[Amended 4-6-2010 by Ord.
No. O-10-07; 11-1-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-41; 5-21-2013 by Ord. No. O-13-13; 2-18-2014 by Ord. No. O-14-01; 3-16-2015 by Ord. No.
O-15-08; 8-14-2018 by Ord. No. O-18-17]
The following schedule of fees is hereby established for various
activities within the Township of Howell:
A.
Building subcode fees:
(1)
New structures and additions:
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Use
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Fee
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All use groups except R-3, R-5, S-1 and S-2
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Volume of building _____ cubic feet x 0.045 = _____ (volume
fee)
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Use groups R-3 and R-5
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Volume of building _____ cubic feet x 0.045 = _____ (volume
fee)
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Use groups S-1 and S-2
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Volume of building _____ cubic feet x 0.034 = _____ (volume
fee)
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Commercial farm buildings
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Volume of building_____ cubic feet x 0.012 = _____ (volume fee)
Maximum fee: $1,000
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(2)
Renovations, alterations, repair and minor work fees.
(a)
The applicant may submit cost data by an architect or engineer
of record, a recognized estimation firm or by contractor bid. The
Department will review the construction for acceptability.
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R3 and R5 Only
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Cost
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Fee
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Estimated cost up to and including $50,000 plus
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$35 per $1,000
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=
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$_____
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Portion of cost $50,000 to and including $100,000 plus
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$30 per $1,000
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=
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$_____
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Portion of cost above $100,000
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$24 per $1,000
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=
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$_____
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Sum of above items:
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$_____
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All Other Use Groups
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Cost
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Fee
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Estimated cost up to and including $50,000 plus
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$40 per $1,000
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=
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$_____
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Portion of cost $50,000 to and including $100,000 plus
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$35 per $1,000
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=
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$_____
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Portion of cost above $100,000
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$34 per $1,000
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=
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$_____
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Sum of above items:
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$_____
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(b)
For a combination of renovations and addition, the sum of the
fees is computed separately as renovations and additions.
(3)
Other fees:
(a)
Aboveground pools: $100.
(c)
Decks: assessed at $0.40 per square foot.
(d)
Asbestos abatement: $150; C/O: $60.
(e)
Lead hazard abatement: $150; C/O: $60.
(f)
Demolition:
[1]
For a structure less than 5,000 square feet or less than 30
feet in height: $150.
[2]
For one- or two-family residences and for structures on farms,
including commercial farm structures: $150.
[3]
All other structures: $250.
[4]
The owner(s) of any residential or commercial structure, scheduled
for demolition and in need of a demolition permit, as per the requirements
of the Uniform Construction Code, may apply for a waiver of the permit
fee, if said owner(s) agrees to permit any of the Township's emergency
and public safety services (police, fire and first aid) to utilize
the structure to be demolished for any training purpose germane to
the provision of public-safety-related services. Notice of demolition
and the request for a waiver must be provided at least 10 days in
advance of any scheduled demolition to allow time for training.
[5]
Residential pools: $150; commercial pools: $250.
(h)
Wood stoves, fireplaces, pellet stoves: $80.
(i)
Masonry fireplaces, R-5 and R-3: $125; all other use groups:
$250.
(l)
R-3 and R-5 solar racking system: $150; all other use groups:
calculated based upon cost of work.
(4)
Relocation of buildings or structures.
(a)
For the relocation of buildings and structures to a new location
(including remanufactured construction, assembly or components transported
to a construction site), the fee shall be based on the following estimated
cost:
(b)
The applicant shall submit a copy of the contract proposal cost
data prepared by the architect or engineer of record or a recognized
estimating firm by contract bid. The Construction Code Official shall
make the final decision regarding the estimated cost. In addition,
a handout obtained from the Building Department is to be filled out
and submitted with the application.
(5)
Waiver of construction permit fee. It is within the discretion of
the Township Council to waive a construction permit fee if an applicant
is undertaking the alteration or improvement of an existing public
or private structure solely to make it more handicapped accessible
per N.J.A.C. 52:27D-126e.
(6)
Prototype processing. Request for prototype processing shall reduce
the cost of each technical section by 10%.
(7)
Variation. The fee for an application for a variation with N.J.A.C.
