| AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER
AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW
JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY, CHAPTER 105, CONSTRUCTION CODES, UNIFORM
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| BE
IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Franklin,
Somerset County, New Jersey that the Code of the Township of Franklin
be and it is hereby amended as follows: |
| Section 1. Section
105-2 Fees, Subsection C, Fees, Paragraph 1 (Building Subcode
Fees) shall be amended to read as follows: |
| (1) |
The building subcode
fees shall be as follows: |
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a) |
New Construction:
Up to 100,000 cu. ft., the fee shall be computed by volume multiplied
by 0.0320 |
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b) |
New Construction:
Over 100,000 cu. ft., the fee shall be computed by volume multiplied
by 0.015 |
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c) |
New Construction:
Commercial Farm Buildings and Structures on Farms, the fee shall
be computed by volume multiplied by .0008 to a maximum of $1,145.00. |
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d) |
Alterations, Renovations
and Repairs: |
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(i) |
R3 &
R4 Residential, multiplied by estimated cost of construction.
MINIMUM FEE - $50.00
$15.00 per $1,000 up to $50,000
$12.00 per $1,000 - $50,001 - $100,000
$10.00 per $1,000 over $100,000 |
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(ii) |
ALL OTHER
USES, multiplied by estimated cost of construction.
MINIMUM FEE - $50.00
$23.00 per $1,000 up to $50,000
$18.00 per $1,000 - $50,001 - $100,000
$15.00 per $1,000 over $100,000 |
| (2) |
Flat Fees shall be
as follows: |
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(a) |
Reroof (R3 & R4)
- Residential |
$50.00 |
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(b) |
Residing (R3 &
R4) - Residential |
$50.00 |
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(c) |
Swimming Pools (R3
& R4): Above Ground |
$50.00 |
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In Ground |
$75.00 |
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(d) |
100 square feet and above |
$75.00 |
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(e) |
Fences - Over 6 feet
high |
$25.00 |
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(f) |
Antenna, mast, satellite
dish - (R3 & R4) |
$50.00 |
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All others |
$100.00 |
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(g) |
Radon |
$50.00 |
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(h) |
Underground (UST)
storage tank
Installation (R3 & R4) |
$35.00 |
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(i) |
Aboveground (AST)
storage tank
Installation (R3 & R4) |
$35.00 |
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(j) |
Asbestos Removal |
$100.00 |
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(k) |
Temporary Structures,
Tents, Temporary Trailers |
$50.00 |
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(l) |
Moving Structures |
$100.00 |
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(m) |
Demolition |
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(i) |
R3 & R4 and farm
buildings -
under 5,000 sq ft. and less than 30 feet in height |
$75.00 |
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(ii) |
All other use groups |
$100.00 |
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(n) |
Signs |
$50.00 |
| (3) |
RESERVED |
| (4) |
State
Permit Fees shall be in accordance with NJAC 5:23-2 as same may
be amended from time to time: |
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(a) |
STATE
PERMIT FEES for alterations - Multiplied estimated cost of
work
x .00135 |
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(b) |
STATE
PERMIT FEES for new construction - Multiplied cubic foot x .00265 |
| (5) |
Plumbing Fees Shall
be as follows: |
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(a) |
Fees for each fixture,
appliance, backflow preventor |
$10.00 |
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(b) |
Water Heater |
$30.00 |
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(c) |
Fuel Oil Piping |
$60.00 |
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(d) |
Gas Piping |
$60.00 |
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(e) |
Steam Boiler |
$60.00 |
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(f) |
Hot Water Boiler |
$60.00 |
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(g) |
Sewer Pump |
$60.00 |
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(h) |
Interceptor/Separator |
$60.00 |
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(i) |
Grease Trap |
$60.00 |
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(j) |
Water cooled A/C or
Refrigeration Unit |
$60.00 |
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(k) |
Sewer Connection |
$60.00 |
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(l) |
Water Service Connection |
$60.00 |
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(m) |
Active Solar System |
$60.00 |
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(n) |
Other |
$50.00 |
| (6) |
Plan Review Fees:
A non-refundable fee of 10% of total fees for Plan Review and
Proto Type Plans. |
| (7) |
Occupancy Permit fee
shall be as follows: |
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(a) |
Certificate of Occupancy |
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(i) |
R3 & R4 Residential |
$100.00 |
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(ii) |
