Town of West New York, NJ Construction Codes, Uniform

A.

All fees required for plan review and the issuance of any permit or certificate shall be collected prior to the review or the issuance of the permit or certificate. Fees shall be computed in accordance with the requirements and standards set forth in the State Uniform Construction Code and in accordance with the following fee schedule, a copy of which shall be posted in the Central Permit Office.

B.

The "West New York Building Department and Code Enforcement Fee Schedule is as follows.

(1)

All plan review fee (nonrefundable) is 20% percent of permit fee.

(2)

Building fees.

Type of Construction		Fee
Minimum building permit fee		$70
New/addition residential		$0.035 per cubic foot
All other uses		$0.040 per cubic foot
Rehabilitation		$25 per $1,000
Miscellaneous:
	Roofing, 1- and 2-family	$75
	Siding, 1- and 2-family	$75
	All other roofing and siding, per cost of job	$30 per $1,000
	Fence (over 6 feet)	$30 per $1,000
	Signs, all per square foot	$5
	Awnings/canopies per cost of construction	$35 per $1,000
	Aboveground pool	$150
	In-ground pool	$150
	Retaining wall up to 550 square feet	$250
	Retaining wall over 550 square feet	$375
	Asbestos	$150
	Certificate of asbestos compliance	$100
	Radon	$70
	Construction trailers	$150
	Lawn irrigation	$100
Variation application
	Class I structures	$571
	Class II and Class III structures	$250
	Resubmission of Class I through III	$150
Demolition
	1- and 2-family	$300
	Garage/accessory	$100
	Multifamily 3+ (Each unit over 3 add per unit)	$400 $50
	Commercial property up to 1,000 square feet (For each additional 1,000 square feet)	$500 $50
Certificate of occupancy
	Residential	$100
	Commercial	$200
	Temporary certificate of occupancy renewal	$150
Duct work
	1- and 2-family dwelling	$100
	Anything other than 1- and 2-family dwelling	10% of building fee

(3)

Electrical fees.

(a)

The minimum electrical permit fee shall be $70.

(b)

The fee for all fixtures or devices shall be as follows:

Fixture/Device		Fee
Grouping: Fixture and devices to be counted for these items include outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, receptacles, alarm devices, emergency and exit lights, smoke/CO detectors, communication points, fractional HP (less than 1/2 HP), light poles greater than 8 feet; or similar fixtures.
	First 25 units	$80
	Increments of 25 units	$35
Calculating: For the purpose of calculating the following electrical fees, all motor except those in plug-in appliances shall be counted, including control equipment, generators, transformers and all heating, cooking or other devices consuming or generating electrical current.
Motors/electrical devices:
	>1/2 HP up to 10 HP	$80
	Over 10 HP up to 50 HP	$185
	50+ HP and over 100 HP	$650
Transformers/generators/inverters:
	Up to 10 kw	$90
	Up to 45 kw	$205
	Up to 112.5 kw	$450
	Over 112.5 kw	$675
Photovoltaic system:
	1 to 25 panels, microinverters, optimizers	$80
	Each additional 25 units	$35
	1 to 10 kw	$60
	11 to 50 kw	$90
	51 to 100 kw	$120
	Greater than 100 kw	$576
Services/panels/subpanels/motor control center:
	Up to 200 AMPs	$150
	201 AMPs to 500 AMPs	$450
	501 AMPs to 800 AMPs	$650
	801 AMPs to 1,000 AMPs	$920
	Over 1,000 AMPs	$1,500
Temporary electrical poles		$100
Line items
	Range/oven/surface unit	$35
	Dishwasher/dryer	$35
	Sign	$35
	Water heater	$35
	Garbage disposal replacement	$35
	Intercom	$35
	A/C units (residential)	$75
	A/C units (commercial)	$125
	Heating unit	$35
	Whirlpool/spa filter	$35
	Pool (aboveground)	$100
	Pool bonding with lights (GFI) (in-ground)	$150
	Pool bonding (yearly)	$125
	Baseboard heat (per unit)	$35
	Outdoor lights less than 8 feet	$100
	Heat pump	See Motor HP
	Whirlpool/spa filter	See Motor HP
	Pool filter	See Motor HP

(4)

Plumbing fees.

