§ 212-113. Fire prevention, fire protection and medical transportation.

[Adopted 5-29-2012 by Ord. No. 62-2012; amended 3-11-2013 by Ord. No. 12-2013; 2-17-2015 by Ord. No. 7-2015; 1-23-2017 by Ord. No. 6-2017; 9-12-2022 by Ord. No. 79-2022; 9-26-2022 by Ord. No. 112-2022; 11-28-2022 by Ord. No. 125-2022]

   A.   Costs for emergency services provided by the City of Reading, PA - Department of Fire and Services.

 

Apparatus
Engine:	$375 per hour
Ladder:	$425 per hour
Rescue:	$325 per hour
Deputy Chief	$100/hour
Ambulance	$125/hour

 

Equipment/Service
Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)	$75 each
Fire hose (50 feet)	$35
Gas/Co Detector/Heat Gun	$50 per use
Air monitoring/Thermal imager	$75
Deodorizer	$25 per use
Fire Extinguisher (any class)	$75 per use
Fire Police Services	$100 per hour
Hand Tools	$25 each
Hydraulic Rescue Tools	$250 each
Scene Lighting	$100 per hour
Oil booms	$30 each
Oil Absorbent Sheets	$25 each
Oil Dry	$55 per bucket
Portable Pumps	$45 per hour
Power Tools	$50 each
Road Closing/Traffic Control	$100 per hour
Salvage Covers	$45 each
Debris Cleanup/Removal	$275
Flares	$12 each
Ventilation Fans	$75 each
IR Camera	$100 each
Foam	$75 per gallon
Cribbing:
-Passenger	$125 each
-Class B	$225 each
-Trucks-Class A	$525 each
Stabilizing Struts	$75 per use
Latex Gloves	$8 per pair
Ladders	$45 per use
Medical Extrication (Using hydraulic tools)	$1,750 per patient
Generator	$50 per hour
Handlight	$8 per use
Wetting Agent	$30 per unit
Fire Line Tape	$0.50 per foot
Manpower	$40 per man per hour
Investigations	$125 per hour
Standby emergency medical services fee	The fee for services provided pursuant to Section 36-115, fees for standby medical services; right of first refusal, shall be $150 per hour prorated to the nearest half hour.

 

   B.   Costs for nonemergency services provided by the City of Reading, PA - Department of Fire and Services.

Section	Description of Fee	Fee
F-101	Administrative fee for retrieval of fire report	$75
F-102	Engine for standpipe testing Engine - $125/hour (minimum 2 hours) Two firefighters - $90/hour (minimum 2 hours)	$250 $360
	Each additional standpipe	$100
	Processing of detail	$90
F-103	Water removal
	Engine - $125/hour	$250
	Two firefighters - $90/hour (minimum 2 hours)	$360
	Processing of detail	$90
F-104	Lock-out/accessing a property	$75
F-105	Consultation fees    Testimony in any litigation	$75/hour
	In office discussion with insurance fire investigation, adjusters, attorneys, etc. regarding civil litigation	$50/hour
	At scene discussion with insurance fire investigations, adjusters, attorneys, etc. and/or regarding civil litigation	$75/hour
F-107	Application for alternative design method	$100 (flat fee)
F-108	Fire investigation
	Copies	$1/page
	Photographs on medium	$75 per incident
	Fee for reviewing files	$50
F-109	Health & Safety Inspection	$100/hour
F-110	Service calls (not defined by other category)	$125
	Firefighter charge	$90/hour
	Engine charge (minimum 2 hours)	$125/hour
	Ladder charge (minimum 2 hours)	$180/hour
	Processing of detail	$75
F-111	Firewatch
	Two firefighters -$90/hour(minimum 2 hours)	$90/hour
	Engine charge (minimum 2 hours)	$125/hour
	Ladder charge (minimum 2 hours)	$180/hour
	Other/miscellaneous as determined by Fire Chief	$75/hour
F-112	No Show - Failure to request cancellation in writing no less than 24 hours prior to start of scheduled inspection	1st - $75 2nd - $125 3rd - $175
F-113	Re-inspection fee (failure to correct violations following 1st re-inspection)	$75
F-114	Late payment of inspection permit fee prior to 60 days (applicable to pre and post collections process)	$25
F-115	After hours inspections/tests normal work hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	$75/hour
F-116	Emergency Responder Coverage Enhancement System (ERCES) - Signal Survey	$75/hour (2 hour minimum)

