Label
Repealing TMC Chapter 1307
Development/Building Inspection
Ken Fischer (x1229)
(Revised)
Title
Repealing Chapter 1307 (Fees), of the Toledo Municipal Code; enacting a new Chapter 1307 (Fees); and declaring an emergency.
Body
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The Toledo Municipal Code Part Thirteen - Building Code, Chapter 1307 (Fees), specifies the permit fees for: building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, hydronic, refrigeration and also for licensing, plan review, inspections and administrative services. This ordinance simplifies and streamlines permits. The ordinance also raises the charges for some of the permit fees and associated services. Permit fees have remained at the same level since May of 2015. Contractor and construction trade registration and renewal fees remain unchanged under this proposed ordinance.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo,
SECTION 1. That existing Toledo Municipal Code §1307 Fees, which reads as follows:
CHAPTER 1307
Fees
1307.01 General.
1307.02 Permit fees for buildings and structures.
1307.03 Electrical fees.
1307.04 Plumbing fees.
1307.05 Comfort heating and cooling permit fees (HVAC).
1307.06 Refrigeration and pressure piping permit fees.
1307.07 Administrative fees.
1307.08 Fees for reviewing plans; early start authorization.
1307.09 Investigation of illegal or unauthorized work.
1307.10 Reinspection.
1307.11 Special inspections or services.
1307.12 Swimming pools.
1307.13 State of Ohio fees.
CROSS REFERENCES
Permits-see BLDG. Ch. 1305
Home improvement and remodeling license fees-see BLDG. 1313.04
Sign Code permit fees-see BLDG. Ch. 1383
1307.01. General.
Upon the filing of an application for a permit required pursuant to the provisions of this Part Thirteen-Building Code the applicant shall pay the fee as hereinafter set forth. (See Section 1305.02 for permits not required.)
(Ord. 272-15. Passed 5-26-15.)
1307.02. Permit fees for buildings and structures.
In addition to the permit fees listed below, a Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall be required for all new construction of buildings or structures and/or new additions to existing buildings and structures regulated by the Ohio Building Code and/or the Residential Code of Ohio. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall also be required for all residential and commercial accessory structures, ramps, decks, regardless of size, for all fences regardless of height, and all pools greater than 24" in depth.
(a) Residential 1, 2, or 3 family dwellings - new construction, additions, structural alterations.
Base fee $60.00
Plus per gross sq. ft. $0.15
(100 sq. ft. minimum per alteration)
(b) Residential accessory structures/ramps/decks exceeding 200 square feet; commercial accessory structures/ramps/decks exceeding 120 square feet.
Base fee $50.00
Plus per gross sq. ft. $0.07
(100 sq. ft. minimum per alteration)
(c) Residential non- structural exterior alterations.
(Per alteration) $50.00
(d) Commercial non-structural exterior alterations.
(Per alteration) $100.00
(e) Commercial buildings and 4 family or larger residential buildings - new construction, additions or alterations (interior or exterior).
Base fee $75.00
Plus per gross sq. ft. 3,500 sq. ft. and below $0.17
Plus per gross sq. ft. 3,501 sq. ft. and over $0.15
(100 sq. ft. minimum per alteration)
(f) Foundation only.
Residential or commercial $75.00
(g) Fences.
Residential or commercial greater than 6'-0" (see Cert. of Zoning) $50.00
(h) Festivals and/or tents.
Per tent $75.00
(i) Removal and demolition. (See Section 1305.09 )
Buildings not exceeding 6,000 cu. ft. $60.00
Buildings 6,000 to 50,000 cu. ft. $100.00
Buildings in excess of 50,000 cu. ft. $100.00 plus $3.00/1,000 cu. ft or fraction thereof
Removal of in-ground tanks $75.00 for first tank, plus $25.00 for each additional tank
(j) Zoning appeals. $150.00
(k) Signs. (See Title Nine of this Part Thirteen Building Code.)
Note: For sign base fees see Section 1307.02 (a), (b)
(l) Occupancy permits.
Final occupancy permit, commercial $75.00
Final occupancy permit, residential $65.00
Temporary occupancy permit, commercial $75.00
Temporary occupancy permit, residential $65.00
(m) Flood plain permits.
(1) Floodplain Development permit, each application.
A. 1-, 2-, 3-Family $50.00
B. all other occupancies $75.00
(2) Community Acknowledgement form, each application for all occupancies. $50.00
(n) Parking lots.
Constructing new, paving/re-paving and/or resurfacing, more than five spaces $75.00
(o) Manufactured Homes, per unit $250.00
(p) Certificate of Zoning Compliance* $50.00
(Ord. 272-15. Passed 5-26-15.)
