New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 12 - SKI LIFTS
Subchapter 3 - ADMINISTRATION
Section 5:12-3.8 - Submittal of plans

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 5:12-3.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024

(a) Before constructing a new or altering an existing passenger tramway the operator or prospective operator shall submit plans and specifications to the commissioner. The commissioner may make recommendations relative to the safety of the layout and equipment, but such recommendations shall not relieve the operator or prospective operator of his primary responsibility as set forth in 34:4A-2.

(b) Three sets of plans shall be filed with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Code Services, PO Box 808, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0808.

(c) Prints of drawings shall be sealed by a professional engineer and shall comply with the requirements of the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

(d) Plans shall be titled, stating name of operator, location of work by street number and municipality, date of drawing, drawing number, and all revisions thereto.

(e) Plans shall be drawn to scale to produce good legibility.

(f) Plans required by (a) above shall include the following information:

1. A plot plan of the area within 150 feet of the passenger tramway to scale or with appropriate distances indicated on the plot plan, showing on-site and off-site buildings, structures, property lines, required site improvements, or structures, principal access or egress points, driveways, and parking areas.

2. A copy of the permit application submitted to the local Uniform Construction Code enforcement agency, including all plans and specifications, which shall include the design and details of foundations or supports for all passenger tramways, certified by the professional engineer who prepared the design and details as capable of supporting the passenger tramway in all design conditions. The foundation drawing shall include a description of the soil and allowable soil pressure based on investigation by the professional engineer.

3. A schematic, isometric or plan drawing of the entire system, with specifications. This drawing to include all equipment, parts, safety devices, material, instrumentation, electrical system for both power and light necessary to evaluate the safe operation of the system and manufacturer's name.

4. Appropriate information on fire protection facilities at the site and available public fire services.

5. A signed and sealed letter or certification from a licensed professional engineer stating that the structure will adequately support the passenger tramway in the proposed location in all design loading conditions.

(g) When projects are of a repetitive nature, such as those involving standard components or previously approved packaged units, standard drawings may be utilized.

(h) All drawings and documents shall include notation of any and all revisions with date of change noted.

(i) After the passenger tramway is erected, but prior to opening to the public, the following information shall be submitted to the Bureau of Code Services:

1. Certification of the erection and assembly of the passenger tramway; and

2. A copy of the Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Approval from the local Uniform Construction Code enforcement office.

(j) Each submittal for plan review will include the payment of the appropriate fee as provided in 5:12-3.4.

(k) Within 30 calendar days of receipt of complete submittal, the Bureau of Code Services shall send the applicant either a written release or denial of the plan submittal.

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