Schedule of Fees
Effective 10/01/06
BUILDING PERMITS SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED   ALL OTHER CONSTRUCTION
Step 1:  To Figure Base Fee -- Gross Floor Area (All Enclosed Building Space)
First 5,000 sq. ft. $6.50 Per Hundred $8.75 Per Hundred
Each additional hundred sq. ft. up to 10,000 sq. ft. $5.10 Per Hundred $7.20 Per Hundred
Each additional hundred sq. ft. up to 25,000 sq. ft. $3.85 Per Hundred $6.60 Per Hundred
Each additional hundred sq. ft. up to 50,000 sq. ft. $3.30 Per Hundred  $6.00 Per Hundred
Each additional hundred sq. ft. up to 100,000 sq. ft. $2.75 Per Hundred $5.40 Per Hundred
Each additional hundred sq. ft. over 100,000 sq. ft. $2.40 Per Hundred
Estimated Cost for Remodels and Repairs $1.75 Per Thousand $2.50 Per Thousand
Step 2:  Radon  $0.01 Per Sq.ft $0.01 Per Sq.ft
Foundation Only $45.00 $250.00
Roofing Permit New or Re-roof  $30.00 $60.00
Mobile Home Block and Tie Down $30.00 $60.00
Decks, Docks, Seawalls, Retainer Walls, or Boathouses $60.00 $120.00
Demolition $30.00 $60.00
House Moving Pre-inspection Fee $30.00 $60.00
House Moving Permit $54.00 $81.00
Swimming Pools $90.00 $120.00
Antennas (30 feet or more in height) $60.00 $120.00
Ground Signs
      Up to 20 sq.ft. $60.00
      Over 20 sq.ft. $120.00
Building Wall Signs (Signs erected on building) $60.00
Step 3: Plan Check and Re-submittal  Fees ½ Base Permit Fee ½ Base Permit Fee
Step 4: Zoning Fee $15.00 See Planning & Zoning
Step 5: Administrative Fee $25.00 $25.00
Step 6: Life Safety Fee (Final Inspection) $60.00
Step 7: See Additional Life Safety Fees on pg 3
Step 8: Impact Fees as assessed per County Ordinance
ELECTRICAL PERMITS SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED   ALL OTHER CONSTRUCTION
Electrical Wiring Permit up 800 amp (per unit) $60.00 $120.00
Electrical Wiring Permit over 800 amp $120.00 $240.00
Plan Check Fee:  When plans are required and submitted separately ½ base permit fee
Administrative Fee $10.00 $10.00
Electrical Temporary Service Pole $30.00 $60.00
Mobile Home Service Pole $30.00 $60.00
Low Voltage
   New security device in new construction $60.00 $120.00
   New security device in existing building $30.00 $60.00
   Pre-Wire/Trim Out only $30.00 $60.00
Swimming Pool $60.00 $120.00
Temporary Power Release $150.00 $250.00
Change Out $30.00 $60.00
Reconnection $30.00 $60.00
GAS PERMITS SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED   ALL OTHER CONSTRUCTION
Fee for New Installation (per unit) $60.00 $120.00
Plan Check Fee:  When plans are required and submitted separately ½ Base Permit Fee
Administrative Fee $10.00 $10.00
Renovation / Repair $30.00 $60.00
Mobile Home $30.00 $60.00
Change out $30.00 $60.00
MECHANICAL PERMITS SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED   ALL OTHER CONSTRUCTION
Fee for heating, ventilation, duct, A/C, and refrigeration including repairs, alterations, and additions up to 5 tons  $60.00 $120.00
Each additional ton  $5.00 Per Ton
($1,500.00 Max)
Commercial Range Hood $120.00
Boilers (per 1,000 BTU) $0.06 Per 1000 BTU
Mobile Home $30.00 $60.00
Plan Check Fee:  When plans are required and submitted separately ½ Base Permit Fee
Administrative Fee $10.00 $10.00
PLUMBING PERMITS SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED   ALL OTHER CONSTRUCTION
Fee for New Installation up to 15 fixtures  $90.00 Per Unit $180.00 Per Unit
Each additional fixture > 15 $3.00 Per Unit
($1,500.00 max)
Plan Check Fee:  When plans are required and submitted separately ½ Base Permit Fee
Administrative Fee $10.00 $10.00
Each sewer as a separate permit $30.00 $60.00
Each sewer having to be repaired or replaced $30.00 $60.00
Installation or repair of water pipe/treatment equip. $30.00 $60.00
Repair or alteration of drain or vent piping $30.00 $60.00
Lawn Sprinkler System $30.00 $60.00
Mobile Home $30.00 $60.00
