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Inspection and Permit Fees
ORDINANCE NO. 04-79
AAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OKALOOSA COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT FEE ORDINANCE 01-17. ADDING THE TABLE OF CONTENTS AND AMENDING THE TITLE OF THE ORDINANCE, ADDING DEFINITION OF WHEN UNDERGROUND UTILITIES PERMITS ARE REQUIRED, INCREASING BASE FEE FOR BUILDING PERMITS, ADDING OKALOOSA COUNTY BUILDING VALUATION TABLE, REMOVE CALCULATIONS ON SHELL BUILDINGS AND INTERIOR REMODELING, AMENDING PLAN REVIEW FEES, ELECTRICAL FEES, PLUMBING FEES, MECHANICAL FEES AND GAS FEES, DELETING TEMPORARY POLE PERMIT OR MANUFACTURED BUILDING SERVICE POLE, DELETING GAS FIRED EQUIPMENT PERMIT, DELETING ALARM SYSTEMS FROM THE MAIN DOCUMENT AND INCLUDING IN ATTACHMENTS B, C & D, ADDING WHAT PERMITS ARE CALCULATED MULTIPLE USE FACILITIES, ADDING HOW PERMITS NOT BASED ON THE VALUATION DATA TABLE ARE CALCULATED, AMENDING RE-INSPECTION FEES, ADDING UNDERGROUND UTILITY FEES INCLUDING ATTACHMENT E; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEALING ALL PROVISIONS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
PERMIT FEE ORDINANCE
DIVISION 1: GENERAL
SECTION 1-1 SHORT TITLE.
This ordinance shall be known as the Okaloosa County Permit Fee Ordinance.
SECTION 1-2 AUTHORITY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
SECTION 1-3 SCHEDULE OF FEES, CHARGES, AND EXPENSES:
- A PERMIT IS REQUIRED WHEN:
- An owner, authorized agent, or contractor desires to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure.
Building: A roofed and/or walled structure enclosing a space used for sheltering any occupancy.
Structure: Anything constructed or erected with fixed location on the ground, measuring thirty (30) inches above natural grade. May be a building, deck, sign, billboard, liquid storage tank, antenna, or tower.
- An owner, authorized agent, or contractor desires to erect, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the technical codes.
- Each underground utility system will require plans, permitting, and inspection by the Okaloosa County Department of Growth Management, Okaloosa County Water and Sewer Department and Okaloosa County Public Works Department.
- SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES:
- BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE: A base fee of $60.00 for building permits and $30.00 for sub-permits shall be assessed for any required permit, excluding underground utility permits.
- The construction cost of all new buildings and additions shall be calculated using the valuation table developed by Okaloosa County based on the International Code Congress (ICC) and the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) Standard Building Code Valuation Data Table, produced September 30, 2000. (See attachment A)
The table below shall be used to assess fees based on the total valuation:
| Total Valuation |
Fee |
| $1000.00 and less |
Contact Building Department for fee assessment.
South office (850) 651-7180 North office (850) 689-5080
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$1001.00
to
$15,000.00 |
$10.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, up to and including $15,000.00. |
$15,001.00
to
$50,000.00 |
$75.00 for the first $15,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, up to and including $50,000.00. |
$50,001.00
to
$100,000.00 |
$215.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, up to and including $100,000.00. |
$100,001.00
to
$500,000.00 |
$365.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $2.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, up to and including $500,000.00 |
$500,001.00
and up |
$1,165.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $1.25 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof. |
- Plan review fee: Fees for review of plans shall be collected at time of submittal. Fees will be assessed at 20% of the permit fee. A minimum fee of $25.00 will be collected for any plan submittal. Residential re-submittals and addendums will be assessed a fee of $25.00. Commercial re-submittals and addendums will be assessed a fee of $50.00.
A re-submittal is when plans have been rejected and are being submitted for Continued review.
An addendum is when changes are presented for an existing permitted project.
Any construction plans or documents deemed necessary for ICC review shall be assessed a fee of $100.00. The electrical review of these plans or documents shall be 25% of the ICC Plan Review Fee.
- Moving of Building or Structures: For the moving of any building or structure, the fee shall be $75.00 plus a base fee.
- Demolition of Building or Structure: For the demolition of any building a fee shall be assessed as follows:
0 to 5000 square feet $50.00
5001 square feet and up $100.00
- Manufactured Building Set-up: For the placement or replacement of any manufactured building for other than storage use, the fee shall be $25.00 plus a base fee.