1307.03. Electrical fees.
(a) Registration fees.
Electrical contractor, general or residential $200.00
Residential electrician journeyman $100.00
Electrician journeyman $100.00
Traveler journeyman $100.00
Electrician apprentice $25.00
(b) Annual renewal fees.
Electrical contractor, general or residential $140.00
Electrician journeyman $50.00
Residential electrician journeyman $50.00
Electrician apprentice $25.00
Traveler journeyman $100.00
(c) Permit fees. The cost of all permits will be on the basis of fees listed except when the total is less than the established minimum fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for any permit.
(1) New residential 1, 2, or 3 family dwelling $90.00 per unit
(2) Existing residential 1, 2, or 3 family alteration or addition
Base fee $50.00 per unit
(plus add a separate fee for a service change)
(3) Commercial - new, additions, alterations.
Base fee $75.00 per unit
(plus fees for service change and items in #4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12 noted below)
(4) Commercial and industrial lighting circuits (includes new or replacement circuits and fixtures).
First circuit or fixture $5.00
Each additional circuit or fixture $1.50
Must add separate base fee - see Section 1307.03(c)(3)
Each drop-cord pendant is to be considered a single fixture. Fixtures as supplied by manufacturer, regardless of number of tubes or lamps, whether installed individually or as assemblies, are considered a single fixture.
(5) Commercial and industrial feed and power circuits per circuit $6.00 plus a separate base fee - see Section 1307.03(c)(3)
(6) Temporary pole $50.00 each
(7) Release of electrical services.
All occupancies $50.00 per unit
(8) Electrical services, including packaged, connected solar arrays or photovoltaic modules in all occupancies, per amp. $0.20
Note: Fees for multi- residential occupancy shall be based on total amp capacity per unit.
(9) Electrical heat units and heat zones.
All occupancies $6.00 each
Plus add separate base fee, see Section 1307.03(c)(2) and (3).
Note: Heat zone is habitable area heated by an electric element or elements controlled by one heat limiting device (thermostat) either self-contained or remotely installed. This does not pertain to electric forced air furnaces or electric boilers but does include packaged, connected solar arrays or photovoltaic modules.
(10) Electric strip heaters $6.00 per element
Plus a separate base fee - see Section 1307.03(c)(2) and (3)
(11) Motors.
a. Not exceeding 5 hp $6.00
b. Over 5 hp to 100 hp $6.00 plus $0.50/hp
c. Over 100 hp or fraction thereof $60.00 plus $0.25/hp
Add a separate base fee - see Section 1307.03(c)(2) and (3)
Note: Group installations required for operation of a machine or components will be based on total rated horsepower at fees listed herein.
(12 Generators (AC and DC) $40.00 minimum or $0.30/kw
Add a separate base fee - see Section 1307.03(c)(2) and (3)
(13) Electric signs.
Each circuit $40.00
(14) Carnival rides. Deleted by 2015 ruling of Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(15) Mobile or manufactured homes $0.35/amp
Installation inspection and/or alteration and/or conversion inspection.
Mobile home pedestal only (no hookup to mobile home) $0.35/amp
(16) Swimming pool bonding $60.00
(Ord. 272-15. Passed 5-26-15.)
1307.04. Plumbing.
(a) Registration fees.
Hydronics contractor $200.00
Plumbing contractor $200.00
Hydronics journeyman $100.00
Plumber journeyman $100.00
Traveler journeyman $100.00
Hydronics apprentice $25.00
Plumber apprentice $25.00
(b) Annual renewal fees.
Hydronics contractor $140.00
Plumbing contractor $140.00
Hydronics journeyman $50.00
Plumber journeyman $50.00
Plumber apprentice $25.00
Hydronics apprentice $25.00
Traveler journeyman $100.00
(c) Permit fees.
The cost of all permits will on the basis of fees listed except when the total is less than the established minimum fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for any permit.
(1) Commercial plumbing fees (other than 1, 2 or 3-family residential).
A. New construction, alterations and additions
Base fee $75.00 plus $6.00 each fixture
B. Water distribution system backflow and cross-connection control building survey.
Category I - high hazard occupancy (annual fee) $100.00
Category II - intermediate or low hazard occupancy (fee for two years) $75.00
C. Plumbing fixture replacement - includes all plumbing fixtures and water heater, water line, water service, interior sanitary pipe replacement, backflow protection device, floor drains, tempering valves $75.00 plus $6.00 per fixture
(2) One, two and three-family residential plumbing fees.
