Chapter 15.31
FEES
Sections:
15.31.030 Fee schedule for administrative procedures and miscellaneous inspections.
15.31.040 Mechanical permit fees.
15.31.050 Fire code permit fees.
15.31.060 Plumbing code permit fees.
15.31.010 Fees.
The fee for each International Building Code, International Residential Code, or Washington State Energy Code permit shall be as established by the taxes, rates and fees schedule adopted by ordinance. (Ord. 1738 § 12, 2021).
15.31.020 Plan review fees.
When submitted documents are required by NBMC 15.02.610, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee as shown in Table 1-A in NBMC 15.31.010. The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees and in addition to permit fees. The fees adopted herein shall be incorporated into the taxes, rates and fees schedule adopted by the city under separate ordinance and shall henceforth be amended by such separate ordinance. (Ord. 1276 § 2 (part), 2007: Ord. 1237 § 11 (part), 2005: Ord. 1214 § 1 (part), 2004).
15.31.030 Fee schedule for administrative procedures and miscellaneous inspections.
In addition to any other fees specified in this chapter, there shall be a fee schedule for certain administrative procedures not otherwise included as set forth in the following schedule of fees:
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Relocation (preinspection) |
Per Table 1-A |
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Housing inspection |
Actual city cost, subject to Table 1-A |
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Change of use |
Per Table 1-A |
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Fuel tank installation (per tank) |
$50.00 |
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Fuel tank removal (per tank) |
$50.00 |
(Ord. 1573 § 2, 2015).
15.31.040 Mechanical permit fees.
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Mechanical Permit Issuance |
Residential |
Commercial |
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For the issuance of each mechanical permit |
$35.00 |
$50.00 |
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For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired, been canceled or finaled |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
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Unit fee schedule (in addition to the issuance fee): |
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Furnace/unit heater |
$20.00 |
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Furnace ≤160,000 BTU/h |
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$25.00 |
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Furnace >160,000 BTU/h |
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$37.50 |
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Appliance vent |
$10.50 |
$12.75 |
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Ventilation fan |
$10.50 |
$12.75 |
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Boiler/compressor/absorption unit ≤3 HP and ≤100,000 BTU/h |
$20.15 |
$20.15 |
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Boiler/compressor/absorption unit ≤15 HP and ≤500,000 BTU/h |
$37.00 |
$37.00 |
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Boiler/compressor/absorption unit >15 HP but ≤30 HP and >500,000 BTU/h but ≤1,000,000 BTU/h |
$50.75 |
$50.75 |
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Boiler/compressor/absorption unit >30 HP but ≤50 HP and >1,000,000 BTU/h but ≤1,750,000 BTU/h |
$75.50 |
$75.50 |
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Boiler/compressor/absorption unit >50 HP and >1,750,000 BTU/h |
$120.00 |
$120.00 |
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Air-handling unit ≤10,000 cubic feet per minute |
$17.00 |
$20.00 |
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Air-handling unit >10,000 cubic feet per minute |
$18.10 |
$25.00 |
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Evaporative coolers/or AC unit |
$17.00 |
$25.00 |
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Exhaust hood, residential kitchen |
$17.00 |
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Exhaust hood, Type II |
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$23.50 |
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Exhaust hood, Type I |
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$33.00 |
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Incinerator |
$24.50 |
$37.00 |
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Miscellaneous appliances |
$17.00 |
$17.00 |
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Initial plan review (includes first re-check) (does not include SF residential) |
An amount equal to 65% of the determined mechanical permit fee |
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Other Inspections and Fees: |
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A three percent technology surcharge will be added to every permit issued (minimum $3.00).2 |
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1. Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge: two hours) |
$85.00 per hour1 |
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2. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of NBMC 15.02.1000 |
$100.00 |
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3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge: one-half hour) |
$85.00 per hour1 |
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4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (minimum charge: one-half hour) |
$85.00 per hour1 |
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5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both |
Cost of service + 15 percent administrative fee |
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6. Investigation fees assessed under provisions of NBMC 15.02.1200 |
Equal to mechanical permit fee |
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7. Public Improvement Projects Fee Waiver. The city administrator may, in his or her discretion, waive any or all of the permit fees required under the International Building Code, and any amendments thereto, for any public improvement project for which the city is providing some or all of the funding. |
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1 Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
2 The technology surcharge shall be two percent ($2.00 minimum) for cottage and multifamily structures as defined in NBMC 18.06.030 or identified in Table 18.10.030.