- OTHER PERMIT FEES:
- Plumbing Permit:
Attachment B- Plumbing/Gas Fees
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Attachment B - Plumbing/Gas Fees:
| Fixture Type |
Fee/Fixture |
| Water Closet(Toilet, bidet) |
$4.00 |
| Bath Tub |
$4.00 |
| Shower(not with tub) |
$4.00 |
| Kitchen Sink |
$4.00 |
| Disposal |
$4.00 |
| Dishwasher |
$4.00 |
| Laundry Tub |
$4.00 |
| Washing Machine |
$4.00 |
| Water Heater |
$4.00 |
| Urinal/Bidet |
$4.00 |
| Floor or Hub Drain |
$4.00 |
| Floor or Mop Sink |
$4.00 |
| Waste Interceptor |
$4.00 |
| Lavatory |
$4.00 |
| Gas Fired Equipment(per outlet) |
$4.00 |
| Drinking Fountain |
$4.00 |
| Vacuum Breaker |
$2.00 |
| Grease Trap |
$15.00 |
| Sewer or Septic Tank Connection |
$15.00 |
| Sewer Lift Stations |
$15.00 |
| Water Connection |
$12.00 |
| *Base Fee |
$30.00 |
| * When calculating fees add a $30.00 base fee for each permit being purchased. |
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** If an existing fixture is replaced with a similar or like fixture without altering any of the water or drain system, no . permit is required.
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- Electrical Permit:
Attachment C - Commercial Electrical Fees:
Attachment C - Commercial Electrical
Fees:
| Main
Service Size |
Fee/Item |
| Main
Service Size up to 100 amp |
$25.00 |
| Main
Service Size 101 up to 200amp |
$50.00 |
| Main
Service Size 201 up to 400amp |
$60.00 |
| Main
Service Size 401 up to 600amp |
$75.00 |
| Main
Service Size 601 up to 800amp |
$100.00 |
Main
Service Size 801 and up
($35.00 for each 200 amp interval)
|
$35.00 |
| When
Purchasing Main Service, Need To Include Feeders And
Branch Circuits |
|
Feeder
and Branch Circuit
(Each over circuit protection device/breaker/fuses) |
Fee |
| Each
circuit up to 60amp |
$1.00 |
| Each
circuit 61amp up to 200 amp |
$3.00 |
| Each
circuit 201 amp up to 800 amp |
$5.00 |
Each
circuit 801 amp and up
( 3.00 for each 200 amp interval)
|
$3.00 |
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| *Temporary
Service Pole (up to 200 amp) |
$20.00 |
| **Temporary
Wiring |
$50.00 |
| ***Pre-wiring |
$25.00 |
| ****Service
Connect and Re-Connect Fee |
$25.00 |
| Commercial
Pool |
$50.00 |
Commercial
Dock
(charge main service size and feeders and branch circuits) |
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| Burglar/Fire
Alarms Systems up to $999.00 |
$70.00 |
| Burglar/Fire
Alarms Systems $1000.00 up to $4999.00 |
$100.00 |
| Burglar/Fire
Alarms Systems $5000,00 up to $9999.00 |
$150.00 |
| Burglar/Fire
Alarm Systems greater than $10,000.00 |
$200.00 |
| #
Base Fee |
$30.00 |
| *
Temporary service poles over 200 amp charge by main service
size and include feeders and branch circuits. |
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Temporary wiring means any wiring that is not going to
remain permanent (example: special events) |
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| ***
Pre-wiring means wiring installed for future use. (example:
alarms, sound systems, telephones, data, TV, etc.) |
|
| ****
Service connect and re-connect includes replacement of
lugs, service mask, meter base, and replace service at
same size. |
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When calculating fees add a $30.00 base fee for each permit
being purchased. |
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Attachment D - Residential Electrical Fees:
Attachment D - Residential Electrical
Fees:
| Main
Service Size |
Fee/Item |
| Main
Service Size up to 100 amp |
$25.00 |
| Main
Service Size 101 up to 200amp |
$50.00 |
| Main
Service Size 201 up to 400amp |
$60.00 |
| Main
Service Size 401 up to 600amp |
$75.00 |
Main
Service Size 601 and up
($35.00 for each 200 amp interval)
|
$35.00 |
| Dwelling
Unit Size Total Square Footage |
Fee |
| Up
to 1000 Square Feet |
$25.00 |
| 1001
to 2000 Square Feet |
$45.00 |
| 2001
to 3000 Square Feet |
$75.00 |
| 3001
to 4000 Square Feet |
$100.00 |
| Every
500 feet over 4001 Square Feet |
$25.00 |
|
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Residential
Temporary Service Pole
(If purchased with the original electrical permit) |
$20.00 |
| *Pre-wiring |
$25.00 |
| **Service
Connect and Re-Connect Fee |
$25.00 |
| ***
Miscellaneous Wiring (If not included in new construction)
(cost is $20.00 per circuit) |
$20.00 |
| Mobile
Homes - Service Upgrades |
$25.00 |
| Pools
and Spas |
$50.00 |
| Service
Pole |
$25.00 |
| Service
Change - based on the size of the service |
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| ****
Accessory Structures Charge as sq ft above |
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| Burglar/Fire
Alarms Systems up to $999.00 |
$75.00 |
| Burglar/Fire
Alarms Systems $1000.00 up to $4999.00 |
$100.00 |
| Burglar/Fire
Alarms Systems $5000.00 up to $9999.00 |
$150.00 |
| Burglar/Fire
Alarm Systems greater than $10,000.00 |
$200.00 |
| #
Base Fee |
$30.00 |
*
Pre-wiring means wiring installed for future use.
