§ 153.027 IMPROVEMENT COSTS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED WITHIN SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT AND/OR DAMAGE DETERMINATIONS.
   (A)   All structural elements, including but not limited to:
      (1)   Spread or continuous foundation or footings and pilings;
      (2)   Monolithic concrete slab foundations;
      (3)   Bearing walls, tie beams, and trusses;
      (4)   Wood or reinforced concrete decking or roofing;
      (5)   Floors and ceilings including insulation;
      (6)   Attached decks, stairways and porches;
      (7)   Interior partition walls;
      (8)   Exterior wall finishes;
      (9)   Windows and doors;
      (10)   Roof sheathing;
      (11)   Roof re-shingling or re-tiling;
      (12)   Roof dormers;
      (13)   Balconies;
      (14)   Hardware.
   (B)   All interior finish elements, including, but not limited to:
      (1)   Floor cover such as tile, wood, vinyl, carpet, marble and the like;
      (2)   Wall and ceiling finishes such as drywall, painting, stucco, plaster, wood paneling, marble, and the like;
      (3)   Kitchen, utility, bathroom, and garage cabinets and counter tops;
      (4)   Built-in bookcases, cabinets, entertainment centers, aquariums, bars, wine racks, and the like.
   (C)   All utility and service equipment, including but not limited to:
      (1)   HVAC equipment including ducting, boilers, chillers and the like;
      (2)   Plumbing services including water heaters, sinks, fixtures, toilets, showers, tubs, and the like;
      (3)   Electrical services including light fixtures, ceiling fans, and the like;
      (4)   Built-in appliances, including dishwashers, ovens, ranges, garbage disposals, trash compactors, and the like;
      (5)   Security and fire alarms, and fire suppression systems;
      (6)   Central vacuum systems;
      (7)   Water filtration, conditioning or recirculation systems.
   (D)   Miscellaneous costs that must be included:
      (1)   Labor and other costs associated with demolishing, removing or altering of building components;
      (2)   Overhead and profit;
      (3)   The values of donated or discounted materials must be included at their full market value and estimated as though they were purchased during a normal market transaction;
      (4)   The value of self or volunteered labor must be estimated at prevailing wages for the appropriate type of construction wage scale.
(Ord. 767-C.S., passed 4-19-11)