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NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-130.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-130.1 - Construction permit surcharge fee; construction contracted for or conducted by municipality; prohibition

52:27D-130.1. Construction permit surcharge fee; construction contracted for or conducted by municipality; prohibition  Notwithstanding the provisions of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c. 217 (C. 52:27D-119 et seq.), or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, to the contrary, no municipality shall be charged a construction permit surcharge fee for construction contracted for or conducted by the municipality within its boundaries when the municipality itself is the enforcing agency. L.1982, c. 73, s. 1, eff. July 21, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-130.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-130.2 - Construction permit for installation or alteration of solar energy heating or cooling system; municipal fee or charge; prohibition

52:27D-130.2. Construction permit for installation or alteration of solar energy heating or cooling system; municipal fee or charge; prohibition  No person shall be required to pay a municipal fee or charge in order to secure a construction permit for the installation or alteration of a solar energy heating or cooling system in any building or part thereof. As used in this act, "solar energy heating and cooling system" means a system which is certified as eligible for an exemption from property taxation by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to P.L. 1977, c. 256 (C. 54:4-3.113 et seq.).  L. 1985, c. 85, s. 1, eff. March 26, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-130.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-130.3 - State department or agency; fee; prohibition

52:27D-130.3. State department or agency; fee; prohibition  The installation or alteration of a solar energy heating or cooling system in any building shall not be subject to any fee, including any surcharge or training fee, imposed by any department or agency of State government pursuant to any law, or rule or regulation.  L. 1985, c. 85, s. 2, eff. March 26, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-130.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-130.6 - Green building manual, preparation, availability.

52:27D-130.6 Green building manual, preparation, availability.   1. The Commissioner of Community Affairs is authorized to prepare, in consultation with other State agencies, and make available to the public, a green building manual for the purpose of ensuring that standards are available for those owners and builders who participate in any program that encourages or requires the construction of green buildings. The manual shall include federal guidelines and regulations for energy efficiency in building construction. The manual shall cover residential as well as commercial buildings. For the purposes of this act, "green building" means those building construction practices that significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and their occupants and may consider, but need not be limited to five broad areas: sustainable site planning; safeguarding water and water efficiency; energy efficiency and renewable energy; conservation of materials and resources; and indoor environmental quality. L.2007, c.132, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-130.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-130.7 - Grants to owner of licensed child care center; rules, regulations.

52:27D-130.7 Grants to owner of licensed child care center; rules, regulations.  4. a. Notwithstanding any provisions of P.L.1993, c.139 (C.58:10B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Protection, may provide a grant of $1,500 from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund, established pursuant to section 26 of P.L.1993, c.139 (C.58:10B-4), to the owner or operator of a child care center licensed pursuant to P.L.1983, c.492 (C.30:5B-1 et seq.), or a prospective owner or operator of a child care center who has applied for a license pursuant to P.L.1983, c.492 (C.30:5B-1 et seq.), for the costs of a preliminary assessment performed in order to obtain a no further action letter as required pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.2007, c.1 (C.52:27D-130.5) or performed as part of the child care center licensing requirements established by the Department of Children and Families. b. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority, in the administration of the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund, shall authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to implement a program for the grants to be awarded pursuant to section a. of this section. c. For the purposes of this section, "preliminary assessment" means the same as that term is defined in section 23 of P.L.1993, c.139 (C.58:10B-1). d. The Department of Environmental Protection may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary to effectuate this section. L.2007, c.135, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-130.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-130.8 - Adoption of ordinance requiring replacement for performance guarantee.

52:27D-130.8 Adoption of ordinance requiring replacement for performance guarantee.  6. The governing body of a municipality may adopt an ordinance requiring a successor developer to furnish a performance guarantee as a replacement for a performance guarantee that was previously accepted in accordance with standards adopted by ordinance and regulations adopted pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1999, c.68 (C.40:55D-53a) and section 41 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-53) for the purpose of assuring the installation and maintenance of on-tract improvements, and releasing the predecessor obligor and surety, if any, from liability pursuant to its performance guarantee. L.2013, c.123, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-131.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-131.1 - Removal, demolition of certain building, structure.

