Icbo Administrative Code-97

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Preface
The Uniform Administrative CodeTM was promulgated by representatives of the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO),
International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), Pacific Coast Electrical Association (PCEA), and National Electrical Manufac-
turers Association (NEMA) to provide the necessary requirements for a single administrative document to enable its use by code enforce-
ment agencies in the adoption of the various Uniform Codes published by the International Conference of Building Officials, the National
Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association, and other related technical codes which regulate construction.
This code has been designed to be as compatible as possible with state and local regulations and assumes that the administrative provi-
sions of the technical codes will be deleted except for Title, Purpose and Scope.
Vertical lines in margins indicate a change in the requirements from the 1994 edition. An analysis of changes between editions is pub-
lished by the Conference.
Deletion indicators (') are provided in the margin where a paragraph or item listing has been deleted if the deletion resulted in a change
of requirements.
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CODES AND RELATED PUBLICATIONS
The International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) publishes a family of codes, each correlated with the Uniform Building
Codet to provide jurisdictions with a complete set of building-related regulations for adoption. Some of these codes are published in
affiliation with other organizations such as the International Fire Code Institute (IFCI) and the International Code Council (ICC). Refer-
ence materials and related codes also are available to improve knowledge of code enforcement and administration of building inspec-
tion programs. Publications and products are continually being added, so inquiries should be directed to Conference headquarters for a
listing of available products. Many codes and references are also available on CD-ROM or floppy disk. These are denoted by (*). The
following publications and products are available from ICBO:
CODES Uniform Mechanical Code and related codes. It contains provisions