(a)

The minimum plumbing permit fee shall be $70.

(b)

The fee for all fixtures or devices shall be as follows:

Fixture/Device (each)		Fee
For the purpose of clarification, "special devices" include grease traps, oil separators, water-cooled air conditioning units, refrigeration units, utility service connections, back-flow preventers, gas service piping, sewer pumps, interceptors, and fuel oil piping.
Line items
	Water closet	$35
	Bidet/urinal	$35
	Bathtub	$35
	Lavatory/sink	$35
	Shower	$35
	Floor drain	$35
	Sink	$35
	Dishwasher	$35
	Drinking fountain	$35
	Washer	$35
	Hose bib	$35
	Ice maker	$35
	Fuel oil piping	$35
	Sump pump	$85
	Catch basin	$85
	Yard drain	$35
	Roof drain	$35
	Chimney liner	$75
	Furnace	$100
	Gas burner	$100
	HVAC per unit
	1- and 2-family dwelling	$85
	Residential other than 1- and 2-family dwelling	$100
	Commercial	$150
	Condensate drain	$65
	Garbage disposal	$35
	Stacks	$45
	Gas connection per appliance	$50
	Sewer ejector (pump)	$100
	Interceptor/separator	$100
	Hot water boiler
	Up to 200,000 BTUs	$100
	Over 200,000 BTUs	$150
	Steam boiler
	Up to 200,000 BTUs	$100
	Over 3 families and commercial	$150
	Tankless water heater	$100
	Hot water heater	$100
	LP gas tank	$100
	Grease trap	$100
	Water-cooled A/C	$100
	Gas line piping	$50
	Sewer cap	$135
	RPZ/double-check valves
	Up to 1 inch	$100
	Over 1 inch	$150
	Sewer backflow device	$75
	Boiler backflow preventer	$50
	Heating venting system per unit
	1- and 2-family dwelling	$85
	Residential other than 1- and 2-family dwelling	$100
	Commercial	$150
	Backflow preventer
	Residential
	1/2 inch to 1 inch	$75
	1 1/4 inch to 3 inches	$125
	Commercial
	1/2 inch to 1 inch	$175
	1 1/4 inch to 3 inches	$225
	Yearly backflow certification (all types)	$100
	Water service installation/replacement
	3/4 inch to 2 inches	$150
	2 inches to 4 inches	$225
	All services above 4 inches	$300
	Sewer installation/replacement
	4 inches to 5 inches	$135
	6 inches	$300
	All pipe over 6 inches	$350
	Special equipment and appurtenances
	Chemical, dental, vacuum breakers, hammer arrestors, trap primers, reducing valves, back water valve, etc. (each)	$25
	Variation request for Plumbing Subcode
	Class I structure	$571
	Class II and Class III structures	$250
	Resubmission of Class I through III	$150

(5)

Mechanical fees.

(a)

Minimum mechanical permit fee: $70.

(b)

The fee for all fixtures or devices shall be as follows:

Fixture/Device (each)		Fee
	Water heaters	$100
	Fuel oil piping connections	$35
	Gas piping connections	$40
	Steam boiler	$100
	Hot water boiler	$100
	Hot air furnace	$100
	Storage tank installation
	Up to 2,000 gallons	$250
	2,001 to 11,000 gallons	$350
	11,001 to 20,000 gallons	$450
	Over 20,000 gallons	$600
	Fuel storage tank abandonment/closure/removal
	Up to 1,000 gallons	$250
	1,001 to 2,000 gallons	$400
	Over 2,000 gallons
	For each additional 100 gallons	$20
	LPG tank	$100
	Fireplace	$75
	Generator
	Up to 10 kw	$100
	Up to 45 kw	$200
	Up to 112.5 kw	$300
	Over 112.5 kw	$400
	HVAC per unit
	1- and 2-family	$85
	Residential other than 1- and 2-family dwelling	$100
	Commercial	$150
	Heating venting system per unit
	1- and 2-family dwelling	$85
	Residential other than 1- and 2-family dwelling	$100
	Commercial	$150
	Duct system
	1- and 2-family dwelling	$100
	Anything other than 1- and 2-family dwelling	10% of building fee
	Condensate	$65
	Chimney liner	$75
	Gas connections per appliance	$50
	Gas line piping, each	$50
	Gas service connection	$100
	Heat pump	$100
	Sewer backflow device	$75
	Boiler backflow preventer	$50

