§ 6-40. Electrical permit fees.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this section, all electrical permit fees shall be as follows:

(1)

The minimum permit fee shall be $150.00.

(2)

Permit fees shall be charged at a rate of 2.0 percent for the first $1,000,000.00 in construction value and 1.0 percent for every dollar over $1,000,000.00 in construction value.

(b)

Permit fees to be calculated in the manner provided in subsection (a) of this section shall include, but not be limited to, fees for the following types of construction:

(1)

Switchboard or panel.

(2)

New service.

(3)

Service change.

(4)

Motors, generators, transformers.

(5)

Central air conditioning, strip heaters.

(6)

Wiring outlets.

(7)

Special purpose outlets.

(8)

Radio towers, Antenna systems.

(9)

Fire and/or smoke alarm, nurse call, speaker systems.

(10)

Security alarm systems.

(11)

Telephone outlets.

(12)

X-ray machines. Prior to new construction or installation of X-ray machines, equipment, approval of room layout and shielding must be obtained as required by the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services or any other agency having jurisdiction.

(13)

Welding machines.

(14)

Swimming pool electric.

(15)

Plug mold, special wiring assembly.

(16)

Underfloor duct, wire mold, and the like.

(17)

Signs, transformers and timeclocks.

(18)

Solar energy systems. Depending upon design, a separate building permit may be required. Inspections of structural, mechanical and electrical components are to be obtained by installers during work before final approval of installation.

(19)

Light fixtures.

(20)

Low-voltage apparatus and equipment of 50 volts or less.

(c)

The minimum permit fee for public amusement events shall be $150.00. The permit is to be procured by licensed and qualified electrical contractor who is to be responsible for the temporary system.

(Code 1974, § 7-12(F); Ord. No. 397, § 1, 1-17-95; Ord. No. 589, § 3, 9-20-16)