(a) Through December 31, 2021, the following fees shall be charged for electrical permits and inspections except for existing circuits reconnected to new service:
(1) Inspection fees for new residential installations.
A. The cost for inspections of all new single-family and new two-family residential electrical services, including associated wiring, apparatus, and equipment, is based on the service ampere capacity as follows:
0 through 200 amperes | $100 |
201 through 400 amperes | $200 |
401 amperes and over | $250 |
Plus circuits as provided in division (a)(3), inspection fees for circuit installation or alterations | |
B. The fees in this division (a) include one service inspection, one rough-in inspection, and one final inspection. Additional inspections will be charged the minimum inspection fee. Three inspections will be made for the applicable fee in this division (a).
(2) Inspection fees for service connections on other installations.
A. The cost of inspections for service connections on other installations, such as replacement service installations for existing homes, all commercial installations, and all service installations not covered in this chapter, is based on service equipment ampere capacity as follows:
0 through 200 amperes | $45 |
201 through 400 amperes | $60 |
401 through 800 amperes | $85 |
801 through 1,600 amperes | $140 |
1,601 amperes and over | $250 |
B. These fees are in addition to the fees required by division (a)(3) below. When remodeling single-family and two-family residences, these fees shall not exceed the flat rate fee for comparable new single-family residential electrical service.
(3) Inspection fees for circuit installation or alterations.
A. Inspection fees for circuit installations or alterations, including all commercial installations, new work in existing homes, and all other installations not covered by this chapter, shall be charged for each single circuit in a cabinet or panel, not counting spares and spaces, as follows:
0 through 30 amperes | $6 |
31 through 60 amperes | $12 |
61 through 100 amperes | $15 |
Each additional 100 amperes or fraction thereof | $10 |
B. Circuits in new homes are included in fees under division (a)(1) above.
(4) Inspection fees for remodeling work. Inspection fees for remodeling work, including remodeling work in existing homes, where the service and branch circuits are not changed, are based upon the following schedule:
First 40 openings or connections | $1 |
Each additional opening or connection | $0.50 |
First 40 lighting fixtures | $1 |
Each additional lighting fixture | $0.50 |
Each motor or special equipment | $6 |
(5) Inspection fees for apartment buildings.
A. Inspection fees for the wiring of each apartment, including the feeder, in apartment buildings with three or more units are $35 per unit.
B. When each apartment is served individually, the service is included in the flat rate fee. All other service entrances are subject to division (a)(2) above and all other circuits and feeders are subject to division (a)(3) above.
(6) Inspection fees for outdoor signs or area lighting. The inspection fee for outdoor signs or area lighting is calculated as follows:
Outdoor signs | $45 for each outdoor sign, feeder or branch circuits; or pursuant to division (a)(2), (a)(3) above or (a)(12) below, whichever is greater |
Area lighting | $25 for each lighting standard (pole or tower); or pursuant to division (a)(2) or (a)(3) above, whichever is less |
(7) Inspection fees for mobile home service and feeders.
A. The inspection fee for mobile home service for each lot or location, whether on or off a mobile home court, is as follows:
First unit, service only | $50 |
Each additional unit, service only | $25 |
B. One electrical permit may apply to an entire court under one contract. If a feeder is installed, it is not part of the service and the inspection fee is computed from division (a)(3) above.
(8) Inspection fees for recreational vehicle service.
A. The inspection fee for recreational vehicle service is based on each recreational park site pedestal as follows:
First pedestal | $40 |
Remaining pedestals, each | $25 |
B. The service to the recreational vehicle park itself is not considered part of the pedestals covered by this section, and the fee is computed under division (a)(2) above.
(9) Inspection fees for swimming pools. Inspection fees for swimming pools are as follows:
Residential pools | $125 |
All other pools | Pursuant to division (a)(14) |
(10) Homeowner’s permit fee.
Homeowner’s permit fee | $25 |
State wiring permit | $5 |
(11) Minimum inspection fee.
Minimum inspection fee for any permit requiring inspection except for energy load saver switch equipment | $20 |
(12) Energy saver switch equipment.
