- International Residential Code - 2015 (New Jersey Edition) - One and Two Family Dwellings
- 110/115/120/125 MPH Wind Zone Construction Hurricane/High Wind Resistant Construction
- National Standard Plumbing Code - 2015
- International Fuel Gas Code - 2015
- National Electric Code - 2014
- International Energy Conservation Code - 2015
- International Mechanical Code - 2015
- Uniform Construction Code - State of New Jersey
- Continuous Manufacturer and Third Party On-Line Quality Control Inspections
- SQS - Every Home Built to Sica Quality Standards
- Approved Modular Home Blueprints with Approved New Jersey Foundation Plans Included
- Sica obtains the Local Building Permit (Local Building Permit Fees are Included)
- Sica procures required Building Inspections
- Sica obtains the Certificate of Occupancy, Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Construction Contract
- Comprehensive Ten Year Home Owner’s Warranty Included
- Engineering/Survey Package: Typically would include: Survey, Topography, Plot Plan, Grading Plan, Soil Boring Log, Home Foundation Stake Out with Construction Elevations established, Foundation Location Survey, Finished Floor Elevation and Stake Out of Property Corners. Final As-Built Surveys are required by all Building Departments and all Banks. Lots in a Flood Hazard Zone would also require NAVD Flood Zone Data and a FEMA Certificate of Elevation. Waterfront Lots may require CAFRA approval from the Department of Environmental Protection prior to submission of Local Building Permit Application. Lots with a Septic System would require a Test Pit with Soil Identification and Analysis, Septic System Design based upon Soil Conditions and Home to be built together with a Professional Engineer’s Septic System Certification. Sica orders, obtains and coordinates all Engineering and Survey Work directly with the Engineering/ Survey Firm approved by the Buyer. The Engineering/Survey Firm will Contract directly with the Buyer and will Invoice the Buyer directly for their Services. Contact us for further information.
- Tree Clearing and Stump Removal Included (Allowance is $1,000)
- General Grading (Allowance is $750)
- Foundation Excavation and Foundation Backfill Utilizing Existing Material on the Site
(Allowance is $1,250)
- Driveway included: Stone /R-Blend - 10' x 25' (Allowance is $250)
- Home to Curbline Connection of City Water and City Sewer Included. Allowance based on a run of 50' feet or less to Point of Attachment. Any Water or Sewer Wet Tap, Lateral or Connections Fees are not included (if any). Typically these fees are paid directly to the Town or Municipal Utility Authority. No in-street construction included.
- Fill or the Removal of Fill is not included and would be an additional cost to the Buyer if required.
- Septic System would be required for Lots that do not have City Sewer available at the Lot. Design based on Lot Soil Conditions and design of Home. Please ADD an Allowance of $7,500 to the cost of Home for a Septic System. Sica would Supply and Install the Septic System.
- A Domestic Water Well would be required for Lots that do not have City Water available at the Lot. Depth and type of Domestic Water Well based on Subsurface Soil Conditions. Please ADD an Allowance of $4,500 to the cost of the home for a Domestic Water Well. Sica would Supply and Install the Domestic Water Well. Water Conditioning Systems are Optional if required.
- Natural Gas from Curb to Home Included. Natural Gas must be in street in front of Home and readily available to service same. Allowance based on a run of 100' or less from the Point of Attachment. Any Costs or Fees over $100 shall be at additional cost to the Buyer. Please note that the Natural Gas Utility Company reserves the right to determine the final Gas Meter Location. Alternate Fuel Systems utilized if Natural Gas is not available to service the Lot. Contact us for further information.
- Overhead Electrical Connection from Curb to Home Included. Electrical Service must be in street in front of Home and readily available to service same. Allowance based on a run of 100' or less from the Point of Attachment. Any Costs or Fees over $100 shall be at additional cost to the Buyer. Please note that the Electric Utility Company reserves the right to determine the final Electric Meter/Panel Box Location.
- Telephone and CATV Exterior Cables shall be located on the same side of the home as the Electrical Service. Telephone and CATV Exterior Cables shall be grouped or coiled for access and connection by the appropriate Utility Company.