UTILITY SITE PERMITS SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED   ALL OTHER CONSTRUCTION
Site System up to 20 devices (manholes, catch basin, storm drains, backflow devices) $150.00
Site System with more than 20 devices $300.00
Plan Check Fee ½ Base Permit Fee
Administrative Fee $10.00
Fire Hydrant as a separate permit $60.00
Manhole as a separate permit $60.00
Catch Basin as a separate permit $60.00
Backflow Protection Devices  as a separate permit $60.00
Storm Drains (each) as a separate permit $60.00
Plan Check Fee ½ Base Permit Fee
COMPETENCY CARD RENEWALS          
Active Card $150.00 Biennial
Inactive Card $75.00
Late Charge for Active Cardholders up to 3 months delinquent $50.00
Late Charge for Inactive Cardholders up to 3 months delinquent $50.00
Reinstatement of Cardholders more than 3 months delinquent Double Normal Rate
Change of status $25.00
Duplicate Competency Card $25.00
Letter of Reciprocity $25.00
Exam Sponsorship Fee $50.00
Letter of Authorization $10.00
LIFE SAFETY PERMITS SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED   ALL OTHER CONSTRUCTION
Life Safety Fee $60.00
Life Safety Initial Plan Review Check Fee 1/4 Base Permit Fee
Fire Suppression (Sprinkler) System Fees
Fire Suppression Systems - Up to (3) floors           (Automatic Sprinkler Systems in Buildings)  $30.00 $200.00 Minimum
Each additional floor  $50.00 Per Floor
Each individual suppression head $1.00 Per Head $1.00 Per Head
Plan Check Fee ½ Base Permit Fee ½ Base Permit Fee
Administrative Fee $10.00 $10.00
Changes/Relocation of Sprinkler Heads ≤ 6 heads $30.00 $60.00
       Each individual suppression head > 6 $1.00 Per Head $1.00 Per Head
Fire Alarm Permit Fees
Fire Alarms - Up to (3) floors $30.00 $150.00 Minumum
Each additional floor $30.00 Per Floor $30.00 Per Floor
Each individual device $1.00 Per Device $1.00 Per Device
Plan Check Fee ½ Base Permit Fee ½ Base Permit Fee
Administrative Fee $10.00 $10.00
Fire Alarm Upgrades/Change Outs ≤ 5 devices $30.00 $60.00
       Each individual device > 5 $1.00 Per Device $1.00 Per Device
Independent Stand Pipe Systems $60.00 Per Floor
Underground Fire Mains $60.00
Fire Hydrant on Fire Mains (each) $60.00
New Tenant Reconnection Fee $60.00
Fireworks Display Inspection $150.00
Tents $60.00
Hood Suppression $60.00
* RE-INSPECTION FEE will be automatically charged for the second turn down on the same job for the same violation.  The RE-INSPECTION FEE must be paid before the next inspection.
Re-Inspection Fee
1st Offense No Charge
2nd Offense $60.00
3rd Offense $240.00
Minimum Permit Fees Single Family Detached   All other Construction
Building $30.00 $60.00
Electrical $30.00 $60.00
Gas $30.00 $60.00
Mechanical $30.00 $60.00
Plumbing $30.00 $60.00
Outside Site  N/A $60.00
Life Safety $30.00 $60.00
Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty of triple the basic permit fee.
The permit valuation may be calculated using the latest Building Valuation Data published by the Southern Building Code Congress International or other applicable model code organization, at the option of the Building Official.
OTHER FEES SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED   ALL OTHER CONSTRUCTION
After Hours Inspection $120.00 Per Inspection $160.00 Per Inspection
Local Product Approval $300.00 $300.00
Engineered Shed Plans ≤ 500 sq ft $25.00
Engineered Shed Plans 501-1000 sq ft $50.00
Private Driveway Sign $100.00
Permit Reinstatement Fee $30.00 Per Permit $30.00 Per Permit
Plan Revision Fee $25.00 Per Revision $30.00 Per Revision
Copies Black & White   Color
Scanned Plans - 1st sheet $10.00
Each additional sheet $5.00 Each
Copies up to 8 1/2 X 14 $0.25 Per Sheet $1.00 Per Sheet
Copies 11 X 17 $0.30 Per Sheet $2.00 Per Sheet
For additional fees not listed above, please contact the Building Inspection Department at 981-7000.