§ 155.23. ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES.

A fee for each electrical permit shall be paid to the Building Official as set forth herein.

1. Permit Issuance.

A. For issuing each permit – $22.00.

B. For issuing each supplemental permit – $4.50.

2. System Fee Schedule. (Note: The following do not include permit issuing fee.)

A. New Residential Buildings. The following fees shall include all wiring and electrical equipment in or on each building, or other electrical equipment on the same premises constructed at the same time.

(1) For new multi-family residential buildings (apartments and condominiums) having three or more living units not including the area of garages, carports and other noncommercial automobile storage areas constructed at the same time, per square foot – $0.023.

(2) For new single- and two-family residential buildings not including the area of garages, carports and other minor accessory buildings constructed at the same time, per square foot – $0.026.

(3) For other types of residential occupancies and alterations, additions and modifications to existing residential buildings, use the Unit Fee Schedule in subsection 3 of this section.

B. Private Swimming Pools.

(1) For new private, residential, in-ground, swimming pools for single-family and multi-family occupancies including a complete system of necessary branch circuit wiring, bonding, grounding, underwater lighting, water pumping and other similar electrical equipment directly related to the operation of a swimming pool – $22.50 each.

(2) For other types of swimming pools, therapeutic whirlpools, spas and alterations to existing swimming pools, use the Unit Fee Schedule in subsection 3 of this section.

C. Carnivals and Circuses. Carnivals, circuses, or other traveling shows or exhibitions utilizing transportable type rides, booths, displays and attractions.

(1) For electric generators and electrically driven rides – $11.25 each.

(2) For mechanically driven rides and walk-through attractions or displays having electric lighting – $3.38 each.

(3) For a system of area and booth lighting – $3.38 each.

(4) For permanently installed, rides, booths, displays and attractions, use the Unit Fee Schedule in subsection 3 of this section.

D. Temporary Power Service.

(1) For a temporary service power pole or pedestal including all pole or pedestal mounted receptacle outlets and appurtenances – $11.25 each.

(2) For a temporary distribution system and temporary lighting and receptacle outlets for construction sites, decorative light, Christmas tree sales lots, fireworks stands, etc. – $5.63 each.

3. Unit Fee Schedule. (Note: The following do not include permit issuing fee.)

A. Receptacle, Switch and Lighting Outlets. For receptacle, switch, lighting or other outlets at which current is used or controlled, except services, feeders and meters.

(1) First 20 – $0.56 each;

(2) Additional outlets – $0.34 each.

Note: For multi-outlet assemblies, each 5 feet or fraction thereof may be considered as one outlet.

B. Lighting Fixtures.

(1) For lighting fixtures, sockets or other lamp holding devices:

First 20 – $0.56 each;

Additional fixtures – $0.34 each.

(2) For pole or platform mounted lighting fixtures – $0.56 each;

(3) For theatrical type lighting fixtures or assemblies – $0.56 each.

C. Residential Appliances. For fixed residential appliances or receptacle outlets for same, including wall mounted electric ovens; counter mounted cooking tops; electric ranges, self-contained room, console, or through-wall air conditioners; space heaters; food waste grinders; dishwashers; washing machines; water heaters; clothes dryers; or other motor operated appliances not exceeding one horsepower (HP) in rating – $2.25 each. Note: For other types of air conditioners and other motor driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see Power Apparatus, paragraph E.

D. Nonresidential Appliances. For residential appliances and self-contained factory wired, nonresidential appliances not exceeding one horsepower (HP), kilowatt (KW), or kilovolt-ampere (KVA), in rating including medical and dental devices; food, beverage, and ice cream cabinets; illuminated show cases; drinking fountains; vending machines; laundry machines; or other similar types of equipment – $2.25 each. Note: For other types of air conditioners and other motor driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see Power Apparatus, paragraph E.

E. Power Apparatus. For motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating, air conditioners, and heat pumps, cooking or baking equipment and other apparatus, as follows: [Ratings in horsepower (HP), kilowatts (KW), kilovolt-amperes (KVA), or kilovolt-amperes-reactive (KVAR)]:

(1) Up to and including 1 – $2.25 each;

(2) Over 1 and not over 10 – $5.63 each;

(3) Over 10 and not over 50 – $11.25 each;

(4) Over 50 and not over 100 – $22.50 each;

(5) Over 100 – $33.75 each.

Notes: (i) For equipment or appliances having more than one motor, transformer, heater, etc., the sum of the combined ratings may be used. (ii) These fees include all switches, circuit breakers, contractors, thermostats, relays and other directly related control equipment.

F. Busways. For trolley and plug-in type busways, each 100 feet or fraction thereof – $3.28 Note: An additional fee will be required for lighting fixtures, motors and other appliances that are connected to trolley and plug-in type busways. No fee is required for portable tools.

G. Signs, Outline Lighting and Marquees.

(1) For signs, outline lighting systems or marquees supplied from one branch circuit – $11.25 each;

(2) For additional branch circuits within the same sign, outline lighting system or marquee – $2.25 each.

H. Services.

(1) For services of 600 volts or less and not over 200 amperes in rating – $13.88 each;

(2) For services of 600 volts or less and over 200 amperes to 1000 amperes in rating – $28.13 each;

(3) For services over 600 volts or over 1000 amperes in rating – $56.25 each.

I. Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits and Conductors. For electrical apparatus, conduits and conductors for which a permit is required but for which no fee is herein set forth – $8.25. Note: This fee is not applicable when a fee is paid for one or more services, outlets, fixtures, appliances, power apparatus, busways, signs or other equipment.