 

   C.   Other matters involving fee schedule.

      (1)   Appeals. Unless otherwise noted by law, to appeal a bill for a service provided under the above fee schedule, the appellant must submit a request in writing within three business days of receipt of the original bill for service. The request must set forth the information on the bill and is to be addressed to the City of Reading - Fire Marshal, 815 Washington Street, Room 1-41 Reading, Pennsylvania 19601. The Fire Marshal or in his/her absence the Fire Prevention Lieutenant may address the appeal.

      (2)   Collections. All bills for services provided and billed under the above fee schedule and as set forth herein which are not paid in full within 60 days of the original date of billing shall be turned over to a collection agency for receipt. This provisions shall not apply to situations where arrangements have been made and confirmed in writing prior to the expiration of the aforesaid 60 days for payment to be made on such debt.

      (3)   Restitution. In addition to the fees set forth above, the City of Reading - Department and Fire Rescue Service reserves the right to charge and issue bills to recover costs and fees beyond that set forth herein when required to mitigate, abate, render safe or respond to any situation, emergency or nonemergency, which is a result of clear negligence or failure to comply with and follow code requirements and verbal instructions provided to the responsible party by the Department of Fire and Rescue Services.

   D.   Unnecessary/needless fire and medical alarm responses.

      (1)   Whereas, the Department of Fire and Rescue Services reserves the right to bill for nonemergency and emergency calls. The determination of "needless alarms" is in accordance with the language below and the opinion of the Fire Code Official.

      (2)   Needless alarms/false alarms. The City of Reading - Department of Fire and Rescue Services shall charge for response(s) to calls resulting from the repeated activation of fire and medical alarm systems due to causes other than smoke or fire or the intended use of the medical alarm system. Such cases shall include, but are not limited to the following:

         (a)   Alarm activation for no apparent cause.

         (b)   Alarms resulting from failure to properly maintain or repair a fire alarm system.

         (c)   Failure to protect devices from dust, dirt, and/or fumes as a result of construction, fumigation or similar condition.

         (d)   Failure to use proper exhaust or ventilation equipment to prevent activation of detection devices by cooking, smoke steam, fumes, etc.

         (e)   Intentional activation of alarm when no emergency exists.

Alarm in Calendar Year	Fee
1	Free (no charge)
2	$60
3	$80
4	$130
5	$130
6	$180
7	$180
8	$180
9	$180
10	$280
11	$280
12	$280
13	$530
For each alarm 14 and greater (over 13) in a calendar year	$550 per alarm

 

   E.   Other matters involving fee schedule with the City of Reading through ordinance bill.

      (1)   Appeals.

         (a)   Unless otherwise provided by law, to appeal a bill for a service provided under the above fee schedule the owner/tenant must request a hearing thereof by submitting a written request therefore within three business days of receipt of the original bill for service. Said request must set forth the information on the bill and shall be addressed to:

         Department of Fire and Rescue Services
         c/o Fire Marshal, Suite 1-41
         815 Washington Street
         Reading, Pennsylvania 19601

         (b)   The Fire Chief and/or Fire Prevention Lt. may address the appeal in the absence of the Fire Marshal.

      (2)   Collections. All bills for services provided and billed under the above fee schedule and as set forth herein which are not paid in full within 60 days of the original date of billing shall be turned over to a collection agency for receipt. This provisions shall not apply to situations where arrangements have been made and confirmed in writing prior to the expiration of the aforesaid 60 days for payment to be made on such debt.

      (3)   Restitution. In addition to the fees set forth above, the City of Reading - Department and Fire Rescue Service reserves the right to charge and issue bills to recover costs and fees beyond that set forth herein when required to mitigate, abate, render safe or respond to any situation, emergency or nonemergency, which is a result of clear negligence or failure to comply with and follow code requirements and verbal instructions provided to the responsible party by the Department of Fire and Rescue Services.

