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Fee Schedule ~ Permits & Inspections

  ~ Permits & Inspections ~    
       
  NC State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies Section 206.1 Permit required    
       
  Permits are required for all work, Building Code, Div. 3, Permits, Section 4.56-4.75    
       
  General   Fee
       
  Penalty for work started before obtaining a permit   $150.00
       
  Administrative fee added to all permits issued   $40.00
       
  Technology Fee added to all permits issued   $5.00
       
  Minimum Inspection Fee   $70.00
       
  NC BUILDING CODE PLAN REVIEW   Fee
  (Does not apply to 1-2 Family Structures)    
       
  <2500 sq. ft. *   $200.00
       
  2501 s.q. ft. - 5000 sq. ft. (per trade)*   $100.00
       
  5001 sq. ft. - 10000 sq. ft. (per trade)*   $150.00
       
  10000+ sq. ft.* (per trade)9   $200.00
       
  Condo/Apartment (per unit)   $75.00
       
  Townhomes (per unit)   $75.00
  *may vary based upon occupancy & use    
       
  Cell Tower   $250.00
       
  Solar $10.00 per MW*   $100.00
       
  Electrical ~    
       
  Commercial ~ Based on Cost ($5.00 per $1,000) if not included in Building Permit   $5.00 per $1,000.00
       
  Commercial ~ Minimum $140.00
       
  Commercial- when project cost paid in building permit   $140.00
       
  Residential ~ Rough in and Final   $140.00
       
  Temporary Pole ~ 100 Amp   $70.00
       
  Temporary Main Power ~ Application Required   $55.00
       
  Miscellaneous Permit ~ Per Inspection   $70.00
       
  Additional Inspections   $70.00
       
  Mechanical ~ HVAC & FUEL GAS   Fee
       
  Commercial ~ Based on Cost ($5.00 Per $1,000.00) if not included in Building Permit   $5.00 per $1,000.00
       
  Commercial ~ Minimum   $140.00
       
  Commercial - When project cost paid in building permit   $140.00
       
  Residential ~ Rough In and Final   $140.00
       
  Miscellaneous Permit ~ Per Inspection   $70.00
       
  Additional Inspections   $70.00
       
  HVAC Change Out ~ Per Inspection for first unit   $70.00
    each additional unit $15.00
       
  Plumbing ~   Fee
       
  Commercial Based on Cost ($4.00 Per $1,000.00)    
       
  Commercial ~ Minimum   $140.00
       
  Commercial - When project cost paid in building permit   $140.00
       
  Residential ~ Rough In and Final ~ New Construction for houses on slabs add inspection fee for Plumbing Slab inspection   $140.00
       
  Miscellaneous Permit ~ Per Inspection   $70.00
       
  Additional Inspections   $70.00
       
  Building ~   Fee
       
  Building fees are based contracts or the following calculation values: the greater of the contact value or calculated value shall be used to determine all fees.     
       
 

Residential 1 and 2 Family Dwellings ~ Heated sqft * ICC value + unheated sqft * $45.00 = Value

  Based on value chart
       
 

Other than 1 and 2 Family Dwellings Sqft * ICC value / 1000 * 4 = Value Minimum Sqft

Minimum

$140.00

       
  1 and 2 Family Decks, Patios, Porches, Storage Buildings & Detached Garages built on site ~ Unheated sqft * $45 = value   Based on value chart
       
  Masonry Fireplace - $5,000 added to value of house    
       
  Pre-Fabricated Fireplace - $2,500 added to value of house    
       
  Permit Fees After Construction Value Has Been Determined     
  Value   Fee
       
  Up to $6,000.00   $70.00
       
  $6000.01 - $10,000.00   $80.00
       
  $10,000.01 - $15,000.00   $90.00
       
  $15,000.01 - $ 20,000.00   $100.00
       
  $20,000.01 - $25,000.00   $120.00
       
  $25.000.01 - $35,000.00   $150.00
       
  $35,000.01 - $50,000.00   $180.00
       
  $50,000.01 - $75,000.00   $170.00
       
  $75,000.01 and Over   $210 + $5.00/ $1000 or portion thereof
       
  Masonry Fireplace ~ $5,000 added to value of house    
  Pre-Fab Fireplace or Wood Stove ~ $2,500 added to value of house    
       
  Mobile Home Setup ~ Plus Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Driveway:    
  Single Wide   $240.00
  Double Wide   $300.00
       
  Modular Units ~ Plus Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Driveway   $325.00
  ~ Plus Additional Inspection Fees for Onsite work Based on Cost/Value    
       
  Relocated House ~ Basic Fee for Footing and Foundation   $260.00
       
  Remodeling ~ $60.00 sq ft (sq ft x $60.00 = value Minimum $150.00
       
  Prebuilt Storage Building ~ Flat Fee 1 Inspection <401 sqft   $70.00
  >400 sqft Building fee schedule    
       
  Bulkhead ~ Flat Fee per Inspection   $70.00
       
  Demolition ~ Flat Fee ~ Residential 1-2 Family   $70.00
       
  Commercial   $150.00
       
  Docks or Piers ~ Flat Fee per inspection   $70.00
       
  Ramps ~    
  Residential Ramp ~ ADA Compliant ~ Zoning and Building Permit Required   Fee Waived
 

Non- Residential Ramp ~ ADA Compliant ~ Commercial Permit required ~ Based on value ~ $45/sqft ~ Zoning Permit Required

Minimum

$140.00

       
  Swimming Pools ~    
  Residential ~ In Ground & On Ground Flat Fee + Electrical ~ Does Not Include Decks   $125.00
  Commercial ~ Flat Fee + Electrical & Plumbing   $200.00
       
  Miscellaneous   Fee
       
  Stop Work Order Place/Removal Fee   $70.00
       
  Re-Inspection Fee ~ All Trades   $75.00
       
  Before/After Hours Inspection Fee: All trades (per hour) (2 hour minimum)   $70.00
       
  Contractor Change   $40.00
       
  Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (1-2 Family)   $125.00
       
  Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Non 1-2 Family)   $200.00
       
  Certificates of Occupancy (not permit related)   $100.00
       
  Punch List Inspection Fee (applied when more than 4 violations found on an inspection site visit) Reinspection Fee also applies   $125.00
       
  Fee Schedule Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 ~ Approved by BOC