[Adopted  12-20-1976 as Ord. No. 34-76[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided that it take effect 1-1-1977.
A. 
There is hereby established in the City of Hackensack a State Uniform Construction Code enforcing agency to be known as the "Department of Community Affairs, Division of Building Inspection," consisting of a Construction Official, Building Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Electrical Subcode Official, Fire Protection Subcode Official 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. All personnel shall be assigned to the Division of Building Inspection by the City Manager in accordance with the Municipal Manager Act[1] and State Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:82-1 et seq.
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,[2] 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, and N.J.A.C. 5:23 to hold each such position.
[2]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.
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.
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former § 166-2, Construction Board of Appeals established, was repealed 7-13-2010 by Ord. No. 24-2010.
[Amended  9-5-1978 by Ord. No. 38-78; 9-15-1980 by Ord. No. 25-80;  8-15-1983 by Ord. No. 22-83;  6-15-1989 by Ord. No. 17-89;  2-7-1994 by Ord. No. 10-94; 3-15-1999 by Ord. No. 9-99; 11-15-1999 by Ord. No. 34-99; 11-6-2006 by Ord. No. 36-2006; 10-6-2009 by Ord. No. 30-2009]
A. 
Minimum fee: The minimum fee for a basic construction permit covering any or all building, plumbing, fire protection, electrical work shall be $50. All fees shall be rounded to the nearest dollar amount.
(1) 
The building subcode fees shall be:
(a) 
New construction and addition: $0.045 per cubic foot with a minimum fee of $75; surcharge fee: $0.00265 per cubic foot.
(b) 
Alterations, renovations, repairs, reroofing and siding:
[1] 
Residential, per $1,000 estimated cost: $20, with a minimum fee of $50.
[2] 
Commercial, per $1,000 estimated cost: $45, with a minimum fee of $150.
[3] 
Surcharge: $1.35 per $1,000 of estimated cost.
(c) 
Swimming pools.
[1] 
For Use Groups R-3 and R-4 (one- and two-family houses): $100.
[2] 
Other: $500.
(d) 
Demolition.
[1] 
Commercial: $400.
[2] 
For Use Group R-5 (one- and two-family houses) where structure is less than 5,000 square feet and less than 30 feet in height: $200.
(e) 
Moving of structures.
[1] 
One story or less with an area less than 400 square feet: $50.
[2] 
All other structures: $2,500.
(f) 
Signs, per square foot: $4.
(g) 
Lead hazard abatement: $140.
(h) 
Lead abatement clearance certificate: $28.
(i) 
Asbestos removal.
[1] 
Permit: $84.
[2] 
Certificate: $17.
(j) 
Semipermanent trailers (not including construction trailers): $500.
(k) 
Installation and removal of fuel storage tanks:
[1] 
Installation:
Up to 1,000 gallons
$75
1,001 to 5,000 gallons
$150
5,001 to 10,000 gallons
$500
10,001 to 25,000 gallons
$750
Over 25,000 gallons
$1,000
[2] 
Removal, per $1,000 estimated cost: $25, with a minimum fee of $75.
(l) 
Certificates of occupancy (initial new construction).
[1] 
Unless otherwise specified: $300.
[2] 
For Use Group R-5 (one- and two-family houses): $75.
(m) 
Certificates of continued occupancy (resale or change in tenancy).
[1] 
Commercial: $100.
[2] 
For Use Group R-5 (one- and two-family houses), residential: $85.
(n) 
Tents.
[Added 9-28-2021 by Ord. No. 45-2021]
[1] 
Under 500 square feet: $150.
[2] 
Between 500 and 16,800 square feet: $350.
[3] 
Over 16,800 square feet: $1,500.
(2) 
Elevator construction and inspection fees. In accordance with levels authorized by the Elevator Safety Subcode of the Uniform Construction Code.
(3) 
Plan review: 20% of amount charged for construction permit. (This fee shall be due upon the calculation of the amount of the construction per unit. It is nonrefundable. The amount paid for this fee shall be credited toward the amount of the fee to be charged for the construction permit.)
(4) 
Annual construction permit (per subcode):
(a) 
One to 25 workers: $667 per worker.
(b) 
In excess of 25 workers: $232 per worker.