   F.   Fire Code inspection fees. Annual fee for Fire Code inspection of use/occupancy.

Section	Description of Maintenance Inspection	Fee
PI-101	Assembly occupancies
	Class A - Occupant levels exceeding 1,000	$175
	Unless building is 30,000 square feet or greater	$275
	Class B - Occupant levels 301 - 1,000	$150
	Class C - Occupant levels 50 - 300	$125
PI-102	Apartment occupancies
	Class A - Exceeding 22 units per building	$350
	Class B -10 to 21 units per building	$200
	Class C - 3 to 9 units per building	$125
PI-103	Business occupancies
	Class A - Exceeding 30,000 square feet per building	$275
	Class B - 10,001 to 30,000 square feet per building	$175
	Class C - Less than 10,000 square feet per building	$125
PI-104	Daycare occupancies per building
	Class A daycare center (13 or more persons receiving care)	$175
	Class B group daycare (6 - 12 persons receiving care)	$125
	Class C home daycare (1-5 persons receiving care)	$100
PI-105	Educational occupancies
	Class A - Less than 10,000 square feet	$125
	Class B - More than 10,000 and less than 30,00 square feet	$175
	Class C - More than 30,000 square feet	$250
PI-106	Factory occupancies
	Class A - Exceeding 30,000 square feet per building	$300
	Class B - 10,001 to 30,000 square feet per building	$225
	Class C - Less than 10,000 square feet per building	$175
PI-107	Institutional occupancies
	Class A - Occupant levels exceeding 401 per building	$300
	Class B - Occupant levels 201- 400 per building	$250
	Class C - Occupant levels less than 200 per building	$200
PI-108	Hotels/motels
	Class A - Exceeding 51 rooms per building	$325
	Class B - 26 - 50 rooms per building	$275
	Class C - 5 to 10 rooms per building	$225
PI-109	Lodging/rooming house
	Class A - Exceeding 26 units per building	$275
	Class B - 11 to 25 units per building	$225
	Class C - 5 to 10 units per building	$175
PI-110	Mercantile
	Class A - Exceeding 30,000 square feet or 3 floors per building	$275
	Class B - 5,000 to 30,000 square feet per building	$225
	Class C - Less than 5,000 square feet per building	$175
PI-111	Storage occupancies
	Class A - exceeding 30,000 square feet per building	$275
	Class B - 10,001 to 30,000 square feet per building	$225
	Class C - less than 10,000 square feet per building	$175
PI-112	Other/miscellaneous as determined (per hour)	$75
PI-113	Re-inspection fee (failure to correct violation noted after 1st re-inspection) (In addition to each respective legal action)	1st - free 2nd - $75 3rd - $125 Additional reinspections - $150/each
PI-114	Late payment of inspection fee prior to 60 days (applicable to pre and post collections process)	$75

 

   G.   Definitions of above terms (if not defined, see City of Reading Fire Prevention Code, 2018 Edition. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

   AFTER-HOURS INSPECTIONS/TESTS - Inspections performed and tests witnessed after normal working hours.

   ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCIES - Buildings in which people gather for such purposes as civic, social, religious functions, entertainment, digging, amusements or awaiting transportation.

   CHRONIC VIOLATION - Including but not limited to a problem that continues to exist over a period of time without mitigation, failure to correct or abate, failure to cease action.

   EDUCATIONAL - Schools, academics, kindergarten and nursery.

   HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTION - Inspection includes written verification that the building complies with the City of Reading Fire Prevention Code.

   HEALTH CARE FACILITIES - Hospitals, nursing homes, medical institutions.

   LODGING/ROOMING HOUSE - Guesthouse, bed-and-breakfast, and foster homes.

   REINSPECTION FEE - For each inspection that is required as a result of the need to reschedule a scheduled inspection for one or more of the following reasons:

       (1)   Work not constructed/completed in accordance with applicable code(s)/standard(s)/approved construction document(s).

      (2)   Work incomplete at time of requested inspection.

      (3)   Access to work requiring inspection not provided.

      (4)   Failure to correct noted violations upon second and future reinspection(s).