(example: alarms, sound systems, telephones, data, TV,
etc.) |
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| **
Service connect and re-connect includes replacement of
lugs, service mask, meter base, and replace service at
same size. |
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| ***
Miscellaneous wiring: Additional circuits or repair, yard
pumps, fountains, yard lights, security lights, dock lighting,
and boatlifts. |
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| ****
Accessory Structures based on square footage will include:
equipment/storage buildings, sheds, barns, detached garages,
and boathouses. |
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When calculating fees add a $30.00 base fee for each permit
being purchased. |
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- c. Mechanical Permit:
- The fee for inspecting all new heating,
ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and repairs
to existing systems shall be $20.00 for the first $1,000, or fraction
thereof, of valuation of the installation plus $5.00. for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof plus a base fee.
8. Fire Sprinkler System Permit: $.50 per head plus a $30.00 base fee.
9. Building permits shall be calculated by the Okaloosa County Building Valuation Table, unless otherwise specified in this ordinance. (i.e. single family dwelling, condominiums, apartments, duplexes, all new commercial, etc).
10. Multiple Use facilities shall be based on the primary use of the facility and shall be calculated based on the Okaloosa County Valuation Table, unless otherwise specified in this ordinance.
11. Building permits not calculated based on the Okaloosa County Valuation Table shall be calculated using the contractor's cost of construction. (i.e. remodeling, renovations, re-roofs, pools, docks, fences, decks, seawalls, siding, change out windows and/or doors, boathouses, detached garages, etc).
12. Re-inspection Fee: $30.00 per tripper trade.
13. Irrigation and Lawn Sprinkler Permit: $15.00 plus $30.00 base fee.
14. Underground Utility Fees:
Attachment E - Underground Utility Fees:
| Service Type |
Fee |
| Storm Water System Base Fee |
$25.00 |
| Manholes and Catch Basins |
$10.00 ea |
| Piping Per Foot |
$.05 |
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| Sanitary Sewer Systems Base Fee |
$25.00 |
| Manholes |
$10.00 ea |
| Service Laterals |
$5.00 ea |
| Lift Stations |
$25.00 |
| Piping Per Foot |
$.05 |
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| Water Supply Systems Base Fee |
$25.00 ea |
| Fire Hydrants |
$10.00 ea |
| Service |
$5.00 ea |
| Piping Per Foot |
$.05 |
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| Electrical Underground Conduit Systems Base Fee |
$25.00 ea |
| Piping Per Foot |
$.05 |
15. Early Power Inspections:
(a) Residential $50.00 each
(b) Commercial $75.00 each
Note: The $30.00 base fee will not be charged for this inspection
16. Fax Fee Charge: $10.00 each
17. Special request for evening or weekend inspection:
(Minimum of two 2 hours). $50.00 HR
18. Updating Permits:
Another permit will be issued for the update and fees will be assessed
for the new permit, as well as a base fee.
C. Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty of 100% of the usual permit fee in addition to the required permit fees.
D. Building Permit Valuation: If, in the opinion of the Building Official, the building, alteration, or structure appears to be underestimated on the application, the permit may be denied or recalculated, unless the applicant can show detailed cost estimates which meet the approval of the Building Official.
E. In all construction matters, the permit holder and owner are responsible for compliance with all the codes and ordinances adopted by Okaloosa County.
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