All other use groups |
$135.00 |
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(b) |
Continued Certificate
of Occupancy |
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(i) |
R3 & R4 Residential |
$100.00 |
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(ii) |
All other use groups |
$150.00 |
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(c) |
Change of Use |
$150.00 |
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(d) |
Certificate of Approval |
No Fee |
| (8) |
Electrical Subcode
Fees shall be as follows |
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(a) |
For the purpose of
computing these fees, devices, outlets, fixtures and switches
shall include but not be limited to burglar alarms, intercom panels,
smoke detectors, thermostats, motors, photocells, level probes,
temperature sensors and similar items: |
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(i) |
For the first 50 devices |
$40.00 |
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(ii) |
Each additional 25
devices or fraction thereof add |
$20.00 |
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(b) |
For the purpose of
computing these fees the term service, service panel, sub-panels,
feeders, switches, switchboards, motor control centers, alarm
panels, signs, disconnects: |
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(i) |
Up to 100 aps |
$40.00 |
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(ii) |
101 amps up to 200
amps |
$50.00 |
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(iii) |
201 amps up to 1000
amps |
$100.00 |
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(iv) |
1000 amps and above |
$400.00 |
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(c) |
For the purpose of
computing these fees, all motors including ranges, ovens, surface
units, dryers, air conditioning units, water heater, central heat,
(oil, gas electric) baseboard heat units, generators, transformers
or other devices consuming, generating or altering electricity: |
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(i) |
Motors & electrical
devices: |
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(1) Fractional hp |
$7.00 |
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(2) Over 1hp, up to
10 hp |
$10.00 |
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(3) 11 hp up to 50
hp |
$45.00 |
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(4) 51 hp up to 100
hp |
$100.00 |
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(5) 101 hp up to 500
hp |
$400.00 |
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(6) Each increment
of 50 hp or part thereof, add |
$10.00 |
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(ii) |
Transformers &
generators: |
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(1) Fractional kw |
$7.00 |
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(2) Over 1 kw up to
10 kw |
$10.00 |
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(3) 11 kw up to 50
kw |
$45.00 |
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(4) 51 kw up to 100
kw |
$100.00 |
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(5) 101 kw up to 500
kw |
$400.00 |
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(6) Each increment
of 50 kw or part thereof, add |
$10.00 |
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(d) |
Pools, Fountains and
Similar Installations:
Includes bonding, motor, 2 outlets and a switch |
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Above Ground |
$60.00 |
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In Ground |
$80.00 |
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(e) |
Lights Standards (each) |
$15.00 |
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(f) |
Trailers |
$60.00 |
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(g) |
Modular Office Cubicles
(each unit) |
$10.00 |
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(h) |
Branch Circuits |
$35.00 |
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(i) |
Reinspection or Reintroduction
of Service |
$35.00 |
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(j) |
Minimum Fee |
$50.00 |
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(k) |
All Other Work Requiring
Review and Inspections - fees are to be based on $15.00 per $1,000
of estimated cost (i.e. grounding grids, underground conduits,
etc.) |
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For the purpose of
Determining estimated cost, the applicant shall submit to the
department cost data produced by the architect or engineer of
record, or by a recognized estimating firm or by the contractor. |
| (9) |
Fire Subcode Fees
(Fire Protection and Other Hazardous Equipment) shall be as follows: |
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(a) |
Automatic and Manual
Fire Alarm Systems |
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(i) |
R3 & R4 .... Smoke
Detectors (110v/battery back up) 1-3 |
$30.00 |
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4-10 |
$55.00 |
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Over 10 |
$75.00 |
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Alarm System |
$100.00 |
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(ii) |
All Other Use Groups: |
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(1) Modify existing
system: |
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1-5 devices |
$40.00 |
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Over 5 additional
devices in lots of 10 |
$25.00 |
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Devices shall include
smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, bells,