Per Architect or professional engineer design. Each design specific to site conditions and home being constructed.
Crawl Space Foundation - STANDARD:
- 16" X 8" Steel Reinforced Concrete Footings
- (5) Concrete Block High
- All 8" Concrete Block
- Exterior Concrete Block Steps with Brick Rowlock at Main Entry (up to 3 steps included)
- Any Side and Rear Steps Constructed of Treated Lumber (up to 3 steps included)
- Railings for Steps as required
- Lockable Access Door
- Foundation Vents per CodeFull Basement - OPTIONAL
- 24" X 12" Steel Reinforced Concrete Footings
- (12) Concrete Block High - Average Basement Height 7'10"
- All 12" Concrete Block
- (4) Basement Windows (Oversized)
- Exterior Concrete Block Steps with Brick Rowlock at Main Entry (up to 3 steps included
- Any Side and Rear Steps Constructed of Treated Lumber (up to 3 steps included)
- Railings for Steps as required
- Parge/Tar waterproofing below grade
- 4" Reinforced Concrete Floor
- Interior Perimeter Channel Drain to Sump Pit Included
- Exterior Footing/ Foundation Drain Systems OptionalFoundation System for Bi-Level Homes - STANDARD
- 16" X 8" Steel Reinforced Concrete Footing
- (13) Concrete Block High - Average Lower Level Height 8'-6"
- All 8" Concrete Block
- Exterior Concrete Block Steps with Brick Rowlock at Main Entry (up to 3 steps included)
- Any Side and Rear Steps Constructed of Treated Lumber (up to 3 steps included)
- Railings for Steps as required
- Foundation Windows and Doors as per plan
- Parge/Tar waterproofing below grade
- 4" Reinforced Concrete Floor
- Interior Perimeter Channel Drain to Sump Pit Included
- Exterior Footing/ Foundation Drain System OptionalAttached/Detached Garage Foundation System - STANDARD
- 16" X 8" Steel Reinforced Concrete Footings
- (5) Concrete Block High
- All 8" Concrete Block
- 4" Reinforced Concrete Floor and Apron
- For Flood Hazard Zone Foundation Construction: FEMA Compliant Flood Zone Foundation
Construction for Homes erected in Flood Hazard Zone A or Zone V. Optional Special Construction may be required based upon specific Flood Hazard Zone and/or Subsurface Soil Conditions. Optional Special Construction could include, but is not limited to, Raised Pilings, Spread Footing, Structural Grade Beam, House and/or Foundation Pilings.Engineer Certified, Flood Hazard Zone A or Zone V FEMA Compliant Flood Vents: Please ADD an Allowance of $250 per FEMA Compliant Stainless Steel Flood Vent. Final Number of Flood Vents Determined by FEMA and/or Building Code Requirements for Designed Foundation.FEMA Compliant Flood Vents are not required for Homes built upon an open House Piling Foundation System.
- Any Additional Block Work or Masonry Work required or requested above our Standard Crawl Space, Optional Basement Foundation, Standard Bi-Level Foundation or Standard Garage Foundation Specifications shall be at additional cost to the Buyer.
- Treated Wood Sill with Sealer
- Double 2" X 10" Perimeter Band
- Multiple Member 2" X 10" Flush Girder (23'8" and Wider Homes)
- 2" X 10" Floor Joists at 16" on Center for 23'8"' and 27'6" Wide Homes
- 2" X 10" Floor Joists at 12" on Center for 31'’6" Wide Homes
- Floor Joist System for Custom Width Homes per Plan
- Open Joist 2000 Floor/Ceiling Joist System on Select Models
- 4' X 8', 3/4" Tongue & Groove Sub Floor/ Decking
- Monolithic Floor System - Glued and Nailed
- Solid Block Floor Bridging
- R-19 Fiberglass Crawl Space Insulation
- Plush Carpet with Pad in Bedrooms, Living Room, Family, Halls, etc. Included.
- No Wax or Vinyl Flooring in Kitchen, Baths, Utility Area, etc. Included.