*Uniform Building Code, Volumes 1, 2 and 3. The most widely which relate to site preparation, construction, alteration, moving, repair
adopted model building code in the United States, the performance- and use and occupancies of buildings or structures and building service
based Uniform Building Code is a proven document, meeting the needs equipment, including plumbing, electrical and mechanical regulations.
of government units charged with the enforcement of building regula- The code is compatible with the administrative provisions of all codes
tions. Volume 1 contains administrative, fire- and life-safety and field published by the Conference.
inspection provisions; Volume 2 contains structural engineering design Uniform Building Security Codet. This code establishes mini-
provisions; and Volume 3 contains material, testing and installation mum standards to make dwelling units resistant to unlawful entry. It
standards. regulates swinging doors, sliding doors, windows and hardware in con-
*Uniform Mechanical Codet. Provides a complete set of require- nection with dwelling units of apartment houses or one- and two-family
ments for the design, construction, installation and maintenance of dwellings. The code gives consideration to the concerns of police, fire
heating, ventilating, cooling and refrigeration systems; incinerators and and building officials in establishing requirements for resistance to bur-
other heat-producing appliances. glary which are compatible with fire and life safety.
International Plumbing Codet. Provides consistent and techni- Uniform Code for Building Conservationt. A building conserva-
cally advanced requirements that can be used across the country to pro- tion guideline presented in code format which will provide a communi-
vide comprehensive regulations of modern plumbing systems. Setting ty with the means to preserve its existing buildings while achieving
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minimum regulations for plumbing facilities in terms of performance appropriate levels of safety. It is formatted in the same manner as the
objectives, the IPC provides for the acceptance of new and innovative Uniform Building Code, is compatible with other Uniform Codes, and
products, materials and systems. may be adopted as a code or used as a guideline.
International Private Sewage Disposal Codet. Provides flexibil- Dwelling Construction under the Uniform Building Codet.
ity in the development of safety and sanitary individual sewage disposal Designed primarily for use in home building and apprentice training,
systems and includes detailed provisions for all aspects of design, this book contains requirements applicable to the construction of one-
installation and inspection of private sewage disposal systems. and two-story dwellings based on the requirements of the Uniform
International Mechanical Codet. Establishes minimum regula- Building Code. Available in English or Spanish.
tions for mechanical systems using prescriptive and performance- Dwelling Construction under the Uniform Mechanical Codet.
related provisions. It is founded on broad-based principles that make This publication is for the convenience of the homeowner or contractor
possible the use of new materials and new mechanical designs. interested in installing mechanical equipment in a one- or two-family
Uniform Zoning Codet. This code is dedicated to intelligent com- dwelling in conformance with the Uniform Mechanical Code.
munity development and to the benefit of the public welfare by provid- Supplements to UBC and related codes. Published in the years be-
ing a means of promoting uniformity in zoning laws and enforcement. tween editions, the Supplements contain all approved changes, plus an
*Uniform Fire Codet, Volumes 1 and 2. The premier model fire analysis of those changes.
code in the United States, the Uniform Fire Code sets forth provisions Uniform Building Code—1927 Edition. A special 60th anniversa-
necessary for fire prevention and fire protection. Published by the ry printing of the first published Uniform Building Code.
International Fire Code Institute, the Uniform Fire Code is endorsed by One and Two Family Dwelling Code. Promulgated by ICC, this
the Western Fire Chiefs Association, the International Association of code eliminates conflicts and duplications among the model codes to
Fire Chiefs and ICBO. Volume 1 contains code provisions compatible achieve national uniformity. Covers mechanical and plumbing require-
with the Uniform Building Code, and Volume 2 contains standards ref- ments as well as construction and occupancy.
erenced from the code provisions.
Application and Commentary on the One and Two Family
*Urban-Wildland Interface Codet. Promulgated by IFCI, this Dwelling Code. An interpretative commentary on the One and Two
code regulates both land use and the built environment in designated ur- Family Dwelling Code intended to enhance uniformity of interpretation
ban-wildland interface areas. This newly developed code is the only and application of the code nationwide. Developed by the three model
model code that bases construction requirements on the fire-hazard code organizations, this document includes numerous illustrations of
severity exposed to the structure. Developed under a grant from the code requirements and the rationale for individual provisions.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, this code is the direct result
of hazard mitigation meetings held after devastating wildfires. Model Energy Code. This code includes minimum requirements for
effective use of energy in the design of new buildings and structures and
Uniform Housing Codet. Provides complete requirements affect- additions to existing buildings. It is based on American Society of Heat-
ing conservation and rehabilitation of housing. Its regulations are com- ing, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers Standard 90A-1980
patible with the Uniform Building Code. and was originally developed jointly by ICBO, BOCA, SBCCI and the
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildingst. A National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards under a
code compatible with the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform contract funded by the United States Department of Energy. The code is
Housing Code which provides equitable remedies consistent with other now maintained by ICC and is adopted by reference in the Uniform
laws for the repair, vacation or demolition of dangerous buildings. Building Code.
Uniform Sign Codet. Dedicated to the development of better sign National Electrical CodeR. The electrical code used throughout the
regulation, its requirements pertain to all signs and sign construction United States. Published by the National Fire Protection Association, it
attached to buildings. is an indispensable aid to every electrician, contractor, architect, build-
Uniform Administrative Codet. This code covers administrative er, inspector and anyone who must specify or certify electrical installa-
areas in connection with adoption of the Uniform Building Code, tions.
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TECHNICAL REFERENCES AND EDUCATIONAL and financial aspects of a building department. It is also an ideal
MATERIALS resource for those preparing for the management module of the CABO
Analysis of Revisions to the Uniform Codest. An analysis of Building Official Certification Examination.
changes between the previous and new editions of the Uniform Codes is Legal Aspects of Code Administration. A manual developed by the
provided. Changes between code editions are noted either at the begin- three model code organizations to inform the building official on the le-
ning of chapters or in the margins of the code text. gal aspects of the profession. The text is written in a logical sequence
*Handbook to the Uniform Building Code. The handbook is a with explanation of legal terminology. It is designed to serve as a
completely detailed and illustrated commentary on the Uniform Build- refresher for those preparing to take the legal module of the CABO
ing Code, tracing historical background and rationale of the codes Building Official Certification Examination.
through the current edition. Also included are numerous drawings and Illustrated Guide to Conventional Construction Provisions of
figures clarifying the application and intent of the code provisions. Also the UBC. This comprehensive guide and commentary provides
available in electronic format. detailed explanations of the conventional construction provisions in the
*Handbook to the Uniform Mechanical Code. An indispensable UBC, including descriptive discussions and illustrated drawings to
tool for understanding the provisions of the current UMC, the handbook convey the prescriptive provisions related to wood-frame construction.
traces the historical background and rationale behind the UMC provi- Introduction to the Uniform Building Code. A workbook that pro-
sions, includes 160 figures which clarify the intent and application of vides an overview of the basics of the UBC.
the code, and provides a chapter-by-chapter analysis of the UMC.
Uniform Building Code Update Workbook. This manual address-
*Uniform Building Code Application Manual. This manual es many of the changes to the administrative, fire- and life-safety, and
discusses sections of the Uniform Building Code with a question-and- inspection provisions appearing in the UBC.
answer format, providing a comprehensive analysis of the intent of
the code sections. Most sections include illustrative examples. The UMC Workbook. Designed for independent study or use with
manual is in loose-leaf format so that code applications published instructor-led programs based on the Uniform Mechanical Code, this
in Building Standards magazine may be inserted. Also available in comprehensive study guide consists of 16 learning sessions, with the
electronic format. first two sessions reviewing the purpose, scope, definitions and admin-
istrative provisions and the remaining 14 sessions progressively explor-
*Uniform Mechanical Code Application Manual. As a compan- ing the requirements for installing, inspecting and maintaining heating,
ion document to the Uniform Mechanical Code, this manual provides ventilating, cooling and refrigeration systems.
a comprehensive analysis of the intent of a number of code sections in
an easy-to-use question-and-answer format. The manual is available in UBC Field Inspection Workbook. A comprehensive workbook for
a loose-leaf format and includes illustrative examples for many code studying the provisions of the UBC. Divided into 12 sessions, this
sections. workbook focuses on the UBC combustible construction requirements
for the inspection of wood-framed construction.
*Uniform Fire Code Applications Manual. This newly developed
manual provides questions and answers regarding UFC provisions. Concrete Manual. A publication for individuals seeking an under-
A comprehensive analysis of the intent of numerous code sections, the standing of the fundamentals of concrete field technology and inspec-
manual is in a loose-leaf format for easy insertion of code applications tion practices. Of particular interest to concrete construction inspectors,
published in IFCI’s Fire Code Journal. it will also benefit employees of concrete producers, contractors, test-
Quick-Reference Guide to the Occupancy Requirements of the ing and inspection laboratories and material suppliers.
1997 UBC. Code requirements are compiled in this publication by Reinforced Concrete Masonry Construction Inspector’s Hand-
occupancy groups for quick access. These tabulations assemble book. A comprehensive information source written especially for ma-
requirements for each occupancy classification in the code. Provisions, sonry inspection covering terminology, technology, materials, quality
such as fire-resistive ratings for occupancy separations in Table 3-B, control, inspection and standards. Published jointly by ICBO and the
exterior wall and opening protection requirements in Table 5-A-1, and Masonry Institute of America.
fire-resistive ratings for types of construction in Table 6-A, are tabu- You Can Build It! Sponsored by ICBO in cooperation with CABO,
lated for quick reference and comparison. this booklet contains information and advice to aid “do-it-yourselfers”
Plan Review Manual. A practical text that will assist and guide both with building projects. Provides guidance in necessary procedures such
the field inspector and plan reviewer in applying the code requirements. as permit requirements, codes, plans, cost estimation, etc.
This manual covers the nonstructural and basic structural aspects of Guidelines for Manufactured Housing Installations. A guideline
plan review. in code form implementing the Uniform Building Code and its compan-
Field Inspection Manual. An important fundamental text for ion code documents to regulate the permanent installation of a man-
courses of study at the community college and trade or technical school ufactured home on a privately owned, nonrental site. A commentary is
level. It is an effective text for those studying building construction or included to explain specific provisions, and codes applying to each
architecture and includes sample forms and checklists for use in the component part are defined.
field. Accessibility Reference Guide. This guide is a valuable resource for
Building Department Administration. An excellent guide for im- architects, interior designers, plan reviewers and others who design and
provement of skills in departmental management and in the enforce- enforce accessibility provisions. Features include accessibility require-
ment and application of the Building Code and other regulations ments, along with detailed commentary and graphics to clarify the pro-
administered by a building inspection department. This textbook will visions; cross-references to other applicable sections of the UBC and
also be a valuable aid to instructors, students and those in related profes- the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines; a check-
sional fields. list of UBC provisions on access and usability requirements; and many
Building Department Guide to Disaster Mitigation. This new, other useful references.
expanded guide is designed to assist building departments in develop- Educational and Technical Reference Materials. The Conference
ing or updating disaster mitigation plans. Subjects covered include has been a leader in the development of texts and course material to
guidelines for damage mitigation, disaster-response management, assist in the educational process. These materials include vital informa-
immediate response, mutual aid and inspections, working with the tion necessary for the building official and subordinates in carrying out
media, repair and recovery policies, and public information bulletins. their responsibilities and have proven to be excellent references in con-
This publication is a must for those involved in preparing for and nection with community college curricula and higher-level courses in
responding to disaster. the field of building construction technology and inspection and in the
Building Official Management Manual. This manual addresses administration of building departments. Included are plan review
the unique nature of code administration and the managerial duties of checklists for structural, nonstructural, mechanical and fire-safety pro-
the building official. A supplementary insert addresses the budgetary visions and a full line of videotapes and automated products.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Title, Scope and General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Section 203 Unsafe Buildings, Structures or
Section 101 Title, Purpose and Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Building Service Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Section 102 Application to Existing Buildings Section 204 Board of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
