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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6265RESOLUTION NO. 6265 A RESOLUTION SETTING FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR CONTRACTOR AND CRAFTSMAN LICENSES, CONSTRUCTION PERMITS AND BUILDING INSPECTIONS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that: SECTION I: Contractor and Craftsman License Fees All contractors performing construction work shall pay annual license fees as delineated below: A. Contractor Licenses 1. General Contractor "A" - Unlimited ................. $ 175.00 2. General Contractor "B" - Limited ................... 150.00 3. General Contractor "C" - Homebuilder ............... 125.00 4. General Contractor "D" - Single Trade .............. 75.00 5. General Contractor "D" - Wrecking .................. 150.00 6. General Contractor "D" - Moving .................... 125.00 7. General Contractor "E" - Remodeling ................ 100.00 8. Electrical Contractor - Registration ............... -0- 9. Plumbing Contractor - Registration ................. 75.00' 10. Mechanical Contractor "A" - ........................ 125.00 11. Mechanical Contractor "B" - ........................ 100.00 12. Mechanical Contractor "C" - ........................ 75.00 B. Appliance Dealers ....... ............................... 10.00 C. Craftsmen 1. Stationary Engineer "A" ............................ 20.00 2. Stationary Engineer "B" ............................ 15.00 3. Stationary Engineer "C" ............................ 10.00 4. Gas Fitter .......... ............................... $ 10.00 5. Sheet Metal Worker .. ............................... 10.00 D. Examination Fees 1. General Contractor "A" & "B" ....................... 50.00 2. General Contractor "C" & " E " ....................... 35.00 3. General Contractor "D" (Per Exam) .................. 25.00 4. Mechanical Contractor (Per Exam) ................... 25.00 5. Craftsman Examinations ............................. 10.00 E. Multiple Licenses For those contractors possessing multiple licenses, the total fee shall be equal to the cost of the highest license fee plus 65% of the sum of the fees for the other licenses rounded to the next highest $ 5.00. F. Renewal Fees 1. For all licenses renewed between December 1 and January 31 of the following year, the fee shall be equal to the annual fee. 2. For licenses renewed between February 1 and March 31 of each year, the fee shall be the annual license fee plus a penalty of 50% of the annual fee rounded to the next highest $ 1.00. 3. For licenses renewed between April 1 and June 30 of each year, the fee shall be twice the annual license fee. 4. If a license is not renewed prior to June 30, it shall expire in accordance with Section 4 -1 -23 of the 1971 Code of Ordinances of the City and County of Pueblo. If either the licensee or the company whose license has expired applies for a new license within two years of the date on which the former license expired, the initial license fee shall be double the annual license fee. 2. SECTION II: Fees General As provided by Section 304 of the Uniform Building Code adopted by Section 4 -2 -1 of the 1971 Code of Ordinances, as amended, applicants for construction permits shall pay the following permit, reinspection, investigation and miscellaneous fees: A. Advance Construction Starts: 1. The Building Official may issue a preliminary permit to start construction prior to the issuance of the final Building Permit, or before the entire plans or specifications for the building or structure have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and details have been submitted which clearly indicate compliance with the pertinent requirements of the code. 2. No permits shall be issued until approval has been received from all other appropriate City and County agencies. 3. To start construction prior to the issuance of a building permit, a permittee may proceed only to the point of construction for which the permit has been given, and at his own risk, and without any expressed or implied assurances that changes will not be required in the final design to insure code compliance. 4. The Permit fees described in this section shall be 25% of the indicated final fee and shall be credited against payment of the final fee except for an administrative fee of $ 15.00 for each permit. 5. Advance permits for plumbing, mechanical (HVAC), and electrical work shall be issued under the same guidelines listed above for building permits. 3. B. Fees Required Any person desiring to do or causing to be done any work for which a permit is required, shall at the time the permit is issued therefore, pay a fee in the amount fixed by this resolution. When work for which a permit is required is started prior to obtaining a permit, the fees shall be doubled, although, for just cause, the double fee may be waived at the discretion of the Building Official. