§ 150.04 ADOPTION OF RULES BY REFERENCE.

   (A)   The following building rules of the State Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission, as set out in the following articles of Title 675 of the Indiana Administrative Code, are hereby incorporated by reference in this code and shall include later amendments to those articles as the same are published in the Indiana Register or the Indiana Administrative Code with effective dates as fixed therein:

      (1)   Article 13 - Building Codes:

         (a)   Fire and Building Safety Standards;

         (b)   Indiana Building Code;

         (c)   Indiana Building Code Standards; and

         (d)   Indiana Handicapped Accessibility Code.

      (2)   Article 14 - One and Two Family Dwelling Code: Indiana One and Two Family Dwelling Code;

      (3)   Article 16 - Plumbing Code: Indiana Plumbing Code;

      (4)   Article 17 - Electrical Codes:

         (a)   Indiana Electrical Code; and

         (b)   Safety Code for Health Care Facilities.

      (5)   Article 18 - Mechanical Code: Indiana Mechanical Code;

      (6)   Article 19 - Energy Conservation Codes:

         (a)   Indiana Energy Conservation Code; and

         (b)   Modifications to the Model Energy Code.

      (7)   Article 20 - Swimming Pool Code: Indiana Swimming Pool Code.

   (B)   Copies of adopted building rules, codes and standards are on file in the offices of the Clerk-Treasurer and City Manager.

(Ord. 14-1996, passed 8-14-1996)

§ 150.05 APPLICATION FOR PERMITS.

   (A)   No building permit shall be issued for the foregoing purposes, unless the application for a permit is accompanied by a plat or sketch of the proposed location showing lot boundaries, and by plans and specifications showing the work to be done.

   (B)   In addition, a copy of a design release issued by the State Building Inspector and the State Fire Marshal pursuant to I.C. 22-15-3-1 shall be provided to the Building Inspector before issuance of a permit for construction covered by the design release.

(Ord. 14-1996, passed 8-14-1996)

§ 150.06 PERMIT REQUIRED.

   A permit shall be obtained before beginning construction, alteration, or repair of any building or structure, the cost of which exceeds $500, using forms furnished by the Building Inspector, and all fees required by this code shall be paid to Clerk-Treasurer.

(Ord. 14-1996, passed 8-14-1996) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 150.07 OTHER ORDINANCES.

   All work done under any permit shall be in full compliance with all other ordinances pertaining thereto, and in addition to the fees for permits, there shall be paid the fees prescribed in the ordinances.

(Ord. 14-1996, passed 8-14-1996) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 150.08 FEES; REQUIRED INSPECTIONS.

    The fees for the permit and inspections of all construction, alteration, or repair of any building or structure shall be as follows:

Residential Permit Fee Schedule
	Fee
One Family Dwelling. 2,000 sq. ft or larger $.18 per sq. ft. (includes garage). If basement is finished, it will be included in square footage.	$350
Two Family Dwelling. 2,500 sq. ft. or larger $.18 per sq. ft. (includes garage). If basement is finished, it will be included in square footage.	$500
Modular Residence.	$150
Second floor finish on site	$75
Manufactured residence	$100
Single wide    Double wide	$150
Additions and alterations	$150
$2,000 sq. ft or larger $.18 per sq. ft. (includes garage). Electric service extra fee.	$50
Detached garage	$50
Electric service fee
Accessory building	$75
Pole building, shed, etc.	$50
Poured foundation extra fee	$50
Electric service extra fee
Swimming pools	$50
Above ground	$150
In-ground
Electric service	$50
Gas service	$50
Foundation release	$50
Re-inspection	$50
Temporary occupancy permit	$50

 

Commercial Permit Fee Schedule
	Up Front	Unit Price
Apartments	$300	$.20 sq. ft.
Condominiums	$300	$.20 sq. ft.
Townhouses	$300	$.20 sq. ft.
Hotels-motels	$500	$.20 sq. ft.
Assembly	$400	$.20 sq. ft.
Business	$400	$.22 sq. ft.
Educational	$600	$.22 sq. ft.
Factory and industrial	$500	$.18 sq. ft.
Institutional	$600	$.24 sq. ft.
Storage	$300	$.10 sq. ft.
Utility and miscellaneous	$200	$.15 sq. ft.
Elevators	$200	$50 per floor
Communications facility	$400	$14 sq. ft. lin. ft.
Sign	$200	$.10 sq. ft.
Interior build-out	$150	$.20 sq. ft.
Re-roofing	$100	$.03 sq. ft.
Temporary structures, tents, etc.	$50	$10 each
Retaining walls-over 4 ft. high	$75	$1 lin. ft.
Inside fire suppression systems	$150	$.03 sq. ft.
Hood and suppression systems	$150	$10 lin. ft.
Fire alarms	$100	$.015 sq. ft.
Electric service	$100	$10 per meter
Gas service per meter	$100	$5 per meter
Foundation release		$300
Re-inspection fee		$50
Temporary occupancy permit - to be paid up front		$100
Unspecified permit fee - for any permit type not specifically listed in this fee schedule, the fee shall be calculated to the most similar permit type, which is to be determined at the discretion of the Building Commissioner

 

(Ord. 7-1996, passed 5-15-1996; Ord. 14-1996, passed 8-14-1996; Ord. 2012-17, passed 12-26-2012)