§ 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)

§ 5-1-33.1 DEFINITIONS.

   Words not defined herein shall have the meanings stated in the latest edition of the International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy Conservation, Fire, Fuel Gas and National Electrical Codes with SC modifications as adapted by the South Carolina Building Codes Council.

   BUILDING. Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls and intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, equipment, property or any use or occupancy of any kind. The term BUILDING shall be construed as if followed by the words "or part thereof." For the purpose of this code each portion of a building separated from other portions by a fire wall shall be considered a separate building.

   BUILDING INSPECTOR. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter, or his duly representative.

   DWELLING. Any building or structure, or part thereof, used and occupied for human habitation or intended to be so used and includes any outhouses and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith.

   OFFICE OF THE RECORDER. Dillon County Clerk of Court.

   OWNER. Any person, agent, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property.

   STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the ground or attachment to the ground, including buildings, factory built housing, signs, mobile and portable signs, but excluding minor landscaping features such as ornamental pools, planting boxes, bird baths, paved surfaces, walkways, driveways, recreational equipment, flagpoles, and mailboxes.

   UNSAFE BUILDING. Any building or structure that has any of the following conditions, such that the life, health, property or safety of it's occupants or the general public are endangered:

      (1)   Any means of egress or portion thereof is not of adequate size or is not arranged to provide a safe path of travel in case of fire or panic.

      (2)   Any means of egress or portion thereof, such as but not limited to fire doors, closing devices and fire resistive ratings, is in disrepair or in a dilapidated or nonworking condition such that the means of egress could be rendered unsafe in case of fire or panic.

      (3)   The stress in any material, member or portion thereof, due to all imposed loads including dead load exceeds the stresses allowed in the International Building and International Residential Codes for new buildings.

      (4)   The building, structure or portion thereof has been damaged by fire, flood, earthquake, wind or other cause to the extent that the structural integrity of the building or structure is less than it was prior to the damage and is less than the minimum requirement established by the International Building and International Residential Codes for new buildings.

      (5)   Any exterior appendage or portion of the building or structure is not securely fastened, attached or anchored such that it is capable of resisting wind, seismic or similar loads as required by the International Building and International Residential Codes for new buildings.

      (6)   If for any reason the building, structure or portion thereof is manifestly unsafe or unsanitary for the purpose for which it is being used.

      (7)   The building, structure or portion thereof as a result of decay, deterioration or dilapidation is likely to fully or partially collapse.

      (8)   The building, structure or portion thereof has been constructed or maintained in violation of a specific requirement of the International Codes or of the city Code of Ordinances or South Carolina State Law.

      (9)   Any building, structure or portion thereof that is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance.

      (10)   Any building, structure or portion thereof that is unsafe, unsanitary or not provided with adequate egress, or which constitutes a fire hazard, or is otherwise dangerous to human life, or, which in relation to existing use, constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence or abandonment.

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