A. New construction, additions and alterations $75.00 base fee (includes up to 5 fixtures) plus $6.00 each additional fixture
B. Plumbing fixture replacement - includes all plumbing fixtures and water heater, water line, water service, interior sanitary pipe replacement, backflow protection device $50.00 first fixture plus $$6.00/additional fixture
C. Water service or gas service lines over 10' in length $50.00
(3) Commercial hydronic heating and cooling permit fees (other than 1, 2 and 3- family residential).
A. Installation of a low pressure hydronic piping system for either heating or cooling $50.00
B. Installation or replacement of heat distribution equipment such as baseboard, convectors, radiators, fan/coil units, etc. per 30,000 BTUH connected load or fraction thereof $50.00
C. Fixture replacement including cooling towers, unit heaters and infrared heaters $50.00 each
(4) One, two and three family residential, hydronic heating and cooling permit fees.
A. Boiler replacement only $50.00
B. Hydronic system alterations or additions
One dwelling unit $50.00
Each additional dwelling unit $10.00
C. New hydronic heating system
One dwelling unit $50.00
Each additional dwelling unit $25.00
D. Space heaters
Per dwelling unit $50.00
(Ord. 272-15. Passed 5-26-15.)
1307.05. Comfort heating and cooling permit fees (HVAC).
(a) Registration fees.
HVAC contractor $200.00
HVAC journeyman $100.00
Traveler journeyman $100.00
HVAC apprentice $25.00
(b) Annual renewal fees.
HVAC contractor $140.00
HVAC journeyman $50.00
HVAC apprentice $25.00
(c) Permit fees.
The cost of all permits will be on the basis of fees listed except when the total is less than the established minimum fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for any permit.
(1) Residential heating and air conditioning permits for all energy sources including geo-thermal systems and packaged, connected assembly of photovoltaic modules. Geo-thermal systems require a separate pressure piping permit. Fees for multiple residential occupancy shall be the fee listed herein for single dwelling unit multiplied by the number of dwelling units involved.
A. Residential forced air furnaces - new construction, additions or remodeling (including ductwork) $100.00
B. Residential air conditioning - new or replacement $50.00
C. Residential alterations or additions (duct work only) $50.00
D. Residential mechanical alterations, i.e., condensers, compressors, evaporator change outs $50.00
E. Residential furnace replacement only $50.00
F. Residential space heater, wall furnace, floor furnace $50.00
(2) Commercial heating and air conditioning permits (includes 4 family or larger residential buildings) for all energy sources including geo-thermal systems and packaged, connected assembly of photovoltaic modules. Geothermal systems require a separate pressure piping permit.
A. Commercial new construction, building additions or interior alterations - warm air heating and/or air conditioning (including ductwork)
Base fee $75.00
Plus per sq. ft. charge (100 sq. ft. minimum) $0.03
B. Commercial package heating or air conditioning systems - 5 ton capacity or less (replacement units for existing structures) $60.00 each
C. Commercial package heating or air conditioning systems - 6 ton capacity or greater (replacement units for existing structures) $60.00 each
Plus per ton over 6 ton $10.00
D. Commercial split heating or air conditioning systems - 5 ton capacity or less (replacement units for existing structures) $60.00 each
E. Commercial split heating or air conditioning systems - 6 ton capacity or greater (replacement units) $60.00 each
Plus per ton each unit $10.00
F. Commercial package heating and air conditioning systems - 5 ton capacity or less (replacement units) $95.00 each
G. Commercial package heating and air conditioning systems - 6 ton capacity or greater (replacement units) $130.00 each
H. Mechanical alterations
Ductwork, variable air volume boxes, compressors, condensers, evaporator change outs $60.00 per device
I. Equipment - other than furnaces and air conditioning (new or replacement)
Infrared heaters (gas only), space heaters, unit heaters, clothes dryers and paint spray booths $60.00 per device
J. Equipment - Type 1 and 2 range hoods (new or replacement) $100.00 per device
K. Wall and floor furnace $60.00
L. On-site monitored, duct smoke detector(s) $60.00 for any quantity
M. Fire damper, smoke damper, and/or combination fire/smoke damper per HVAC system.
1 - 5 $50
6 - 10 $100
(Ord. 272-15. Passed 5-26-15.)
1307.06. Refrigeration and pressure piping permit fees.
(a) Registration fees.
Refrigeration contractor $200.00
Refrigeration journeyman $100.00
Traveler journeyman $100.00
Refrigeration apprentice $25.00
(b) Annual renewal fees.
Refrigeration contractor $140.00
Refrigeration journeyman $50.00
Refrigeration apprentice $25.00
(c) Refrigeration permit fees.
