HomeMy WebLinkAbout023412 ORD - 08/18/1998AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
CHAPTER 13, BUILDINGS; CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED
OPERATIONS; HOUSING AND HOUSING PREMISES STANDARDS, TO
INCREASE THE TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION CODE FEE SCHEDULES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF
SEPTEMBER 1, 1998; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi desires to amend the City of Corpus Christi Code of
Ordinances to increase fees for various permits contained in the Building Code, Electrical,
Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing Technical Construction Codes;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 103.7. of Chapter I, Administration, of the SBCCI Stai.daid City of
Corpus Christi Building, Electrical, Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing Technical Construction
Codes, 1991 Edition, as amended and adopted by Section 13-1 of the Code of Ordinances, City
of Corpus Christi is amended to read as follows:
103.7. Fees.
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103.7.1. Prescribed fees. On all installations, alterations, additions, changes, or
repairs within the scope of this code requiring a Hermit. a fee for each permit shall
be paid as required. A permit shall not be issued until the prescribed fees have
been paid. Nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional
fee, if any, due to an increase in the estimated cost of the building, structure,
electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas systems, has been paid. On all
The
following fee schedules cover fees for permits and other services required by the
building, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing codes, and for electrical
licensing. All fees associated with permits, inspections, and other aspects of
construction are contained in following fee schedule:
103.7.1.1. Building code fees.
103.7.1.1.1. Standardized building valuation. The valuation to be
used in computing building permit fees shall be the total value of
all construction work, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical
equipment, and other systems, including appurtenances and site
improvements. The valuation of building, alteration, or structure
used in computing building permit fees shall be based on, and at
least equivalent to, the latest standardized building valuation data
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as published p.x udically by the Southern Building Code Congress
International or may be based on a comparable national
standardized industry valuation method. Documentation shall be
submitted to substantiate the submittal of a comparable method.
The applicant for a building permit may appeal any determination
of the building official to the building code board of appeals.
103.7.1.1.1.1. Standardized building valuations shall be
used as the basis for partial permitting of a project, such as
for the foundation, shell, and interior finish phases.
Standardized building valuations for pre-engineered metal
building warehouses shall be seventy per cent (70%) of
current scheduled values.
103.7.1.1.1.2. Standardized building valuations shall be
reviewed and updated on an annual basis so as to reflect the
current trends in construction. Any revisions thereto are
hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of
this ordinance.
103.7.1.1.2. Processing and plan review fee. A processing and
plan review fee shall be paid in addition to the regular permit fee as
provided for in the following schedule b,,low. Said fees shall be
paid for each application processed and reviewed for the purposes
of obtaining a building permit as required by the City of Corpus
Christi Building Code as follows: new construction, additions, new
interior commercial tenant spaces, major change in use, detached
accessory buildings greater than or equal to four hundred (400)
square feet in area.
103.7.1.1.2.1. Residential plan review. When a fee is
required for investigation of residential plans, the amount
is the greater of:
103.7.1.1.2.1.1. Twelvc d.,llar, ($12.00) T irteen
dollars ($13.00).
103.7.1.1.2.1.2. O..c at.d a half eei.t ($0.015) One
and six -tenths cent ($0.016) per square footage of
each building.
103.7.1.1.2.2. Commercial plan review. When a fee is
required for investigation of commercial plans, the amount
is the greater of:
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103.7.1.1,2.2.1. Thirty-seve.. dollars -($37.00)
Thirty-nine dollars ($39.00); or
103.7.1.1.2.2.2.
Tw my -two per cent (22%) of the building permit
fee when the valuation is up to and including two
million dollars ($2,000,000.00).
103.7.1.1.2.2.3. Sixtcet1pei cont (16%) Seventeen
per cent (17°0 of the building permit fee when the
valuation is from two million one dollars
($2,000,001.00) to three million dollars
($3,000,000.00).
103.7.1.1.2.2.4. Fleveirper c nt (11 %)Twelve ner
cent (12%) of the building permit fee when the
valuation is over three million one dollars
($3,000,001.00).
103.7.1.1.3. Building permit fees: A building permit fee shall be
paid as follows:
103.7.1.1.3.1. For all construction, except as otherwise
provided in sections 103.7.1.1.3.2., 103.7.1.1.3.3., and
103.7.1.1.3.5. below:
103.7.1.1.3.1.1. Where the valuation does not
exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), a
minimum fee of twe,ty fry,- dollars ($25.00)
twenty-six dollars ($26.00) is required, except that
for a sign, the minimum fee is formi
($46.00) forty-eight dollars ($48.00).
103.7.1.1.3.1.2. For a valuation over two thousand
dollars ($2,000.00) up to and including twenty
thousand dollars ($20,000.00), the fee is twenty five
dellara ($25.00) twenty-six dollars ($26.00) for the
first two thousand of valuation plus four dollars and
eighfeents ($4.08-) twenty-eight cents ($4.28) for
each additional thousand valuation or fraction
thereof.