52:27D-131.1 Removal, demolition of certain building, structure.  2. a. If the owner of a building or structure fails to comply with a removal or demolition order issued by an enforcing agency under authority of P.L.2001, c.457 (C.52:27D-131.1 et al.) or of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), the enforcing agency may cause such building or structure to be removed or demolished or may notify the governing body of the need to contract for the removal or demolition thereof in accordance with the provisions of the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.). Such removal or demolition shall include the clearance, and any necessary leveling, of the site. b. The cost of any such removal or demolition, together with the cost of filing legal papers, expert witnesses' fees, search fees and advertising charges incurred in the course of any proceeding taken under P.L.2001, c.457 (C.52:27D-131.1 et al.) or under P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), less any proceeds received by the enforcing agency from the sale of the materials of the building or structure, shall be a municipal lien against the real property upon which such cost was incurred. In the event that costs were paid by any governmental entity other than the municipality, the lien shall be assigned to that governmental entity. The lien shall be filed and shall be enforceable in the same manner as are other municipal liens. L.2001,c.457,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-133 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-133 - Certificates of occupancy

52:27D-133. Certificates of occupancy  15. No building or structure hereafter constructed shall be used or occupied in whole or in part until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the enforcing agency. No building or structure hereafter altered, in whole or in part, shall be used or occupied until such a certificate has been issued, except that any use or occupancy in an already existing building or structure that was not discontinued during its alteration may be continued in the preexisting structure for 30 days after the completion of the alteration without the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. A certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the enforcing agency when all of the work covered by a construction permit shall have been completed in accordance with the permit, the code, and other applicable laws and ordinances. In the case of any new home subject to sales surcharge pursuant to P.L.1991, c.202 (C.46:3B-13 et al.) a certificate of occupancy shall not be issued except after presentation of a receipt, or verified duplicate thereof, from the Department of Community Affairs evidencing the payment of the surcharge. On request of a holder of a construction permit, the appropriate enforcing agency may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for a building or structure, or part thereof, before the entire work covered by the construction permit has been completed, if the part or parts of the building or structure to be covered by the certificate may be occupied prior to completion of all work in accordance with the permit, the code, and other applicable laws and ordinances, without endangering the health and safety of the occupants or users. When a building or structure is entitled thereto, the enforcing agency shall issue a certificate of occupancy within 10 business days after receipt of a written application therefor in accordance with regulations established by the commissioner on a form prescribed by the commissioner accompanied by payment of a fee to be established by the municipal governing body by ordinance in accordance with standards established by the commissioner. The certificate of occupancy shall certify that the building or structure has been constructed in accordance with the provisions of the construction permit, the code, and other applicable laws and ordinances.  L.1975,c.217,s.15; amended 1991,c.202,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-133.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-133.1 - Definitions relative to certain swimming pools

52:27D-133.1 Definitions relative to certain swimming pools  1. As used in this act: "Bonding and grounding certificate" means a document issued by a recognized electrical testing agency that verifies the electrical continuity and integrity of the bonding and grounding system of a swimming pool. "Swimming pool" means a swimming pool, hot tub, or spa located on any property other than one or two family residential property and includes but is not limited to swimming pools open for the use of members, residents or the public. "Electrical certificate of compliance" means a document issued by the enforcing agency that verifies that all wiring located in or about the pool pump house or similar structure and associated electrical equipment is in compliance with the electrical subcode of the State Uniform Construction Code. L.1998,c.137,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-133.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-133.2 - Valid bonding, grounding certificate; electrical certificate of compliance required