(6)

Fire fees. The fees for the fire protection subcode shall be as follows:

(a)

Minimum fee for fire permit: $70.

(b)

Fees for fixtures or devices.

Fixture/Device		Fee
	Storage tank installations
	Up to 2,000 gallons	$250
	2,001 to 11,000 gallons	$350
	11,001 to 20,000 gallons	$450
	Over 20,000 gallons	$600
	Storage tank removal/abandonment
	Up to 1,000 gallons	$250
	1,001 to 2,000 gallons	$400
	Over 2,000 gallons For each additional 100 gallons	$20
	Alarm systems: alarm devices, supervisory devices, signaling devices, other: pull station, water/flow, tampers, low/high air, horn/strobes, bells, emergency lights/exit signs
	1 to 5 units	$85
	6 to 10 units	$140
	11 to 15 units	$180
	16 to 30 units	325
	Over 30, each additional 20 units or portion thereof add	$135
	Suppression systems
	Fire pump	$500
	Dry pipe/alarm valves	$50
	Pre-action valves	$50
	Sprinkler heads (dry and wet)
	1 to 25	$125
	26 to 75	$200
	76 to 100	$300
	Over 100, each additional 50 heads or portion thereof add	$150
	Standpipes
	Each standpipe installed up to 6 inches	$350
	6 to 10	$140
	Each stand pipe installed over 6 inches	$450
	Each additional riser	$175
	Pre-engineered suppression system: wet chemical, dry chemical, CO2, foam, FM200	$250
	Kitchen hood exhaust system (residential)	$150
	Fired appliances (gas, oil or solid)	$100
	Other
	Fire alarm control panel (FAC)	$250
	Annunciator Panel	$85
	Transmitter for Central Station (Communicator)	$85
	Manual fire alarm	See alarm device fees
	Automatic fire alarm	See alarm device fees
	Smoke control doors, each	$250
	Elevator recall system	$125
	Commercial hood exhaust system	$300
	Commercial kitchen suppression system	$250

(7)

Elevator fees.

Fixture/Device		Fee
	Plan review fees, each device
	R-3, R-4, R-5	$79
	All other groups	$411
	Witnessing acceptance and performing inspection traction & winding drum
	1 through 10 floors	$440
	Over 10 floors	$638
	Dumbwaiters, chairlifts	$180
	Hydraulic elevators/escalators	$340
	Roped hydraulic elevators	$383
	6-month routine cycle inspection: roped hydraulic escalators and moving walks	$238
	1-year periodic inspection and witnessing of tests, includes 6-month routine inspection
	1 through 10 floors	$400
	Over 10 floors	$450
	Hydraulic elevators	$350
	Roped hydraulic elevator	$375
	Escalator, moving walks	$685
	Manlifts, chairlifts	$206
	Dumbwaiters	$182
	5-year inspection
	Traction and dumb winding, 1 through 10 floors (5-year)	$578
	Traction and dumb winding over 10 floors (5-year)	$726
	Additional charges for any of the above
	Oil buffers	$68
	Counterweights, governor safeties	$170
	Auxiliary generators, alterations, other	$129
	Inspections
	Inspection of minor work	$85
	Reinspection fee	$229
	Owner certificate
	Business certificate	$350
	Residential owner certificate
	Condominium and co-ops	$100
	1- to 2-unit dwelling	$100
	3- to 10-unit dwelling	$250
	Each additional over 10 units	$50
	Commercial property owner certificate	$400
	Mixed-use owner certificate	$400
	Per residential unit	$50
	Vacant property owner certificate	$50
	Compliance request application	$50
	All residential property rental certificate per unit	$50
	All reinspection fees	$50
	Municipal permit application fees
	Shed	$100
	Fence (up to 6 feet)	$100
	Dumpster (7 days)	$100
	Tree permit
	Removal/replacement (each)	$25
	Trimming only	$15
	Sidewalk replacement
	For the first 300 square feet	$50
	Each additional 100 square feet	$20
	Curb replacement	$5 per linear foot
	Curb cut	$5 per linear foot
	Miscellaneous fees
	Zoning review letters and all other letters	$50
	Request for document copy
	Owner certificate	$50
	Business certificate	$50
	Contractor's Town license	$150
	Crane permit (per crane)	$150
	Change of contractor	$100
	Street opening permit
	Application fee	$100
	Nonrefundable engineering fee	$250
	Plus initial deposit of $100 for the first 15 square yards plus $10 each additional square yard