The cost of all permits will be on the basis of fees listed except when the total is less than the established minimum fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for any permit.
New or replacement package refrigeration or split refrigeration systems $60.00 plus $10.00 per ton each unit.
(1) Package refrigeration systems - 5 ton capacity or less
New or replacement $60.00
(2) Package refrigeration systems - 6 ton capacity or greater
New or replacement $55.00
(3) Split refrigeration systems - 5 ton capacity or less
New or replacement $55.00
(4) Split refrigeration systems - 6 ton capacity or greater
New or replacement $80.00
(5) Alterations/replacement to refrigeration system i.e. replacement of major components
Compressors, condensers, evaporator coils, more than 50 feet of line set $40.00 each device
(d) Permit is required for pressure piping systems. The cost of permits for pressure piping is as follows:
(1) Condenser and Cooling Tower Water - All
New or replacement $80.00
(2) Cooling and Dehumidifying Coils - All
New or replacement $50.00
(3) Anti-freeze and Brine secondary coolants
New or replacement $80.00
(4) Steam Heating/Hydronic Piping
New or replacement, first system $150.00 plus $20.00 for each additional system
(5) Hot Water Heating/Hydronic Piping
New or replacement, first system $150.00 plus $20.00 for each additional system
(6) Condensate from Boilers - All
New or replacement $50.00
(7) Fuel Oil - All
New or replacement Commercial: $100.00
Residential: $ 35.00
(8) Natural Gas and Fuel Gases (other than LP)
A. piping serving gas devices other than heating systems: new or replacement
B. piping serving air heating systems:
Commercial $150.00 for the first device valve plus each additional device valve $20.00
Residential $50.00 for the first device valve plus each additional system $20.00
(9) LP gas - Delivery to each device and air heating systems
New or replacement,
A. Commercial $150.00 for the first device valve plus $20.00 for each additional device valve
B. Residential $50.00 for the first device valve plus $20.00 for each additional device valve.
(10) Storage tanks (separate foundation permit may be required).
A. Flammable liquids.
First 1,000 gallon capacity, each tank $75.00 plus each additional 1,000 gallons or fractions thereof $4.00
Maximum fee per tank $500.00
B. Non-flammable liquids, each tank $75.00
(Ord. 272-15. Passed 5-26-15.)
1307.07. Administrative fees.
(a) When the application for a permit has been properly completed, accepted by the Division of Building Inspection, all required fees have been paid, and the project or improvement is then canceled by the contractor and/or property owner, then there shall be no refund of the permit fee.
(b) When a project is canceled and a new permit for the same project is secured by another contractor or a property owner, the contractor securing the original permit which was canceled shall be entitled to a refund of the permit fee minus a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) processing fee.
(c) Applicants for examinations and/or registrations under this chapter who are not accepted as qualified applicants shall be entitled to a refund of the application fee minus a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) processing fee.
(Ord. 272-15. Passed 5-26-15.)
1307.08. Fees for reviewing plans; early start authorization.
(a) Plans submitted for examination under the Ohio Building Code or its associated mechanical and electrical codes.
(1) Structural plan examination: $75.00 base fee; plus $.03 (cents) per square foot (100 sf min.)
(2) Non-structural plan examination: $50.00 base fee; plus $.03 (cents) per square foot (100 sf min.)
(3) Resubmissions. The fees set forth in sections 1307.08(a) shall include one (1) initial plan review and up to one (1) resubmission plan review to resolve issues resulting from adjudication letters. The fee for plan review after the first (1st) resubmission shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each additional resubmission.
(4) Amended construction documents, after initial plan approval: $75.00 per submission
(5) Phased plan approval, after initial plan approval: $75.00 per phase submission; plus $.03 (cents) per square foot (100 sf min.)
(b) Plans submitted for examination under the Residential Code of Ohio.
(1) Residential plan examination: $50.00 base fee; plus $.03 (cents) per square foot (100 sf min.)
(2) Residential resubmissions. The fees set forth in sections 1307.08(b) shall include one initial plan review and up to two resubmission plan reviews to resolve issues resulting from correction letters. The fee for plan review after the second resubmission shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) for each additional resubmission.
(3) Amended construction documents: $35.00 per submission.
(c) Early start authorization.
(1) Persons applying for permits for interior alterations which do not involve structural changes may apply for an early start authorization. Construction work under an early start authorization is limited to work up to the rough-in-stage and no work may be concealed.
(2) Issuance of an early start authorization allows work to commence while plans are being reviewed prior to permit issuance. Inspections will not be made for any work performed under an early start authorization until permits for the work are issued.
