A building permit is required for all newly constructed structures within the Town of Akron, as well as, any alteration or repair of an existing structure for which the cost of such alteration or repair is more than $1,500.
No concrete shall be poured for foundations without prior inspection.
No electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or thermal insulation work shall be covered without prior inspection.
Failure of the permit holder to have the required inspections at the designated times during construction shall be subject to fines in any sum not to exceed $2,500, as well as re-inspection fees.
Building permit fees
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Building permit fees
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Residential: | $0.50 per $1,000 in construction costs, with a $10.00 minimum permit fee. |
Commercial: | $0.50 per $1,000 on construction costs, with a $10.00 minimum permit fee. |
Electrical: | $40 permit fee for electrical wiring or installation of service entrance panel. An additional inspection fee shall be charged for any inspection completed beyond two inspection visits. |
Renewal: | A charge of 50% of the original permit shall be assessed should a renewal of a building permit be required. |
Inspection fees | |
Residential: | $40.00 per inspection, plus $0.05 per square foot in excess of 1,500 sf. If a re-inspection is required for non-compliance with code requirements, an additional inspection fee shall be charged for each inspection. Stick Built: 4 inspections Manufactured Home: 2 inspections Accessory: 2 inspections |
Commercial: | $40.00 per inspection, plus $0.03 per square foot in excess of 15,000 sf; a minimum of four inspections is required for all primary commercial buildings and a minimum of two inspections for accessory commercial buildings. Each additional visit the Building Inspector is required to inspect the commercial property shall be considered a separate inspection, and shall be invoiced and paid prior to occupancy. |
Condemnation: | A fee of $15.00 shall be charged for all condemnation inspections related to the demolition of the property. |
Required Inspections (As applicable per project) |
Footer Inspection |
Electrical Inspection |
Plumbing Inspection |
Final Inspection |
(Ord. 7-20-2020, passed 7-20-20)