N.J. Admin. Code § 7:14A-22.20

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:14A-22.20 - Activities which do not require an exemption from the Department

(a) Any project which has proceeded in accordance with a valid stage II and stage III treatment works approval from the Department for the construction and operation of treatment works will not require a sewer ban exemption from the Department provided that construction of the facilities is undertaken in accordance with the Department's approval.

(b) For projects which do not require a treatment works approval pursuant to 7:14A-22.4, a sewer ban exemption from the Department is not required provided that the owner/applicant of the project has obtained a building permit prior to the effective date of the sewer connection ban, and is otherwise lawfully entitled to initiate construction in conformance with previously issued valid approvals.

(c) Modifications, additions or deletions to the internal plumbing or piping of any lawfully, pre-existing building will not require a sewer ban exemption provided that:

1. The size of the building will not increase (gross area); and

2. The category and scope of use of the building will remain unchanged in accordance with 7:14A-23.3, Projected flow criteria.

(d) The replacement, rehabilitation or modification of existing conveyance and treatment facilities will not require a sewer ban exemption provided that the project does not involve any additional contributory flow, as determined by the Department.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:14A-22.20