provided by law or other sections of this revision, shall be made by the Township Committee.
The public shall have the right to do business
with the enforcing agency at the municipal building, except for emergencies
and unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances.
Appeals from the decisions by the enforcing
agency shall be made to the Warren County Board of Appeals pursuant
to Article 15 of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code Regulations.
A.
General.
(1)
The fee for plan review, computed as a percentage
of the fee for a construction permit, shall be paid at the time of
application for a permit. The amount of this fee shall then be deducted
from the amount of the fee due for a construction permit when the
permit is issued. Plan review fees are not refundable.
(2)
The fee to be charged for a construction permit will
be the sum of the basic construction fee plus all applicable special
fees, such as elevator or sign fees. This fee shall be paid before
a permit is issued.
(3)
The fee to be charged for a certificate of occupancy
shall be paid before a certificate is issued. This fee shall be in
addition to the construction permit fee.
(4)
Basic construction fees shall be the sum of the parts
computed on the basis of the volume or cost of construction, the mechanical
systems and equipment, the number of plumbing fixtures and stacks,
the number of electrical fixtures and devices and the number of sprinklers
and standpipes at the unit rates provided herein, plus any special
fees. In each case, the minimum fee for basic construction work shall
be $25.
B.
Plan review. The fee for plan review shall be 20%
of the amount to be charged for a construction permit.
[Amended 6-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12]
C.
Building subcode fee. The building subcode fee shall
be as follows:
[Amended 4-8-1992 by Ord. No. 04-92; 10-23-1996 by Ord. No.
15-96; 3-27-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-08; 7-14-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-8; 9-2009 by Ord. No. 2006-27; 12-22-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-24; 6-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12]
(1)
New construction. New construction permit fees shall be based upon
the volume of the proposed structure, and the rate per cubic foot
shall be determined by the proposed use pursuant to Section 302.0,
Use Group Classification, of the International Building Code/2006,
NJ Edition. Fees shall be as established in New Jersey Administrative
Code 5:23-4.20(c)(2), as may be amended from time to time.
(2)
Renovations; alterations; repairs. Permit fees for renovations, alterations
and repairs shall be based upon the estimated cost of the work and
be as established in New Jersey Administrative Code 5:23-4.20(c)(2),
as may be amended from time to time.
(3)
The minimum fee shall be $50.
(4)
Permit fees for additions. Permit fees for additions shall be computed
on the same basis as for new construction for the added portion.
(6)
Temporary structures (i.e., tents, construction trailers and similar
structures): $25 each.
(8)
Siding and roofing:
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Estimated Cost
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Fee
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|---|---|---|
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Up to $5,000
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$100
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Over $5,000
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$200
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D.
Plumbing subcode fees. The plumbing subcode fee shall
be as follows:
[Amended 12-13-1989 by Ord. No. 9-89; 3-27-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-08; 6-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12]
(1)
A fee of $20 for each fixture or stack for all fixtures, except as listed in Subsection C(2) through (7). The minimum fee shall be $50. For the purposes of computing this fee, fixtures or stacks shall include, but not be limited to, lavatories, kitchen units, slop sinks, urinals, water closets, bathtubs, shower stalls, laundry tubs, floor drains, dishwashers, clothes washers, drinking fountain, roof drain.
(2)
A fee of $50 for each sewer pump.
(3)
A fee of $75 for each backflow preventer (lawn sprinkler), installation
or demolition of liquid propane or oil tank, and commercial heating
and equipment. A flat fee of $75 for fuel oil/gas piping (up to three
fixtures).
(4)
A fee of $80 for each water heater, water service, and sewer connection.
(5)
A fee of $100 per special device for grease traps, interceptor/separators,
water conditioners, hot water boilers, steam boilers or similar devices.
(6)
A flat fee of $100 for cross-connections and backflow preventers
subject to testing and requiring inspection.
(7)
A fee of $300 for each water-cooled air-conditioning or refrigerant
unit.