(3) All work done under an early start authorization will be performed at the applicant's risk. The Division of Building Inspection is under no obligation to approve work performed under an early start authorization not conforming to the applicable codes. The Division of Building Inspection may order removal of some or all work performed under an early start authorization not conforming to the applicable codes. The Division of Building Inspection or City of Toledo shall not be held liable for any damages associated with issuance of an early start authorization, wherein work does not conform to the applicable codes.
(4) Early start authorization fees:
Building permits - one half of one percent (.005) of the building permit valuation (minimum $75.00).
Electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and refrigeration permits: $75.00 each
(5) Early start authorization shall expire upon issuance of a permit for the work or ninety days after issuance, whichever is first.
(Ord. 272-15. Passed 5-26-15.)
1307.09. Investigation of illegal or unauthorized work.
See Chapter 1319.
(Ord. 272-15. Passed 5-26-15.)
1307.10. Reinspection.
When additional inspections or extra trips, over and above those established by the Division of Building Inspection are made necessary by incomplete or faulty work, or because of incorrect address supplied, or failure of the permit holder or permit holder's agent to keep appointments, or for other similar reasons, a fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per hour or fraction thereof shall be charged for each additional reinspection required, which fees shall be paid by the holder of the permits.
(Ord. 272-15. Passed 5-26-15.)
1307.11. Special inspections or services.
Any person, firm or corporation requesting an inspection of any existing building or part thereof, or other special services of whatever nature, shall be charged a fee for such special inspection or special service on the basis of time consumed by each inspector or authorized person performing the services, at the rate of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for each hour or fraction thereof.
(Ord. 272-15. Passed 5-26-15.)
1307.12. Swimming pools.
A Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall be required for all above-ground and in-ground residential pools deeper than 24".
(a) Above-ground, residential pool - Certificate of Zoning Compliance
(b) In-ground residential - Certificate of Zoning Compliance
(c) Commercial in-ground (public licensed) pool - (See Section 1727.06 for structural criteria)
Base fee $50.00 plus $0.15/sq. ft. + Certificate of Zoning Compliance
(d) In-ground pool grounding (See Section 1307.03(c)(16)
(Ord. 272-15. Passed 5-26-15.)
1307.13. State of Ohio fees.
In addition to the fees stated in this chapter, when a permit is subject to Ohio Building Code or the Residential Code of Ohio requirements, each permit applicant shall also be charged an additional surcharge fee imposed by the State of Ohio.
(Ord. 272-15. Passed 5-26-15.)
is repealed.
SECTION 2. That a new Toledo Municipal Code §1307 Fees, is enacted to read as follows:
Chapter 1307 Fees
1307.01 General.
1307.02 Permit fees for buildings and structures.
1307.03 Plan Review and Early Start Phased Permit fees
1307.04 Electrical
1307.05 Plumbing
1307.06 Comfort Heating, Ventilating, and Cooling. (HVAC).
1307.07 Refrigeration and Pressure Piping.
1307.08 Administrative fees.
1307.09 Investigation of illegal or unauthorized work.
1307.10 Re-inspection.
1307.11 Special inspections or services.
1307.12 Swimming pools.
1307.13 State of Ohio fees.
1307.14 Business Fees
CROSS REFERENCES
Permits-see BLDG. Ch. 1305
Home improvement and remodeling license fees-see BLDG. 1313.04
Sign Code permit fees-see BLDG. Ch. 1383
1307.01. General.
Upon the filing of an application for a permit required pursuant to the provisions of this Part Thirteen-Building Code the applicant shall pay the fee as hereinafter set forth. (See Section 1305.02 for permits not required.)
1307.02. Permit fees for buildings and structures.
In addition to the permit fees listed below, a Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall be required for all new construction of buildings or structures and/or new additions to existing buildings and structures regulated by the Ohio Building Code and/or the Residential Code of Ohio. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall also be required for all residential and commercial accessory structures, ramps, decks, regardless of size, for all fences regardless of height, and all pools greater than 24" in depth.
(A). Residential 1, 2, or 3 family dwellings
1. New construction, additions, alterations (interior or exterior), & their accessory
structures.
Base fee $60.00
Additional fee of $0.20 per gross square foot (100 sq. ft. minimum per alteration)
2. Residential non- structural exterior alterations.
$60.00 per alteration (roofs, siding, doors, windows)
(B.) Commercial buildings and 4 family or larger residential buildings - new construction, additions or alterations (interior or exterior).
Base fee $75.00
Additional fee of $0.20 per gross sq. ft. (100 sq. ft. minimum per alteration)
(C.) Festivals and/or tents.