52:27D-133.2. Valid bonding, grounding certificate; electrical certificate of compliance required  2. a. A swimming pool shall not be opened for use or occupied in whole or in part by any person until a valid bonding and grounding certificate and electrical certificate of compliance are issued. The bonding and grounding certificate shall be evidence of continuity and integrity of the bonding system meeting the requirements of the electrical subcode of the State Uniform Construction Code. The electrical certificate of compliance shall not be issued unless a valid bonding and grounding certificate has been issued. b. The bonding and grounding certificate shall be valid for a period of five years from the date of issuance. The electrical certificate of compliance shall be renewed annually upon completion of a satisfactory inspection by the enforcing agency, which may charge a fee for each inspection. A swimming pool that is operated on a seasonal basis shall not be opened for the season until a new electrical certificate of compliance has been issued. c. If the inspection reveals any defective electrical condition on the pool premises that condition shall be repaired by an electrical contractor licensed in the State of New Jersey prior to issuance of the electrical certificate of compliance. d. The bonding and grounding certificate and the electrical certificate of compliance shall be posted in or about the pool pump house or structure that encloses the pool wiring. L.1998,c.137,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-133.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-133.4 - Rules, regulations

52:27D-133.4. Rules, regulations  6. Within six months of the effective date of P.L.1999, c.15 (C.52:27D-133.3 et al.), the Commissioner of Community Affairs shall promulgate pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) the rules and regulations necessary to effectuate sections 2 and 3 of P.L.1999, c.15 (C.55:13A-7.17 and C.55:13B-6.1)which shall substantially comport with National Fire Protection Association 720, Recommended Practice for the Installation of Household Carbon Monoxide (CO) Warning Equipment. L.1999,c.15,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-133.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-133.5 - Rules, regulations

52:27D-133.5. Rules, regulations  3. Notwithstanding any provision of law, rule or regulation to the contrary, within two months of the effective date of P.L.2003, c.44 (C.52:27D-133.5 et al.) the Commissioner of Community Affairs shall promulgate pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) the rules and regulations necessary to effectuate this act. L.2003,c.44,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-134 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-134 - Appeal not automatic stay of order to stop construction.

52:27D-134 Appeal not automatic stay of order to stop construction.  16. a. An appeal to a county, municipal or joint construction board of appeals, a departmental appeal, or an appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction shall not automatically stay any order to stop construction issued pursuant to this act or prevent the seeking of an order in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the violation of a stop construction order. b. Upon the 121st day subsequent to its filing, an appeal to a county, municipal or joint construction board of appeals, a departmental appeal, or an appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction shall not automatically stay any order, including orders to pay a penalty imposed pursuant to section 20 of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-138) or prevent the seeking of an order in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the violation of any order of an enforcing agency, in connection with any property which is certified by a code enforcement official to be unoccupied. For the purposes of this section, a building may not be certified as unoccupied unless it has been unoccupied for a period of not less than six months. Any party filing an appeal with a court of competent jurisdiction regarding violations assessed against property which has been certified as unoccupied pursuant to this section shall file a motion upon the initiation of the appeal requesting expedited consideration of the appeal on the ground that acceleration is warranted because the subject of the appeal involves matters of public safety. In the event the appeal is granted, the court shall grant the motion to expedite.  L.1975,c.217,s.16; amended 1999, c.401, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-135 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-135 - Premanufactured systems

52:27D-135. Premanufactured systems  The commissioner shall by rules promulgated hereunder establish a procedure whereby premanufactured systems intended for use in the State may, if entitled thereto, be issued a certificate of acceptability by the department at its place of manufacture. The procedure shall include a requirement that the manufacturer submit to the department detailed plans and specifications for the premanufactured system for approval in compliance with the requirements of the code. It may also include a requirement that the manufacturer submit to the department test results on the premanufactured system, or its components, or any other material or information that the department considers relevant, or one or more of the premanufactured systems for testing and evaluation. The procedure shall require that premanufactured systems be inspected by the department or a qualified person selected by it, to determine that the premanufactured systems have been manufactured in accordance with the code and with the plans and specifications submitted to the department. Alternatively, the commissioner, after consultation with the code advisory board, may require that each premanufactured system bear the approved label of a qualified body selected by the commissioner. Said body shall have such follow-up inspection services as are satisfactory to the commissioner and shall certify that the premanufactured system complies with the code and with the plans and specifications submitted to the department. If an application for a construction permit specifying the use of a premanufactured system with a certificate of acceptability is submitted to an enforcing agency, and if the application complies in all respects with this act, the code and other applicable laws and ordinances, then the enforcing agency shall issue the construction permit within the time specified in section 13 hereof. At the time of installation, a premanufactured system with a certificate of acceptability shall be subject only to such nondestructive tests approved by the department as may be necessary to determine that it has not been damaged in transit or installation, and that it has been installed in accordance with the applicable construction permit and the code. The fees established and charged by an enforcing agency in connection with the granting of a construction permit on the basis of an application therefor specifying the use of a premanufactured system with a certificate of acceptability, or in connection with the inspection of the installation of such systems, shall bear a reasonable relationship to the costs incurred by the enforcing agency in performing such acts. L.1975, c. 217, s. 17.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-136 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-136 - Extension of reciprocity

