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226 | This Chapter includes certain material inadvertently omitted in the enrolled bill (Bill No. 960591-A). The omissions were subsequently corrected by Bill No. 980795 (approved January 5, 1999). Former Section A-907.0, added by Bill No. 980760 (approved December 30, 1998), was deleted by Bill No. 000348 (approved August 11, 2000). Accelerated plan review is now addressed in Section A-901.10. |
A-901.2 Pre-requisite: 228 An application shall not be accepted, a permit, license or certificate shall not be issued, nor a listed service performed until the designated fees have been paid. Where it is found that final payment of such fees has not been made, the permit, license or certificate may be revoked.
A-901.3 Multiple fees: 229 The payment of the fee for a particular permit, license or service shall not relieve the permit holder, license holder or applicant from the payment of fees that are prescribed for other permits, licenses and services associated with the activity, project or premises.
A-901.5 Refund of permit fees: 230 Where the work authorized by a permit is not commenced, a request for refund of the permit fee shall be accepted on forms provided by the department within one year from the date of permit issuance. An approved refund shall not exceed fifth percent (50%) of the permit fee minus a two hundred dollar ($200) processing fee.
A-901.7 Filing fees: 231 The department is authorized to require non-refundable application fees to be charged upon application for permits and licenses. The amount of such fees shall be as set forth in this Chapter or as otherwise established by regulations of the department. Payment of such fees shall be applied as a credit upon charge for the applicable permit or license fee.
A-901.8 Rough-in permits: 232 The Department is authorized to issue permits for the rough-in of various utility systems, service systems and other building systems or elements as authorized by the Department from time to time, where such work is applied for in advance of the application for the complete system or element installation. Each type of system or element shall be applied for separately and shall require a permit fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
A-901.10 Accelerated plan review: 234 The department is authorized to provide accelerated review of plans associated with the issuance of any permit required under Title 4 or 14 of this Code. The fees and charges for this service shall be in addition to any permit fee otherwise set forth in this Chapter, and shall be published in appropriate schedules.
A-901.10.1 Additional accelerated plan review fee: The additional cost-based fee for accelerated review shall be three hundred fifty dollars ($350) per application, or such other amount as may be established by the department by regulation. Such amount shall neither exceed the costs to administer and provide accelerated review services nor exceed three hundred fifty dollars ($350) multiplied by the fraction of the most recently published Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) All Items Index, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as of the effective date of the proposed fee increase, divided by the most recently published CPI-U as of July 1, 2020.
A-901.10.2.2 A surcharge of seven hundred dollars ($700) per permit application shall be added for accelerated review in connection with all other permit applications, including for each zoning, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire suppression system, total demolition and signage permit application.
A-901.10.2.4 Such surcharges shall be payable prior to receipt of the permit(s) and are in addition to any cost-based fee charged pursuant to subsection A-901.10.1 or another provision of the Code.
A-901.10.2.5 Disputes concerning payment or the amount of any surcharge pursuant to this subsection A-901.10.2 shall be governed by Chapter 19-1700 ("Review, Refunds and Compromises").
A-901.11 Administrative fees: 235 Fees for items that require the Department to provide non-routine or personalized administrative services, shall be as follows. The Department is authorized to revise such fees or establish fees by regulation for any other similar services to cover the costs of program administration. The fee for services that are provided shall be in addition to any permit or license fee set forth in this Chapter or as required by an Act of the Commonwealth.
For amending or transferring permits . . . . . $50
For copies of licenses, permits and certificates . . . . . $15
For replacement of a photo ID license, certificate or permit . . . . . $25
For processing a permit extension request before permit expiration . . . . . $50
Exception: Owner occupied one-family dwellings . . . . . No fee
For processing a permit reinstatement request . . . . . $50
Exception: Owner occupied one-family dwellings . . . . . No fee
For the electronic storage of building plans for future retrieval . . . . . $4 per page
For the issuance of each approved permit for which a surcharge is required pursuant to Act 157 of 2006 236 . . . . . $3 per permit
A-901.12 Inspection fee: 237 The Department is authorized to charge inspection fees in accordance with Sections A-901.12.1 through A-901.12.3.
