N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-2.37
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 5:23-2.37 - Elevation of an existing building(a) Service connections: Before a building can be elevated, the owner or agent shall notify all utilities having service connections within the building, such as water, electric, gas, sewer, and other connections. A permit to elevate shall not be issued until releases are obtained from all utilities that provide service to the property, stating that their respective service connections and appurtenant equipment, such as meters and regulators, have been removed or sealed or plugged in a safe manner. 1. Exception: No release from the utility shall be required for the disconnection of water or sewer service outside of the utility right-of-way.(b) Method of elevation: The permit application shall include the proposed method of elevation or equipment to be used, including an estimate of the lifting load and identification of the locations for the principal lift beams, lateral support beams, and cribbing, if any. All supports, including, but not limited to, jacks, beams, cribbing, and strapping, shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the estimated lifting load.(c) Equipment: The elevation shall employ a synchronized hydraulic jacking system or a method or equipment deemed to be equivalent. For purposes of evaluating the equivalency of any proposed method or equipment, the construction official or building subcode official may request additional supporting documentation pursuant to 5:23-2.19and 3.7.(d) Protection of adjoining property: In cases where the lot size or the location of the building on the lot is such that there is a need to protect adjoining property or public rights of way, a plan for providing such protection shall be included as part of the permit application. The construction official may require that the plans be prepared by a New Jersey licensed design professional.N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-2.37
Amended by 46 N.J.R. 2186(a), effective 10/1/2014.Adopted by 47 N.J.R. 989(b), effective 5/18/2015.Amended by 50 N.J.R. 303(a), effective 1/16/2018