Construction Office of Monroe - Ordinance Number O-5-2020-010
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CODE BOOK CHAPTER 39: FEES
C. Construction fees. See fees on the following Schedules I through VI. | See Code Book
[Amended 5-4-09 by Ord. No. O-5-2009-018; 11-30-09 by Ord. No. O-2009-036; 3-7-11 by Ord. No. O-3-2011-005; 12-28-12 by Ord. No. O-12-2012-039; 11-4-15 by Ord. No. O-11-2015-020; 4-4-16 by Ord. No. O-2-2016-003; 7-2-2018 by Ord. No. O-6-2018-019; 6-22-2020 by Ord. No. O-5-2020-010]
Administrative and Certificate Fee Schedule
Schedule I
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Item |
Cost |
A. |
Certificate of occupancy. Refer to Building Subcode Fee Schedule II |
Schedule 1 |
Schedule 2 |
Schedule 3 |
Multiple |
Asbestos hazard abatement |
Lead hazard abatement |
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$100 |
$300 |
$300 |
$100 per unit |
$14 |
$100 |
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B. |
Certificate of continued occupancy (R-5 are optional) |
See above schedule |
C. |
Certificate of continued occupancy pursuant to change of use |
$200 |
D. |
Certificate of approval |
No charge |
E. |
Certificate of compliance (includes electrical C. of C. for commercial pools, spas, or hot tubs) |
No charge |
F. |
Variations: |
Residential, R-5 single item |
Residential, R-3, R-4, multiple within one unit or prototype to development |
All other uses |
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G. |
Plan review portion of total permit fee
Plan review fee to be paid at the time of granting the permit. Plan review fees are not refundable
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5% |
H. |
Minimum fee per subcode applied for |
$45 |
I. |
State of New Jersey Training Fees |
Per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(b) |
J. |
Annual permit
Consistent with requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(A)4
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Per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(A)(u) |
K. |
There shall be an additional fee of $45 per hour or any portion thereof for review of any amendment or change to a plan that has already been released. |
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L. |
Hourly charges and fees for development-wide inspection of homes after issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall be in such amount as may be reasonable and necessary in order to ascertain whether a violation exists or to verify that any work performed has abated the violation.
The hourly charge shall be $57 per hour times the number of hours spent by the Code Official in determining whether a violation exists or verifying that any work performed has abated the violation.
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M. |
Change of contractor |
Flat fee $25 |
N. |
Temporary Certificate of occupancy
Consistent with the requirements set forth in: N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(F)3, N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(F)3i, and N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(F)4
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Per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(F) |
Building Subcode Fees
Schedule II
Schedule #1 includes Use Groups: R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 and U
Schedule #2 includes Use Groups: F-1, F-2, S-1 and S-2, A-4, A-5
Schedule #3 includes Use Groups: A-1, A-2, A-3, E, H, I-1, I-2, I-3 and R-1, B, M
Retaining Walls:
Up to 4 feet: $40
Up to 8 feet: $80
Raised patio (flat fee): $40
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Type of Work |
Based On |
Schedule #1 |
Schedule #2 |
Schedule #3 |
A. |
New buildings or additions |
Cubic volume |
$0.049 |
$0.047 |
$0.049 |
B. |
Altertions, Renovation or Repair Work |
Est. cost of work per $1,000 or portion thereof |
$20 |
$25 |
$25 |
C. |
Site construction associated with pre-engineered systems of commercial farm buildings, pre-manufactured construction and external utility connections of same. |
Est. cost of work per $1,000 or portion thereof |
$20 |
$25 |
$25 |
D. |
Roofing or siding
Excluding Use Groups R-3, rR-5 detached, 1-2 family dwellings only
|
Flat fee or est. cost of work per $1,000 or portion thereof |
$100/per unit
R-2, R-4, U R-5 Attached
|
$19 |
$19 |
E. |
Fence (over 6 feet)* |
Flat fee |
$50 |
$200 |
$200 |
F. |
Sign [not exempt under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(b)6] |
Square foot of fence |
N/A |
$5 |
$5 |
G. |
Pool |
Flat fee |
$200 |
$350 |
$350 |
H. |
Asbestos abatement |
Flat fee |
$70 |
$70 |
$70 |
I. |
Lead hazard abatement |
Flat fee |
$140 |
$140 |
$140 |
J. |
Other: |
Agricultural buildings under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d).