(Ord. 1573 § 3, 2015).
15.31.050 Fire code permit fees.
A. Fire Prevention Inspections. There shall be no charge imposed for routine annual fire prevention inspections.
B. Fire Sprinkler Permit Fee Schedule. Plan review fees are due at time of application submittal. The following fees shall apply:
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Number of Heads or Devices |
Breakdown |
Total |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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From |
To |
Inspection |
Plan Review |
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1 |
10 |
$60.00 |
$70.00 |
$130.00 |
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11 |
30 |
$80.00 |
$110.00 |
$190.00 |
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31 |
50 |
$80.00 |
$160.00 |
$240.00 |
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51 |
100 |
$120.00 |
$240.00 |
$360.00 |
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>100 |
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40% |
60% |
$360.00 plus $110.00 per 100 additional devices or portion thereof. |
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Number of Heads or Devices |
Breakdown |
Total |
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From |
To |
Inspection |
Plan Review |
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1 |
40 |
$80.00 |
$530.00 |
$610.00 |
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41 |
100 |
$120.00 |
$515.00 |
$635.00 |
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101 |
300 |
$200.00 |
$510.00 |
$710.00 |
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>300 |
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40% |
60% |
$710.00 plus $120.00 per 100 additional devices or portion thereof. |
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Number of Heads or Devices |
Breakdown |
Total |
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From |
To |
Inspection |
Plan Review |
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1 |
40 |
$80.00 |
$270.00 |
$350.00 |
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>40 |
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$120.00 |
$380.00 |
$500.00 |
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Device |
Breakdown |
Total |
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Inspection |
Plan Review |
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Per supply installed by fire sprinkler contractor (includes one post/wall indicator valve and one fire department connection) |
$0.00 |
$45.00 |
$45.00 |
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Per supply installed by other than fire sprinkler contractor |
$0.00 |
$130.00 |
$130.00 |
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Per riser (each interior zone supply) |
$0.00 |
$45.00 |
$45.00 |
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Per standpipe (FDC supply inlet and associated outlets) |
$120.00 |
$390.00 |
$510.00 |
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Fire pump |
$120.00 |
$555.00 |
$675.00 |
Over-the-counter permit inspection fee (25-head maximum): $110.00.
C. Fire Alarm Permit Fee Schedule. Plan review fees are due at time of application submittal. The following fees shall apply:
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Number of Devices |
Breakdown |
Total |
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From |
To |
Inspection |
Plan Review |
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1 |
10 |
$80.00 |
$120.00 |
$200.00 |
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11 |
20 |
$120.00 |
$160.00 |
$280.00 |
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21 |
40 |
$120.00 |
$210.00 |
$330.00 |
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41 |
100 |
$180.00 |
$230.00 |
$410.00 |
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>100 |
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40% |
60% |
$410.00 plus $200.00 per 100 additional devices or portion thereof. |
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Number of Devices |
Breakdown |
Total |
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From |
To |
Inspection |
Plan Review |
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1 |
25 |
$80.00 |
$120.00 |
$200.00 |
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26 |
50 |
$120.00 |
$190.00 |
$310.00 |
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51 |
100 |
$180.00 |
$305.00 |
$485.00 |
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>100 |
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40% |
60% |
$485.00 plus $200.00 per 100 additional devices or portion thereof. |
Over-the-counter permit inspection fee (10-device maximum): $110.00.
In addition to the device fees imposed by this subsection (C), the following charges shall also apply:
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Fire Alarm Device |
Breakdown |
Total |
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Type |
Inspection |
Plan Review |
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FACP |
$20.00 |
$150.00 |
$170.00 |
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Transmitter |
$20.00 |
$110.00 |
$130.00 |
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Power sub panel |
$0.00 |
$60.00 |
$60.00 |
All fees are subject to a three percent technology surcharge (minimum $3.00) collected at permit issuance; provided, however, that the technology surcharge will be two percent ($2.00 minimum) for cottage and multifamily structures as defined in NBMC 18.06.030 or identified in Table 18.10.030.
Additional Inspection Fees and Penalties.
1. Fees are based on two inspections and one reinspection. Additional inspections billed at $110.00 each.
2. Reinspection Fees. When such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete, approved plans and permit are not on the site or when corrections called for are not made: $110.00 per inspection.