and Building Service Equipment . . . . . . . . 1 Section 205 Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Section 103 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 3 Permits and Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section 104 Conflicting Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Section 301 Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section 105 Alternate Materials, Methods of Section 302 Application for Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Design and Methods of Construction . . . . . 3 Section 303 Permits Issuance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section 106 Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Section 304 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section 107 Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Section 305 Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section 306 Special Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 2 Organization and Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section 307 Structural Observation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Section 201 Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section 308 Connection to Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Section 202 Powers and Duties of Building Official . . . 5 Section 309 Certificate of Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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102.7
Chapter 1
TITLE, SCOPE AND GENERAL
SECTION 101 — TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1. The capacity of existing structural elements required to resist
forces is not reduced, and
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Uniform 2. The lateral loading to required existing structural elements is not
Administrative Code, may be cited as such and will be referred to increased beyond their capacity, and
herein as “this code.” 3. New structural elements are detailed and connected to the existing
structural elements as required by these regulations, and
101.2 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to provide for the ad- 4. New or relocated nonstructural elements are detailed and con-
ministration and enforcement of the technical codes adopted by nected to existing or new structural elements as required by these regu-
this jurisdiction. lations, and
101.3 Scope. The provisions of this code shall serve as the ad- 5. An unsafe condition as defined above is not created.
ministrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regula- Alterations or repairs to an existing building or structure which
tions for the technical codes which regulate site preparation and are nonstructural and do not adversely affect a structural member
construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, use and occu- or a part of the building or structure having required fire resistance
pancy of buildings, structures and building service equipment may be made with the same materials of which the building or
within this jurisdiction. structure is constructed, subject to approval by the building offi-
cial. Installation or replacement of glass shall be as required for
new installations.
SECTION 102 — APPLICATION TO EXISTING
Minor additions, alterations and repairs to existing building
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT
service equipment installations may be made in accordance with
102.1 General. Buildings, structures and their building service the technical code in effect at the time the original installation was
equipment to which additions, alterations or repairs are made shall made, subject to approval of the building official, and provided
comply with all the requirements of the technical codes for new such additions, alterations and repairs will not cause the existing
facilities, except as specifically provided in this section. building service equipment to become unsafe, insanitary or over-
loaded.
102.2 Additions, Alterations or Repairs. Additions, alter-
ations or repairs may be made to a building or its building service 102.3 Existing Installations. Building service equipment law-
equipment without requiring the existing building or its building fully in existence at the time of the adoption of the technical codes
service equipment to comply with all the requirements of the tech- may have their use, maintenance or repair continued if the use,
nical codes, provided the addition, alteration or repair conforms to maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design
that required for a new building or building service equipment. and a hazard to life, health or property has not been created by such
building service equipment.
Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing build-
ing or building service equipment which will cause the existing 102.4 Existing Occupancy. Buildings in existence at the time of
building or building service equipment to be in violation of the the adoption of the Building Code may have their existing use or
provisions of the technical codes nor shall such additions or alter- occupancy continued if the use or occupancy was legal at the time
ations cause the existing building or building service equipment to of the adoption of the Building Code, and provided continued use
become unsafe. An unsafe condition shall be deemed to have been is not dangerous to life, health and safety.
created if an addition or alteration will cause the existing building A change in the use or occupancy of any existing building or
or building service equipment to become structurally unsafe or structure shall comply with the provisions of Section 309 of this
overloaded; will not provide adequate egress in compliance with code and Section 3405 of the Building Code.
the provisions of the Building Code or will obstruct existing exits;
will create a fire hazard; will reduce required fire resistance; will 102.5 Maintenance. Buildings, structures and building service
cause building service equipment to become overloaded or ex- equipment, existing and new, and parts thereof shall be main-
ceed their rated capacities; will create a health hazard or will tained in a safe and sanitary condition. Devices or safeguards
otherwise create conditions dangerous to human life. A building which are required by the technical codes shall be maintained in
so altered, which involves a change in use or occupancy, shall not conformance with the technical code under which installed. The
exceed the height, number of stories and area permitted by the owner or the owner’s designated agent shall be responsible for the
Building Code for new buildings. A building plus new additions maintenance of buildings, structures and their building service
shall not exceed the height, number of stories and area specified by equipment. To determine compliance with this section, the build-
the Building Code for new buildings. ing official may cause a structure to be reinspected.
Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing build- 102.6 Moved Buildings. Buildings, structures and their build-
ing or structure when the existing building or structure is not in full ing service equipment moved into or within this jurisdiction shall
compliance with the provisions of the Building Code except when comply with the provisions of the technical codes for new build-
the addition or alteration will result in the existing building or ings or structures and their building service equipment.
structure being no more hazardous based on life safety, firesafety
and sanitation, than before such additions or alterations are under- 102.7 Temporary Structures. Temporary structures such as re-
taken. viewing stands and other miscellaneous structures, sheds, cano-
pies or fences used for the protection of the public around and in
EXCEPTION: Alterations of existing structural elements, or addi- conjunction with construction work may be erected by special
tions of new structural elements, which are not required by Section
102.4 and which are initiated for the purpose of increasing the lateral-
permit from the building official for a limited period of time.
force-resisting strength or stiffness of an existing structure need not be Buildings or structures erected under a special permit need not
designed for forces conforming to these regulations provided that an comply with the type of construction or fire-resistive time periods
engineering analysis is submitted to show that: required by the Building Code. Temporary buildings or structures
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shall be completely removed upon the expiration of the time limit national Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by this ju-
stated in the permit. risdiction.
102.8 Historic Buildings. Repairs, alterations and additions ELECTRICAL CODE is the National Electrical Code pro-
necessary for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or con- mulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, as adopted
tinued use of a building, structure, or its building service equip- by this jurisdiction.
ment may be made without conforming to the requirements of the ELEVATOR CODE is the safety code for elevators, dumb-
technical codes when authorized by the building official, pro- waiters, escalators and moving walks as adopted by this jurisdic-
vided: tion.
1. The building or structure has been designated by official ac-
JURISDICTION, as used in this code, is a state or political
tion of the legally constituted authority of this jurisdiction as hav-
subdivision which adopts this code for administrative regulations
ing special historical or architectural significance.
within its area of authority.
2. Unsafe conditions as described in this code are corrected.
LISTED and LISTING are terms referring to equipment and
3. The restored building or structure and its building service materials included in a list published by an approved testing labo-
equipment will be no more hazardous based on life safety, fire- ratory, inspection agency, or other organization concerned with
safety and sanitation than the existing building. product evaluation that maintains periodic inspection of current
productions of listed equipment or materials. The published list
shall state that the material or equipment complies with approved
SECTION 103 — DEFINITIONS nationally recognized codes, standards or tests and has been tested
For the purpose of this code, certain terms, phrases, words and or evaluated and found suitable for use in a specified manner.
their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this section. MECHANICAL CODE is the Uniform Mechanical Code pro-
Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinarily ac- mulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials,
cepted meanings within the context with which they are used. as adopted by this jurisdiction.
Webster’s Third New International Dictionary of the English Lan-
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guage, Unabridged, copyright 1986, shall be considered as pro- OCCUPANCY is the purpose for which a building, or part
viding ordinarily accepted meanings. Words used in the singular thereof, is used or intended to be used.
include the plural and the plural the singular. Words used in the OWNER is any person, agent, firm or corporation having a le-
masculine gender include the feminine and the feminine the mas- gal or equitable interest in the property.
culine.
PERMIT is an official document or certificate issued by the
ADDITION is an extension or increase in floor area or height of building official authorizing performance of a specified activity.
a building or structure.
PERSON is a natural person, heirs, executors, administrators
ALTER or ALTERATION is a change or modification in con- or assigns, and also includes a firm, partnership or corporation, its
struction or building service equipment. or their successors or assigns, or the agent of any of the aforesaid.
APPROVED, as to materials, types of construction, equipment PLUMBING CODE is the Plumbing Code, as adopted by this
and systems, refers to approval by the building official as the result jurisdiction.
of investigation and tests conducted by the building official, or by
reason of accepted principles or tests by recognized authorities, REPAIR is the reconstruction or renewal of any part of an exist-
technical or scientific organizations. ing building, structure or building service equipment for the pur-
pose of its maintenance.
APPROVED AGENCY is an established and recognized
agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing in- SHALL, as used in this code, is mandatory.
spection services, when the agency has been approved by the
building official. STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION means the visual observa-
tion of the structural system, for general conformance to the ap-
BUILDING is a structure used or intended for supporting or proved plans and specifications, at significant construction stages
sheltering a use or occupancy. and at completion of the structural system. Structural observation
BUILDING CODE is the Uniform Building Code promul- does not include or waive the responsibility for the inspections re-
gated by the International Conference of Building Officials, as quired by Sections 305 and 306.
adopted by this jurisdiction. STRUCTURE is that which is built or constructed, an edifice
BUILDING, EXISTING is a building erected prior to the or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or
adoption of this code, or one for which a legal building permit has composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.
been issued. TECHNICAL CODES refer to those codes adopted by this ju-
BUILDING OFFICIAL is the officer or other designated au- risdiction containing the provisions for design, construction, al-
thority charged with the administration and enforcement of this teration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location,
code, or a regularly authorized deputy. occupancy and maintenance of buildings and structures and build-
ing service equipment as herein defined.
BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT refers to the plumb-
ing, mechanical, electrical and elevator equipment including pip- UBC STANDARDS are those standards published in Volume 3
ing, wiring, fixtures and other accessories which provide of the Uniform Building Code promulgated by the International
sanitation, lighting, heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration, Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
fire-fighting and transportation facilities essential to the occupan- VALUATION or VALUE, as applied to a building and its
cy of the building or structure for its designated use. building service equipment, shall be the estimated cost to replace
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE is the Uniform Code for the building and its building service equipment in kind, based on
the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings promulgated by the Inter- current replacement costs.
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SECTION 104 — CONFLICTING PROVISIONS The building official shall require that sufficient evidence or
proof be submitted to substantiate claims that may be made re-
When conflicting provisions or requirements occur between this garding its use. The details of an action granting approval of an al-
code, the technical codes and other codes or laws, the most restric- ternate shall be recorded and entered in the files of the code
tive shall govern. enforcement agency.
When conflicts occur between the technical codes, those provi-
sions providing the greater safety to life shall govern. In other con-
flicts where sanitation, life safety or firesafety are not involved, SECTION 106 — MODIFICATIONS
the most restrictive provisions shall govern.
Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out
Where in a specific case different sections of the technical codes the provisions of the technical codes, the building official may
specify different materials, methods of construction or other re- grant modifications for individual cases. The building official
quirements, the most restrictive shall govern. When there is a con- shall first find that a special individual reason makes the strict let-
flict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, ter of the technical code impractical and the modification is in con-
the specific requirement shall be applicable. formity with the intent and purpose of the technical code, and that
When conflicts occur between specific provisions of this code such modification does not lessen health, life safety and firesafety
and administrative provisions in a technical code which is then requirements or any degree of structural integrity. The details of
applicable within this jurisdiction, those provisions becoming the actions granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the
law most recently shall prevail. files of the code enforcement agency.
SECTION 105 — ALTERNATE MATERIALS, METHODS SECTION 107 — TESTS

