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200 South Street
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Morristown NJ 07960
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Building Department Fee Schedule

State surcharge is $.00265 per cubic foot on new buildings & additions. For all others, the State surcharge is $1.70 per $1000. Minimum fee for each subcode is $50

Please contact the Building Department for the exact fees for your project.

General Fees
Building Fee Schedule
Electrical Fee Schedule
Plumbing Fee Schedule

Fire Protection Fee Schedule

General Fees

Replacement of existing Residential (1 & 2 family) heating or air conditioning system

$125

Contractor Change –per subcode

$50

Use Group Change

$200

Re-installment of lapsed or suspended permit

$125

Application for Variation Fee 

$175

Annual Permit Fee 

 

1-25 workers (per worker)

$700

Additional workers (per worker)

$250

Certificate of Occupancy (CO) – Commercial & Residential

$50

CO Asbestos

$50

Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO)

$250

Certificate of Clearance for Lead

$50

Plan Review Fee

20% of Construction Cost

 

Building Fee Schedule

State surcharge is $.00334 per cubic foot on new buildings & additions.
For all others, the State surcharge is $1.70 per $1000.
Minimum fee for each subcode is $50.

New Building Construction –Per cu ft

 

(Residential and Commercial)

.$030 per cubic  foot

Except Use S1 and S2

$.020 per cubic foot

Additions calculated same as New Construction  no change

 

Rehabilitation – alterations , renovation, repair and reconstruction cost

(per $1000 of construction

Residential

 

Up to  $50,000

$25 per $1000

above $50,000

$20 per $1000

Commercial

 

Up to $50,000

$30 per $1000

Above $50,000

$30 per $1000

Residential Roof and Siding – (1 & 2 family only)

$60

Sign

$100/each 

Above Ground Swimming Pools

$100.00

In-Ground Swimming Pool

$250

Asbestos Abatement – Subchapter 8

$100

Lead Hazard

$150

Demolition (Commercial)

$1500/building

Demolition, Residential less than 5000 sf., 30ft

$250)

Tents (when UCC permits are required)

 $125

Commercial floor finishes (carpet, wood and sheet goods) -  

 

Less than 1000 sq. ft (11 cy)

$75

Greater than 1000 sq. ft
(11 cy)

$150

 

Electrical Fee Schedule
Minimum Fee is $50.00

Electrical Devices (Receptacles and Fixtures)

First 50

$50

Each additional -25

$25

Electrical Devices counts shall also include smoke, heat, CO detectors, bells, horns/strobes, water flow or tamper switch, low/high air and pull stations.  In addition, security items such as security door/window alarm points, card readers, magnetic locks, etc. 

Motors & Electrical Devices

up to 10 hp

$20

15hp to 50 hp

$50

60 hp to 100 hp

$100

Greater than 100 hp

$457

Electrical Devices
(including Transformers & Generators )

Up to 10.0 kw

$20)

11kw to 45.0 kw

$50

46kw to 112 kw

$100

Greater than 112 kw

457

Service Equipment
(including Services, Motor Control Centers, Sub panels and Panels)

Up to 200 amps

$75

300 amp to 400 amps

$150

600 amp to 1000 amps

$275

Larger than 1000 amps

$450

Other Electrical Fees

Swimming Pool

 

Above ground

$75

In-ground

$125

Spas, hot tubs, fountains, etc

$75

Underground Electrical Trench

$75

Annual Swimming pool inspections (per UCC)

$200

 

Plumbing Fee Schedule
Minimum Fee is $50.00

Water Closet

$15

Urinal / Bidet

$15

Bath Tub

$15

Lavatory

$15

Shower

$15

Floor Drain

$15

Sink

$15

Dishwasher

$15

Drinking Fountain

$15

Washing Machine

$15

Hose Bibb

$15

Stacks

$15

Water Heater

$45

Fuel Oil Piping

$45

Gas Piping


(up to 4 outlets)

$45

(each additional outlet)

$10

LP gas or oil tank piping

$100

Residential Hot water or Steam Boiler

$75

Commercial Hot Water or Steam Boiler

$250

Steam/Hot water piping (2 and 4 pipe systems)

$75

Sewer Pump

$65

Interceptor / Separator

$75

Backflow Preventer

$75

Grease Trap

$75

Sewer Connection

$75

Water Service or Sewer Connection

$75

underground trench

$75

HVAC,; Furnace,; heat pump or heat exchanger

$75

Medical Gas Stations

$65

Condensate Lines

$45

Geothermal System (closed loop)

$75

Annual Safety Inspections (per UCC)

$100

 

Fire Protection Fee Schedule
Minimum Fee is $50.00

Storage Tanks

Fuel Storage Tanks installation (above and underground)

 

550 gal and less

$125

Greater than 550 gallon

$250

Storage Tanks Removal or abandonment (above and underground)

 

550 gallon or less

$125

Greater than 550 gallon

$350

Alarm Systems, Sprinkler Systems / Supervisory /
Signaling/Security Systems

Alarm Devices: (Smoke, heat, CO detectors, bells, horns/strobes, water flow or tamper switch, low/high air and pull stations).; Also included are security items such as security door/window alarm points, card readers, etc. supervisory and signaling)

First 10

$100

11 - 50

$200

Each additional 50

$200

Fire Alarm Control Panel

$150

Wet & Dry Sprinkler Heads

 

1 - 10

$150

11 - 50

$250

Each additional 100

$100

Stand Pipes

$250

Pre-Engineered and Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems

 

Wet chemical, dry chemical CO2, Foam or Clean agent

$200

Miscellaneous

 

Kitchen Hood Exhaust System

$200

Fire Pump

$500

Pre Action Fire Systems

$300

Dry Pipe Alarm Valves

$100

New Residential Gas or oil fired equipment

$65

Commercial Gas or oil fired equipment

$125

Chimney liner or  metal flue vent

$100

Smoke control system

$495

Underground Fire lines/mains

$150

Magnetic Locks with fire alarm interface

$ 65

 

 

 

 

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