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Home My WebLink AboutORD 1234 - ORD regulating Amounts of Fees Charged by the BUilding Inspector J..L~W~"-"'-L. rmrn 'TTll,l~ ---- . - ~I' L.LII". _ ... ___ _ 1". _....J L-l _~_._.J ~/00194 ORDINANCE NUMBER 1234 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE AMOUNTS OF FEES TO BE CHARGED BY THE BUILDING INSPECTOR FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, REMODEL- ING OR REPAIRS, I'NSTALLATION OF HEATING AND COOLING EQUIP- MENT, CONSTRUCTION OF SWIMMING POOLS, DRIVEWAYS, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND VARIOUS OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. '----" BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Secti.on 1. That the fees to be charged by the Building Inspector for new construction, remodeling or repairs, installation of heatin9and cooling equipment, construction of swimming pools; driveways, electrical, plumbin9 and va~ious other improvements shall be in accordance with the following schedule: Permits Fee Schedule New construction (residential) $10.00 per one hundred (100) square feet Remodeling & repairs (residential) $10.00 minimum permit for first $1,000 value, $0.30 per $100 value for allover first $1,000 value New construction (commercial) I i I I i $0.15 per square foot for first 5,000"--" square feet, then $0.10 per square foot thereafter, with $150.00 minimum permit To eliminate garage charges Remodeling and repair (commercial) $30.00 minimum permit fee for first $1,000 of cost $3.00 per $1,000 of cost for next $150,000 of cost $1.50 per $1,000 of cost for next $350,000 of cost $1.00 per $1,000 of cost for all in excess of $500,000 Swimming pool $100.00 Sidewalks & Driveways Entrance ramp only Driveway only Sidewalk only Parking slab (other than driveway) Entrance ramp & driveway, combination Entrance ramp & sidewalk, combination Circular driveway Combination ramp, driveway and slab and sidewalk $ 15.00 15.00 10.00 15.00 25.00 20.00 30.00 35.00 i I ~ u G ~ Heating & Air Conditionirig Heating units (residential) new and replacement Heating units (commercial) Air conditioning (residential central) new and replacement Evaporator co i 1 s onl y Air conditioning and refrigeration (commerc i a 1) Duct work only (residential and commercial) Local vents Minimum permit Hea 1 th permi t Electrical Services: All servi ces All meter loops Outlets: First four (4) outlets are included in service and meter loop fees. AlloVer four (4) All light, switch and receptacle openings or baxes as outlets, as well as bell ringing transformers Lighting Fixtures: Fixtures, per ffxture Any current-consuming device permanently attached to an outlet for illuminating purposes shall be classed as a fixture Motors: Up to but not including 1/2 H.P. 1/2 H.P. and less than 2 H.P. 2 H.P. and less than 10 H.P. 10 H.P. and less than 25 H.P. 25 H.P. and less than 100 H.P. 100 H.P. and less than 150 H.P. 150 H.P. and over ~j00195 $ 15.00 per unit $ 30.00 for first 140,000 BTU over 140,000 BTU $ 5.00 per ton $ 10.00 $ 5.00 per ton, minimum $25.00 permit $ 10.00 for first 50 feet, plus $1.00 per 50 feet for allover first 50 feet $2.00 per unit, includes all, bath, stove and vent hoods $ 1 0.00 $100.00 per year. Includes one (1) routine quarterly inspection per year. All non-routine inspections $ 25.00 $ 6.00 each $ 6.00 each $ 0.40 each $ 0.40 each $ 1 . 00 each $ 3.50 each $ 5.00 each $ 7.00 each $ 10.00 each $ 15.00 each $ 0.12H.P. The fee of twelve (12) cents per hourse-power applies to individual motors rated 150 H.P. ~nd over ,..... ~ r-- "1--- .. 11,"1" l-a ..,U ri"''':~T'--cITlf1rmJ:rrnIT~mrml:lr 1"""" ." """;" ~ lI:IU:nrrc:LlJ:L.I"tlliLllJ.J...,....uL.