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of the Building Code to perform the work nor from any other penalties prescribed. This double fee shall not apply to any emergency or urgently necessary work if a permit for such work is subsequently obtained as provided for herein within three working days following the performance of the work. Failure to comply with this condition, shall void the exception. In addition to the penalties specified above, whenever a contractor or subcontractor begins work on a project prior to obtaining the necessary license as required by Section 4 -1 -9 of the 1971 Code of Ordinances of the City and County of Pueblo, such contractor or subcontractor shall pay twice the normal permit fee charged for the work being performed. Payment of such penalty shall not relieve the contractor or subcontractor from complying with the license require- ments or of the provisions of any other section of the code. This penalty may be waived, for just cause, at the discretion of the Building Official. 4. SECTION III: Plan Inspection Fees: Plan inspection fees shall be charged as follows: A. New one and two family dwellings ....... $ 25.00 per building B. New apartment buildings not over two stories high .................. 10.00 per dwelling unit C. New residential garages and accessory buildings and 10.00 per building or structures ............................. structure D. Additions and alterations to existing one, two, and three family dwellings, apartment buildings not over two stories high and associated garages 10.00 per building and and accessory buildings or $ 3.00 per garage or structures ............................. accessory structure E. All other buildings and additions and alterations 25.00 for the first to existing buildings .................. 1,000 square feet of area plus $ 0.50 for each added 100 square feet with a maximum of $ 500.00 per building Plans examination by the Department is provided as a service and approval by the Department shall not relieve the architect, engineer, contractor, or owner of the responsibility of complying with all pro- visions of the applicable codes and shall not constitute approval or any representation by the Department that such plans comply with such codes. Fifty percent (50 %) of all fees collected for plans examination shall be credited to the fee provided construction begins within six months from the date the plans are submitted for plan review. If a building permit is not issued within six months, such fees shall be full payment for the plan review and no credit shall be given. Plans examination fees for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work shall be charged as building fees. 5. SECTION IV: Building Permit Fees - New Buildings and ,Additions: A. Building permits for new buildings and additions to existing buildings shall be issued to include only the work shown on approved plans and specifications. B. Building permit fees for new buildings and additions to existing buildings shall be based on the contract value of the project less the cost of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. C. The contract value to determine fees shall be calculated as follows: 1. New residences and additions (wood frame): a. First floor ........................ $ 21.00 per square foot b. Other floors ....................... 18.00 per square foot c. Basement - Finished ................ 12.00 per square foot d. Basement - Unfinished .............. 8.00 per square foot e. Finish existing basement ........... 6.00 per square foot 2. Garages and auxiliary structures: a. Garages ............................ 11.00 per square foot b. Carports, open on two or more sides . 5.00 per square foot c. Open patios with roof .............. 4.00 per square foot d. Satellite dishes ................... Contract Price 3. Miscellaneous: a. Masonry exterior and frame Add to the above ................... 2.00 Per square foot b. Partial masonry exterior ........... 2.00 per square foot of facing c. Family fallout shelters ........... No Fee d. Foundations for mobile homes ...... 1,500 per unit 4. Commercial Buildings .................. Contract Price 5. A minimum fee of $ 25.00 shall be charged for all permits. The total fee will be calculated in accordance with this section but if the fee is less than $ 25.00, the minimum will apply. If a permit is cancelled, prior to any work being done, fees will be refunded except for a service charge of $ 15.00. D. Permit fees shall be based upon the valuation determined in "C" above by the following: Contract Cost Fee $ 0 to 5,000 ............................ $ 25.00 5,000 to 15,000 ............................ $ 25.00 plus $ 5.00 per $ 1,000 or fraction thereof over $ 5,000 15,000 to 50,000 ............................ $ 75.00 plus $ 4.00 per $ 1,000 over $ 15,000 or fraction thereof 50,000 to 100,000 ............................ $ 215.00 plus $ 3.00 per $ 1,000 100,000 to 500,000 ............................ $ 365.00 plus $ 2.00 per $ 1,000 Over 500,000 ... ............................... $ 1,165 plus $ 1.00 per $ 1,000 E. Building Permit Fees - alterations and rehabilitation 1. Building permits for alterations of existing, multistoried building shall require a permit for each floor, except all floors occupied by a single tenant shall require only one permit. 2. Building permits for alterations to existing building shall be issued to include only the work shown on the approved plans and specifications. 3. Building permits for alterations shall be calculated in the same manner as new structures. 7. SECTION V: Plumbing Permit Fees: Plumbing Permit fees shall be as follows: A. Prestart permits and plans examination fees shall be charged as described in Sections II and III. B. Permit Fees To issue permit ...... ............................... $ 15.00 In addition 1. For each building sewer, storm sewer, building drain, and storm drain including all horizontal branches installed below ground or in a crawl space: Residential .. ............................... 25.00 Commercial ... ............................... 0.15 per foot minimum $25.00 2. For each water system and fire protection system including all piping inside or outside the structure beginning at the main connection and including repair or revision to each system: Residential .. ............................... 25.00 Commercial ... ............................... 0.15 per foot minimum $25.00 3. For each plumbing fixture with: 8. Two water connections ....................... 9.00 One water connection ........................ 7.00 No water connections (includes floor and roof drains) ........... 5.00 4. For each water outlet, hydrant, hose bibb or other not covered in "2" or "3" above ........... 2.00 5. For each sewer connection (city only) ........... 15.00 6. For each water softner .......................... 25.00 7. For each vacuum breaker or back -flow prevention device on vats, equipment, and all unprotected plumbing fixtures ............................... 10.00 8. For each swimming pool - Residential ............ 50.00 - Commercial ............. 100.00 8. 9. For each permanent or semi - permanent sewer connection from a mobile home ..... 25.00 10. For each permanent or semi - permanent water connection from a mobile home ..... 25.00 11. For each hot tup or spa - Residential ... 25.00 - Commercial .... 35.00 12. For each passive solar system - Residential ... 35.00 - Commercial .... 60.00 13. For each lawn sprinkler system - Residential ... 25.00 - Commercial .... 50.00 14. For each grease trap or industrial interceptor .................. 25.00 15. For each sand trap ...................... 25.00 16. For each water connected appliance such as soft drink dispensers, humidifiers, etc. 25.00 91 SECTION VI: Mechanical Permit Fees: Mechanical permit fees shall be as follows: A. Fees for prestart permits and plans examinations shall be charged as described in Sections II and III. B. A basic fee shall be assessed for each permit as follows: To issue each permit . ............................... $ 15.00 In addition: 1. To install or relocate each forced air furnace or gravity type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliances Up to and including 100,000 BTU's ........... 15.00 Over 100,000 BTU's .......................... 25.00 2. To install or relocate each suspended heater, recessed wall heater, or floor mounted unit heater........... ............................... 10.00 3. To install, relocate or replace each appliance vent installed and not included in an appliance 6.00 4. To repair, alter or add 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 this code .......................... 10.00 5. To install, convert, or relocate each boiler or refrigeration compressor Up to and including 3 horsepower ............ 10.00 Up to and including 100,000 BTU Over 3 up to 15 horsepower .................. 20.00 Over 100,000 up to 500,000 BTU Over 15 up to 30 horsepower ................. 30.00 Over 500,000 up to 1,000,000 BTU Over 30 up to 50 horsepower ................. 40.00 Over 1,000,000 up to 1,750,000 BTU Over 50 Horsepower .......................... 50.00 Over 1,750,000 BTU 10. 6. For each air handling unit including the ducts attached thereto: Up to 10,000 cfm ......... $ 10.00 Over 10,000 cfm .......... 30.00 NOTE: This fee shall not apply to an air handling unit which is a portion of a factory assembled unit for which a permit is required elsewhere in the code. 7. For each evaporative cooler other than portable ... 10.00 8. For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct 7.00 9. For each ventilation system which is not a part of a heating or air conditioning system covered by a permit............. ............................... 10.00 10. To install each hood served by a mechanical exhaust including the ducts attached thereto - Domestic ... 7.00 - Commercial 20.00 11. To install or relocate an incinerator - Domestic .. 8.00 - Commercial 30.00 12. To install or relocate a water heater including gas and water connections ......................... 10.00 13. Infra Red Heaters, Per Burner ..................... 