- Optional Oak Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Quarry Tile, Pergo, Marble, Laminates, etc. available
- Sica supplies and installs all Flooring on-site via Local Flooring Companies. This affords the Buyer maximum Flooring Type and Color Selection at no extra charge to the Buyer.
- Contact us for our current per square yard Flooring Allowance
- Hurricane/High Wind Resistant White Vinyl, Double Hung, Low E Insulated Glass Windows with Tilt-in Cleaning Feature. Full Size Screens Included.
- 6" Exterior Window Flange Wrap Installed on-site by Sica in order to minimize Air Infiltration and effects of Storm Driven Rains.
- 4" X 4" Vinyl Siding over Tyvek or Barricade House Wrap. Buyer’s Choice of Double Four
or Dutch Lap Siding. - Numerous Optional and/or Custom Siding/ExteriorTrim Combinations Available.
- Vinyl Shutters and/or 3-1/2" Window Lineals Optional
- 7/16" OSB Wall Sheathing with Steel Reinforcing over Openings.
- All Exterior Wall Framing 16" on center.
- 2" X 6" Exterior Walls with R-19 insulation.
- Insulated, Six Panel Steel Weather-stripped Front Door. (Same applicable to side or rear doors per plan)
- Jambsill PVC Sill Flashing Installed at All Exterior Doors.
- Wind Borne Debris Region: For Dwellings Located within One Mile of the Coastal Mean High Water: Add an Allowance of $75 per window and/or glazed door opening for pre cut structural wood panels Designed to protect the Window and/or Glazed Door Opening from Wind Borne Debris as Required by the Building Code.
- 8'0" ceiling height standard
- Optional 8'-6", 8'-9", or 9'-0" first floor ceiling height available on select models
- Optional 8'-6" second floor ceiling height on select models
- Optional cathedral and vaulted ceilings available
- All Interior wall framing 16" on center
- 2" X 4" interior walls
- Double 2" x 4" at matewalls with structural sheathing.
- Double top plate
- 5/8" fire rated sheetrock ceiling.
- 1/2" sheetrock walls
- Interior painting includes:
- Two Factory Primer Coats (From modular home manufacturer)
- Finish Coat of Flat Latex Paint on walls and ceilings (By Sica on the Job)
- Finish Coat of Satin/Eggshell Latex Paint on all Bath Walls and Ceilings (By Sica on the job.)
- Finish Coat of Gloss or Semi-Gloss Latex Paint on all Doors and all Trim (By Sica on the Job)
- Color: Off White
- 5/12 Pitch Non Storage Rafter Roof System at 16" on Center. Attic Access Panel Included.
(Optional 7/12, 9/12, and 12/12 Roof Pitch Available)
(Optional Storage, Transverse, Hip, Gambrel or Complex Roof Systems Available) - 30 Year Architectural Roof Shingles (Self Sealing)
(Optional Heavyweight 40 Year or 50 Year Architectural Shingles Available) - 7/16" OSB Roof Sheathing
- Continuous Eave and Ridge Vent
- R-30 Fiberglass Batt Insulation with Vapor Barrier
- Front, Rear, and Gable End Overhangs
- Fascia Covered with White Aluminum (Maintenance Free)
- Vented White Vinyl Soffit
- White Aluminum Gutters and Leaders (Seamless)
- Six Panel Colonial Hollowcore Doors with Wood Colonial Trim (Paint Grade)
- Wood Window Sills at Each Window (Paint Grade)
- Optional: Stain Grade Flush Birch Doors, Stain Grade Six Panel Pine Door with matching Stain Grade Pine Trim or Stain Grade Six Panel Oak Doors and matching Oak Trim Available.
- All Optional Stain Grade Doors and Optional Stain Grade Trim to be stained with Buyer’s choice of Natural Wood, Light or Dark Stain and finished with Sanding Sealer and Polyurethane by Sica on the Job. Buyer’s choice of Satin or Gloss Polyurethane.
- Custom Interior Door and/or Custom Trim Packages Available as an Option.
