City of Elberton Inspections Permit Fees

BUILDING INSPECTIONS AND PERMIT FEES

		Fees
Permit Fee		$40.00
Inspection Fee		$25.00

Total Valuation Fees

$1,000.00 and less No fee unless inspection required
If inspection required $65.00 per inspection

$1,001.00 to $50,000.00 $82.50 for the first $1000.00 plus $6.50
for each additional thousand or fraction
thereof.

$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $401.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.50
for each additional thousand or fraction
thereof.

$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $611.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus
$4.60 for each additional thousand or
fraction thereof.

$500,001.00 and up $2451.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus
$3.65 for each additional thousand or
fraction thereof.

Additional Fees

1. Moving a Building or Structure	$200.00
2. Demolition Fee	$150.00
3. Penalties	Double fee for any work started before a permit is obtained
4. Plan Checking Fee	$30.00

Re-inspection fees:

1^st time: $50.00

2^nd time: $75.00

3^rd time: $100.00

Mechanical Permits

B101.1 Initial Fee

PERMIT $40.00
INSPECTION $25.00

B101.2.1

Fee for inspecting heating, ventilating, ductwork, air conditioning and refridgerating systems shall be $10.00 or fraction thereof, of valuation of the installation plus $2.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.

B101.2.2

Fee for inspecting repairs, alterations and additions to an existing system shall be $5.00 plus $2.00 for each $1,000.00, or fraction thereof.

B101.2.3

Fee for inspecting boilers (based upon Btu input):

33,000 Btu (1 BHp) to 165,000 (5 BHp): $5.00
165,001 Btu (5 BHp) to 330,000 (10 BHp): $10.00
330,000 Btu (52 BHp) to 1,165,000 (52 BHp): $15.00
1,165,001 Btu (52 BHp) to 3,300,000 (98 BHp): $25.00
over 3,300,000 Btu (98 BHp): $35.00

Note: 1 KJ=1.055 BTU

1 BHp=33,475 Btuh

B102 Fee For Inspection

In case it becomes necessary to make a reinspection of a heating, ventilation, air conditioner, refrigeration system, or boiler installation, the installer of such equipment shall pay a reinspection fee
(see inspection fees above)

B103 Temporary Operation Inspection Fee

When preliminary inspection is requested for purposes of permitting temporary operation of a heating, ventialiting, refrigeration, or air conditioning system, or portion thereof, a fee of $5.00 shall be paid by the contractor requesting such a preliminary inspection. If the system is not approved for temporary operation on the first preliminary inspection, the usual reinspection fee shall be charged for each subsequent preliminary inspection for such purpose.

B104 Self-Contained Units Less Than Two Tons

In all buildings, except one and two family dwellings, where self-contained air conditioning units of less than two tons are to be installed, the fee charged shall be that for the total cost of all untis combined (See B101.2.1 for rate).

Plumbing Inspection and Permit Fees

1. For issuing each permit	$40.00
Inspection Fee	$25.00
2. Plus the following when provided:
For each Plumbing Fixture, Floor Drain or Trap	$2.75
For each House Sewer	$7.00
For each House Sewer having to be replaced or repaired	$7.00
For each Water Heater and/or Vent	$2.75
For installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treating equipment	$7.00
For repair or alteration of Drainage or Vent Piping	$7.00 each
For Vacuum Breakers or backflow protective devices installed subsequent to the installation of the piping or equipment served	$2.75

Sign Inspection and Permit Fees

1. For issuing each permit	$40.00
For each additional $1,000.00 valuation	$7.00
2. Inspection fee	$25.00

Land Disturbance Permit

1. For issuing each permit - .............up to 1 acre .............1 acre and up	$40.00 $80.00/acre
2. Inspection fee	$25.00
3. Inspection fee	$25.00

Electricity Inspection and Permit Fees

Permit Fee	$40.00
1. Minimum Inspection Fee	$25.00
2. Meter loops, including service wires supplying same ____(a) Size Switch, up to and including 100 amperes: $7.50 ____(b) Size Switch, 200 amperes and larger, per ampere: $0.15
3. Light circuits and circuits not otherwise covered herein (per circuit)	$0.30
4. Ranges, devices, appliances, or apparatus not otherwise covered herein: (each) ____(a) 1 to 10 kw: $0.75 ____(b) 10 to 25 kw: $1.25 ____(c) All over 25 kw: $1.25 ____(d) Plus, per kw over 25 kw: $0.15
5. Motors: (each) ____(a) Less than 1 hp: $0.25 ____(b) 1 hp to 10 hp: $0.50 ____(c) 10 hp and over: $1.00
6. Gas or oil furnaces: (each)	$1.25
7. Gasoline Pumps: (each) ____Connecting gasoline pumps, including lamps, but not circuit wiring	$0.50
8. Fixtures: (each)	$0.20
9. Signs: (each)	$5.00
10. Double permit fee for any work started before a permit is issued

Total Valuation	Fees
$1,000.00 and less	No fee unless inspection required If inspection required $65.00 per inspection
$1,001.00 to $50,000.00	$82.50 for the first $1000.00 plus $6.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00	$401.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00	$611.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.60 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.
$500,001.00 and up	$2451.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.

B101.1 Initial Fee	PERMIT $40.00 INSPECTION $25.00
B101.2.1	Fee for inspecting heating, ventilating, ductwork, air conditioning and refridgerating systems shall be $10.00 or fraction thereof, of valuation of the installation plus $2.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
B101.2.2	Fee for inspecting repairs, alterations and additions to an existing system shall be $5.00 plus $2.00 for each $1,000.00, or fraction thereof.
B101.2.3	Fee for inspecting boilers (based upon Btu input): 33,000 Btu (1 BHp) to 165,000 (5 BHp): $5.00 165,001 Btu (5 BHp) to 330,000 (10 BHp): $10.00 330,000 Btu (52 BHp) to 1,165,000 (52 BHp): $15.00 1,165,001 Btu (52 BHp) to 3,300,000 (98 BHp): $25.00 over 3,300,000 Btu (98 BHp): $35.00	Note: 1 KJ=1.055 BTU 1 BHp=33,475 Btuh
B102 Fee For Inspection	In case it becomes necessary to make a reinspection of a heating, ventilation, air conditioner, refrigeration system, or boiler installation, the installer of such equipment shall pay a reinspection fee (see inspection fees above)
B103 Temporary Operation Inspection Fee	When preliminary inspection is requested for purposes of permitting temporary operation of a heating, ventialiting, refrigeration, or air conditioning system, or portion thereof, a fee of $5.00 shall be paid by the contractor requesting such a preliminary inspection. If the system is not approved for temporary operation on the first preliminary inspection, the usual reinspection fee shall be charged for each subsequent preliminary inspection for such purpose.
B104 Self-Contained Units Less Than Two Tons	In all buildings, except one and two family dwellings, where self-contained air conditioning units of less than two tons are to be installed, the fee charged shall be that for the total cost of all untis combined (See B101.2.1 for rate).