5.00 14. To install ranges, gas range /oven combinations, laundry ironers or kilns, (gas fired), and decorative fireplaces, and replace heat exchangers - Domestic .. 8.00 - Commercial 15.00 15. Dryers (including vents) up to 100,000 BTU ....... 10.00 Over 100,000 BTU ........ 20.00 16. Roof top combination Heat /Cool: Up to 3 tons .... 10.00 Over 3 tons up to 15 tons ........................ 20.00 Over 15 tons up to 30 tons ....................... 30.00 Over 30 tons up to 50 tons ....................... 40.00 Over 50 tons ...... ............................... 50.00 17. Gas piping up to and including 4 outlets ......... 25.00 Each additional outlet .......... 3.00 18. Prefabricated fireplaces, wood or coal burning stoves 15.00 11. SECTION VII: Electrical Permit Fees: Electrical permit fees shall be as follows: A. Fees for prestart and plan inspection shall be charged as described in Sections II and III. B. Residential (This includes modular and mobile homes, travel trailers, duplexes and condominiums.) Construction, remodeling and additions are based on square feet of living area. Basic fee to issue a permit .............................. $ 15.00 In addition: 1. Not over 1,000 square feet of living area ............ 20.00 2. Over 1,000 but less than 1,500 square feet ........... 30.00 3. Over 1,500 but less than 2,000 square feet ........... 40.00 4. Over 2,000 square feet -add for each added 100 sq. ft.. 5.00 5. Mobile homes and travel trailers, per space .......... 10.00 C. All other structures: All other fees shall be charged on the value of the contract for electrical work, including all fixtures and the installation thereof. Such fees are as follows: 1. The basic fee to issue a permit ...................... 15.00 2. In addition, based on valuation of: a. $ 0 to $ 250 .............................. 15.00 b. $ 251 to $ 500 .............................. 25.00 c. $ 501 to $ 2,000 .............................. 35.00 d. $ 2,001 to $ 50,000 .............................. 35.00 plus $ 5.00 per $1,000 or fraction thereof over 2,001. e. $50,001 to $100,000 .......... .... 275.00 plus $ 4.00 per $1,000 or fraction thereof over 50,001. 12. f. $100,001 to $250,000 ............................ $ 475.00 plus $ 3.00 per $ 1,000 g. $250,001 to $500,000 ............................ 925.00 plus $ 2.00 per $ 1,000 h. Over $500,001 .... ............................... 1,425.00 plus $ 1.00 per $ 1,000 13. SECTION VIII: Fire Protection Systems: A. Fire system permits shall be required for all structures as indicated below, with the following exceptions: 1. Low voltage systems installed in 1, 2, or 3 family dwellings are exempt from the provisions of this section. 2. Only one fire protection system permit shall be required for each building of 1, 2, or J family dwellings. B. The basic issuance fee shall be $ 15.00 for all permits. C. Fire alarm permit - fire detection and alarm systems. 1. Fire alarm permits shall be required for fire detection and alarm systems as follows: a. Fire detection and alarm systems include both "line voltage" (over 49 volts) and "low voltage" (49 volts or less). b. Only a licensed electrical contractor shall be issued a permit to install a "line voltage" system. c. All "line voltage" connections to a "low voltage" system shall be installed by a licensed electrical contractor and shall require an electrical permit. 2. Fire alarm permit fees for fire detection and alarm systems, in addition to the basic fee noted in "B" above shall be charged as follows: a. Battery powered automatic household fire warning No permit or devices when used in residential building ........ fee required b. Fire detection systems, other than those men- tioned above, when installed in 1, 2, or 3 $ 10.00 per family dwellings .. ............................... dwelling unit c. Fire detection and alarm systems, in all other ... $ 0.25 per 100 occupancies, including outlets, alarmd, detectors, sq. ft. with a horns, audible signalling devices, loudspeakers, minimum fee of manual fire alarm boxes, or similar devices or $ 20.00 fire detection or alarm systems. 14. D. Fire Protection Permit - automatic fire suppression system. 1. Fire protection permits shall be required for automatic fire suppression systems as follows: a. Construction of accessory on -site water supply and fire pump buildings or structures shall require separate building permits and fees, in addition to the Fire Protection permit and fee. b. On -site water supply piping shall be included in the Fire Protection system permit issued for the building. c. No permits or fees shall be required for portable fire protection systems within residential kitchen range hoods and ducts. 2. In addition to the issuance fee noted in "B" above, fire protection permit fees for automatic fire suppression systems shall be charged as follows: a. Standpipe ............................... $ 20.00 each b. On -site water supply piping beyond the water meter installation ............. c. Installation of fire suppression system or alteration of an existing system: 1 to 5 heads ........................... 