   H.   Operational permit fees. Permits required to perform operational activities set forth herein as defined by the City of Reading Fire Prevention Code (2018 Edition):

Section	Operation	Fee
105.6.1	Aerosol products	$175
105.6.2	Amusement buildings	$175
105.6.3	Aviation facilities	$175
105.6.4	Carnivals and fairs	$175
105.6.5	Cellulose nitrate film	$175
105.6.6	Combustible dust-producing operations	$175
105.6.7	Combustible fibers	$175
105.6.8	Compressed gases	$175
105.6.9	Covered and open mall building	$175
105.6.10	Cryogenic fluids	$175
105.6.11	Cutting and welding	$175
105.6.12	Dry-cleaning	$175
105.6.13	Exhibits and trade shows	$175
105.6.14	Explosives	$175
105.6.15	Fire hydrants and valves	$175
105.6.16	Flammable and combustible liquids	$175
105.6.17	Floor finishing	$175
105.6.18	Fruit and crop ripening	$175
105.6.19	Fumigation and insecticidal fogging	$175
105.6.20	Hazardous materials	$175
105.6.21	HPM facilities	$175
105.6.22	High-piled storage	$175
105.6.23	Hot work operations	$175
105.6.24	Industrial ovens	$175
105.6.25	Lumberyards and woodworking plants	$175
105.6.26	Liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings	$175
105.6.27	LP gas	$175
105.6.28	Magnesium	$175
105.6.29	Miscellaneous combustible storage	$175
105.6.30	Mobile food preparation vehicles	$175
105.6.31	Motor fuel-dispensing facilities	$175
105.6.32	Open burning	$175
105.6.33	Open flames and torches	$175
105.6.34	Open flames and candles	$175
105.6.35	Organic coatings	$175
105.6.36	Outdoor assembly event	$175
105.6.37	Places of assembly	$175
105.6.38	Plant extraction systems	$175
105.6.39	Private fire hydrants	$175
105.6.40	Pyrotechnic special effects	$175
105.6.41	Pyroxylin plastics	$175
105.6.42	Refrigeration equipment	$175
105.6.43	Repair garages and motor fuel-dispensing facilities	$175
105.6.44	Rooftop heliports	$175
105.6.45	Spaying or dipping	$175
105.6.46	Storage of scrap tires and tire by-products	$175
105.6.47	Temporary membrane structures and tents	$175
105.6.48	Tire-rebuilding plants	$175
105.6.49	Waste handling	$175
105.6.50	Wood products	$175
105.6.51	Fireworks (includes plan review fee and inspection)	$300

 

   I.   Other matters involving permits/inspection fees.

      (1)   Appeals. Unless otherwise provided by law, to appeal a bill for a service provided under the above fee schedule, the appellant must submit a request in writing within three business days of receipt of the original bill for service. The request must set forth the information on the bill and is to be addressed to the City of Reading - Fire Marshal, 815 Washington Street, Room 1-41 Reading, Pennsylvania 19601. The Fire Marshal or in his/her absence the Fire Prevention Lieutenant may address the appeal.

      (2)   Collections. All bills for services provided and billed under the above fee schedule and as set forth herein which are not paid in full within 60 days of the original date of billing shall be turned over to a collection agency for receipt. This provisions shall not apply to situations where arrangements have been made and confirmed in writing prior to the expiration of the aforesaid 60 days for payment to be made on such debt.

      (3)   Penalties. Commencement of use or occupancy of a premise and any system installation which require an inspection and permit thereto will result in preclusion of use or occupancy of such premise or building until an inspection has been performed and a permit issued. Additionally, such use or occupancy may subject the violator to prosecution as authorized by law and / or doubling of the permit fee.

      (4)   Refunds. The City of Reading will not issue refunds for fees/monies paid following submission for review of a construction permit or plan review whether or not the plan or project is built/completed.

      (5)   To acquire an operational permit an applicant must submit, in addition to the appropriate fee, the documentation and information for such a permit per the regulations established by the Fire Marshal for the Department of Fire and Rescue Services. A permit will not be issued nor a plan therefore reviewed until compliance with the established regulations occurs and the appropriate fee received.

      (6)   Penalties. Performance of the aforesaid operation without a permit or operation performed in excess of a permit will result in a change of 100% of usual permit fee in addition to the normal fee (or doubling the cost of the permit fee). Additionally, such performance pf operation may subject the violator to prosecution as authorized by law.

      (7)   Refunds. The City of Reading will not issue refunds for fee/monies paid following submission for review of the requirements for an operational permit or plan review whether not the plan or project is built/completed.

