Before any permit is granted for the installation or alteration of electric wiring, devices or equipment, the person, firm or corporation making application for such permit shall pay to the City a fee as specified in this section.
SCHEDULE OF FEES
RESIDENTIAL
(a) Dwelling Service new construction | |
(two trips: (rough and service), (final inspection)) | $80.00 |
(three trips: (rough), (service), (final inspection)) | 120.00 |
(b) Revamp, alteration, addition, relocation or repair of service, and reconnection of service | 55.00 |
(c) Revamp of multiple dwellings, per unit | 50.00 |
(d) Electric Heat | |
Heat Pump or Electric furnace | 10.00 |
Electric heating units, each | 2.00 |
(e) Temporary Service | 50.00 |
(f) For installation of Heating or Cooling units, other than new construction | 50.00 |
(g) Mobile Homes new service or revamp | 50.00 |
(h) Swimming Pools: Grounding and bonding, lighting circuit, pump circuit | 55.00 |
(i) Any type of reinspection | 50.00 |
(j) Manufactured Homes (paid in Health Dept.) | 100.00 |
A STATE ASSESSMENT FEE OF 1% ON TOTAL COST | |
COMMERCIAL
Part I INITIAL FEE: | |
This fee is to be paid for inspection in addition to fees as shown below. This fee includes the specified final inspection | 50.00 |
Part II NEW CONSTRUCTION | |
Processing fee | 200.00 |
This fee includes rough and service, price is determined by Square footage of building. | |
Per 100 square feet | 4.00 |
Per 1000 square feet | 40.00 |
Part III EXISTING BUILDINGS | |
(a) Entrance: | |
Permanent or temporary service including revamp per 100 amp or fraction thereof | 40.00 |
(b) Panels: | |
Each panel | 9.00 |
(c) Outlets: | |
20 or less outlets | 20.00 |
each additional outlet | 1.00 |
(all lighting, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, exit signs and related devices are considered an outlet.) | |
Part IV WIRING FOR POWER, SIGNS, OUTDOOR LIGHTING, ETC. | |
(a) Minimum fee for any type installation with or without service entrance for any one motor, generator, battery charger units, lighted signs or any device | 40.00 |
(b) For each additional device | 7.00 |
PART V ELECTRIC HEATING | |
Electric space heating units, each circuit | 3.00 |
PART VI ANY TYPE REINSPECTION | 50.00 |
PART VII INSPECTION OF EXISTING METER SOCKET OR BANK OF SOCKETS | 40.00 |
PART VIII A STATE ASSESSMENT FEE OF 3% ON TOTAL COST OF ALL SEVEN PARTS ABOVE. | |
INDUSTRIAL ONLY
Fees - one percent (1%) of gross contract price with minimum of $150.00 per installation or alteration, with the maximum fee of $10,000.00, permit to be effective for one year of issuance.
These permits shall be renewed at expiration of the one (1) year, at a rate of 1/4% of gross contract price per installation or alteration with the maximum fee of $2500.00 - again to be renewed one year from date of issuance. Any additional renewals will be at the same rate and with the same provisions as contained herein.
OHIO HOUSE BILL 434 SETS STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
AND BUILDING DEPARTMENTS
PART 1
Building Departments who had been licensing contractors may maintain a modified Registration System. This registration can only consist of a combination of the following:
(a) Registration and fees.
(b) Proof of insurance (4740.06 ORC).
(c) Compliance with workers’ compensation.
(d) Compliance with local tax laws.
If a licensed contractor complies with this modified system, the Building Department is mandated to issue a permit. (Section 715.27 Ohio Revised Code)
PART 2 REGISTRATION:
(a) Registration fee of $100.00 annually.
(b) Copy of current Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board License.
(c) Proof of insurance.
(d) Proof of Workman’s compensation.
(e) Registration with Girard City Tax Department.
(f) $10,000.00 surety bond.
PART 3 EXISTING 1-2-3 FAMILY DWELLING CONTRACTORS, HOMEOWNERS
(a) Current City electricians (non OCIEB certified) will be grandfathered to do 1-2-3 family residential work until they fail to renew their city certification.
(b) The City will no longer give tests for licensing of residential contractors.
(c) All new electrical contractors will need an OCIEB (state license).
(d) City electricians must meet A, C, D, E, F, of Part 2 registration.
(e) Homeowners who occupy the property (primary residence) may take a homeowners knowledge test to obtain a permit for electrical work.
ELECTRICAL CODES
(a) Adoption of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2008 edition.
(b) Adoption of Article 80 of the National Electrical Code 2002 edition as the new Administration and Enforcement section.
PENALTY
Any individual(s) or company found in violation of the terms of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree, punishable by a fine not to exceed $250.00 and/or prison term of thirty days.
(Ord. 7191-01. Passed 12-10-01; Ord. 7628-09. Passed 2-9-09.)