6 to 50 heads ........................... Over 50 heads ........................... 18.00 per bldg. 5.00 each 25.00 plus $ 2.00 per head over 5 115.00 plus $ 1.00 per head over 50 to a maximum of $ 1,000. E. Where fire alarm systems are included as part of the normal electrical contract, fees shall be charged as part of the basic contract. This section shall apply only where a separate fire system contractor is retained to perform the work. 15. SECTION IX: Sign, Moving and Wrecking Permits: A. Sign Permits All applications for sign permits under the Uniform Sign Code shall pay a minimum issuance fee of $15.00 for each permit. In addition, flat wall signs shall be assessed a fee of $ 2.00 per 20 square feet of sign surface area or fraction thereof and projecting or free standing signs shall be charged a fee of $ 4.00 per 20 square feet of sign surface area or portion thereof. B. Wrecking Permits Each permit for wrecking a structure shall be assessed a basic fee of $15.00 plus $10.00 per $1,000 of contract price or fraction thereof. C. Moving Permits Each permit for moving a structure shall be charged a basic fee of $15.00 plus additional fees as follows: For the first 500 square feet of structure ............... $ 15.00 For each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof .. 3.00 Structures less than 8 feet in width and /or containing less than 1,000 cubic feet of space shall be exempt from permits. 16. SECTION X: Miscellaneous Inspection Fees: A. To inspect residential (single family) property in connection with the resale of the property, the fee shall be 1 /10 of 1% of the selling price (.001 times the selling price) with a minimum of $30.00 and a maximum of $120.00. B. To inspect commercial property in connection with either a change of occupancy or ownership, the fee shall be calculated on a square footage basis as follows: Up to 1,000 square feet ............ $ 50.00 Over 1,000 square feet ............. $ 50.00 plus $ 2.00 for each 100 square feet in excess of 1,000 to a maximum of $ 300.00 C. To inspect buildings required to be inspected for transfer or licensing- cabarets, hotels, motels, and similar buildings- the fee shall be $ 50.00. D. To inspect a building in response to a complaint, no fee shall be charged. For permits issued to correct code deficiencies discovered on such an inspection, a surcharge of 50% of the normal permit fee shall be charged with a maximum surcharge fee of $ 50.00 for residential properties and $ 100.00 for commercial properties. E. Regular inspections conducted outside of normal office hours at the request of a permittee, will be charged at the rate of $ 30.00 per hour with a minimum of 2 hours. F. Reinspection: If work covered by any permit or inspection required by the Building Code is improperly installed which requires one or more reinspections, the Building Official shall charge a fee for each reinspection. The reinspection fee shall equal the original permit or inspection fee but shall not exceed the sum of $ 35.00 for 17. each reinspection required to achieve code compliance. This fee shall also be charged if an inspection is requested and the inspector is unable to enter the property to make the inspection. The Building Official may waive the reinspection fee if he determines the failure to complete or install the work according to code was caused by circumstances beyond the control of the contractor or owner. G. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated shall be assessed at the rate of $ 35.00 per hour with a minimum charge of one hour. H. Fees for prefabricated assemblies, including modular structures, shall be charged the same fees for comparable services listed herein for "built -on- site" structures. I. The final certificate of occupancy shall be included with the permit fee. Partial, temporary or preliminary occupancy certificates shall be charged an additional fee as follows: Residential properties - $ 10.00 per unit up to 4 units. All other structures - $ 25.00 per certificate. SECTION XI. Building Codes Applicable to City Buildings All codes referred to herein shall be applicable to buildings owned or occupied by the City of Pueblo, its departments, divisions and agencies. The City shall comply with the provisions of such codes including obtaining permits for all work performed and paying permit fees. The City shall be exempt, however, from the payment of fees during those years that the City pays to the Building Department a subsidy of 10% or greater of the Department's total approved budget. SECTION X.H. Resolution No. 5493, passed and approved on November 29, 1984 and Resolution No. 5515 passed and approved on December 27, 1984 are hereby recinded. SECTION XIII. This resolution shall become effective on the first day of the month following adoption. Introduced August 22 , 1988 By Counci I person 14IKE SALARDINO APPROVED: ; President of Council ATTEST: �A�Z4_ t City Clerk t 1q_