A-901.12.1 Permit reinspection fee: 238 The Department is authorized to charge a reinspection fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for each additional inspection that is required as a result of the need to re-schedule a scheduled permit inspection for one or more of the following reasons, and the Department shall have the discretion to require that such fee be paid in advance of any re-inspection:
1. The work is not constructed in accordance with the applicable code;
2. The work is not ready for inspection;
3. Access to the work to be inspected is not provided; or
4. A violation of the code is observed during a permit inspection.
A-901.12.2 Code violation reinspection fee: 239 When, upon reinspection, the Department determines that a condition previously found not in compliance with a provision of the technical codes or regulations promulgated thereunder continues not to be in compliance, the Department is authorized to charge a further reinspection fee for all second and subsequent reinspections, as follows:
Second reinspection . . . . . $100
Third reinspection . . . . . $200
Fourth and subsequent reinspections . . . . . $350
A-901.12.2.1 License or permit suspension: 240 In addition to other penalties provided for in this code, any person who fails to remit the required reinspection fee to the Department when requested, shall have his or her license or permit to conduct the business activity or operation suspended, and the business activity or operation shall cease until the payment of fees owed has been received by the Department.
A-901.12.3 After hours inspection fee: 241 A fee of sixty dollars ($60) per hour, with a minimum charge of four hours, shall be charged to any person requesting an inspection be performed at any time other than ordinary working hours for inspections.
A-901.13 Work without or in excess of a permit or license: 242 In addition to the permit or license fee, an inspection fee equal to the permit or license fee shall be imposed when work has commenced without first obtaining the required permit(s) or license(s).
A-901.14 Contract submission: The department is authorized to require the applicant to submit a copy of the original executed contract(s) to validate the declared scope and/or value of construction. Such copy shall be submitted prior to the issuance of the permit or prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Approval, at the department's option.
A-901.15 License and permit fee revisions: 243 The Department, by regulations effective on or after July 1, 2018, is authorized to revise the fees established in Sections A-902 through A-907 of this Chapter, or adopt fees not otherwise provided for in such Sections, based upon the costs to administer and enforce the applicable programs and services; provided that no fee shall be increased to an amount higher than the fee as it existed on July 1, 2017, multiplied by the CPI Multiplier, as defined in Section 9-102 of the Code; and further provided that for fees established in this Code after July 1, 2017, the fee shall not be increased to an amount higher than the fee on the date that it was established, multiplied by the CPI Multiplier, using as the base figure for purposes of determining the CPI Multiplier the most recently published CPI-U as of July 1 of the year the fee was established.
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228 | Amended, Bill No. 180175 (approved June 6, 2018). |
229 | Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. |
230 | Amended, Bill No. 180175 (approved June 6, 2018). |
231 | Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. |
232 | Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. |
233 | Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. |
234 | |
235 | |
236 | Added, Bill No. 080853 (approved December 8, 2008). |
237 | |
238 | |
239 | Amended, Bill No. 040422 (approved June 3, 2004). |
240 | Amended, Bill No. 040422 (approved June 3, 2004). |
241 | Renumbered Bill No. 040422 (approved June 3, 2004). |
242 | |
243 |
A-902.2.1 Constructed area: 246 The permit fee for new construction, additions, alterations and repairs shall be based on the constructed area as follows:
For new construction and additions:
500 square feet or less . . . . . $200
Greater than 500 square feet . . . . . $200 plus $58 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof above 500 square feet
Exceptions:
1. For new construction of one- or two-family dwellings: 247
Each building . . . . . $1,050
2. For additions and structures accessory to existing one- and two-family dwellings:
500 square feet or less . . . . . $60
Greater than 500 square feet . . . . . $60 plus $45 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof above 500 square feet
3. For modular construction of one- and two-family dwellings pursuant to the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Authorization Act, Act 192 of 1982, P.L. 676 (35 P.S. §§ 1656.1 – 1656.9) and the Industrialized Housing Act, Act 70 of 1972, P.L. 286 (35 P.S. §§ 1651.1 – 1651.12) respectively, the building permit fee shall be four hundred fifty dollars ($450) per building.