- Vinyl Coated Ventilated Closet Shelving.
- Custom Oak Interior Colonial Handrails and Balusters (If Applicable). Sanding Sealer and Polyurethane by Sica on the Job. Buyer's Choice of Satin or Gloss Polyurethane.
- Efficient Gas Forced Warm Air Heat with Efficient Central Air Conditioning Included.
- Optional Efficient Gas Hot Water Baseboard Heat with or without Efficient Central Air
Conditioning Available. - Optional High to Super Efficiency Rated Gas Forced Warm Air Heat Available.
- Optional High to Super Efficiency Rated Gas Hot Water Baseboard Heat Available.
- Optional High to Super Efficiency Rated Central Air Conditioning Available.
- Multi Zone Heating and/or Multi Zone Central Air Conditioning available as an option.
- Alternate Heating Systems available as an Option.
- Buyer’s Choice of Natural Oak, Cider Oak or Medium Oak Kitchen Cabinets or
Kona Maple, Natural Maple, Sable Maple, Sedona Maple or Toffee MapleKitchen Cabinets
(All Kitchen Cabinets are NCMA Approved)
(A Great Variety of Optional Cabinets and Custom Layouts Available) - Matching Crown Molding and Valance at Kitchen Wall Cabinets
- Square Edge, High Pressure Laminate Kitchen Countertops with Backsplash
- Cambria (Quartz), Corian, Granite, Marble or Tile Countertops available as an Option
- Roll Out Shelves in Base Cabinets Included
- Lighted Range Hood Vented to Exterior
- Buyer’s Choice of Single or Double Bowl 8" Deep Stainless Steel Sink
- Single Lever Faucet with Spray Attachment
- Appliances: (Standard Color Choice of White, Beige or Black)
- 30" Freestanding Gas (or Electric) Range (Allowance is $350)
- Potscrubber Dishwasher (Allowance is $250)
- Other Appliances Available as an Option
- One piece fiberglass tub/shower combination unit with shower rod or one piece fiberglass shower with shower rod per plan.
- Anti Scald Shower Diverter
- Low Water Consumption Elongated Toilet
- Combination ceiling fan/light Vented to Exterior
- Lighted Cosmetic Cabinet with Mirrors
- Buyer's Choice of Natural Oak, Cider Oak, Frosted Oak or medium oak vanity base
(A great variety of optional bath vanity and customer layouts available) - One piece cultured marble vanity top
- Cambria (Quartz), Corian, Granite or Tile vanity as an option
- Single lever vanity faucet
- Towel bar and tissue holder
- Choice of bath fixture color - white, bone, and gray
- 40 Gallon Natural Gas Hot Water Heater
Optional 50 and 75 Gallon Natural Gas Hot Water Heaters Available
Optional Electric or Boiler Mate Type Hot Water Heater Available. - ZURNpex Hot and Cold Water Heater Lines with Manufacturer's 25 Year Limited Warranty.
- Shut Off Valves at each Plumbing Fixture
- PVC Drain and Vent Lines
- 2" Future Vent on All Basement Model
- Washer and Dryer Hook-Ups Included
- Separate Gas Shut Off Valves for each Gas Appliance/Unit
- Two Exterior Hose Bibs (Frost Free)
- 200 Amp Main Panel Box with 40 Circuit Breaker Capacity
- Silent Decorator Rocker Switches
- Switched Bedroom Receptacle
- AC/DC Interconnected Smoke Detectors on each Floor and in each Bedroom
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors per Building/Fire Code
- Preselected Interior Lighting Fixtures
- Optional Lighting Fixtures Available
- Exterior Porch Light at each Door
- Outside Weatherproof GFI Receptacles
- All Kitchen and Bath Circuits are GFI
- Front Entry Doorbell
- Two Phone and Three Cable TV Outlets Included
- Paddle Fan Outlets Available as an Option
- Cleanup, Removal or Recycling of All Construction Debris Created by Sica During the Construction Process is Included
- Every Sica Home is Professionally and Meticulously Cleaned Upon Completion