§ 12-9. WAIVER OF CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OIL-HEAT RETROFIT PROGRAM.

12-9.1 Preamble.

a.

The purpose of the Oil-Heat Retrofit Program is to increase the efficiency of heating systems in low income dwellings at no cost to the occupant or owner.

b.

There is no obligation to require a fee for the dispensation of a construction permit.

c.

It is in the public interest, health and safety to facilitate the implementation of the Oil-Heat Retrofit Program.

(Ord. #1552-85, Preamble)

12-9.2 Definitions. As used in this section:

Contractor shall mean individuals, companies or corporations that have entered into an agreement with the State of New Jersey to perform retrofit installations.

Low income shall mean all individuals who occupy a dwelling unit whose combined income does not exceed one hundred twenty-five (125%) percent of the income poverty guidelines published annually by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Retrofit shall consist of cleaning the heating system, sealing the combustion chamber and installing a flame retention head burner. This may include replacement of the oil filter, installation of a draft regulator, replacement of the flue pipe, replacement of controls and wiring.

(Ord. #1552-85, § 1)

12-9.3 Fee Waiver. No fee shall be collected for construction permits issued as authorization to install retrofit materials in dwelling units identified by Program affiliated contractor.

(Ord. #1552-85, § 2)

12-9.4 Identification of Contractors. Contractors shall present, upon request, to the Construction Code Official, a "Notice of Contractors Participating in the New Jersey Oil Heat Retrofit Program" as verification of affiliation with the Program.

(Ord. #1552-85, § 3)