4. For construction of industrialized buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings pursuant to the Industrialized Housing Act, Act 70 of 1972, P.L. 286 (35 P.S. §§ 1651.1 - 1651.12) and related rules and regulations, the building permit fee shall be nine hundred dollars ($900) per building.
5. For initial tenant fit-out of a newly constructed building the fee shall be thirteen dollars ($13) per 100 square feet or fraction thereof with a minimum fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
6. For installation of solar collection panels and related support structure per building . . . . . $200 248
For alterations and repairs, including the installation of decks: 249
500 square feet or less . . . . . $200
Greater than 500 square feet . . . . . $200 plus $48 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof above 500 square feet
Exceptions:
1. For one- or two-family dwellings: 250
500 square feet or less . . . . . $60
Greater than 500 square feet . . . . . $60 plus $45 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof above 500 square feet
2. For alterations and repairs, the permit fee shall, at the applicant's selection, be based upon two percent (2%) of the contract value for construction regulated by the Building, Fuel Gas and Mechanical Codes, when such value is substantiated by the submission of a valid contract, except that the minimum fee shall be two hundred dollars ($200).
A-902.2.2 Demolition: 251 Fees for permits for complete demolition shall be twenty dollars ($20) per 100 square feet or fraction thereof, but shall not exceed forty thousand dollars ($40,000). The minimum fee shall be two hundred dollars ($200).
In space 4,000 square feet or less . . . . . $60
In space more than 4,000 square feet . . . . . $60 plus $4 per each additional 100 square feet above 4,000 square feet
A-902.2.3 Minor Alterations: 253 Where the scope of the work to be performed is limited to the items listed below, the fees shall be as set forth in Sections A-902.2.3.1 through A-902.2.3.5.
Exception: The fee for each of the following for a one- or two-family dwelling shall be fifty-five dollars ($55).
4,000 square feet or less . . . . . $60
More than 4,000 square feet . . . . . $60 plus $4 per each additional 100 square feet above 4,000 square feet
4,000 square feet or less . . . . . $60
More than 4,000 square feet . . . . . $60 plus $3 per each additional 100 square feet above 4,000 square feet
20 openings or less . . . . . $60
More than 20 openings . . . . . $60 plus $4 per each additional opening above 20 openings
200 square feet . . . . . $60
For each gate . . . . . $60
500 square feet or less . . . . . $200
501 to 2,500 square feet . . . . . $350
More than 2,500 square feet . . . . . $600
Exception: 255 The fee for each of the following for one- or two-family dwellings shall be fifty-five dollars ($55).
Antennas – Roof- or ground-mounted (each). . . . . $110
Fence walls – Concrete and masonry . . . . . $110
Fences (each) – Non-masonry, exceeding 6 feet high . . . . . $110
Installation, removal or filling with inert material of flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks: (each tank). . . . . $125
Retaining walls more than 2 feet but less than 4 feet above the lower ground level . . . . . $125
Retaining walls 4 feet or more above the lower ground level . . . . . $200
Sidewalk and shelter platforms (each). . . . . $125
Signs: 256
Accessory . . . . . $200
Outdoor advertising devices . . . . . $250
Site preparation (clearing, grubbing and earth movement):
Areas not exceeding 15,000 square feet $100
Areas in excess of 15,000 square feet . . . . . $100 plus $5 per each additional 1,000 square feet in excess of 15,000 square feet with a maximum fee of $5,000
Swimming pools . . . . . $200
Tower cranes (when submitted as a separate permit application). . . . . $250
A-902.2.6 Fire Suppression Equipment: 257 For the installation or alteration of fire suppression systems, the fee shall be as follows, except that the minimum fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150):
Exception: For the installation of a complete fire sprinkler system within a one- or two-family dwelling the fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
For each sprinkler head or suppression nozzle . . . . . $12
For the installation of a backflow prevention device on a fire suppression system (where presented as a separate permit). . . . . $125
For each standpipe riser (per floor). . . . . $60
For each yard hydrant . . . . . $60
For each fire pump . . . . . $275
For commercial cooking extinguishing systems (each). . . . . $125
A-902.2.6.1 Minor alterations: 258 Fees for minor alterations to fire suppression systems shall be as listed below:
Exception: The fee for a one- or two-family dwelling shall be fifty-five dollars ($55).