E.
Electrical subcode fees. The electrical subcode fee
shall be as follows:
[Amended 4-8-1992 by Ord. No. 04-92; 7-14-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-8; 6-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12]
(1)
Devices.
Includes total of lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, detectors,
light poles, fractional HP motors, emergency and exit lights, communication
points and alarm devices/fire alarm control panel(s).
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Category
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Fee
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|---|---|---|---|
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First 15 items:
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$40
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Each additional 20 or portion of 20 items:
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$25
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Pools
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Pool permit
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$100 each
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Pool permit w/underwater light(s)
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$125 each
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Storable pool, spa, hot tub
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$75 each
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Annual inspection of commercial pools, spas, or hot tubs [per
N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(1)]
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$100 each
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Motors and apparatus rated in/by horsepower. Includes, but is
not limited to, garbage disposal, space heater/air handler, all other
motors 1 HP and over, equal to or greater than:
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One HP up to five HP:
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$20 each
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Five HP up to 50 HP:
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$75 each
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Fifty HP up to 100 HP:
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$200 each
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Greater than 100 HP:
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$600 each
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Transformers and apparatus 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 lighting, equal to or greater than:
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One KW up to five KW:
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$20 each
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Five KW up to 50 KW:
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$75 each
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Fifty KW up to 100 KW:
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$200 each
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Greater than 100 KW:
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$600 each
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Service panels and MCCs rated in amperes. Includes, but is not
limited to, service, subpanels, motor control center, equal to or
less than:
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Two hundred amperes
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$75 each
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Two hundred amperes up to 600 amperes
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$250 each
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Greater than 600 amperes
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$800 each
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Photovoltaic systems. Fee based on the designated kilowatt rating
of the solar photovoltaic system as follows:
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One KW up to 50 KW
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$75 each
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Fifty KW up to 100 KW
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$200 each
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Greater than 100 KW
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$600 each
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(2)
There
shall be a minimum fee of $50 in all of the above categories.
(3)
Mechanical
systems and equipment fees. The mechanical fee shall be 10% of the
building subcode fee for new structures. For the installation or replacement
of mechanical systems or equipment in existing structures, the fee
shall be based on the cost of work, utilizing the same schedule as
used for the building subcode. The minimum fee shall be $50.
F.
Fire protection
subcode fees.The fire-protection fee shall be 10% of the building
subcode fee for new structures. For the installation or replacement
of fire-protection systems or equipment in existing structures, the
fee shall be based on the cost of work, utilizing the same method
as used for the building subcode. The minimum fee shall be $50.
[Added 6-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12]
G.
Demolition permit fee.
[Amended 6-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12]
(1)
The fee for a demolition permit shall be based upon the alleged use
of the building or structure as heretofore existed, pursuant to Section
202.0, Use Group Classification of the International Building Code/2006,
NJ Edition.
(2)
The demolition permit fee for buildings or structures falling within
the Use Group Classifications S or U shall be $100 for demolition
of structures being undertaken at one time or one lot.
(3)
The demolition permit fee for buildings or structures falling within
all remaining use group classifications shall be $300 per building
or structure.
(4)
There shall be no fee for the demolition of buildings or structures
which have been condemned and/or ordered to be demolished by the Township
of Mansfield.
H.
Removal of building fee. The fee for a permit for
removal of one building from one lot to another or to another location
on the same lot shall be $10 per $1,000 of the estimated cost of moving,
plus the estimated cost of new foundations and all work necessary
to place the building in its completed condition in the new location.
[Amended 4-8-1992 by Ord. No. 04-92; 6-8-2011 by Ord. No.
2011-12]
I.
Sign construction fee. The fee for a permit to construct
a sign shall be $2 per square foot surface area of the sign, computed
on one side only for double-faced signs. The minimum fee shall be
$50.
[Amended 6-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12]
J.
Certificate of occupancy fees.