Fees to be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20l2i(1).
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Decks |
Antenna/Satellite Dish |
Residential lawn shed* + |
Other temporary tructures |
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.17A(c)1 |
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Flat fee |
Flat fee |
Flat fee |
Flat fee |
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K. |
Demolition |
Flat fee |
R-5: $200
U: $25
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$350 |
$350 |
* Subject to review and approval of Zoning regardless of dimension
+ A permit is not required for garden-type utility sheds and simlar structures, which are 200 square feet or less in area, 10 feet or less in height and accessory buildings for Use Group R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5. Such garden type utility sheds are required to comply with N.J.A.C. 5:23-9.9, Foundation Systems for Garden Type Utility Sheds and Simiilar Structures
Electrical Subcode Fee Schedule
Schedule III
|
Item |
Based On |
Cost |
A. |
DEVICES, includes total of:
*Devices rated less than 20 amperes
|
Lighting fixtures
Receptacles
Switches
Detectors
Light poles
Motors-fractional HP
Emergency exit lights
Communication points
Alarm devices/fire alarm control panel(s)
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First 10 items |
Each additional |
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B. |
POOLS, in-ground pool permit with: |
Underwater light(s) |
Spa/Hot tub |
Annual inspection of commerical pools, spas or hot tubs [per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(1)] |
Aboveground pool |
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Flat fee |
Flat fee |
Flat fee |
Flat fee |
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C. |
MOTORS AND APPARATUS RATED IN/BY HORSEPOWER, includes, but not limited to: |
Garbage disposal
Space heater/air handler
Motors, all other, over 1 HP
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=/> than 1 HP, up to 5 HP
=/> than 5 HP, up to 50 HP
=/> than 50 HP, up to 100 HP
=/> than 100 HP
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D. |
TRANSFORMERS AND APP. RATED IN/BY KW, includes, but 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
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=/> 1kW, up to 10 kW
=/> 10 kW, up to 50 kW
=/> 50 kW, up to 100 kW
=/> than 100 kW
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E. |
SERVICE PANELS & EQUIPMENT RATED IN AMPERES, includes, but not limited to: |
Service panels
Subpanels
Meters
Solar meters
Disconnects
Car chargers
Transfer switch
*Replacement of service entrance conductors or feeder conductors only
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Up to and including 200 amperes
Up to and including 400 amperes
Up to and including 800 amperes
Up to and including 1,200 amperes
For each additional 400 amperes above 1,200 amperes
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F. |
SOLAR INSTALLATIONS |
For each solar photovoltaic system, the fee shall be:
All inverters
Panels
Microinverters
Optimizers
DC equipment
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For the first 10kW
For each additional 10kW
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G. |
ALARM PANELS |
Alarm panel
Fire alarm panel
Intercom panel
Energy management panel
Card access or similar device
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H. |
SIGNS |
Each hard-wired sign |
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Elevator Subcode Fee Schedule
Schedule IV
In accordance with State Statute N.J.A.C. 5:23-12 |
Fire Protection Subcode Fee Schedule
Schedule V
|
Item |
Based On |
Cost |
A. |
TANKS (installation or removal) |
Residential, R-5
All others, 999 gallonsup to 2,500 gallons
All others, over 2,500 gallons
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B. |
ALARMS, SIGNAL & SUPERVISORY DEVICES |
Fire alarm panel