(In addition, said facility or institution shall pay an annual training fee per subcode of $140, which shall be remitted by the City to the Bureau of Code Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.)
(5) 
Variation from the standards or requirement of the Uniform Construction Code: $250.
(6) 
Construction Board of Appeals hearing: $250.
(7) 
High-pressure boilers, refrigeration systems, pressure vessels, cross-connections and backflow preventers: $50.
(8) 
Plumbing permit fees.
Device
Fee
Water closet
$25
Urinal/bidet
$35
Bathtub
$25
Lavatory
$25
Shower
$25
Roof drain, floor drain, trench drain
$35
Sink
$25
Dishwasher (residential)
$20
Dishwasher (commercial)
$50
Drinking fountain
$35
Washing machine
$25
Hose bibb
$25
Water heater
$50
Fuel oil piping
$25
Gas piping
Residential
$30
Commercial
$50
Steam boiler
$50
Hot water boiler
$50
Sewer pump, sump pump
$50
Interceptor, separator
$75
Backflow preventer, testable
$50
Backflow preventer, nontestable
$20
Grease trap
$150
Sewer, storm connection
Residential
$75
Commercial
$150
Water-cooled A/C or refrigeration unit
$200
Water service connection
$50
Stacks
$25
Active solar system
$250
Other
$20
(9) 
Electrical subcode fee schedule.
(a) 
Receptacles and fixtures and low-voltage, systems devices.
[1] 
One to 25: $50.
[2] 
Each additional 20 devices or part thereof: $35.
(b) 
Motors and electrical devices.
[1] 
One to 10 horsepower or kilowatts: $30.
[2] 
Eleven to 50 horsepower or kilowatts: $100.
[3] 
Fifty-one to 100 horsepower or kilowatts: $175.
[4] 
Over 100 horsepower or kilowatts: $325.
(c) 
Transformers and generators.
[1] 
One to 10 kilowatts: $40.
[2] 
Eleven to 45 kilowatts: $95.
[3] 
Forty-six to 112.5 kilowatts: $225.
[4] 
Over 112.5 kilowatts: $325.
(d) 
Service panels, entrances and subpanels.
[1] 
Up to 200 amperes: $50.
[2] 
201 to 1,000 amperes: $150.
[3] 
Over 1,000 amperes: $300.
(e) 
Bonding or grounding of swimming pools, whirlpools, etc.: $50.
(10) 
Fire subcode fee schedule.
(a) 
Sprinkler system:
Number of Heads
Fee
0 to 20
$75
21 to 50
$150
51 to 100
$250
101 to 200
$350
201 to 400
$500
401 to 1,000
$1,000
Over 1,000 (per head)
$1.50
(b) 
Pre-engineered fire and heat suppression system, including CO2, halon, foam, dry or wet chemical: $200.
(c) 
Smoke and heat detectors.
Number of Heads
Fee
1 to 20
$100
21 to 100
$450
101 to 200
$900
201 to 400
$1,900
401 to 700
$3,400
701 to 1,500
$7,400
(d) 
Standpipes: $400.
(e) 
Kitchen hood exhaust system: $375.
(f) 
Gas- or oil-fired appliance.
[1] 
Residential: $50.
[2] 
Commercial: $225.
A. 
Fire limits are established pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23 as shown on the Zoning Map of the City of Hackensack dated September 1975, Ordinance No. 23-75.
B. 
The Construction Official shall prepare and submit to the Mayor and Council biannually a report reevaluating the delineation of the fire limits. This report shall indicate the recommendations of the Construction Official, the Building Subcode Official and the Fire Subcode Official regarding those areas which should be designated as within fire limits, with the reasons therefor.
[Added 12-8-2020 by Ord. No. 50-2020]
During a public health emergency declared by the Governor of New Jersey, the City's Uniform Construction Code (UCC) enforcing agency shall waive all fees, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-126b, associated with a UCC permit application from a licensed restaurant or bar within the City for approval of any tent, tensioned membrane structure or canopy in the outdoor area of the restaurant or bar's premises so as to provide cover from the elements when necessary. Nothing in this section shall relieve a restaurant or bar from meeting all of the requirements of the UCC or any other federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance in order for any such permit to be granted.