1442.08 FIRE DIVISION INSPECTION FEES.
   An owner, contractor, architect, subcontractor, mechanic, firm or corporation shall obtain the following permits from and pay the following fees and deposits to the City:
   (a)   Plan Review Fees.
 
      (1)   New construction: plus 3% for Ohio Board of Building Standards:
$100.00
      (2)   Additions and alterations: plus 3% for Ohio Board of Building Standards:
$75.00
      (3)   Administrative charge:
$10.00
   (b)   Inspection Fee to Occupy.
 
      (1)   New construction: (for occupancy permit):
$100.00
      (2)   Additions and alterations, change of use/existing buildings:
$100.00
      (3)   Additions and alterations: no change of use:
$50.00
      (4)   Change of occupant in commercial building or change of occupant in residential building (apt., condo, etc.):
$100.00
      (5)   Administrative charge:
$10.00
   (c)   Point of Sale Inspection. Existing building:
$100.00
   (d)   Tenant Space Inspection. Existing building:
$75.00
   (e)   Verification of Contractor. Registration of contractors shall be verified by the Fire Division before permits can be issued by the Fire Division. All contractors must be registered with the Maple Heights Building Department prior to performing any services(s). (See Section 1444.04 )
 
   (f)   Tanks - Storage of Flammable/Combustible Liquids or Gases.
 
      (1)   Liquefied propane tanks.
 
         A.   Permanent over 100 pounds/renewable each year:
$100.00
         B.   60 day temporary over 100 pounds:
$50.00
      (2)   Liquefied propane (roofing).
 
         A.   Under 100 pounds:
$40.00
         B.   Each additional tank:
$20.00
      (3)   Above-ground storage tanks: (AST).
 
         A.   Permanent installation per site per year:
$150.00
         B.   Temporary installation 60 days renewable per site:
$50.00
      (4)   Administrative charge:
$10.00
   (g)   Fire Alarm Permit(s).
 
      (1)   Installation of fire alarms and fire detection systems: base: and $2.00 per activation device plus 3% required Ohio Board of Building Standards fee.
$50.00
      (2)   Fire alarm repairs: base and $2.00 per activation device, plus 3% required Ohio Board of Building Standards fee.
$50.00
      (3)   Fire alarm test:
$50.00
      (4)   Administrative charge:
$10.00
   (h)   Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems.
 
      (1)   Sprinkler systems:
 
         A.   Installation or repair: base fee: plus $2.00 per head or activation device plus 3% required Ohio Board of Building Standards fee.
$100.00
         B.   Systems test:
$50.00
      (2)   Hood extinguishing system.
 
         A.   Installation and acceptance test: plus 3% required Ohio Board of Building Standards fee.
$75.00
         B.   Semi-annual inspection (for system):
$30.00
      (3)   Other extinguishing system.
 
         A.   Installation: plus $2.00 per nozzle/head, or activation devise, plus 3%: Ohio Board of Building Standards fee.
$50.00
         B.   Test:
$50.00
      (4)   Underground fire mains and fire lines performed by Fire Department.
 
         A.   Installation: plus $20.00 per blocking/hydrant:
$100.00
         B.   Repair: plus $20.00 per opening/blocking:
$100.00
      (5)   Administrative charge:
$10.00
   (i)   Re-inspection Fee.
$50.00
   (j)   No Permit. Double fee:
$150.00
   (k)   Accidental Activation of Fire Alarm Without Permit. (Fire or Police)
$500.00
   (l)   Permit for use of Fire Hydrant (Fire Department).
 
      (1)   Residential:
$20.00
      (2)   Contractor:
$50.00
(Ord. 2016-34. Passed 6-1-16.)