5:23-210 shall be $655 for Class I structures and $75 for Class II
and III structures. Resubmission fees shall be $250 for Class I structures
and $75 for Class II and Class III structures.
(8)
Minimum fee. The minimum building subcode fee for plan review and/or
inspections for R-3 and R-5 shall be $85. All other use groups shall
be $150.
(9)
Foundation location survey: $35.
(10)
Miscellaneous for all subcodes. The fee for any work not listed shall be $85 or calculated by the dollar value of the project [see Subsection A(2) above], whichever is greater.
(11)
State training fees. Current fees are pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19.
(12)
To reinstate a lapsed permit, the fee shall be 20% of the original
fee.
(13)
The reinspection fee, for all subcodes, if a third inspection
is required, shall be $75.
(14)
Certificate fees:
(a)
Residential certificate of occupancy (new construction): $70.
(b)
Commercial certificate of occupancy (new construction): $175.
(c)
Change of use certificate of occupancy: $120.
(d)
Continued certificate of occupancy (commercial): $80.
(e)
Certificate of approval for hazardous equipment: $100.
(f)
Temporary certificate of occupancy: $40 residential; $100 commercial.
(g)
Hotel/Motel certificate of occupancy: $50 per each unit.
(h)
Letter of no interest (required for all residential resale):
$65.
(15)
There shall be a returned check fee of $20.
(16)
Plan review fees for all subcodes:
(a)
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(b)(1), the plan review fee shall
be 25% of the cost of the construction permit.
(b)
The hourly fee for review of any amendments or changes to a
plan that has already been reviewed shall be $50.
(c)
Plan review fees shall be collectable on all applications whether
the project has been undertaken or not.
(17)
Request for permit refunds. All plan review and state training
fees are nonrefundable.
(18)
Change of contractor fee: $15 per subcode residential; $25 per
subcode for all remaining use groups.
B.
Plumbing subcode fees:
(1)
Minimum fee. The minimum plumbing subcode fee for plan review and/or
inspections for R-5 and R-3 shall be $85; all other use groups: $150.
(2)
Fixtures and appliances. The installation of plumbing per fixture
or stack shall include but not be limited to water closets, urinals,
bidets, bathtubs, shower stalls, laundry tubs, floor drains, drinking
fountains, dishwashers, clothes washers, water heaters, roof drains,
hose bibs, indirect connections, backflow preventers for R-3 and R-5
residential boilers, or similar devices. The fee shall be as follows:
$20 per fixture and appliance. Chimney liners: R-5 and R-3 are $75
each; all other use groups: $150 each.
[Amended 2-1-2022 by Ord. No. O-22-1]
(3)
Special devices. The installation of special devices shall include
but not be limited to grease interceptors, oil separators, refrigeration
units, backflow preventers with test ports, reduced pressure zone
backflow preventers with test ports, pressure vacuum breakers with
chemical injectors (other than R-3 and R-5), steam boilers, hot water
boilers (excluding those for domestic water heating), active solar
systems, interceptors, fuel piping (other than R-3 and R-5), air conditioners
(other than R-3 and R-5), LP tanks (under 2,000 gallons) or similar
devices. The fee shall be as follows: $75 per fixture and appliance.
(4)
Annual backflow inspection. The minimum fee for annual backflow certification
shall be as follows: $75 per device.
(6)
Air conditioning. For the installation of air conditioning for R-3
and R-5, the fee shall be as follows: $50 per unit.
(7)
Gas piping. For the installation of each appliance connected to the
gas piping system, the fee shall be as follows: $20 per fixture and
appliance.
(9)
Lawn irrigation.
(a)
The fee for the installation of a PVB (pressure vacuum breaker),
backflow preventer without chemical injectors shall be as follows:
$50 per preventer for residential and $100 per preventer for commercial.
(b)
Modular and premanufactured structures. The construction permit
is based on the estimated cost of the plumbing tech, external utility
connections, and HVAC systems; the fee shall be as follows: $35 per
$1,000.
(11)
Water and sewer service lines: R-5 and R-3, $75; all other use
groups, $150 (on multiple units the fee is per unit).
(14)
Pool heaters: $95 each.
C.
Electrical subcode fees.
