Before beginning work on a mechanical installation or gas piping, make written application to the code enforcement department (the application for which shall be signed by a licensed mechanical or gas piping contractor only) on blank forms furnished by the city, for mechanical and/or gas piping permits for each and every installation, and shall pay the city clerk the inspection fee certified by the code enforcement department as follows:
A. Fees Specified:
$5.00 inspection fee, plus the following: | |
Gas: | |
Service line | $10.00 |
First opening, plus $0.75 for each additional opening | 10.00 |
Each additional call which the code officer has to make, due to incomplete or unapproved work | 10.00 |
Mechanical: | |
Gas fired appliance | 1.00 each |
Central heat unit (up to 120,000 BTU) | 5.00 each |
Condensing unit (up to 3 tons) | 5.00 each |
Central heat unit (over 120,000 BTU) | 10.00 each |
Condensing unit (over 3 tons) | 10.00 each |
Pressure vessel (up to 40,000 BTU) | 5.00 each |
Pressure vessel (over 40,000 BTU) | 10.00 each |
Refrigeration unit 11/2 hp to 9 hp | 5.00 each |
Refrigeration unit 10 hp to 20 hp | 10.00 each |
Refrigeration unit over 20 hp | 25.00 each |
Per each 5 kilowatts electric heat unit | 2.00 |
Ductwork | 5.00 |
Each additional call which the code office has to make, due to incomplete or unapproved work | 10.00 |
B. Double Fee: Work that is started before a permit is acquired, the fee will be doubled.
C. Display Of Permit Number: The number of the mechanical or gas piping permit shall be posted conspicuously on the premises concerned so that it can easily be read. (2001 Code § 150.082)