[HISTORY: Adopted by Mayor and Council of Borough of Wenonah 12-22-1977. Amendments noted where applicable.]
There is hereby established in the Borough of Wenonah a State
Uniform Construction Code enforcing agency to be known as the "Construction
Code Enforcement Agency," consisting of a Construction Official, a
Building Subcode Official, a Plumbing Subcode Official, a Fire Protection
Subcode Official and such other subcode officials for such additional
subcodes as the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs
in the 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. The Fire Protection Subcode
Official shall be appointed by the Mayor and Council from those persons
recommended by the Fire Chief. All others shall be appointed by the
Mayor and Council.
Each official position created in § 18A-1 above shall be filled by a person qualified for such position, pursuant to P.L. 1975, c. 217, as amended, and N.J.A.C. 5:23 et seq., 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 et seq. More than one such official position may be held by the same person, provided that such person is qualified pursuant to law to hold each such position.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.
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.
The Borough of Wenonah Construction Code Enforcement Agency
shall examine each application for a construction permit. If the application
conforms with this ordinance, it shall approve the application and
shall issue a construction permit to the applicant. Every application
for a construction permit shall be granted, in whole or in part, or
denied within 20 business days. If the application is denied, in whole
or in part, the Borough of Wenonah Construction Code Enforcement Agency
shall set forth the reasons therefor in writing. If the Borough of
Wenonah Construction Code Enforcement Agency fails to grant, in whole
or in part, or denies any application for a construction permit within
the period of time prescribed herein, such failure shall be deemed
a denial of the application for purposes of an appeal to the Gloucester
County Construction Board of Appeals, unless such period of time has
been extended with the consent of the applicant. The Borough of Wenonah
Construction Code Enforcement Agency may approve changes in plans
and specifications, provided that such changes do not require site
plan approval. Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, the
construction or alteration of a building or structure shall not be
commenced until a construction permit has been issued. The construction
of a building or structure shall be in compliance with the approved
application for a construction permit and all conditions of site plan
approval, if required.
A.
If no construction has been undertaken, pursuant to a construction
permit, above the foundation walls within one year from the time of
issuance, the permit shall expire.
B.
The Borough of Wenonah Construction Code Enforcement Agency may suspend,
revoke or cancel a construction permit in case of neglect or failure
to comply with the provisions of this ordinance or any other law or
regulation of the State of New Jersey, or upon a finding by it that
a false statement or representation has been made in the application
for the construction permit.
A.
Pursuant to the authority of N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.14 et seq. the International
Building Code-NJ ed., 2009; National Electrical Code, 2011; National
Standard Plumbing Code, 2009; International Energy Conservation Code,
2009 (Residential); International Mechanical Code, 2009; International
Fuel Gas Code, 2009; International Residential Code-NJ ed., 2009;
and Rehabilitation Subcode 5:23-6, Inc., including all subsequent
revisions and amendments thereto, shall be hereby adopted by reference
as the building subcode, subject to the modifications promulgated
by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
[Amended 12-26-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-8]
B.
Fees.
The fee for construction permits shall be the sum of the fees
listed in Subsections (1) through (12) hereof and shall be paid before
any permit for construction shall be issued.
[Amended 10-24-1985; 3-8-1990; 5-27-1993; 12-26-2013 by Ord.
No. 2013-8]
(1)
Building subcode fees. As follows:
(a)
New construction. The fee shall be computed at $0.034 per cubic
foot of building volume with a minimum of $200 for all new construction
and additions.
[1]
Exception. The fee shall be computed at $0.010 per cubic feet
of building volume for farming structures, including commercial farming
structures as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d).
[2]
Exception. Large (over 100,000 square feet footprint) open-volume
building such as warehouses, distribution centers, recreational and
storage use buildings shall be computed at $0.019 per cubic foot of
building volume.
[3]
Exception. Open structures (roofs without walls) accessory to
a one- or two-story dwelling: $100 min. fee.
(c)
Renovations, alterations, repairs and minor work fees. The fee
for all work not listed under the following shall be $30 per $1,000
of estimated cost. The minimum fee shall be $75.
(d)
A retaining wall with a surface area greater than 550 square
feet that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure shall
have a flat fee of $150.