First Tent $75.00 + $25.00 for each additional tent
(D.) Removal and demolition. (See Section 1305.09 )
Buildings not exceeding 6,000 cu. ft. $75.00
Buildings 6,000 to 50,000 cu. ft. $100.00
Buildings in excess of 50,000 cu. ft. $100.00 plus $3.00/1,000 cu. ft or fraction thereof
Removal of in-ground tanks $75.00 for first tank, plus $25.00 for each additional tank
(E.) Zoning appeals. $200.00
(F.) Signs. (See Title Nine of this Part Thirteen Building Code.)
Note: For sign base fees see Section 1383.09 (a), (b)
(G.) Occupancy permits.
Certificate of Occupancy $75.00
Partial Certificate of Occupancy $75.00
(H.) Flood plain permits.
1. Floodplain Development permit, each application.
a. 1, 2, or 3 family dwellings $60.00
b. All other occupancies $100.00
2. Community Acknowledgement form, each application for all occupancies. $50.00
(I.) Parking lots.
Constructing new, paving/re-paving and/or resurfacing, more than five spaces $75.00
(J.) Manufactured Homes, per unit $250.00
(K.) Certificate of Zoning Compliance $50.00
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1307.03. Plan Review & Early Start Phased Permit Fees
(A.) Plans submitted for examination under the Ohio Building Code or its associated mechanical and electrical codes.
1. Plan Examination: $75.00 base fee; plus $.03 (cents) per square foot (100 sf min.)
2. Resubmissions. The fees set forth in sections 1307.08(a) shall include one (1) initial plan review and one (1) resubmission plan review to resolve issues resulting from correction letters. The fee for plan review after the first (1st) resubmission shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) and three hundred dollars ($300.00) for each additional resubmission.
3. Amended construction documents, after initial plan approval: $100.00 per submission
4. Phased plan approval, after initial plan approval: $100.00 per phase submission; plus $.03 (cents) per square foot (100 sf min.)
(B.) Plans submitted for examination under the Residential Code of Ohio.
1. Residential plan examination: $50.00 base fee; plus $.03 (cents) per square foot (100 sf min.)
2. Residential resubmissions. The fees set forth in sections 1307.08(b) shall include one initial plan review and one resubmission plan review to resolve issues resulting from correction letters. The fee for plan review after the first (1st) resubmission shall be seventy - five dollars (75.00) and for each additional resubmission.
3. Amended construction documents: $50.00 per submission.
(C.) Early Start Phased Permit (ESPP)
1. Persons applying for permits for interior alterations which do not involve structural changes may apply for an Early Start Phased Permit (ESPP). Construction work under an ESPP is limited to work up to the rough-in-stage and no work may be concealed.
2. Issuance of an ESPP allows work to commence while plans are being reviewed prior to permit issuance. Inspections will not be made for any work performed under an ESPP until permits for the work are issued.
3. All work done under an ESPP will be performed at the applicant's risk. The Division of Building Inspection is under no obligation to approve work performed under an ESPP not conforming to the applicable codes. The Division of Building Inspection may order removal of some or all work performed under an ESPP not conforming to the applicable codes. The Division of Building Inspection or City of Toledo shall not be held liable for any damages associated with issuance of an ESPP, wherein work does not conform to the applicable codes.
4. Early Start Phased Permit (ESPP) fees:
a. Building permits - one half of one percent (.005) of the building permit valuation
(minimum $100.00)
b. Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Hydronic, or Refrigeration & pressure piping permits;
$100.00 each
5. Early Start Phased Permits (ESPP) shall expire upon issuance of a permit for the work or ninety days after issuance, whichever is first.
1307.04. Electrical
(A.) Registration fees.
Electrical contractor, commercial or residential $200.00
Residential electrician journeyman $100.00
Electrician journeyman $100.00
Traveler journeyman $100.00
Electrician apprentice $25.00
(B.) Annual renewal fees.
Electrical contractor, commercial or residential $140.00
Electrician journeyman $50.00
Residential electrician journeyman $50.00
Electrician apprentice $25.00
Traveler journeyman $100.00
(C.) Electrical Permit fees. The cost of all permits will be on the basis of fees listed except when the total is less than the established minimum fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for any permit.
1. New residential 1, 2, or 3 family dwellings $90.00 per unit
(Additional fees for items #7, 9, & 11)
2. Existing residential 1, 2, or 3 family dwellings, alteration or addition
Base fee per unit $60.00
(Additional fees for items #7, 9, & 11)
3. Commercial - new, alterations, replacements, or additions.
Base fee per unit $100.00 (Additional fees for items #4, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11)
4. Commercial and industrial fixtures & circuits (includes new or replacement.) each additional circuit and/or fixture $2.00
Each drop-cord pendant is to be considered a single fixture. Fixtures as supplied by manufacturer, regardless of number of tubes or lamps, whether installed individually or as assemblies, are considered a single fixture.
