(a) Fees Based On Cost; Cost Determination. Where fees for permits are determined on the basis of cost work to be done, an initial cost estimate of the work shall be submitted by the applicant on the permit application. The Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer may require the applicant to substantiate the initial cost estimate with the evidence, information, or records as may be necessary to reasonably and accurately establish a valuation. In the absence of substantiation which is reasonably acceptable to the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer, he shall determine, compute, or estimate a valuation in accordance with generally accepted methods of estimating and may, for such purpose refer to other valuations submitted for comparable work involved.
(b) Notification to County Auditor. When the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer issues a permit for the wrecking or moving of any building or structure, or where the estimated cost of work to be done, whether for new construction, extension, alteration, or repair, would substantially affect the taxable value, he shall notify the County Auditor so that appropriate adjustments may be reflected on the County tax duplicate.
(c) Building Construction, Alteration, or Repair Permits. Fees for permits for the construction, extension, alteration, or repair of any building or structure shall be assessed in accordance with the Montgomery County Fee Schedule for Building Regulations.
(d) Fee for Commencing Work Prior to Permit Issuance.
(1) Where a permit is required for a particular type of work and the work is commenced on a project before taking out a permit, the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer shall ascertain whether the work performed prior to the permit date and inspection conforms to the Building Code requirements as prescribed. In order to ascertain that the materials required and standards of the Code are met some portions or all of the completed work may be required to be removed, dismantled, uncovered, or exposed. The individual, firm, or corporation responsible shall bear all costs incurred.
(2) The fee for making such necessary investigations prior to issuance of a permit shall be assessed in accordance with the Montgomery County Fee Schedule for Building Regulations. The payment of the fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with Building Code requirements in the execution of the work, nor from any penalty prescribed.
(e) Fee for Special and Safety Inspections. When any person desires an inspection of any existing building or part thereof, or other special services, a fee shall be charged for such inspection or services in accordance with the Montgomery County Fee Schedule for Building Regulations.
(f) Fee for Reinspection. Permit fees provided for customary reinspections only. Where additional inspections or trips are made necessary by incomplete or faulty work or because of an incorrect address given or failure to keep an appointment, or for similar reasons, a fee shall be charged for each reinspection in accordance with the Montgomery County Fee Schedule for Building Regulations.
(g) Wrecking Permits. A property owner shall be responsible for obtaining a wrecking permit from the City. The permit will be issued upon submission of proof that all utilities have been properly disconnected. A separate permit may be required for each separate building or structure. The minimum charge for any one wrecking permit shall be assessed in accordance with the Montgomery County Fee Schedule for Building Regulations.
(h) Moving Building Permits. There shall be no fee assessed for the moving of any structure. A permit must be issued for the footer and foundation work on the site that the structure is moved. Anyone moving a structure must receive all permits prescribed by the City Traffic Code.
(i) Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems. Mechanical permits shall be required on any extension, alteration, addition, or repair of equipment in excess of three hundred dollars ($300.00). Minor repairs or maintenance will be exempt from permits and inspections. The permit fee shall be assessed in accordance with the Montgomery County Fee Schedule for Building Regulations.
(j) Certificate of Occupancy. No developer, builder, owner or occupant shall occupy or permit to allow the occupancy of any structure hereinafter built without first obtaining a certificate of occupancy therefor from the Chief Building Inspector. The fee for an occupancy permit shall be assessed in accordance with the Montgomery County Fee Schedule for Building Regulations.
(k) Gas Piping. A mechanical permit shall be required for the installation of gas piping. The permit fee shall be assessed in accordance with the Montgomery County Fee Schedule for Building Regulations.
(l) Inground Swimming Pools. A permit shall be required for the installation of an inground swimming pool. The permit fee shall be assessed in accordance with the Montgomery County Fee Schedule for Building Regulations.
(Ord. 15-22. Passed 4-4-22.)