(e)
Handicapped fees: Pursuant to the authority under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-12e,
no construction permit fee shall be required for the construction,
reconstruction, alteration, improvement or repair of a structure and
related devices installed or erected for the sole purpose of promoting
accessibility by the handicapped, handicapped being defined under
N.J.S.A. 51-27d-126e and conforming to the current N.J.A.C. 5:23.7
Barrier Free Code, and any subsequent amendments or additions thereto.
By waiving the fees in no way waives the right of the enforcing agency
to request plans for the purpose of reviewing plans for code compliance.
(f)
Sign permit fees: The permit fee for the construction, erection
or installation of a sign shall be based on the square footage of
the surface area (computed for one side of double faced signs) at
rate of $5 per square foot for any freestanding or pylon type sign,
and $4 per square foot for any wall sign with minimum fee of $75.
The fee herein shall be for each living unit or multiple dwelling,
apartment house or building, and structures containing separate living
units and all other building and structure classifications.
For any item(s) not listed above, a special fee shall be determined
by the Construction Official and the Building Subcode Official.
(2)
Plumbing subcode fees. As follows:
The fee shall be set forth by the State of New Jersey. Except,
the minimum fee shall be $75.
(a)
$15 per plumbing fixture or devices except where specified to
the contrary herein. For the purposes of this subsection, fixtures
shall include, but not limited to: lavatories, sinks, urinals, water
closets, bathtubs, shower stalls, laundry tubs, floor drains, drinking
fountains, dishwashers, garbage disposals, clothes washers, hot water
heaters, rood drains, hose bibs, vent stacks or similar devices and
for each appliance converted to the gas piping or oil piping.
(b)
$82 for the following special devices: soda dispensers, coffee
makers, acid neutralizing devices, grease interceptors, oil and/or
sand interceptors, backflow preventers, water-cooled air-conditioning
or refrigeration units, several electors, hot water, steam boilers,
low water cutoffs, mixing valves. This list is not exhaustive and
the fee shall also apply to special fixtures or equipment delineated
in the plumbing code.
(c)
$82 for each water and sewer connection, flammable/combustible
liquid and gas piping systems.
(d)
$65 for the following: baseboard radiation and radon piping.
(e)
Unless specified herein to the contrary, a minimum plumbing
fee shall be $75.
(f)
For any item not specifically listed or included above, a special
fee shall be determined by the Construction Official and Electrical
Subcode Official.
Reinstatement fee:
Whenever a permit shall become void or lapse by definition of
N.J.A.C. 5:23, the fee, upon request and approval of the Construction
Official, may be reinstated at a rate not to exceed 25% of the original
fee charged.
(4)
Electrical subcode fees: As follows:
The fee shall be set forth by the State of New Jersey. Except
the minimum fee shall be $75.
(a)
Electrical subcodes fees shall be computed as follows:
[1]
Fixtures (outlets, switches, receptacles). For one to 50 fixtures,
$50. For each additional 25 fixtures or fraction thereof in excess
of 50 fixtures the fee shall be $10.
[2]
Light standards (mogul base, mercury base or fixtures other
than those specified in the previous subsection): For (1) to five
fixtures: $65. For each additional lamp; $10.
[3]
Swimming pools: New installation including bonding, wiring of
one receptacle and more. The fee shall be $75 for above ground, and
$100 for in-ground pools.
[4]
Motors: For one to 10 horsepower, $60. From 51 to 100 horsepower,
$120 and for over 100 horsepower, five $580.
[5]
Service meter equipment and feeders: For up to 200 amperes service,
$60; for 201 amperes to 1,000 amperes, $120; for 1,001 amperes and
over, $580.
[6]
Heating, cooling, cooking and similar appliances: Single outlet
of 20 kilowatts or less, $40, including but not limited to; dishwasher,
garbage disposal, dryer, water heaters, range a/c unit, furnace and
air handler.
[7]
Generators, transformers (vaults, enclosure-substations): For
one to 10 kilowatts, $40. For 11 to 50 kilowatts, $60. For 51 to 100
kilowatts, $120. For over 100 kilowatts, $580.
[8]
Electrical signs: For one to five signs, $75. For each additional
sign; $10.
[9]
Reintroduction of service: For reintroduction of service the
fee shall be $75.
[10]
Unless specified herein to the contrary, minimum electrical
fees shall be $75.