For relocation of fire sprinklers:
20 sprinklers or less . . . . . $60
More than 20 sprinklers . . . . . $60 plus $4 per each additional sprinkler above 20
Exception: For the installation of a complete heating and/or cooling system, including fuel gas piping and appliances, within a one- or two-family dwelling, the fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
A-902.2.7.2 For the installation of fuel gas piping systems and equipment as regulated by the Philadelphia International Fuel Gas Code, including connected appliances, the fee shall be two percent (2%) of the contract value for construction when such value is substantiated by the submission of a valid contract, except that the minimum fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
Exception: 260 The fee for alterations in a one- or two-family dwelling shall be fifty-five dollars ($55).
A-902.2.7.3 For the installation or replacement of appliances regulated by the mechanical code or fuel gas code such as fireplaces (masonry and factory built), boilers, air conditioning units and heat pumps where presented as a separate permit application, the fee shall be one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) for each appliance.
Exception: 261 The fee for one- or two-family dwelling shall be fifty-five dollars ($55) for each appliance.
A-902.2.7.5 Minor alterations: 262 Fees for minor alterations to mechanical systems shall be as listed below:
A-902.2.7.5.1 For relocation of HVAC diffusers or registers with flexible connectors:
20 units or less . . . . . $60
More than 20 units . . . . . $60 plus $3 per each additional unit above 20
A-902.2.7.5.2 For direct vent heating apparatus, or warm air heating apparatus installation connected to a flue or chimney:
Each unit . . . . . $60
Exception: The fee for one- or two-family dwelling shall be fifty-five dollars ($55) for each apparatus.
A-902.2.7.5.3 For the installation of ductwork within a single tenant space and the capacity of the equipment is equal to or less than 2,000 cfm:
Each installation . . . . . $60
A-902.3 Construction value: 265 The total value of the construction, when required on permit applications and when used to determine fees, shall include the value of all material, labor, engineering and/or architectural fees, and the overhead and profit cost inherent in the contract, whether or not any such items are provided at no cost.
Tenant spaces, individual floors or buildings equal to or less than three stories:. . . . . $350
Each additional story:. . . . . $75
A-902.4.2 New methods and/or materials of construction: For each application for approval of construction material or technique: five hundred dollars ($500) for the initial application and one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for each subsequent year where recurring information is required to be reviewed by the department.
A-902.4.3 Approval of revised drawings: For the review of revised drawings subsequent to issuance of the building permit, a fee of twenty dollars ($20) per sheet shall be paid. The fee shall be based on the total number of sheets contained on one of the three sets of revised drawings submitted for review. The minimum fee for such approval is seventy-five dollars ($75). 267
Exception: The fee for the review of revised drawings submitted for existing owner occupied one- or two- family dwellings, including those that contain a Family Day Care Home shall be twenty-five dollars ($25).
A-902.5 Appeals: 268 For an appeal to the Board of Building Standards to request a variance, the fee schedule is as follows:
Note: For the purpose of calculating the fee for an appeal to the Board of Building Standards, a story shall be any level of floor area either at, above or below grade.
For existing one- or two-family dwellings, including those that contain a Family Day Care Home:. . . . . $50
For all buildings other than existing one- or two-family dwellings, the fee schedule is based on the building area affected by the refusal, as follows:
Less than five stories in height and less than 30,000 square feet aggregate floor area . . . . . $200
Five or more stories in height or more than 30,000 square feet aggregate floor area . . . . . $600
For special hearings before the Board of Building Standards . . . . . $1,700
As part of the Building Permit . . . . . No Fee
Application for a "Certificate of Occupancy" only . . . . . $200
Application for a "Temporary Certificate of Occupancy" for a permitted construction project . . . . . $300
Application for a "Temporary Certificate of Occupancy" for a special event . . . . . $400
A-902.6.4 Special inspection agency and special inspector registration: 270 Fees for the registration of special inspection agencies and special inspectors pursuant to the requirements of Section 9-1306 of the Code ("Special Inspection Agencies and Special Inspectors") shall be established by the Department by regulation.