[Amended 4-8-1992 by Ord. No. 04-92; 3-27-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-08; 6-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12]
(1)
For a certificate of occupancy, the fee shall be 10% of the new construction
permit fee. The minimum fee shall be $40.
(2)
The fee for a continued certificate of occupancy for all use group
classifications shall be in the amount of the $100 per building or
structure.
(3)
For a temporary certificate of occupancy, there shall be a fee of
$100.
K.
Mechanical systems and equipment.
[Amended 4-8-1992 by Ord. No. 04-92]
M.
Elevator fees. The fee for an application for a variation
shall be $50 for Class II and Class III structures. For Class I structures,
the fee shall be $500.
[Amended 6-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12]
N.
Alternate plan review. The fee for plan review of
a building for compliance under the alternate systems and nondepletable
energy source provisions of the energy subcode is as follows:
P.
Reinspection. Fees for the periodic agency reinspection
of equipment and facilities granted a certificate of approval for
a specified duration in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.23 shall be
as follows:
Q.
Annual permits.
(1)
The fee to be charged for an annual construction permit
shall be charged annually. This fee shall be a flat fee based upon
the number of maintenance workers employed by the facility and who
are primarily engaged in work that is governed by a subcode. Managers,
engineers and clericals shall not be considered maintenance workers
for the purpose of establishing the annual construction permit fee.
Annual permits may be issued for building/fire protection, electrical
and plumbing. Fees shall be as follows:
(2)
Prior to the issuance of the annual permit, a training
registration fee of $100 per subcode shall be submitted by the applicant
to the Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Construction Code
Enforcement, Training Section, along with a copy of the construction
permit (Form F-170). Checks shall be made payable to "Treasurer, State
of New Jersey."
R.
Reinstatement of lapsed permit fee. The fee for the reinstatement/extension
of a lapsed permit shall be $10 for each six-month lapsed period starting
at the date the permit was issued.
[Added 6-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12]
S.
Extra inspection fee. There shall be a charge of $15 for each extra
inspection required due to the fault of the owner, builder or contractor,
or their agents.
[Added 6-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12]
T.
Surcharge fee. In order to provide for the training, certification
and technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction
Code Act[1] and the regulations
promulgated pursuant thereto, the enforcing agency shall collect,
in addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge fee of $0.0016
per cubic foot of volume of new construction and $80 per $1,000 of
value for all other construction. Such surcharge fee shall be remitted
to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, Department of Community Affairs,
as provided for in the regulations. All fees may be rounded to the
nearest dollar amount.
[Added 6-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.
The Construction Official shall, with the advice
of the subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Township Committee
biannually, a report recommending a fee schedule based on the operating
expenses of the agency, and any other expenses of the agency, and
any other expenses of the Township fairly attributable to the enforcement
of the State Uniform Construction Code Act.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.
[Amended 4-8-1992 by Ord. No. 04-92]
A.
In order to provide for the training, certification
and technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction
Code Act and the regulations, the enforcing agency shall collect,
in addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge fee computed
in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C.) per
cubic foot of volume of new construction. The surcharge fee shall
be remitted to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, Department of Community
Affairs, on a quarterly basis for the fiscal quarter ending September
30, December 30, March 31 and June 30, 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 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.
Any and all ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent
with the provisions of this section are hereby repealed to such extent
as they are so in conflict or inconsistent; provided, however, that
the adoption of this section shall not prevent or bar the continuance
or institution of any proceedings for offenses heretofore committed
in violation of any existing ordinance of the Township of Mansfield.
[Amended 4-8-1992 by Ord. No. 04-92]
In the event such regulations now or hereafter
adopted set mandatory standards, rules, fees or fees in excess of
the fees set forth herein, or other matters that are inconsistent
with the provisions of this article, then the provisions of this article
shall be deemed amended to comply with the provisions of the regulations
that are mandatory and that established fees in excess of those set
forth herein.