5. Temporary pole Residential $75.00, Commercial $75.00 plus $0.50 per amp
6. Release of electrical services.
Residential $50.00 per unit, Commercial $75.00 per unit plus $0.50 per amp
7. Electrical services, including packaged: connected solar arrays, photovoltaic modules, and wind turbines in all occupancies, per amp. $0.50 per amp
Note: Fees for multi- residential occupancy shall be based on total amp capacity per unit.
8. Motors. (per motor)
a. Not exceeding 5 hp $6.00
b. Over 5 hp to 100 hp $6.00 plus $0.50/hp
c. Over 100 hp or fraction thereof $60.00 plus $0.25/hp
Note: Group installations required for operation of a machine or components will be based on total rated horsepower at fees listed herein.
9. Generators (AC and DC) $40.00 minimum or $0.30/kw
10. Mobile or manufactured homes $0.50 per amp
Installation inspection and/or alteration and/or conversion inspection.
Mobile home pedestal only (no hookup to mobile home) $0.50 per amp
11. Swimming pool bonding $75.00
1307.05. Plumbing.
(A.) Registration fees.
Hydronics contractor $200.00
Plumbing contractor $200.00
Hydronics journeyman $100.00
Plumber journeyman $100.00
Traveler journeyman $100.00
Hydronics apprentice $25.00
Plumber apprentice $25.00
(B.) Annual renewal fees.
Hydronics contractor $140.00
Plumbing contractor $140.00
Hydronics journeyman $50.00
Plumber journeyman $50.00
Plumber apprentice $25.00
Hydronics apprentice $25.00
Traveler journeyman $100.00
(C.) Plumbing Permit fees.
The cost of all permits will on the basis of fees listed except when the total is less than the established minimum fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for any permit.
Plumbing fixtures, all occupancies (new or replacement) includes all plumbing fixtures, water heater, water line, water service, sanitary pipe, backflow protection device, interceptors, floor drains, tempering valves, etc.
1. Commercial plumbing fees
a. New, alterations, replacements, or additions.
Base fee $100.00 plus $6.00 each fixture
b. Water distribution system backflow and cross-connection control building survey.
Category I - high hazard occupancy (annual fee) $100.00
Category II - intermediate or low hazard occupancy (fee for two years) $75.00
2. Residential plumbing fees, 1, 2, or 3 family dwellings
a. New construction, $90.00 base fee plus $6.00 each additional fixture
b. Existing Residential $65.00 base fee plus $6.00 each additional fixture
(D.) Hydronic Permit Fees
1. Commercial hydronic heating or cooling permit fees
a. New system $75.00 per 30,000 BTU connected load or fraction thereof.
b. Replacement (less than 200,000 BTU) $75.00 per 30,000 BTU connected load or fraction thereof.
c. Fixture replacement $75.00 each (cooling towers, unit heaters, baseboards,
convectors, radiators, fan coils, etc.)
2. Residential hydronic heating or cooling fees, 1, 2, or 3 family dwellings
a. New, alterations, replacements, or additions. $65.00 per unit
(boilers, space heaters, etc.)
1307.06. Comfort Heating, Ventilating, and Cooling (HVAC).
(A.) Registration fees.
HVAC contractor $200.00
HVAC journeyman $100.00
Traveler journeyman $100.00
HVAC apprentice $25.00
(B.) Annual renewal fees.
HVAC contractor $140.00
HVAC journeyman $50.00
HVAC apprentice $25.00
(C.) HVAC Permit fees.
1. Residential heating and air conditioning permits for all energy sources including geo-thermal systems and packaged, connected assembly of solar modules. Geo-thermal systems require a separate pressure piping permit. Fees for multiple residential occupancy shall be the fee listed herein for single dwelling unit multiplied by the number of dwelling units involved.
a. Heating, ventilating, or cooling (new or replacement) $75.00 per unit
b. Any ductwork (new, replacement, or alteration) $75.00
2. Commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning permits (includes 4 family or larger residential buildings) for all energy sources including geo-thermal systems and packaged, connected assembly of solar modules. Geothermal systems require a separate pressure piping permit.
a. Commercial - new, $100.00 base fee
Plus, per sq. ft. charge (100 sq. ft. minimum) $0.05
b. Commercial - replacements $100.00 per heating or cooling unit (5-ton capacity or less, additional fee of $10.00 per ton over 5-ton capacity.)
c. Mechanical alterations - $100.00 per system
1. Ductwork, variable air volume boxes, duct smoke detectors, fire dampers, etc.
d. Type 1 and 2 range hoods (new or replacement) $150.00 per device
1307.07. Refrigeration and Pressure Piping
(A.) Registration fees.