OF DESIGN AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the
The provisions of the technical codes are not intended to prevent provisions of the technical codes or evidence that materials or
the use of any material, method of design or method of construc- construction do not conform to the requirements of the technical
tion not specifically prescribed by the technical codes, provided codes, the building official may require tests as evidence of com-
an alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the build- pliance to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction.
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ing official.
Test methods shall be as specified by the technical codes or by
The building official may approve an alternate, provided the
other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and
building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and
accepted test methods, the building official shall determine test
complies with the provisions of the technical codes and that the
procedures.
material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at
least the equivalent of that prescribed in the technical codes in Tests shall be made by an approved agency. Reports of such
suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, tests shall be retained by the building official for the period re-
safety and sanitation. quired for the retention of public records.
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Chapter 2
ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
SECTION 201 — AUTHORITY written notice served on any person causing such use to be contin-
ued. Such person shall discontinue the use within the time pre-
201.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. There is hereby estab- scribed by the building official after receipt of such notice to make
lished in this jurisdiction a code enforcement agency which shall the structure, or portion thereof, comply with the requirements of
be under the administrative and operational control of the building such codes.
official.
202.6 Authority to Disconnect Utilities. The building official
201.2 General. Whenever the term or title “administrative au- or the building official’s authorized representative shall have the
thority,” “responsible official,” “building official,” “chief inspec- authority to disconnect a utility service or energy supplied to the
tor,” “code enforcement officer,” or other similar designation is building, structure or building service equipment therein regu-
used herein or in any of the technical codes, it shall be construed to lated by this code or the technical codes in case of emergency
mean the building official designated by the appointing authority where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or prop-
of this jurisdiction. erty. The building official shall whenever possible notify the serv-
ing utility, the owner and occupant of the building, structure or
SECTION 202 — POWERS AND DUTIES OF BUILDING building service equipment of the decision to disconnect prior to
OFFICIAL taking such action, and shall notify such serving utility, owner and
occupant of the building, structure or building service equipment,
202.1 General. The building official is hereby authorized and in writing, of such disconnection immediately thereafter.
directed to enforce all the provisions of this code and the refer-
enced technical codes. For such purposes, the building official 202.7 Authority to Condemn Building Service Equip-
shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. ment. When the building official ascertains that building service
equipment regulated in the technical codes has become hazardous
The building official shall have the power to render interpreta- to life, health or property, or has become insanitary, the building
tions of this code and the referenced technical codes, and to adopt official shall order in writing that such equipment either be re-
and enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as may moved or restored to a safe or sanitary condition, as appropriate.
be deemed necessary to clarify the application of the provisions of The written notice itself shall fix a time limit for compliance with
this code. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in such order. Defective building service equipment shall not be
conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. maintained after receiving such notice.
202.2 Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures and When such equipment or installation is to be disconnected, a
with the approval of the appointing authority, the building official written notice of such disconnection and causes therefor shall be
may appoint such number of technical officers and inspectors and given within 24 hours to the serving utility, the owner and occu-
other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. The pant of such building, structure or premises.
building official may deputize such inspectors or employees as When any building service equipment is maintained in viola-
may be necessary to carry out the functions of the code enforce-
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ment agency. suant to the provisions of this section, the building official shall
202.3 Right of Entry. When necessary to make an inspection to institute appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate
enforce any of the provisions of this code and the technical codes, the violation.
or when the building official has reasonable cause to believe that 202.8 Connection after Order to Disconnect. Persons shall
there exists in any building or upon a premises a condition which is not make connections from an energy, fuel or power supply nor
contrary to or in violation of this code which makes the building or supply energy or fuel to building service equipment which has
premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the building
may enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to in- official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by
spect or to perform the duties imposed by this code, provided that the building official until the building official authorizes the re-
if such building or premises be occupied, that credentials be pre- connection and use of such equipment.
sented to the occupant and entry requested. If such building or
premises be unoccupied, the building official shall first make a 202.9 Liability. The building official charged with the enforce-
reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having ment of this code and the technical codes, acting in good faith and
charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby be
Should entry be refused, the building official shall have recourse rendered personally liable for damage that may accrue to persons
to the remedies provided by law to secure entry. or property as a result of an act or omission in the discharge of the
assigned duties. A suit brought against the building official or em-
202.4 Stop Orders. When work is being done contrary to the ployee because of such act or omission performed by the building
provisions of this code, the technical codes, or other pertinent laws official or employee in the enforcement of the provisions of such
or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code, codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through
the building official may order the work stopped by notice in writ- the enforcement of this code or enforced by the code enforcement
ing served on persons engaged in the doing or causing such work agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termina-
to be done, and such persons shall forthwith stop the work until au- tion of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting therefrom,
thorized by the building official to proceed with the work. shall be assumed by this jurisdiction.
202.5 Occupancy Violations. When a building or structure or This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the re-
building service equipment therein regulated by this code and the sponsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling a
technical codes is being used contrary to the provisions of such building, structure or building service equipment therein for dam-
codes, the building official may order such use discontinued by ages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code
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enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming accordance with the procedures set forth in the Dangerous Build-
such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this code ings Code or such alternate procedure as may be adopted by this
or permits or certificates issued under this code. jurisdiction. As an alternative, the building official or other em-
ployee or official of this jurisdiction as designated by the govern-
202.10 Cooperation of Other Officials and Officers. The ing body may institute other appropriate action to prevent,
building official may request, and shall receive, the assistance and restrain, correct or abate the violation.
cooperation of other officials of this jurisdiction so far as is re-
quired in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other
pertinent laws or ordinances. SECTION 204 — BOARD OF APPEALS
204.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, de-
cisions or determinations made by the building official relative to
SECTION 203 — UNSAFE BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES
the application and interpretations of the technical code, there
OR BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals consisting of
Buildings or structures regulated by this code and the technical members who are qualified by experience and training to pass
codes which are structurally inadequate or have inadequate upon matters pertaining to building construction and building
egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise danger- service equipment and who are not employees of the jurisdiction.
ous to human life are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe build- The building official shall be an ex officio member and shall act as
ings. secretary to said board but shall have no vote upon any matter be-
fore the board. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the gov-
Building service equipment regulated by such codes, which erning body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall
constitutes a fire, electrical or health hazard, or an insanitary con- adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall ren-
dition, or is otherwise dangerous to human life is, for the purpose der all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a du-
of this section, unsafe. Use of buildings, structures or building plicate copy to the building official.
service equipment constituting a hazard to safety, health or public
welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, ob- 204.2 Limitations of Authority. The board of appeals shall
solescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment is, for have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative
the purpose of this section, an unsafe use. provisions of this code or the administrative provisions of the
technical codes nor shall the board be empowered to waive re-
Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers, tanks, statuary and other quirements of either this code or the technical codes.
appendages or structural members which are supported by, at-
tached to, or a part of a building and which are in a deteriorated
condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design loads which SECTION 205 — VIOLATIONS
are specified in the Building Code are hereby designated as unsafe
It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to erect,
building appendages.
construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert
Unsafe buildings, structures or appendages and building serv- or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building, struc-
ice equipment are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall ture or building service equipment, or cause or permit the same to
be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in be done in violation of this code and the technical codes.
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301.2.4
Chapter 3
PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
SECTION 301 — PERMITS 2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes,
valves or fixtures, nor for the removal and reinstallation of water
301.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 301.2, closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the re-
no building, structure or building service equipment regulated by placement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
this code and the technical codes shall be erected, constructed, en-
larged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted 301.2.3 Electrical permits. An electrical permit shall not be re-
or demolished unless a separate, appropriate permit for each quired for the following:
building, structure or building service equipment has first been 1. Portable motors or other portable appliances energized by
obtained from the building official. means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug end to be con-
nected to an approved receptacle when that cord or cable is per-
301.2 Work Exempt from Permit. A permit shall not be re-
mitted by the Electrical Code.
quired for the types of work in each of the separate classes of per-
mit as listed below. Exemption from the permit requirements of 2. Repair or replacement of fixed motors, transformers or
this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work fixed approved appliances of the same type and rating in the same
to be done in violation of the provisions of the technical codes or location.
any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. 3. Temporary decorative lighting.
301.2.1 Building permits. A building permit shall not be re- 4. Repair or replacement of current-carrying parts of any
quired for the following: switch, contactor or control device.
1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and 5. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles, but not the
storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area outlets therefor.
does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m2). 6. Repair or replacement of any overcurrent device of the re-
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high. quired capacity in the same location.
3. Oil derricks. 7. Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the
same size and capacity for signs or gas tube systems.
4. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet
8. Taping joints.
9 inches (1753 mm) high.
9. Removal of electrical wiring.
5. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in
height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the 10. Temporary wiring for experimental purposes in suitable
wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable liq- experimental laboratories.
uids. 11. The wiring for temporary theater, motion picture or televi-
6. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity sion stage sets.
does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and the ratio of height to 12. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equip-
diameter or width does not exceed 2:1. ment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying
7. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches more than 50 watts of energy.
(762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below. 13. Low-energy power, control and signal circuits of Class II
and Class III as defined in the Electrical Code.
8. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
14. A permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration
9. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets or repair of electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment or the gener-
and scenery. ation, transmission, distribution or metering of electrical energy
10. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, or in the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence by
Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more a public or private utility in the exercise of its function as a serving
than 54 inches (1372 mm). utility.
11. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Di- 301.2.4 Mechanical permits. A mechanical permit shall not be
vision 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the required for the following:
adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons 1. A portable heating appliance.
(18 925 L).
2. Portable ventilating equipment.
Unless otherwise exempted by this code, separate plumbing,
electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above 3. A portable cooling unit.
exempted items. 4. A portable evaporative cooler.
301.2.2 Plumbing permits. A plumbing permit shall not be re- 5. A closed system of steam, hot or chilled water piping within
heating or cooling equipment regulated by the Mechanical Code.
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quired for the following:

1. The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe, pro- 6. Replacement of any component part of assembly of an
vided, however, that should any concealed trap, drain pipe, soil, appliance which does not alter its original approval and complies
waste or vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to with other applicable requirements of the technical codes.
remove and replace the same with new material, the same shall be 7. Refrigerating equipment which is part of the equipment for
considered as new work and a permit shall be procured and inspec- which a permit has been issued pursuant to the requirements of the
tion made as provided in this code. technical codes.
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303.1
8. A unit refrigerating system as defined in the Mechanical owner if the architect or engineer of record is changed or is unable
Code. to continue to perform the duties.
The architect or engineer of record shall be responsible for re-
SECTION 302 — APPLICATION FOR PERMIT viewing and coordinating all submittal documents prepared by
others, including deferred submittal items, for compatibility with
302.1 Application. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first the design of the building.
file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the
code enforcement agency for that purpose. Every such application 302.4.2 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section,
shall: deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design
which are not submitted at the time of the application and which
1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for are to be submitted to the building official within a specified
which application is made. period.
2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done Deferral of any submittal items shall have prior approval of the
by legal description, street address or similar description that will building official. The architect or engineer of record shall list the
readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or deferred submittals on the plans and shall submit the deferred sub-
work. mittal documents for review by the building official.
3. Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be sub-
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intended. mitted to the architect or engineer of record who shall review them
4. Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations and spec- and forward them to the building official with a notation indicat-
ifications, and other data as required in Section 302.2. ing that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and
that they have been found to be in general conformance with the
5. State the valuation of any new building or structure or any ad- design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be
dition, remodeling or alteration to an existing building. installed until their design and submittal documents have been ap-
6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant’s authorized proved by the building official.
agent. 302.5 Inspection and Observation Program. When special in-
7. Give such other data and information as may be required by spection is required by Section 306, the architect or engineer of re-
the building official. cord shall prepare an inspection program which shall be submitted
to the building official for approval prior to issuance of the build-
302.2 Submittal Documents. Plans, specifications, engineering permit. The inspection program shall designate the portions of
ing calculations, diagrams, soil investigation reports, special in- the work to have special inspection, the name or names of the indi-
spection and structural observation programs and other data shall viduals or firms who are to perform the special inspections and in-
constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one dicate the duties of the special inspectors.
or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans
are not prepared by an architect or engineer, the building official The special inspector shall be employed by the owner, the engi-
may require the applicant submitting such plans or other data to neer or architect of record, or an agent of the owner, but not the
demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans be pre- contractor or any other person responsible for the work.
pared by a licensed architect or engineer. The building official When structural observation is required by Section 307, the in-
may require plans, computations and specifications to be prepared spection program shall name the individuals or firms who are to
and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to perform structural observation and describe the stages of con-
practice as such even if not required by state law. struction at which structural observation is to occur.
EXCEPTION: The building official may waive the submission of The inspection program shall include samples of inspection re-
plans, calculations, construction inspection requirements and other ports and provide time limits for submission of reports.
data if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that re-
viewing of plans is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.
SECTION 303 — PERMITS ISSUANCE
302.3 Information on Plans and Specifications. Plans and
specifications shall be drawn to scale on substantial paper or cloth 303.1 Issuance. The application, plans, specifications, compu-
and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and tations and other data filed by an applicant for permit shall be re-
extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform viewed by the building official. Such plans may be reviewed by
to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordinances, other departments of this jurisdiction to verify compliance with
rules and regulations. any applicable laws under their jurisdiction. If the building official
Plans for buildings of other than Group R, Division 3 and Group finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the
U Occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire- plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the
resistive integrity will be maintained where penetrations will be requirements of this code and the technical codes and other perti-
made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and communication nent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified in Section
conduits, pipes and similar systems. 304 have been paid, the building official shall issue a permit there-
for to the applicant.
302.4 Architect or Engineer of Record. When a permit is issued when plans are required, the building
302.4.1 General. When it is required that documents be pre- official shall endorse in writing or stamp the plans and specifica-
pared by an architect or engineer, the building official may require tions APPROVED. Such approved plans and specifications shall
the owner to engage and designate on the building permit applica- not be changed, modified or altered without authorizations from
tion an architect or engineer who shall act as the architect or engi- the building official, and all work regulated by this code shall be
neer of record. If the circumstances require, the owner may done in accordance with the approved plans.
designate a substitute architect or engineer of record who shall The building official may issue a permit for the construction of
perform all the duties required of the original architect or engineer part of a building, structure or building service equipment before
of record. The building official shall be notified in writing by the the entire plans and specifications for the whole building, struc-
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304.6
ture or building service equipment have been submitted or ap- this code, the fee required shall be in accordance with the schedule
proved, provided adequate information and detailed statements established by the legislative body.
have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of the The determination of value or valuation under any of the provi-
technical codes. The holder of a partial permit shall proceed with- sions of these codes shall be made by the building official. The
out assurance that the permit for the entire building, structure or value to be used in computing the building permit and building
building service will be granted. plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work
303.2 Retention of Plans. One set of approved plans, specifica- for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting,
tions and computations shall be retained by the building official roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, elevators,
for a period of not less than 90 days from the date of completion of fire-extinguishing systems and other permanent equipment.
the work covered therein; and one set of approved plans and speci- 304.3 Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are re-
fications shall be returned to the applicant and shall be kept on the quired by Section 302.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time
site of the building or work at all times during which the work au- of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan
thorized thereby is in progress. review fee shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee as shown
303.3 Validity of Permit. The issuance of a permit or approval in Table 3-A.
of plans, specifications and computations shall not be construed to The plan review fees for electrical, mechanical and plumbing
be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provi- work shall be equal to 25 percent of the total permit fee as set forth
sions of this code or the technical codes, or of any other ordinance in Tables 3-B, 3-C and 3-D.
of the jurisdiction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate
or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the The plan review fee for grading work shall be as set forth in
jurisdiction shall not be valid. Table 3-G.
The issuance of a permit based on plans, specifications and oth- The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees
er data shall not prevent the building official from thereafter re- from the permit fees specified in Section 304.2 and are in addition
quiring the correction of errors in said plans, specifications and to the permit fees.
other data, or from preventing building operations being carried When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to
on thereunder when in violation of these codes or of any other or- require additional plan review or when the project involves def-
dinances of this jurisdiction. erred submittal items as defined in Section 302.4.2, an additional
plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Tables 3-A
303.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official through 3-G.
under the provisions of the technical codes shall expire by limita-
tion and become null and void, if the building or work authorized 304.4 Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no
by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application
such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for
suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by
for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a the building official. The building official may extend the time for
new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days on
shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such written request by the applicant showing that circumstances be-
work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the yond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being
original plans and specifications for such work; and provided fur- taken. An application shall not be extended more than once. An
ther that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one application shall not be extended if this code or any other pertinent
year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the per- laws or ordinances have been amended subsequent to the date of
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mittee shall pay a new full permit fee. application. In order to renew action on an application after expi-
A permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an ex- ration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan re-
tension of the time within which work may commence under that view fee.
permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the 304.5 Investigation Fees: Work without a Permit.
time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons.
The building official may extend the time for action by the permit- 304.5.1 Investigation. Whenever work for which a permit is re-
tee for a period not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the quired by this code has been commenced without first obtaining a
permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may
permittee have prevented action from being taken. Permits shall be issued for such work.
not be extended more than once. 304.5.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee,
303.5 Suspension or Revocation. The building official may, in shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently
writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the
this code and the technical codes when the permit is issued in error permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation fee
or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of shall be the same as the minimum fee set forth in Tables 3-A
an ordinance or regulation or the provisions of these codes. through 3-H. The payment of such investigation fee shall not ex-
empt an applicant from compliance with all other provisions of ei-
ther this code or the technical codes nor from the penalty
SECTION 304 — FEES prescribed by law.
304.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the 304.6 Fee Refunds. The building official may authorize refund-
provisions of this section or shall be as set forth in the fee schedule ing of a fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or col-
adopted by this jurisdiction. lected.
304.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth The building official may authorize refunding of not more than
in Tables 3-A through 3-H. Where a technical code has been 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done un-
adopted by the jurisdiction for which no fee schedule is shown in der a permit issued in accordance with this code.
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The building official may authorize refunding of not more than resistive assemblies shall not be concealed from view until in-
80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a spected and approved.
permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or The building official, upon notification, shall make the follow-
canceled before any examination time has been expended. ing inspections:
The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee 1. Foundation inspection. To be made after excavations for
paid except upon written application filed by the original permit- footings are complete and required reinforcing steel is in place.
tee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment. For concrete foundations, required forms shall be in place prior to
inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be on the job, ex-
SECTION 305 — INSPECTIONS cept when concrete is ready-mixed in accordance with approved
nationally recognized standards, the concrete need not be on the
305.1 General. Construction or work for which a permit is re- job. When the foundation is to be constructed of approved treated
quired shall be subject to inspection by the building official and wood, additional inspections may be required by the building offi-
the construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for cial.
inspection purposes until approved by the building official. In ad-
dition, certain types of construction shall have continuous inspec- 2. Concrete slab or under-floor inspection. To be made after
tion as specified in Section 306. in-slab or under-floor building service equipment, conduit, piping
accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place but
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, includ-
an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ing the subfloor.
ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give au-
thority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other 3. Frame inspection. To be made after the roof, framing, fire
ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. blocking and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys and
vents are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, and heating
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It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to wires, pipes, and ducts are approved.
remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither
the building official nor this jurisdiction shall be liable for expense 4. Lath and/or wallboard inspection. To be made after lath-
entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to ing and wallboard, interior and exterior, is in place but before plas-
allow inspection. ter is applied or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and
finished.
A survey of the lot may be required by the building official to
verify that the structure is located in accordance with the approved 5. Final inspection. To be made after finish grading and the
plans. building is completed and ready for occupancy.
305.2 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall 305.6 Required Building Service Equipment Inspections.
not be commenced until the permit holder or the agent of the per- 305.6.1 General. Building service equipment for which a per-
mit holder shall have posted or otherwise made available an in- mit is required by this code shall be inspected by the building offi-
spection record card such as to allow the building official cial. Building service equipment intended to be concealed by a
conveniently to make the required entries thereon regarding in- permanent portion of the building shall not be concealed until in-
spection of the work. This card shall be maintained available by spected and approved. When the installation of building service
the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the equipment is complete, an additional and final inspection shall be
building official. made. Building service equipment regulated by the technical
305.3 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person do- codes shall not be connected to the water, fuel or power supply, or