3. Inspections outside normal business hours: $130.00 per hour (minimum charge two hours).
D. Miscellaneous Fees.
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System Type |
Breakdown |
Total |
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Inspection |
Plan review |
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Full systems (including piping, nozzles and releasing panel) |
$50.00 |
$275.00 |
$325.00 |
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Tenant improvement or system modification (nozzle change/move) |
$50.00 |
$110.00 |
$160.00 |
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Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies |
$50.00 |
$80.00 |
$130.00 |
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Flammable/combustible liquid storage tank installation/removal |
$50.00 |
$160.00 |
$210.00 |
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Building Type |
Plan Check |
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Commercial building (less than 5,000 sq. ft.) |
$100.00 |
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Commercial building (greater than 5,000 sq. ft.) |
$130.00 |
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Single-family residence |
$100.00 |
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Subdivisions |
$110.00 |
All fees are subject to a three percent technology surcharge (minimum $3.00) collected at permit issuance; provided, however, that the technology surcharge will be two percent ($2.00 minimum) for cottage and multifamily structures as defined in NBMC 18.06.030 or identified in Table 18.10.030.
Additional Inspection Fees and Penalties.
1. Fees are based on two inspections and one reinspection. Additional inspections billed at $110.00 each.
2. Reinspection Fees. When such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete, approved plans and permit is not on the site or when corrections called for are not made: $110.00 per inspection.
3. Inspections outside normal business hours: $130.00 per hour (minimum charge two hours). (Ord. 1573 § 4, 2015).
15.31.060 Plumbing code permit fees.
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Plumbing Permit Issuance |
Residential |
Commercial |
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For the issuance of each plumbing permit |
$35.70 |
$45.90 |
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For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired, been canceled or finaled |
$15.30 |
$22.95 |
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Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to the issuance fee): |
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For each additional plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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For each building and each trailer park sewer |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
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Rainwater systems – per drain (inside building) |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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For each water heater and/or vent |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including its trap and vent, except kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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For each installation, alteration or repair or water piping and/or water treatment, each |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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For each repair or alteration of a drainage or vent piping, each fixture |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter including backflow protection devices therefor |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers, one to five |
$7.00 |
$10.30 |
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Additional atmospheric-type vacuum breakers exceeding five, each |
$1.65 |
$1.65 |
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Backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers: ≤ 2-inch |
$17.05 |
$23.20 |
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Backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers: > 2-inch |
$45.40 |
$53.05 |
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For initial installation and testing for a reclaimed water system |
$34.00 |
$46.40 |
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For each annual cross-connection testing of a reclaimed water system |
$34.00 |
$46.40 |
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For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlet(s)/outlet(s) for a specific gas |
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$87.70 |
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Additional medical gas inlet(s)/outlet(s), each |
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$7.75 |
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Gas piping system, one to five outlets |
$7.00 |
$10.30 |
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Additional gas piping outlets, each |
$1.65 |
$1.65 |
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Bathtub/shower |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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Bidet |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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Clothes washer |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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Dishwasher |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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Drinking fountain |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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Floor drain |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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Grease trap |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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Hose bib |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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Ice maker |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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Laundry tub |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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Pressure reducing valve |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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Roof drain |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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Sink (kitchen/bath) |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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Urinal |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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Water closet |
$9.55 |
$12.90 |
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Initial plan review (includes first re-check) (does not include SF residential) |
An amount equal to 65% of the determined plumbing permit fee |
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Other Inspections and Fees: |
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A three percent technology surcharge will be added to every permit issued (minimum $3.00).2 |
|
|
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge: two hours) |
$85.00 per hour1 |
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2. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of NBMC 15.02.1000 |
$100.00 |
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3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge: one-half hour) |
$85.00 per hour1 |
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4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (minimum charge: one-half hour) |
$85.00 per hour1 |
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5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both |
Cost of service + 15 percent administrative fee |
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6. Investigation fees assessed under provisions of NBMC 15.02.1200 |
Equal to plumbing permit fee |
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7. Public Improvement Projects Fee Waiver. The city administrator may, in his or her discretion, waive any or all of the permit fees required under the International Building Code, and any amendments thereto, for any public improvement project for which the city is providing some or all of the funding. |
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1 Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
2 The technology surcharge shall be two percent ($2.00 minimum) for cottage and multifamily structures as defined in NBMC 18.06.030 or identified in Table 18.10.030.
(Ord. 1573 § 5, 2015).