Includes, but not limited to, total of:
Smoke/heat detectors
Carbon monoxide detectors
Pull stations
Water flow switches
Horns, strobes, bells
Tamper switches, low/high switches
Other detectors
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Each
First 12 items
Each additional 10 or portion of 10 items
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C. |
SUPPRESSION SYSTEM DEVICES |
Any partial system component
Fire pump
Dry pipe/alarm valves
Pre-action valve
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D. |
SPRINKLER HEADS (wet & dry) |
1-100
101-500
501-999
1,000 and over
|
$200
$700
$1,500
$2,000
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E. |
STANDPIPES |
Each |
$250 |
F. |
PRE-ENGINEERED SYSTEMS |
Wet chemical
Dry chemical
CO2 suppression
Foam suppression
Halon suppression
Smoke control systems
Kitchen hood exhaust systems
Smoke control system
|
Gas or oil-fired appliances |
Appliances, other: Wood-burning fireplaces or stoves or pellet burning fireplaces |
Chimney liner |
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Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
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Each |
Each |
Each |
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$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$400
|
$60 |
$150 |
$125 |
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Plumbing Subcode Fee Schedule
Schedule VI
Fixture/Equipment |
Based On |
Cost |
Water closet |
Each |
$25
|
Urinal/bidet |
Each |
425 |
Bathtub |
Each |
$25 |
Lavatory |
Each |
$25 |
Shower |
Each |
$25 |
Floor Drain |
Each |
$25 |
Sink |
Each |
$25 |
Dishwasher |
Each |
$25 |
Each appliance connected to gas piping or oil pping |
Each |
$30 |
Drinking fountain |
Each |
$30 |
Washing machine |
Each |
$25 |
House bibb |
Each |
$25 |
Water heater |
Each |
$25 |
Fuel oil pining |
Flat fee |
$50 |
Steam Boiler |
Each |
$100 |
How-water boiler |
Each |
$100 |
Sewer pump |
Each |
$80 |
Sump pump |
Each |
$80 |
Back water valve |
Each |
$40 |
Check Valve |
Each |
$40 |
Interceptor/separator |
Each |
$50 |
Backflow preventer (lawn sprinkler) |
Each |
$40 |
Grease trap |
Each |
$65 |
Sewer Connection |
Each |
$150 |
Water service connection |
Each |
$150 |
Stacks |
Each |
$15 |
Other: |
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Active Solar Systems |
Each |
$100 |
Commerical heating and equipment (RTU) |
Each |
$65 |
Roof drains |
Each |
$25 |
Water-cooled AC or refer. units |
Each |
$100 |
Cross-connections and backflow prventers subject to testing and requiring annual inspection |
Each |
$100 |
LPG tanks |
Flat fee |
$100 |
Backflow preventer/cross-connections |
New/replacement |
$85 |
Hot-air furnace* |
Each |
$35 |
Oil tank |
Each |
$35 |
Fireplace |
Each |
$35 |
Air conditioner/air handler |
Each |
$35 |
Other:
Chimney/vent****
Hydronic iping***
Radon mitigation*
|
Each |
$35 |
Gas piping |
Each |
$65 |
Pool suction drains |
Flat fee |
$65 |
Notes:
* If new electrical work is required in the installation of fixture/equipment a properly filed Electrical Subcode Techincal Section Form F-120B must be filed with the application for permit and certified as required by the Electrical Contractors Licensing Act, N.J.S.A. 45:5A-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31
** If replacement of fixture/equipment will encompass bacflow or cross connection work, a separate Plumbing Subcode Technical Section Form #F-130B must be filed with the application for permit and certified as required by the Master Plumbers Licensing Act, N.J.S.A. 45:14C-7 et seq., N.J.S.A. 45:1-32 et. seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:32-1
*** If replacement of fixture/equipment will include fuel, gas or hydronic piping as part of the proposed work, fee(s) are based on the fixtureequipment only.
**** A chimney certification for replacement of fuel-fired equipment may be accepted per N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.20(c).