ing the work authorized by a permit to notify the building official sewer system until authorized by the building official.
that such work is ready for inspection. The building official may 305.6.2 Operation of building service equipment. The re-
require that every request for inspection be filed at least one work- quirements of this section shall not be considered to prohibit the
ing day before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in operation of building service equipment installed to replace exist-
writing or by telephone at the option of the building official. ing building service equipment serving an occupied portion of the
It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections re- building in the event a request for inspection of such building serv-
quired either by this code or the technical codes to provide access ice equipment has been filed with the building official not more
to and means for inspection of the work. than 48 hours after the replacement work is completed, and before
any portion of such building service equipment is concealed by
305.4 Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the permanent portions of the building.
point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtain-
ing the approval of the building official. The building official, 305.7 Other Inspections. In addition to the called inspections
upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall specified above, the building official may make or require other
either indicate that that portion of the construction is satisfactory inspections of construction work to ascertain compliance with the
as completed or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the provisions of this code or technical codes and other laws which are
permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this code. enforced by the code enforcement agency.
Any portions which do not comply shall be corrected and such
portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the 305.8 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for
building official. each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for
which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections
There shall be a final inspection and approval of all buildings called for are not made.
and structures when completed and ready for occupancy and use.
This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection
305.5 Required Building Inspections. Reinforcing steel or fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the
structural framework of a part of a building or structure shall not requirements of the technical codes, but as controlling the practice
be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspec-
building official. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire- tion or reinspection.
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306.1.11
Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record 2. The special inspector need not be continuously present during
card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the ap- welding of the following items, provided the materials, qualifications
proved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure of welding procedures and welders are verified prior to the start of
work; periodic inspections are made of work in progress; and a visual
to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or inspection of all welds is made prior to completion or prior to shipment
for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building of- of shop welding:
ficial. 2.1 Single-pass fillet welds not exceeding 5/16 inch (7.9 mm) in
To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application size.
therefor in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose, and pay 2.2 Floor and roof deck welding.
the reinspection fee in accordance with Tables 3-A through 3-H or 2.3 Welded studs when used for structural diaphragm or com-
as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by this jurisdiction. posite systems.
2.4 Welded sheet steel for cold-formed steel framing members
In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, addi- such as studs and joists.
tional inspection of the work will not be performed until the re- 2.5 Welding of stairs and railing systems.
quired fees have been paid.
306.1.5.2 Special moment-resisting steel frames. During the
welding of special moment-resisting steel frames. In addition to
SECTION 306 — SPECIAL INSPECTIONS Section 306.1.5.1 requirements, nondestructive testing as
required by Section 1703 of the Building Code.
306.1 General. In addition to the inspections required by Sec-
306.1.5.3 Welding of reinforcing steel. During the welding of
tion 305, the owner or the engineer or architect of record acting as
reinforcing steel.
the owner’s agent shall employ one or more special inspectors
who shall provide inspections during construction on the follow- EXCEPTION: The special inspector need not be continuously
ing types of work: present during the welding of ASTM A 706 reinforcing steel not larger
than No. 5 bars used for embedments, provided the materials, qualifi-
EXCEPTION: The building official may waive the requirement cations of welding procedures and welders are verified prior to the start
for the employment of a special inspector if the construction is of a of work; periodic inspections are made of work in progress; and a
minor nature. visual inspection of all welds is made prior to completion or prior to
shipment of shop welding.
306.1.1 Concrete. During the taking of test specimens and plac-
ing of reinforced concrete. See Section 306.1.12 for shotcrete. 306.1.6 High-strength bolting. As required by Section 1701.5,
Item 6, of the Building Code.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Concrete for foundations conforming to the
minimum requirements of Table 18-A of the Building Code or for 306.1.7 Structural masonry.
Group R, Division 3 or Group U, Division l Occupancies, provided the
building official finds that a special hazard does not exist. 1. For masonry, other than fully grouted open-end hollow-unit
2. For foundation concrete, other than cast-in-place drilled piles or masonry, during preparation and taking of any required prisms or
caissons, where the structural design is based on an f’c no greater than test specimens, placing of all masonry units, placement of rein-
2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 MPa). forcement, inspection of grout space, immediately prior to closing
3. Nonstructural slabs on grade, including prestressed slabs on of cleanouts, and during all grouting operations.
grade when effective prestress in concrete is less than 150 psi (0.1
MPa). EXCEPTION: For hollow-unit masonry where the f ′m is no more
than 1,500 psi (10.3 MPa) for concrete units or 2,600 psi (17.9 MPa)
4. Site work concrete fully supported on earth and concrete where for clay units, special inspection may be performed as required for fully
no special hazard exists. grouted open-end hollow-unit masonry specified in Section 306.1.7,
Item 2.
306.1.2 Bolts installed in concrete. Prior to and during the
placement of concrete around bolts when stress increases per- 2. For fully grouted open-end hollow-unit masonry during
mitted by Footnote 5 of Table 19-D of the Building Code or Sec- preparation and taking of any required prisms or test specimens, at
tion 1924.2 of the Building Code are utilized. the start of laying units, after the placement of reinforcing steel,
grout space prior to each grouting operation, and during all grout-
306.1.3 Special moment-resisting concrete frame. As re- ing operations.
quired by Section 1701.5, Item 3, of the Building Code.
EXCEPTION: Special inspection as required in Section 306.1.7,
306.1.4 Reinforcing steel and prestressing tendons. Items 1 and 2, need not be provided when design stresses have been
adjusted, as specified in Chapter 21 of the Building Code, to permit
1. During all stressing and grouting of tendons in prestressed noncontinuous inspection.
concrete. 306.1.8 Reinforced gypsum concrete. When cast-in-place
2. During placing of reinforcing steel and prestressing tendons Class B gypsum concrete is being mixed and placed.
for concrete required to have special inspection by Item 1. 306.1.9 Insulating concrete fill. During the application of insu-
EXCEPTION: The special inspector need not be present continu- lating concrete fill when used as part of a structural system.
ously during placing of reinforcing steel and prestressing tendons, pro-
EXCEPTION: The special inspections may be limited to an initial
vided inspection for conformance with the approved plans, prior to the
inspection to check the deck surface and placement of reinforcing. The
closing of forms or the delivery of concrete to the jobsite, has been ac-
special inspector shall supervise the preparation of compression test
complished.
specimens during this initial inspection.
306.1.5 Structural welding. 306.1.10 Spray-applied fire-resistive materials. As required
306.1.5.1 General. During the welding of any member of con- by UBC Standard 7-6.
nection which is designed to resist loads and forces required by 306.1.11 Piling, drilled piers and caissons. During driving and
this code. testing of piles and construction of cast-in-place drilled piles or
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Welding done in an approved fabricator’s shop caissons. See Sections 306.1.1 and 306.1.4 for concrete and rein-
in accordance with Section 306.6. forcing steel inspection.
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308.2
306.1.12 Shotcrete. During the taking of test specimens and with the approved plans and specifications. The approved fabrica-
placing of all shotcrete and as required by Sections 1924.10 and tor’s qualifications shall be contingent on compliance with the fol-
1924.11 of the Building Code. lowing:
EXCEPTION: Shotcrete work fully supported on earth, minor re- 1. The fabricator has developed and submitted a detailed fabri-
pairs and when, in the opinion of the building official, no special hazard cation procedural manual reflecting key quality control proce-
exists. dures which will provide a basis for inspection control of
306.1.13 Special grading, excavation and filling. During workmanship and the fabricator plant.
earthwork excavations, grading and filling operations inspection 2. Verification of the fabricator’s quality control capabilities,
to satisfy requirements of Chapter 33 and Appendix Chapter 33 of plant and personnel as outlined in the fabrication procedural man-
the Building Code. ual shall be by an approved inspection or quality control agency.
306.1.14 Smoke-control system. 3. Periodic plant inspections shall be conducted by an ap-
proved inspection or quality control agency to monitor the effec-
1. During erection of ductwork and prior to concealment for the tiveness of the quality control program.
purposes of leakage testing and recording of device location.
4. It shall be the responsibility of the inspection or quality con-
2. Prior to occupancy and after sufficient completion for the trol agency to notify the approving authority in writing of any
purposes of pressure difference testing, flow measurements, and change to the procedural manual. Fabricator approval may be re-
detection and control verification. voked for just cause. Reapproval of the fabricator shall be contin-
gent on compliance with quality control procedures during the
306.1.15 Special cases. Work which, in the opinion of the build- past year.
ing official, involves unusual hazards or conditions.
306.2 Special Inspector. The special inspector shall be a quali- SECTION 307 — STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION
fied person who shall demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction
of the building official, for inspection of the particular type of con- Structural observation shall be provided in Seismic Zone 3 or 4
struction or operation requiring special inspection. when one of the following conditions exists:
306.3 Duties and Responsibilities of the Special Inspec- 1. The structure is defined in Table 16-K of the Building Code
tor. The special inspector shall observe the work assigned for as Occupancy Category I, II or III, or
conformance with the approved design drawings and specifica- 2. The structure is required to comply with Section 403 of the
tions. Building Code, or
The special inspector shall furnish inspection reports to the 3. The structure is in Seismic Zone 4, Na as set forth in Table
building official, the engineer or architect of record, and other des- 16-S of the Building Code is greater than one, and a lateral design
ignated persons. Discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate is required for the entire structure, or
attention of the contractor for correction, then, if uncorrected, to
EXCEPTION: One- and two-story Group R, Division 3 and
the proper design authority and to the building official. Group U Occupancies and one- and two-story Groups B, F, M and S
The special inspector shall submit a final signed report stating Occupancies.
whether the work requiring special inspection was, to the best of 4. When so designated by the architect or engineer of record, or
the inspector’s knowledge, in conformance with the approved
5. When such observation is specifically required by the build-
plans and specifications and the applicable workmanship provi-
ing official.
sion of these codes.
The owner shall employ the engineer or architect responsible
306.4 Waiver of Special Inspection. The building official may for the structural design, or another engineer or architect desig-
waive the requirement for the employment of a special inspector if nated by the engineer or architect responsible for the structural de-
the construction is of minor nature. sign, to perform structural observation as defined in Section 220
of the Building Code. Observed deficiencies shall be reported in
306.5 Continuous and Periodic Special Inspection.
writing to the owner’s representative, special inspector, contractor
1. Continuous special inspection. Continuous special inspec- and the building official. The structural observer shall submit to
tion means that the special inspector is on the site at all times ob- the building official a written statement that the site visits have
serving the work requiring special inspection. been made and identifying any reported deficiencies which, to the
best of the structural observer’s knowledge, have not been re-
2. Periodic special inspection. Some inspections may be
solved.
made on a periodic basis and satisfy the requirements of continu-
ous inspection, provided this periodic scheduled inspection is per-
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formed as outlined in the project plans and specifications and SECTION 308 — CONNECTION TO UTILITIES
approved by the building official.
308.1 Energy Connections. Persons shall not make connec-
306.6 Approved Fabricators. Special inspections required by tions from a source of energy, fuel or power to building service
this section and elsewhere in this code or the technical codes shall equipment which is regulated by the technical codes and for which
not be required where the work is done on the premises of a fabri- a permit is required by this code, until approved by the building
cator registered and approved by the building official to perform official.
such work without special inspection. The certificate of registra-
tion shall be subject to revocation by the building official if it is 308.2 Temporary Connections. The building official may au-
found that work done pursuant to the approval is in violation of the thorize the temporary connection of the building service equip-
technical codes. The approved fabricator shall submit a certificate ment to the source of energy, fuel or power for the purpose of
of compliance to the building official and to the engineer or archi- testing building service equipment, or for use under a temporary
tect of record stating that the work was performed in accordance certificate of occupancy.
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309.6
SECTION 309 — CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 4. A description of that portion of the building for which the
certificate is issued.
309.1 Use or Occupancy. Buildings or structures shall not be
used or occupied nor shall a change in the existing occupancy clas- 5. A statement that the described portion of the building has
sification of a building or structure or portion thereof be made un- been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code
til the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy for the group and division of occupancy and the use for which the
therefor as provided herein. proposed occupancy is classified.
EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies. 6. The name of the building official.
Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as
an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other 309.4 Temporary Certificate. If the building official finds that
ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give au- substantial hazard will not result from occupancy of a building or
thority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other portion thereof before the same is completed, a temporary certifi-
ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. cate of occupancy for the use of a portion or portions of a building
or structure may be issued prior to the completion of the entire
309.2 Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a build- building or structure.
ing shall not be made except as specified in the Building Code.
309.5 Posting. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a
309.3 Certificate Issued. After the building official inspects the conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed ex-
building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of cept by the building official.
this code or other laws which are enforced by the code enforce-
ment agency, the building official shall issue a certificate of occu- 309.6 Revocation. The building official may, in writing, sus-
pancy which shall contain the following: pend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provi-
1. The building permit number. sions of this code when the certificate is issued in error, or on the
basis of incorrect information, or when it is determined that the
2. The address of the building. building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of an ordi-
3. The name and address of the owner. nance, regulation or the provisions of this code.
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TABLE 3-B
TABLE 3-A—BUILDING PERMIT FEES