(1)
Electrical fixtures and devices. When calculating the above fee,
the terms "receptacles," "fixtures," and "switches" shall include
lighting outlets, fluorescent fixtures, light standards, pool bonding,
intercom devices, telephone outlets, CRT outlets, thermostats, burglar
alarm devices, heat detectors, and smoke detectors.
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Items
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Fee
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1 to 50 receptacles, fixtures, and switches
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$75
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Increments of 25 additional items
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$15
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(2)
Motors and electrical devices.
(a)
Motors.
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Size (horsepower)
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Fee
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Greater than 1 but less than or equal to 10
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$25
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Greater than 10 but less than or equal to 50
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$65
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Greater than 50 but less than or equal to 100
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$150
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Greater than 100
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$500
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(b)
Electrical devices (This includes transformers, generators and
PV devices.).
[1]
Fees.
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Size
(kilowatts)
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Fee
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Greater than 1 but less than or equal to 10
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$25
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Greater than 10 but less than or equal to 45
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$65
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Greater than 45 but less than or equal to 112.5
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$150
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Greater than 112.5
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$500
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R-5 and R-3 photovoltaic (PV) array systems up to 10 KW
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$225
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For each KW (or portion) above 10 KW
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$25
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[2]
For the purpose of computing this fee, typical ratings are listed
below. NOTE: Actual nameplate KW rating must be on the application
to assure no delay in permit issuance.
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Device
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Average Ratings (KW)
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Electric dryer
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5.0
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Electric range
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10.8
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Electric oven
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5.7
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Surface unit
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5.1
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Geothermal
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Range from 3.8 to 19.2, Plus heat pump 2.6 to 7.4
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Electric baseboard heat, four-foot length
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1.3
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Hard-wired microwave ovens
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1.44
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Water heater
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4.5
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Central air (per ton)
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1.4
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Central heat (electric)
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5.0
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Dishwasher
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1.2
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(3)
Service equipment (service panel, service entrance, and subpanels).
Each piece of equipment shall be priced as follows:
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Size
(amps)
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Fee
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Greater than 0 but less than or equal to 200
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$75
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Greater than 200 but less than or equal to 1,000
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$200
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Greater than 1,000
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$500
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(4)
Temporary service/pole. Service plus GF receptacle: $90.
(5)
Central air. Average residential unit/air handler plus disconnect:
$65.
(8)
Annual commercial in-ground pool inspection: $75.
(9)
Minimum fee. The minimum fee for electrical subcode plan review and/or
inspections for R-5 and R-3 shall be $85; all other use groups: $150.
D.
Fire subcode fees.
(1)
Minimum fee. The minimum fee for fire subcode plan review and/or
inspections for R-5 and R-3 shall be $85; all other use groups: $150.
(2)
Tents. Tents greater than 900 square feet or larger than 30 feet
in any direction: $125.
(3)
Standpipes and risers: $275 each.
(4)
Sprinkler heads, detectors and devices.
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Number of Heads or Detectors
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Fee
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1 to 20
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$125
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21 to 100
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$175
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101 to 200
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$300
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201 to 400
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$800
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401 to 1,000
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$1,400
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Over 1,000
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$1,600
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Complete sprinkler system, R-5 and R3
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$250
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(7)
Independent pre-engineered systems: $150.
(8)
Engineered suppression systems: $150.
(9)
Spray booths/dipping tanks: $150 each.
(11)
Fuel-dispensing units/piping per island (three per group): $300.
(13)
Combustion air commercial: $75.
(15)
Chimneys, wood stoves, liners and zero-clearance fireplaces:
R-5 and R-3 are $75 each. All other use groups: $150 each.
(16)
Incinerators/crematoriums: $460 each.
(17)
Smoke control systems: $250.
(18)
Generators: R-5 and R-3: $75: all other use groups $150.
E.
Annual permits. Annual permit requirements are as follows:
(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 who are 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.
(2)
Fees for annual permits shall be as follows:
(a)
One to 25 workers (including foremen): $667/worker; each additional
worker over 25: $232/worker.
(b)
Prior to the issuance of the annual permit, a training registration
fee of $140 per subcode and a list of not more than three individuals
to be trained per subcode shall be submitted by the applicant to the
Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Code Services, Education
Unit, along with a copy of the construction permit (Form F170). Checks
shall be made payable to "Treasurer, State of New Jersey." The Department
shall register these individuals and notify them of the courses being
offered.
