§ 5-1-25 PERMIT NOT REQUIRED FOR REPLACING FIXTURES.

   Simple replacement of an existing outlet, valve, or fixture does not require a permit as long as water lines or plumbing drainage lines are not moved or altered. The replacement of commodes or faucets does not require a permit.

(Am. Ord. 07-19, passed 9-10-2007)

§ 5-1-26 BUSINESS LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.

   Business licenses and permits are required for the installation of lawn sprinkler systems.

(Am. Ord. 07-19, passed 9-10-2007)

§ 5-1-27 PLUMBING FEES, PERMITS.

   Plumbing permits are based on total number of fixtures or appliances supplied with water and/or sewer.

Plumbing Fees
Permit Fee	$20
Sewer Connection	$10
Replace or Repair Sewer (10 linear feet or more require a permit)	$10
Water Connection	$10
Fixture Fee (including water and drainage piping)	$2.50 (each)
Sprinkler Heads (interior and lawn)	$0.50 (each)
Additional inspections	$20
*Water heater change out	$20
*Water line connection, electric supply or gas lines will be inspected at this time. A master license is required in plumbing and electrical or gas to perform this change out.

 

(Am. Ord. 07-19, passed 9-10-2007; Am. Ord. 08-16, passed 6-9-2008)

§ 5-1-28 ELECTRICAL FEES, PERMITS.

   Electrical permits are based on service size.

Electrical Fees
Residential
Permit Fee	$20
New Service
up to 200 amps	$20
additional amps over 200	$0.15
Branch Circuits	$0.50 (per pole)
Inspection Fee (card required)	$20
Additional Inspections	$20
Temporary Service Pole	$20 flat fee
Change Out of Service	$30 flat fee
Meter base change out	$30 flat fee
Commercial
Permit Fee	$30
New Service
up to 200 amps	$20
additional amps over 200	$0.15
Branch circuits	$1 (per pole)
Inspection fee (card required)	$30
Additional Inspections	$30
Temporary Service Pole	$20 flat fee
Change out of service	$35 flat fee
Meter Base Change Out	$35 flat fee
Heating and Cooling
Permit	$20
Up to five tons	$4 per ton
Over 5 tons	$2 per ton
Duct work (each unit)	$20
Additional inspections	$20
Temporary start up inspection	$10
Each individual unit is calculated separately while multiple units on the same site may be covered under one permit.
Change out of an existing unit without changing the duct system requires a $10 permit fee and a $20 inspection fee. This permit covers the changing of the electrical circuit to the unit or the installation of a disconnect at the unit. The permit also covers the installation of gas if the unit is replaced with a gas unit.

 

Refrigeration
Permit Fee	$30
0.1 to 5 tons (hp)	$10
5.1 to 15 tons (hp)	$15
15 tons up (hp)	$20
Fossil Fuel Burning Equipment Boilers - Heating Equipment
Permit Fee	$30
0.1 to 50,000 BTU	$10
50,000 to 100,000 BTU	$15
100,001 to 200,000 BTU	$20
200,001 up BTU	$25
Gas Fees
Permit Fee and First Outlet	$20
Additional outlets	$5 (each)

 

(Am. Ord. 07-19, passed 9-10-2007; Am. Ord. 08-16, passed 6-9-2008)

§ 5-1-29 INSPECTIONS REQUIRED FOR PERMIT CLOSE OUT.

   Inspections are required to close out a permit. It is the responsibility of the contractor to request inspections as work progresses. Random inspections may be made. Failure to close out permits in a timely and reasonable manner will result in denial of additional permits. Final electrical inspections may be held up until all contractors on a job have been properly inspected and permits closed out.

(Am. Ord. 07-19, passed 9-10-2007)

§ 5-1-30 TAP FEES AND UTILITY CONSTRUCTION FEES.

   All applicable tap fees and construction fees relating to city utilities are due and payable at the time of application for permits. No permits will be issued until tap fees are paid.

(Am. Ord. 07-19, passed 9-10-2007)

§ 5-1-31 ANNEXATION REQUIRED FOR ACCESS TO CITY UTILITIES.

   Properties located outside of the city limits are required by Council policy to agree to annex into the corporate limits in exchange for access to city owned utilities. No permits will be issued until proper papers are signed.

(Am. Ord. 07-19, passed 9-10-2007)

§ 5-1-32 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION.

   (A)   The following information has been provided for the convenience of contractors and property owners. It is subject to change.

   (B)   Permits may be obtained in the City of Dillon Code Enforcement Department between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

   (C)   Inspections will be performed between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00p.m., except in cases of emergency such as electrical, gas, sewer, or water service repair.

   (D)   Business licenses may be obtained in the Business License Department between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

   (E)   State trade licensing information may be obtained by contacting the South Carolina Licensing Board for Contractors at 110 Centerview Drive, P.O. Box 11329, Columbia, South Carolina 29211-1329 [phone]

   (F)   The South Carolina Residential Builders Commission may be contacted at 110 Centerview Drive, PD. Box 11329, Columbia, South Carolina 29211 [phone].

   (G)   The International Building Code may be contacted at 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35213 [phone]

   (H)   Copies of all current codes may be reviewed in the local code enforcement office. Copies are also available to purchase at the current IBC membership rate.

(Am. Ord. 07-19, passed 9-10-2007)

§ 5-1-33 BUILDINGS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION AND/OR USE.

   The provisions of §§ 5-1-33 through 5-1-33.19 shall apply to all unsafe buildings or structures, as herein defined, and shall apply equally to new and existing conditions. The provisions included within the following sections shall constitute and be known and may be cited as the "Unsafe Building Abatement Regulation," hereinafter referred to as "this code."

(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)