52:27D-136. Extension of reciprocity  a. The commissioner, after consultation with the code advisory board, is empowered to extend to and accept from any state, group of states, or the United States of America, reciprocal recognition, certification or approval as enumerated in subsection b. of this section, provided such action is otherwise consistent with the basic purposes of this act and the code. b. The commissioner, after consultation with the code advisory board, is authorized to accept the findings of any other state, the Federal Government, or nationally recognized organizations, in matters involving or related to the certification of premanufactured systems, assemblies, subsystems, subassemblies and related materials; and the findings of any state or states, the United States, or nationally recognized organizations in the matters of the approval of products, plans, modes and techniques of construction and testing. The commissioner shall certify that such findings are in compliance with the code and this act. L.1975, c. 217, s. 18.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-137 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-137 - Review of plans and specifications and inspection of construction by the department

52:27D-137. Review of plans and specifications and inspection of construction by the department  At the request of an enforcing agency, the department or an agency approved by the commissioner may assist an enforcing agency in the inspection of any construction of buildings or structures, provided that the enforcing agency has submitted the plans and specifications for such construction to the department or such agency, as the case may be, for review as to compliance with the code and this act. In such cases the commissioner shall provide by regulation for fees to the department to cover the cost of providing such services, to be borne ultimately by applicants for construction permits. The commissioner shall also provide for the readjustment of municipal fees in accordance with the cost of services performed. L.1975, c. 217, s. 19.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-138.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-138.1 - Surcharge for violation of State Uniform Construction Code.

52:27D-138.1 Surcharge for violation of State Uniform Construction Code.  52. In addition to any other penalty, fine or charge imposed pursuant to law, a person convicted of a violation of the State Uniform Construction Code adopted pursuant to the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), shall be subject to a surcharge in the amount of $100, of which amount $50 shall be payable to the municipality in which the violation shall have occurred and $50 shall be payable to the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey for deposit into the General Fund; except that in the case of a violation occurring in a municipality in which the enforcement of the State Uniform Construction Code is performed exclusively by the State, the entire amount of the surcharge shall be payable to the State Treasurer for deposit into the General Fund. L.2002,c.34,s.52.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-139 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-139 - Effect of the promulgation of the code

52:27D-139. Effect of the promulgation of the code  All construction regulations incorporated in any act of the State of New Jersey, or of any municipality presently in effect, or validly promulgated or enacted by any board, department, commission or agency thereof shall continue in effect until such time as any such regulation is superseded by appropriate regulations promulgated pursuant to this act, at which time they shall be deemed repealed and superseded, and of no further force and effect. A construction permit issued under valid construction regulations prior to the promulgation of the code shall remain valid, and the construction of any building or structure may be completed pursuant to and in accordance with said permit. The construction of any building or structure started before the promulgation of the code that did not as of the date of the beginning of the construction require a construction permit may be completed without a construction permit. Nothing contained in this act or the code shall be deemed to affect, repeal or invalidate local zoning ordinances or the regulation or licensing of any trade or profession engaged in construction work. L.1975, c. 217, s. 21.