One- and two-family dwellings, per saver switch | $10 |
Multiple-family dwellings | |
First saver switch | $15 |
Per saver switch for remaining saver switches | $6 |
(13) Transient and migratory events. Inspection of transient or migratory events, including, but not limited to, carnivals and circuses shall be as follows:
General inspection fee | $95 |
State wiring permit | $5 |
(14) Other inspections and fees. Other inspections and fees shall be as follows:
Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge, one hour), per hour | $70* |
Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of § 150.219 (minimum charge, one hour), per hour | $70* |
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge, one hour), per hour | $70* |
Additional plan review required by changes, additions, revisions to approved plans (minimum charge, one hour), per hour | $70* |
Fee for late corrections | If corrections listed on an inspection report are not completed within the specified time, the inspector shall issue a correction order and assess a $100 administrative fee. The inspector shall also assess a reinspection fee. |
Fee for failure to request a required inspection | Where electrical work is completed without a request for an inspection, an administrative fee of $250 may be charged. |
Appeals | Before any action is taken by the board, the party or parties requesting the hearing shall deposit with the secretary of the board or his or her authorized agent, the sum of $65 to cover the approximate cost of the procedure. Under no condition shall the sum or any portion thereof be refunded for failure of the request to be approved. |
Examination fee; all classes, per examination | $75 |
Mileage fee | Current rate as established by the finance department shall be charged for any inspection occurring outside the city limits. |
Delinquent accounts | The building official may refuse to issue permits or conduct inspections for any delinquent account. |
Bond claims; an administrative fee shall be charged to cover the administrative cost of filing a claim | $150 |
*Or the total hourly cost to the city, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the employees involved. | |
(b) Commencing January 1, 2022, the following fees shall be charged for permits and inspections:
Electrical Permit Fees*
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Total Project Valuation | % of Project | Electrical Valuation | Fee |
Electrical Permit Fees*
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Total Project Valuation | % of Project | Electrical Valuation | Fee |
$0.01 to $50,000.00 | 10% | $0.01 to $5,000.00 | $40 |
$50,000.01 to $250,000.00 | 10% | $5,000.01 to 25,000.00 | $40 for the first $5,000, plus $6 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 |
$250,000.01 to $500,000.00 | 10% | $25,000.01 to $50,000.00 | $160 for the first $25,000, plus $5.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 |
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 | 10% | $50,000.01 to $100,000.00 | $291.25 for the first $50,000, plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 |
$1,000,000.01 to $2,500,000.00 | 10% | $100,000.01 to $250,000.00 | $516.25 for the first $100,000 plus $4.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000 |
$2,500,000.01 to $5,000,000.00 | 10% | $250,000.01 to $500,000.00 | $1,153.75 for the first $250,000, plus $4 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 |
$5,000,000.01 to $10,000,000.00 | 10% | $500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 | $2,153.75 for the first $500,000, plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,0 00 |
$10,000,000.01 and up | 10% | $1,000,000.01 and up | $3,903.75 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3 for each additiona l $1,000 or fraction thereof. |
Other Inspections and Fees
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Other Inspections and Fees
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1. State wiring permit. | $5 |
2. Homeowner's permit. | $25 |
3. Inspection of transient or migratory events, including, but not limited to, carnivals and circuses. | $95 |
4. Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge, one hour), per hour. | $200** |
5. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of § 150.219 (minimum charge, one hour), per hour. | $200** |
6. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by SDCL 36-18A or when the building official requires submittal of plans, computations, or specifications in accordance with Section 150.215, a plan review fee shall be charged. The plan review fee shall be 25% of the electrical portion of the building permit fee as shown on Table No. 1-B, Commercial Building Permit Fees, of § 150.017 of the Code of Ordinances of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. | |
7. Additional plan review required by changes, additions, revisions to approved plans (minimum charge, one hour), per hour. | $100** |
8. Fee for late corrections. If corrections listed on an inspection report are not completed within the specified time, the inspector shall issue a correction order and assess a $100 administrative fee. The inspector shall also assess a reinspection fee. | $100 |
9. Fee for failure to request a required inspection. Where electrical work is completed without a request for an inspection, an administrative fee of $250 may be charged. | $250 |
10. Board of appeals fees. Before any action is taken by the board, the party or parties requesting the hearing shall deposit with the secretary of the board or his or her authorized agent, the sum of $100 to cover the approximate cost of the procedure. Under no condition shall the sum or any portion thereof be refunded for failure of the request to be approved. | $100 |
11. Examination fee; all classes, per examination. | $75 |
12. Mileage fee at the current rate as established by the finance department shall be charged for any inspection occurring outside the city limits. | |
13. Bond claims; an administrative fee shall be charged to cover the administrative cost of filing a claim. | $250 |
*The Total Project Valuation of the project will be used when a building permit is issued. | |
*Or the total hourly cost to the city, whichever is greater. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the employees involved. | |
The building official may refuse to issue permits or conduct inspections for any delinquent account.
(1992 Code, § 15-18) (Ord. 68-86, passed 7-7-1986; Ord. 10-89, passed 1-23-1989; Ord. 67-90, passed 7-23-1990; Ord. 65-93, passed 8-9-1993; Ord. 15-94, passed 2-22-1994; Ord. 104-94, passed 11-21-1994; Ord. 117-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 24-03, passed 3-3-2003; Ord. 27-05, passed 3-21-2005; Ord. 122-05, passed 12-5-2005; Ord. 105-08, passed 8-18-2008; Ord. 82-11, passed 10-17-2011; Ord. 75-14, passed 10-14-2014; Ord. 68-20, passed 9-1-2020; Ord. 76- 21, passed 7-6-2021; Ord. 92-22, passed 8-9-2022)