Refrigeration contractor $200.00
Refrigeration journeyman $100.00
Traveler journeyman $100.00
Refrigeration apprentice $25.00
(B.) Annual renewal fees.
Refrigeration contractor $140.00
Refrigeration journeyman $50.00
Refrigeration apprentice $25.00
(C.) Refrigeration permit fees.
1. Commercial - new, alterations, replacements, or additions $100.00 per refrigeration unit (5-ton capacity or less, additional fee of $10.00 per ton over 5-ton capacity.)
(D.) Pressure Piping permit fees
1. Geothermal loops, fuel oil, etc.
a. Commercial - new, alterations, replacements, or additions $100.00 per piping system
b. Residential - new, alterations, replacements, or additions $75.00 per piping system
2. Fuel Gases (natural, fuel, LP, etc.) - new, alterations, replacements, or additions
a. Commercial - $150.00 for the first device valve plus $20.00 for each additional valve
b. Residential - $75.00 for the first device valve plus $20.00 for each additional valve
3. Storage tanks (separate foundation permit may be required).
a. Each tank (up to 1000 gallons) $75.00, plus $5.00 each additional 1000 gallons or partial thereof. Maximum fee per tank $500.00
1307.08. Administrative fees.
(A.) When the application for a permit has been properly completed, accepted by the Division of Building Inspection, all required fees have been paid, and the project or improvement is then canceled by the contractor and/or property owner, then there shall be no refund of the permit fee.
(B.) When a project is canceled and a new permit for the same project is secured by another contractor or a property owner, the contractor securing the original permit which was canceled shall be entitled to a refund of the permit fee minus a fifty-dollar ($50.00) processing fee.
(C.) Applicants for examinations and/or registrations under this chapter who are not accepted as qualified applicants shall be entitled to a refund of the application fee minus a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) processing fee.
1307.09. Investigation of illegal or unauthorized work.
See Chapter 1319.
1307.10. Re-inspection.
When additional inspections or extra trips, over and above those established by the Division of Building Inspection are made necessary by incomplete or faulty work, or because of incorrect address supplied, or failure of the permit holder or permit holder's agent to keep appointments, or for other similar reasons, a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per hour or fraction thereof shall be charged for each additional reinspection required, which fees shall be paid by the holder of the permits.
1307.11. Special inspections or services.
Any person, firm or corporation requesting an inspection of any existing building or part thereof, or other special services of whatever nature, shall be charged a fee for such special inspection or special service on the basis of time consumed by each inspector or authorized person performing the services, at the rate of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for each hour or fraction thereof. Minimum fee of two 2 hours.
1307.12. Swimming pools.
A Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall be required for all above-ground and in-ground residential pools deeper than 24".
(A.) Residential pool - Certificate of Zoning Compliance
(B.) Commercial pool - Base fee $50.00 plus $0.15/sq. ft. plus Certificate of Zoning Compliance (C.) Pool bonding (See Section 1307.03 <http://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll?f=jumplink$jumplink_x=Advanced$jumplink_vpc=first$jumplink_xsl=querylink.xsl$jumplink_sel=title;path;content-type;home-title;item-bookmark$jumplink_d=ohio(toledo)$jumplink_q=%5bfield%20folio-destination-name:'1307.03'%5d$jumplink_md=target-id=JD_1307.03>(C)(11)
1307.13. State of Ohio fees.
In addition to the fees stated in this chapter, when a permit is subject to Ohio Building Code or the Residential Code of Ohio requirements, each permit applicant shall also be charged an additional surcharge fee imposed by the State of Ohio.
A. Residential (all permits for 1, 2, or 3 family dwellings & accessory structures) plus 1% of total
B. Commercial (all permits other than residential) plus 3% of total
1307.14 Business Fees
(A.) Mailing fees: 8.5x11inch, 11x17inch, or smaller ($5.00)
(B.) Copy or printing fees: 8.5x11inch or 11x17inch ($2.00 per sheet)
SECTION 3. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage, beginning January 1, 2019. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that same is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property, and for the further reason that this legislation is needed to correct and reconcile provisions of the code.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas _____, nays _____.
Passed: ________________, as an emergency measure: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: _____________________ _________________________________ Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council _____________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council