-,--,-- rTfn .,-,-..,---- . '" , ~Ll. " I -.J ~ ":...l ~d)0196 Motor control equipment is included in motor fees. When future motor outlets are installed they shall be charged for one-half the regular motor rates applying, the other one-half shall be paid at the time the motors are i nsta 11 ed. L-/ Mi sce 11 aneous: Motion picture machines $ 5.00 each Sound equipment, up to 10 watts $ 15.00 each Sound equipment, 10 watts to 15 watts output $ 20.00 each Sound equipment, over 15 watts output $ 25.00 each X-Ray machines $ 5.00 each Incandescent electric signs $ 8.00 each Gas or vacuum tube signs' $ 8.00 each Poles~ cinchcirs ~nd guy stubs $ 1.00 each Clothes washer $ 1. 50 each Clothes dryer $ 2.50 each Garbage disposal $ 1.25 each Di shwaster. $ 2.50 each Electric water heater $ 2.50 each Window air conditioner $ 3.50 each Range $ 2.50 each Oven $ 2.50 each Temporary cut-in $ 10.00 each Reconnect ion $ 10.00 each Microwave $ 2.50 each Permanently connected electric appliances and equipment of any nature not otherwise specified shall be charged for as follows: ~ I I ~ Up to one K.W., inclusive Allover 1 K.W. to 10 K.W. Allover 10 K.W. to 50 K.W. Allover 50 K.W. to 100 K.W. Allover 100 K.W. to 200 K.W. All in excess of 200 K.W. $ 1.00 each .60/K.W. .50/K.W. .40/K.W. .20/K.W. .10/K.W. Temporary installments such as work saws, floor surfacing machines, paint spraying apparatus, and the like, shall be charged for at the rate of ten ($10.00) dollars per installation, plus the regular service and meter loop charges. Temporary lighting installations shall be charged for at the rate of ten ($10.00) dollars per installation, plus the regular service and meter loop charges. Also includes temporary saw pole. ADDITIONS to old work-shall be charged for at the same rate as new work. MINIMUM INSPECTION FEE shall be twenty ($20.00) dollars. MOVING AND RELOCATING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT authorized to be done by a maintenance electrician and master electrician for which a permit fee is not otherwise provided for in this section, the minimum inspection fee shall apply. .--.. I \ ) I ! ~ n o n :'0" U'197 ~ (.!<' ,. J H - NO FEE shall be charged for routine re-inspection of electrical installation; however, when the inspector is required to make additional trips, after two (2) trips, to the premises as a result of being unable to perform inspection at time requested, a charge of fifteen ($15.00) dollars will be made for such inspection. . NOTE: In the event an electrician fails to obtain permit or fails to notify the Inspection Department of work being done, DOUBLE PERMIT FEE is to be charged. Plumbing For issuing each permtt In addition: For each plumbing fixture For each sewer line For alteration of drainage or vent pIping For each water heater (gass or electric) For each gas outlet For each gas pressure test For each gas built-in range For each house water line For each vacuum breaker For each IIp" t rap or receptor or catch bas i n For each area drain or storm sewer line For each water softener For each lawn sprinkler piping For each solar collector Sewer tap connection Minimum Permit Fee (includes issuing permit fee) Reinspection or retest -fee, each occurence $ 5.00 5.00 10.00 7.00 vent 7.00 2.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 8.00 20.00 15.00 20.00 15.00 In event plumber fails to obtain permit prior to commencement of work, DOUBLE PERMIT FEE is subject to be charged. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED AS AMENDED ON FIRST READING this 10th day of Decembe r, 1984. PASSED AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING this 14th day of January, 1985. ATTEST ~r~ . "'"f'f' ~-.I . Councilmen Voting Aye: All Councilmen Voting No: None ;moJo- ~ Mar a j;"Ofrl s ta.II, Mayor _..<-1l1....1 (."'-1 r .Q"'l'rmm::rrnr.O]lrr1!ll:F F-' ,