horns, strobes and other peripheral devices not itemized in this
section |
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(2) Install new system: |
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Automatic/Manual Alarm |
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System up to 10,000 |
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sq ft. coverage |
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Minimum Fee |
$150.00 |
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Additional per 10,000
sq. ft. |
$75.00 |
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Central Station Alarm |
$75.00 |
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Duct Smoke Detector |
$25.00 |
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Flame or Beam Smoke
Detector |
$50.00 |
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(b) |
Automatic Sprinkler
Systems |
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1-20 heads |
$75.00 |
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21-100 heads |
$120.00 |
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101-200 heads |
$175.00 |
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201-400 heads |
$500.00 |
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401-1000 heads |
$650.00 |
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1000 heads and over |
$900.00 |
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Each additional riser |
$50.00 |
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Foam Suppression (not
pre-engineered) |
$150.00 |
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Fire pump |
$150.00 |
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Hydraulic Calculation
Review |
$50.00 |
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(c) |
Standpipes |
$175.00 |
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(d) |
Commercial Kitchen
Hood & Hazardous Exhaust System |
$75.00 |
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(e) |
Kitchen Suppression
Systems (Pre-engineered) |
$90.00 |
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(f) |
Pre-Engineered Systems |
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CO2 Suppression |
$100.00 |
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Halon Suppression |
$100.00 |
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Foam Suppression |
$100.00 |
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Dry Chemical Suppression |
$100.00 |
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Wet Chemical Suppression |
$100.00 |
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(g) |
Gas or Oil Fired Vented
Appliance |
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(i) |
Commercial |
$50.00 |
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(ii) |
New (Residential) |
$50.00 |
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(iii) |
Replacement (Residential) |
$30.00 |
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(h) |
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(i) |
Flammable - Combustible
Storage Tanks -
Above/below ground
Up to 1,000 gallons Over 1,000 gallons |
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(i) |
Residential |
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Installation/Removal
and LPG
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| $25.00 |
$75.00 |
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(ii) |
Commercial
UP TO AND INCLUDING: |
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| 1,000 gals. |
2,000 gals. |
Over
2,000 |
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Installation//Removal
and LPG (includes manifold systems up to qty.) and LNG |
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| $75.00 |
$100.00 |
$200.00 |
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(iii) |
Liquid or gaseous
product dispensing system |
$50.00 |
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(iv) |
Tank Monitoring System
(per tank) |
$50.00 |
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(j) |
Smoke
Removal System
(includes smoke detectors (up to 6) not otherwise covered) |
$150.00 |
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(k) |
Emergency Generator
System |
$75.00 |
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(l) |
Elevator Recall |
$75.00 |
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(m) |
Automatic Smoke-Fire
Control Doors or Shutters (pair)
(Security locking devices integrated with Alarm Systems) |
$75.00 |
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(n) |
Emergency & Voice
Communication Systems |
$100.00 |
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(o) |
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(p) |
Incinerators
and Crematoriums |
$275.00 |
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(q) |
Minimum |
(Residential) |
$25.00 |
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(Commercial) |
$50.00 |
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(For miscellaneous
required permits not itemized above) |
| 10. |
Elevator Safety Subcode
Fees shall be as follows:
The fee for Elevator Plan review and Elevator installation shall
comply with the standards listed in NJAC 5:23-12. |
| 11. |
Variations
shall be as follows: |
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(a) |
Class
I Structures |
$450.00 |
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(b) |
Class
II Structures |
$150.00 |
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(c) |
Class III Structures |
$90.00 |
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(d) |
Reapplication for
variation shall be 25% of original fee |