      (8)   Restitution. In addition to the fees set forth above, the City of Reading - Department of Fire and Rescue Services reserves the right to charge and issue bills to recover costs and fees beyond that set forth herein when required to mitigate, abate, render safe or respond to any situation, emergency or nonemergency, which is a result of clear negligence or failure to comply with and follow code requirements and verbal instructions provided to the responsible party by the Department of Fire and Rescue Services.

   J.   Certificate of fitness program.

      (1)   No person shall engage in the following activities without firs obtaining a certificate of fitness listing by the Fire Code Official (City of Reading - Office of Fire Marshal).

      (2)   A certificate of fitness shall be obtained by all applicants/vendors (companies or person(s)) for the purposes of conducting any operations or performing an act for which a certificate of fitness is required as set forth below:

         (a)   Application. The applicant shall meet the standards and regulations established by the Fire Marshal including certificate of insurance covering the work requested, workmen's compensation for employees as required by federal, state or local mandated regulations, laws, and statutes. Additionally, an exhibition of appropriate levels of education, training, and certification, and experience shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal for review and certificate of fitness issuance prior to any work commencing. The applicant and all employees engaging in the specified work shall have a strong familiarity and understanding of fire protection systems/fire code application for which a certificate of fitness is requested. An application on a form prescribed by the Fire Marshal and a fee ($150 per category applied for) as established by resolution of City of Reading Council, shall be submitted to the Department of Fire and Rescue Services - Office of Fire Marshal for review and approval for each system described herein for which an applicant seeks to obtain a certificate of fitness.

         (b)   Certificates of fitness shall be valid for one year beginning January 1 through December 31 of each calendar year. Certificate holders must reapply each calendar year, and provide the fee as established by City Council for each category which the contractor seeks approval and listing. Performance of work on a system described below in the City of Reading, PA; without a certificate of fitness shall cause the violator to be precluded from applying for a certificate of fitness for a period of one (1) calendar year, and subject the violator to fines, double fee costs, citations, and additional costs as provided for herein.

         (c)   Additional categories. The Fire Code Official may require a Certificate of Fitness for certain process which pose an unusual risk to the public safety or in cases or in cases or as part of the code modification process.

         (d)   Certificate of fitness categories and fees:

CF -101	Automatic fire alarm systems (NRTL listed)	Installation/service/inspection
CF -102	Sprinkler/standpipe	Installation/service/inspection
CF -103	Emergency Responder Coverage Enhancement Systems (ERCES)	Installation/service/inspection
CF -104	Automatic suppression systems	Installation/service/inspection
CF -105	Central stations (NRTL listed)	Retransmission/record keeping/ reporting/runner's service(all elements per NFPA 72)
CF -106	Fire extinguishers	Installation/ service/inspection
CF-107	Fireworks/pyrotechnics	Displays/demonstrations/ performance
CF -108	Blasting/explosives	Use/storage/transportation
CF -109	Other	As defined by Fire Code Official

 

   K.   Fire protection systems - construction permits and plans examination review fee.

      (1)   Permits shall be required from Department of Fire and Rescue Services - Office of Fire Marshal for and prior to construction, installation, etc for the following work as defined in the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, as adopted by the City of Reading:

      105.7.1- Automatic Fire-Extinguishing Systems

      105.7.1.1 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems

      105.7.2 - Battery Systems

      105.7.3 - Capacitor Energy Storage Systems

      105.7.4 - Compressed Gases

      105.7.5 - Cryogenic Fluids

      105.7.6 - Emergency Responders Radio Coverage

      105.7.7 - Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related Equipment

      105.7.8- Fire Pumps and Related Equipment

      105.7.9- Flammable and Combustible Liquids

      105.7.10 - Fuel Cell Power Systems

      105.7.11 - Gas Detection Systems

      105.7.12 - Gates and Barricades Across Fire Apparatus Access Roads

      105.7.13 - Hazardous Materials

      105.7.14 - High-piled Combustible Storage

      105.7.15- Industrial Ovens

      105.7.16-LP-Gas

      105.7.17 - Motor Vehicle Repair Rooms and Booths

      105.7.18 - Plant Extraction Systems

      105.7.19 - Private Fire Hydrants

      105.7.20 - Smoke Control and Smoke Exhaust Systems

      105.7.21 - Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems

      105.7.22   Special Event Structure

      105.7.23 - Spraying or Dipping

      105.7.24- Standpipe Systems

      105.7.25- Temporary Membrane Structures and Tents

      (2)   The cost of the permit shall include plan review and inspection, issuance of the permit as well as contact during plan review. The fee for a plan review and issuance of a permit for construction as described herein shall be the greater of 1.75% of job cost or a $125 minimum. Proof of job cost required. If requested, expedited plan review is 3.50% cost of the job. The plans will be reviewed and a permit letter indicating approval or denial will be issued. The expedited plan review is for one submission only. 