[11]
For any item not specifically listed or included above, a special
fee shall be determined by the Construction Official and Electrical
Subcode Official.
(5)
Fire protection subcode fees. As follows:
The fee shall be set forth by the State of New Jersey. Except
the minimum fee shall be $75.
(a)
Sprinkler heads: For one to 20, $82; from 21 to 100, $151; from
101 to 200, $289; from 201 to 400, $748; from 401 to 1,000, $1,323.
(b)
Detectors: For one to 12, $45. For each additional 25 detectors
the fee shall be $15.
(c)
Special suppression and hood exhaust: The fee shall be $116
each.
(d)
Standpipes: The fee shall be $289 per riser.
(e)
Heating systems: The fee shall be $58 per appliance not connected
to the plumbing system for residential properties and $65 per appliance
for commercial properties. The minimum fee for all properties shall
be $75.
(f)
Fireplaces and wood stoves the fee shall be $75 for each.
(i)
Unless specified herein to the contrary, minimum fire fees shall
be $75.
(j)
For any item not specifically listed or included above, a special
fee shall be determined by the Construction Official and Electrical
Subcode Official.
(6)
Elevator subcode fees. As follows:
All activities relating to elevator subcode and defined in N.J.A.C.
5:23-12, the N.J. Department of Community Affairs shall be the sole
enforcing agency.
(8)
Fences. Over six feet in height, or as barrier for swimming pools,
as follows: Permit fees for the installation of a fence shall be $20
per $1,000 of estimated cost of construction, with a minimum fee of
$40 and a maximum of $100.
(10)
Certificate fees. As follows:
(a)
Plan review fee: The fee shall be 20% of the amount charged
for the construction permit and shall be paid before the plans are
reviewed. The amount paid shall be credited towards the amount of
the fee to be charged for the construction permit.
(b)
There shall be an additional fee of $57 per hour for review
of any amendment or change to a plan that has already been released.
(c)
Certificate of continued occupancy (CCO): The fee shall be $151.
(d)
Certificate of occupancy (use change): The fee shall be $151.
(e)
Certificate of occupancy (new): The fee for new construction
shall be 10% of the total construction fee (all subcodes), provided
the minimum fee shall be $35.
(f)
Temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO): There shall be no
fee for a TCO, with the exception of each subsequent reissue or extension.
Each additional TCO shall be $35.
(g)
Certificate of approval (CA): There shall be no fee for a certificate
of approval.
(h)
On-going inspections: State guidelines as published in UCC of
N.J.A.C. 5:23, et seq.
(i)
Code variation: The fee shall be as follows:
Class I
|
$548
|
Class II
|
$151
|
Class III
|
$151
|
(11)
Reinstatement fee:
Whenever a permit shall become void or lapse by definition of
N.J.A.C. 5:23, the fee, upon request and approval of the Construction
Official, may be reinstated at a rate not to exceed 25% of the original
fee charged.
(12)
Refunds:
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.27, in the case of discontinuance
of a building project, the plan review fee and state permit surcharge
fees are not refundable.
(13)
Additional reporting and fees Part I.
The Construction Official shall, with the advice of the Subcode
Official, prepare and submit to the Mayor and Council of the borough
of Wenonah, annually, a report recommending a fee schedule based on
the operating expenses of the agency, and any other expenses of the
agency, fairly attributable to the enforcement of the State Uniform
Construction Code Act.
(14)
Additional reporting and fees Part II.
In order for the training and technical support program required
by the Uniform Construction Code Act, the enforcing agency shall collect,
in addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge fee as specified
in N.J.A.C. 5:23, et seq. Said surcharge shall be remitted to the
Department of Community Affairs on a quarterly basis, and not later
than one month succeeding the end of the month for which it is due.
[Amended 12-26-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-8]
In the event of conflicting or inconsistent interpretations
or application of this code between any two officials, the Construction
Official shall rule as to which interpretation or application shall
be followed.
[Amended 12-26-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-8]
Any prior ordinance or part thereof which is inconsistent with
the provisions of this code is hereby repealed to the extent of such
inconsistency.
[Amended 12-26-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-8]
If any section or part thereof of this ordinance shall be adjudged
invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section or part
thereof so adjudged, and the remainder of this ordinance shall be
deemed valid and effective.
[Amended 12-26-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-8]
This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage
and publication, as required by law.