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244 | Former Section A-902.10 deleted, Bill No. 980760 (approved December 30, 1998). Accelerated plan review is now addressed in Section A-901.10. Amended and former Sections A-902.2.1.1 through A-902.2.1.4 and A-902.7 through A-902.9 deleted, Bill No. 000348 (approved August 11, 2000). Amended, Bill No. 030780 (approved December 31, 2003). |
245 | These versions of Sections A-902.2 and A-902.2.1 are effective January 1, 2001. See Section 4, Bill No. 000348 (approved August 11, 2000). For the versions of Sections A-902.2 and A-902.2.1 effective until January 1, 2001, see Bill No. 000348. Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. |
246 | Amended, Bill No. 020758 (approved January 31, 2003). Section 3 of Bill No. 020758 provides that the Ordinance shall be effective January 1, 2003. Amended, Bill No. 030780 (approved December 31, 2003); amended, Bill No. 070821 (approved November 15, 2007); amended, Bill No. 080853 (approved December 8, 2008). |
247 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008). |
248 | Added, Bill No. 190785 (approved November 6, 2019). |
249 | |
250 | |
251 | |
252 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008). |
253 | |
254 | Amended, Bill No. 020758 (approved January 31, 2003). Section 3 of Bill No. 020758 provides that the amendment shall be effective January 1, 2003. Amended, Bill No. 030780 (approved December 31, 2003); amended, Bill No. 070821 (approved November 15, 2007); amended, Bill No. 180175 (approved June 6, 2018). |
255 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008). |
256 | Amended, Bill No. 080853 (approved December 8, 2008). |
257 | Amended, Bill No. 070821 (approved November 15, 2007). |
258 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008). |
259 | |
260 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008). |
261 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008). |
262 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008). |
263 | Added,
Bill No. 210389 (approved July 15, 2021), effective January 1, 2023. |
264 | |
265 | |
266 | Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. Enrolled bill read "...as set forth in Sections A-902.4.1 through A-902.4.4"; revised by Code editor. |
267 | Amended, Bill No. 110844 (approved December 21, 2011), effective August 22, 2012. |
268 | Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. |
269 | Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. |
270 | Amended, Bill No. 150472 (approved June 30, 2015). |
A-903.2 Electrical permit fees: 272 The permit fee for electrical work shall be twenty-five dollars ($25) for each one thousand dollars ($1,000) or fraction thereof of estimated electrical construction costs. The minimum fee shall be fifty dollars ($50). The maximum fee shall be fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). Except as provided in Section A-903.2.1, the construction costs shall be determined by inclusion of the following:
1. All electrical equipment, conductors, conduit, etc.,
2. All material,
3. All labor,
4. Overhead and profit.
A-903.2.1 Calculation of construction costs for solar electric (also known as photovoltaic) systems. 273
A-903.2.1.1 Solar electric system or photovoltaic system defined: For the purposes of this subsection, the terms "solar electric system" and "photovoltaic system" shall each mean the total components and subsystems that, in combination, convert solar energy into electrical energy suitable for connection to a utilization load.
1. Non-refundable application fee:. . . . . $60
2. Initial license and annual renewals:. . . . . $100
A-903.5 Electrical contractor license: 274 The fees for obtaining and renewing a license as an electrical contractor shall be as follows:
1. Non-refundable application fee:. . . . . $60
2. Initial license and annual renewals:. . . . . $160
The application fees are in addition to any fees charged by an agency which the department authorizes to administer the examination.
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272 | Amended, Bill No. 110533 (approved November 14, 2011). |
273 | Added, Bill No. 110533 (approved November 14, 2011). |
274 | Amended, Bill No. 080853 (approved December 8, 2008). |
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