      (3)   To acquire a construction permit a person/developer must submit an application on the form prescribed by the Fire Marshal and comply with the requirements set forth on the application and packet in which it is encompassed including but not limited to submission of all necessary plans, documents, etc. A plan will not be reviewed nor a permit issued without completed application and receipt of all requisite documentation and fees.

      (4)   As-built drawings. If it is determined that the job costs greatly differentiate from the as-built cost to save monies on the fee for the permit and plan review, the Fire Marshal shall have sole discretion and reserves the right to undertake any and all appropriate and applicable methods including but not limited to commencement of legal action to obtain the difference of the fee submitted for a permit and estimated job costs and the as-built costs.

      (5)   Consultation fee. In additional to the fee for a permit set forth herein, a fee of $75 per hours shall be charged for consultation either in person or video conference with the Fire Marshal or in his/her absence Fire Prevention Lieutenant for consultation prior to submission of plans for review and subsequent to approval of plans and issuance of permit beyond one hour total time.

      (6)   Penalties. Commencement of a systems construction project prior to plan review or working without a permit or work performed in excess of a permit shall result in the permit fee being doubled.

      (7)   Refunds. The City of Reading - Department of Fire and Rescue Services will not issue refunds for fees/monies paid for plan review for a system construction permit following payment of the fee and submission of a plan regardless if the system is built.

      (8)   Revised plans. Should a person/contractor or developer elect not to proceed with construction of a project following submission and review of plan and/or receipt of approval/denial therefore but rather redesign the plan on their own, they shall be required to recommence the process of obtaining a permit and review including but not limited to payment of the fee in full.

   L.   Plans examination fee for architectural construction plan review.

      (1)   Review of architectural plans to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, statutes and ordinances enforced or overseen by the Department of Fire and Rescue Services - Office of Fire Marshal based on the International Fire Code (2018 Edition) as adopted by the City of Reading.

      105.7.26- Architectural Construction Plan Review:

      The cost of a permit shall include plan review and inspection, issuance of the permit as well as consultation during plan review. The fee for a plan review and issuance of a permit for construction shall be based on the value of the project as described herein:

 

Value of the Project	Fee
Up to and including $500,000	$300
$500,001 - $1,000,000	$600
For each $500,000 over $1,000,000	$250

 

      (2)   To acquire a construction permit a person/developer must submit an application on the form prescribed by the Fire Marshal and comply with the requirements set forth on the application and packet in which it is encompassed including but not limited to submission of all necessary plans, documents, etc. A plan will not be reviewed nor a permit issued without completed application and receipt of all requisite documentation and fees.

      (3)   As-built drawings. If it is determined that the job costs greatly differentiate from the as-built cost to save monies on the fee for the permit and plan review, the Fire Marshal shall have sole discretion and reserves the right to undertake any and all appropriate and applicable methods including but not limited to commencement of legal action to obtain the difference of the fee submitted for a permit and estimated job costs and the as-built costs.

      (4)   Consultation fee. In additional to the fee for a permit set forth herein, a fee of $75 per hours shall be charged for consultation either in person or video conference with the Fire Marshal or in his/her absence Fire Prevention Lieutenant for consultation prior to submission of plans for review and subsequent to approval of plans and issuance of permit beyond one hour total time.

      (5)   Penalties. Commencement of a systems construction project prior to plan review or working without a permit or work performed in excess of a permit shall result in the permit fee being doubled.

      (6)   Revised plans. Should a person/contractor or developer elect not to proceed with construction of a project following submission and review of plan and/or receipt of approval/denial therefore but rather redesign the plan on their own, they shall be required to recommence the process of obtaining a permit and review including but not limited to payment of the fee in full.