TOTAL VALUATION FEE
$1.00 to $500.00 $23.50
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to
and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $391.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47.00 per hour*
(minimum charge—two hours)
2. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 305.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47.00 per hour*
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47.00 per hour*
(minimum charge—one-half hour)
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47.00 per hour*
(minimum charge—one-half hour)
5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Actual costs**
*Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of
the employees involved.
**Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
TABLE 3-B—ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES

Permit Issuance
1. For the issuance of each electrical permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.50
2. For the issuing of each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired, been canceled, or finaled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.25
System Fee Schedule
(Note: The following do not include permit-issuing fee.)
1. New Residential Buildings
The following fees shall include all wiring and electrical equipment in or on each building, or other electrical equipment on the same
premises constructed at the same time.
Multifamily. For new multifamily buildings (apartments and condominiums) having three or more dwelling units constructed at the same time,
not including the area of garages, carports and accessory buildings, per square foot (0.09 m2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.050
Single- and two-family. For new single- and two-family residential buildings constructed at the same time and not including the area of garages,
carports and accessory buildings, per square foot (0.09 m2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.056
For other types of residential occupancies and for alterations, additions and modifications to existing residential buildings, use the Unit Fee Schedule.
2. Private Swimming Pools
For new private, in-ground swimming pools for single-family and multifamily occupancies, including a complete system of necessary branch
circuit wiring, bonding, grounding, underwater lighting, water pumping and other similar electrical equipment directly related to the operation
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of a swimming pool, each pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.50