C.

The fees due shall be calculated by the Construction Code Official in accordance with the requirements and standards set forth in the State Uniform Construction Code and in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Subsection B. If the State Uniform Construction Code requires that a fee greater than otherwise required in the fee schedule set forth in Subsection B be charged, such greater fee shall be due.

D.

In addition to any fees that may otherwise be set forth in Subsection B, 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 in the amount of $5 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. The minimum fee shall be $50.

E.

In addition to any fees that may otherwise be set forth in Subsection B, 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 in the amount of $5 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. The minimum fee shall be $50.

F.

In addition to any fees that may otherwise be set forth in Subsection B, the fee to be charged for the reinstatement of a lapsed permit shall be 25% of the initial permit fee, provided that such application for reinstatement is made within one year from the date the initial permit lapsed. Thereafter, the fee for the reinstatement of a lapsed permit shall be 100% of the initial permit fee.

G.

In addition to any fees that may otherwise be set forth in Subsection B, there shall be charged a State of New Jersey training fee, in the amount of $0.0010 per cubic foot of volume, with a minimum charge of $30, which shall be charged to all new construction and additions to existing structures. Such fees shall be forwarded to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, Department of Community Affairs, pursuant to regulations adopted by the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs.

H.

In addition to any fees that may otherwise be set forth in Subsection B, the fee for commencement of any work without a permit where a permit is required shall be 15% of the permit fee, with a minimum of $50.

I.

Any person, firm or entity who knowingly or intentionally fails to obtain a permit required under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the issuance of a violation, to be issued by the Construction Code Official and returnable in the Municipal Court of West New York. The above is in addition to all fines, penalties and authority authorized under the Uniform Construction Code.

J.

Any person, firm or entity who shall, upon receipt of a written notice from the Construction Code Official to cease work until a permit is issued, continue to work without a permit shall be in violation of this chapter and shall be subject to issuance of a violation, to be issued by the Construction Code Official and returnable in the Municipal Court of West New York. The above is in addition to all fines, penalties and authority authorized under the Uniform Construction Code.

K.

Any person, firm or entity who shall repeatedly engage in construction without obtaining the permit or permits required under the provisions of this chapter so as to exhibit a pattern of conduct indicating an intention to willfully violate this chapter shall be in violation of this chapter and shall be subject to the issuance of a violation, to be issued by the Construction Code Official and returnable in the Municipal Court of West New York. The above is in addition to all fines, penalties and authority authorized under the Uniform Construction Code.

L.

Any person convicted of violating any provision of this chapter shall be subject to payment of a fine not to exceed $100 for the first offense and for second or repeated offenses, a minimum fine of $50 and a maximum fine of $500 for each separate offense.

M.

All fees payable to the Town of West New York Code Enforcement Department other than fees related to the excavation and/or backfilling of public rights-of-way, as determined by the Construction Code Official, shall be by money order, certified or cashiers' check.