3. Carnivals and Circuses
Carnivals, circuses, or other traveling shows or exhibitions utilizing transportable-type rides, booths, displays and attractions.
For electrical generators and electrically driven rides, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.50
For mechanically driven rides and walk-through attractions or displays having electric lighting, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.25
For a system of area and booth lighting, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.25
For permanently installed rides, booths, displays and attractions, use the Unit Fee Schedule.
4. Temporary Power Service
For a temporary service pole or pedestal, including all pole or pedestal-mounted receptacle outlets and appurtenances, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.50
For a temporary distribution system and temporary lighting and receptacle outlets for construction sites, decorative lights,
Christmas tree sales lots, fireworks stands, etc., each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.30
Unit Fee Schedule
1. Receptacle, Switch and Light Outlets
For receptacle, switch, light or other outlets at which current is used or controlled, except services, feeders and meters:
First 20 fixtures, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
Additional fixtures, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.73
Note: For multioutlet assemblies, each 5 feet (1524 mm) or fraction thereof may be considered as one outlet.
2. Lighting Fixtures
For lighting fixtures, sockets or other lamp-holding devices:
First 20 fixtures, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
Additional fixtures, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.73
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For pole or platform-mounted lighting fixtures, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10

For theatrical-type lighting fixtures or assemblies, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
3. Residential Appliances
For fixed residential appliances or receptacle outlets for same, including wall-mounted electric ovens; counter-mounted cooking tops; electric
ranges; self-contained room, console or through-wall air conditioners; space heaters; food waste grinders; dishwashers; washing machines;
water heaters; clothes dryers; or other motor-operated appliances not exceeding 1 horsepower (HP) (746 W) in rating, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75
Note: For other types of air conditioners and other motor-driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see Power Apparatus.
4. Nonresidential Appliances
For nonresidential appliances and self-contained factory-wired, nonresidential appliances not exceeding 1 horsepower (HP), kilowatt (kW)
or kilovolt-ampere (kVA), in rating, including medical and dental devices; food, beverage and ice cream cabinets; illuminated show cases;
drinking fountains; vending machines; laundry machines; or other similar types of equipment, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75
Note: For other types of air conditioners and other motor-driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see Power Apparatus.
5. Power Apparatus
For motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating, air conditioners and heat pumps, cooking
or baking equipment and other apparatus, as follows:
Rating in horsepower (HP), kilowatts (kW), kilovolt-amperes (kVA) or kilovolt-amperes-reactive (kVAR):
Up to and including 1, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75
Over 1 and not over 10, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.30
Over 10 and not over 50, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.60
Over 50 and not over 100, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.50
Over 100, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.50
Notes:
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1. For equipment or appliances having more than one motor, transformer, heater, etc., the sum of the combined ratings may be used.
2. These fees include all switches, circuit breakers, contactors, thermostats, relays and other directly related control equipment.
6. Busways
For trolley and plug-in-type busways, each 100 feet (30 480 mm) or fraction thereof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.25
Note: An additional fee is required for lighting fixtures, motors and other appliances that are connected to trolley and plug-in-type busways.
A fee is not required for portable tools.
7. Signs, Outline Lighting and Marquees
For signs, outline lighting systems or marquees supplied from one branch circuit, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.60
For additional branch circuits within the same sign, outline lighting system or marquee, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75
8. Services
For services of 600 volts or less and not over 200 amperes in rating, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.50
For services of 600 volts or less and over 200 amperes to 1,000 amperes, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.15
For services over 600 volts or over 1,000 amperes in rating, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124.30
9. Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits and Conductors
For electrical apparatus, conduits and conductors for which a permit is required but for which no fee is herein set forth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.20
Note: This fee is not applicable when a fee is paid for one or more services, outlets, fixtures, appliances, power apparatus, busways, signs
or other equipment.
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours, per hour (minimum charge—two hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.50*
2. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 305.8, per inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.50*
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, per hour (minimum charge—one-half hour) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.50*
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans or to plans for which an initial review has been completed
(minimum charge—one-half hour) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.50*
*Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment,
hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
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TABLE 3-C
TABLE 3-C—MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES

Permit Issuance and Heaters
1. For the issuance of each mechanical permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.50
2. For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired, been canceled or finaled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.25
Unit Fee Schedule
1. Furnaces
For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliance,
up to and including 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.80
For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliance
over 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.20
For the installation or relocation of each floor furnace, including vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.80
For the installation or relocation of each suspended heater, recessed wall heater or floor-mounted unit heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.80
2. Appliance Vents
For the installation, relocation or replacement of each appliance vent installed and not included in an appliance permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.25
3. Repairs or Additions
For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to each heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption unit, or each heating, cooling,
absorption or evaporative cooling system, including installation of controls regulated by the Mechanical Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.70
4. Boilers, Compressors and Absorption Systems
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor to and including 3 horsepower (10.6 kW), or each absorption system to
and including 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.70
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 3 horsepower (10.6 kW) to and including 15 horsepower (52.7 kW),
or each absorption system over 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) to and including 500,000 Btu/h (146.6 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.15
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 15 horsepower (52.7 kW) to and including 30 horsepower (105.5 kW),
or each absorption system over 500,000 Btu/h (146.6 kW) to and including 1,000,000 Btu/h (293.1 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.25
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 30 horsepower (105.5 kW) to and including 50 horsepower (176 kW),
or each absorption system over 1,000,000 Btu/h (293.1 kW) to and including 1,750,000 Btu/h (512.9 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.45
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 50 horsepower (176 kW), or each absorption system over
1,750,000 Btu/h (512.9 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.65
5. Air Handlers
For each air-handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (4719 L/s), including ducts attached thereto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.65
Note: This fee does not apply to an air-handling unit which is a portion of a factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler or
absorption unit for which a permit is required elsewhere in the Mechanical Code.
For each air-handling unit over 10,000 cfm (4719 L/s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.10
6. Evaporative Coolers
For each evaporative cooler other than portable type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.65
7. Ventilation and Exhaust
For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.25
For each ventilation system which is not a portion of any heating or air-conditioning system authorized by a permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.65
For the installation of each hood which is served by mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for such hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.65
8. Incinerators
For the installation or relocation of each domestic-type incinerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.20
For the installation or relocation of each commercial or industrial-type incinerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.50
9. Miscellaneous
For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the Mechanical Code but not classed in other appliance categories, or for which
ther fee is listed in the table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.65
*Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment,
hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
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TABLE 3-D
TABLE 3-D—PLUMBING PERMIT FEES

Permit Issuance
1. For the issuance of each plumbing permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.50
2. For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired, been canceled or finaled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.25
Unit Fee Schedule
1. Fixtures and Vents
For each plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping and backflow protection thereof) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.80
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For repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75
2. Sewers, Disposal Systems and Interceptors
For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.65
For each cesspool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.25
For each private sewage disposal system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.50
For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its trap and vent, excepting kitchen-type grease interceptors
functioning as fixture traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.90
Rainwater systems—per drain (inside building) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.80
3. Water Piping and Water Heaters
For installation, alteration, or repair of water piping or water-treating equipment, or both, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75
For each water heater including vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.30
For vents only, see Table 3-C.
4. Gas Piping Systems
For each gas piping system of one to five outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.15
For each additional outlet over five, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
5. Lawn Sprinklers, Vacuum Breakers and Backflow Protection Devices
For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter, including backflow protection devices thereof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.80
For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers or backflow protection devices not included in Item 1:
1 to 5 devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.30
Over 5 devices, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
For each backflow-protection device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers:
2 inches (50.8 mm) and smaller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.30
Over 2 inches (50.8 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.65
6. Swimming Pools
For each swimming pool or spa:
Public pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.25
Public spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.75
Private pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.75
Private spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.25
7. Miscellaneous
For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the Plumbing Code but not classed in other appliance categories,
or for which no other fee is listed in this code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.80
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TABLE 3-H
TABLE 3-E—ELEVATOR PERMIT FEES

New Installations:
Passenger or freight elevator, escalator, moving walk:
Up to and including $40,000.00 of valuation— $89.00
Over $40,000.00 of valuation— $89.00 plus $1.65 for each $1,000.00 or fraction thereof over $40,000.00
Dumbwaiter or private residence elevator:
Up to and including $10,000 of valuation— $25.00
Over $10,000.00 of valuation— $25.00 plus $1.65 for each $1,000.00 or fraction thereof over $10,000.00
Major Alterations:
Fees for major alterations shall be as set forth in Table 3-A. Installation fees include charges for the first year’s annual inspection fee and charges for
electrical equipment on the conveyance side of the disconnect switch.
TABLE 3-F—ELEVATOR ANNUAL CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION FEES

For each elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41.50
For each escalator or moving walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.65
For each commercial dumbwaiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.75
(Each escalator or moving walk unit powered by one motor shall be considered as a separate escalator or moving walk.)
TABLE 3-G—GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEES

50 cubic yards (38.2 m3) or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No fee
51 to 100 cubic yards (40 to 76.5 m3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.50
101 to 1,000 cubic yards (77.2 to 764.6 m3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.00
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards (765.3 to 7645.5 m3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.25
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards (7646.3 to 76 455 m3)— $49.25 for the first 10,000 cubic yards (7645.5 m3), plus $24.50 for each additional
10,000 cubic yards (7645.5 m3) or fraction thereof.
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards (76 456 to 152 911 m3)— $269.75 for the first 100,000 cubic yards (76 455 m3), plus $13.25 for each additional
200,001 cubic yards (152 912 m3) or more— $402.25 for the first 200,000 cubic yards (152 911 m3), plus $7.25 for each additional 10,000
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cubic yards (7545.5 m3) or fraction thereof.
Other Fees:
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans or to plans for which an initial review has been completed . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.50*
TABLE 3-H—GRADING PERMIT FEES1

50 cubic yards (38.2 m3) or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.50
51 to 100 cubic yards (40 to 76.5 m3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards (77.2 to 764.6 m3)— $37.00 for the first 100 cubic yards (76.5 m3) plus $17.50 for each additional 100 cubic yards
(76.5 m3) or fraction thereof.
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards (765.3 to 7645.5 m3)— $194.50 for the first 1,000 cubic yards (764.6 m3), plus $14.50 for each additional 1,000
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards (7646.3 to 76 455 m3)— $325.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards (7645.5 m3), plus $66.00 for each additional
100,001 cubic yards (76 456 m3) or more— $919.00 for the first 100,000 cubic yards (76 455 m3), plus $36.50 for each additional 10,000
1. Inspection outside of normal business hours, per hour (minimum charge—two hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.502
2. Reinspections fees assessed under provisions of Section 305.8, per inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.502
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, per hour (minimum charge—one-half hour) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.502
1The fee for a grading permit authorizing additional work to that under a valid permit shall be the difference between the fee paid for the original permit and the fee
shown for the entire project.
2Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of
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TABLE 3-A—BUILDING PERMIT FEES

TABLE 3-B—ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES

of a swimming pool, each pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.50

For pole or platform-mounted lighting fixtures, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10

TABLE 3-C—MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES

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TABLE 3-D—PLUMBING PERMIT FEES

TABLE 3-E—ELEVATOR PERMIT FEES

TABLE 3-F—ELEVATOR ANNUAL CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION FEES

TABLE 3-G—GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEES

TABLE 3-H—GRADING PERMIT FEES1

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