103.7.1.1.3.1.3. For a valuation over twenty
thousand dollars ($20,000.00), up to and including
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one hundred ten thousand dollars ($110,000.00), the
fee is n;ndy swen-dt ials ($97.00) one hundred
and two dollars ($102.00) for the first twenty
thousand valuation plus two dollars and sixty seven
($2 6
__ =`_ . 7\ � eighty cents ($2.80) for each
additional thousand valuation or fraction thereof.
103.7.1.1.3.1.4. For a valuation over one hundred
ten thousand dollars ($110,000.00), the fee is three
hundred thirty-eight dollars ($338.00) fifty-five
dollars ($355.00) for the first one hundred ten
thousand valuation plus one dollar and -t ty4otrr
Bents -($1734) fo y -one cents ($1.41) for each
additional thousand valuation or fraction thereof.
103.7.1.1.3.2. Residential construction. The building
permit fee, per structure, for new construction of one- and
two-family dwellings, apartments, townhouses, and
condominiums is tel. eei.ts ($0.10) eleven cents ($0.11) per
square foot of the building area. Building area includes all
rooms and spaces within the main structure, except for
attached (1) garages, (2) covered patios open to the
environment, and (3) front and rear porches open to the
environment.
103.7.1.1.3.3. Accessory residential construction. The
building permit fee, per structure, for new accessory
residential construction such as room additions, storage
rooms, utility rooms, garages, carports, patio covers, raised
decks, skate board ramps, greenhouses, portable buildings,
gazebos, and other similar uses shall have minimum
building permit fee of twenty fivc th.Alars ($25.00) twenty-
six dollars ($26.00), per structure, under three hundred
(300) square feet in area, and for all others the fee is ten
Bens (SO.1-O) eleven cents ($0.11) per square foot of the
building area, as defined in section 103.7.1.1.3.2.
103.7.1.1.3.4. General residential construction and repairs.
General accessory construction and repairs such as
siding/residing, fuel tanks, signs, swimming pools, spas,
interior and exterior remodeling is charged a permit fee per
structure in accordance with section 103.7.1.1.3.1.
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103.7.1.1.3.5. Residential roofing/re-roofing. Except as
otherwise provided in sections 103.7.1.1.3.2. The building
permit feet for roofing/re-roofing a residential structure or
accessory residential structure shall have minimum
building permit fee of twenty fir, dollars ($25.00) twenty-
six dollars ($26.00), per structure, under three hundred
(300) square feet in area, and for all others the fee is two
cents ($0.02) per square foot of the building area, including
attached garages, covered patios open to the environment,
and front porches and rear open to the environment.
103.7.1.1.4. Moving of building or structure. For the moving of
any building or structure, by a licensed house mover, the fee permit
is one hundred twenty -dollars ($120.00) twenty-six dollars
($126.00), plus:
103.7.1.1.4.1. Applicable survey fees under section
103.7.1.5.4.
103.7.1.1.4.2. Fifty fit dellar. ($55.00) Fifth -eight dollars
f $58.00) for preparation of a traffic engineering moving
route sheet.
103.7.1. 1.5. Demolition of building or structure. For the
demolition of any building or structure, the fee is twenty five
dollars ($25.00) twe ty-six dollars ($26.00).
103.7 1, 1.6. Mobile (HUD -code manufactured) home installation
fee. The fee for a building permit for the installation of a mobile
(HUD -code manufactured) home for occupancy upon a lot is thirty
dollars ($30.00) thirty-two dollars ($32 00).
103.7,1.1.7. Certificate of occupancy for existing buildings. When
an application for a certificate of occupancy for an existing
building or space is made, a processing and compliance
investigation fee of eighty-four dollars
($84.00) is paid at the time of application.
103.7.1.1.7.1. Duplicate certificate of occupancy. In the
event that a certificate of occupancy is lost or destroyed, a
duplicate certificate of occupancy may be issued provided
that a fee of .. :: .. sixteen dollars ($16.00)
for processing is paid at the time of application for each
such duplicate.
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103.7.1.1.8. Appeal filing fee. The application fee for filing an
appeal to the building code board of appeals is two hundred ferrtp
do&urs ($240.00) fifty dollars ($250.001
103.7.1.1.9. Housemover license. The annual fee for a house
movers license is one hundred twenty dollars ($120.00) twenty-six
dollars ($126.00).
103.7.1.1.10. Temporary promotional events. The permit fee for a
temporary promotional event is thirtreleliatstwo
dollars ($32.00).
103.7.1.1.11. Construction site offices. The permit fee for the
installation of a temporary structure associated and used only
during the construction of a project is thirty-
two ollars ($32.00.
103.7.1.1.12. Minimum fee. In the event the total fees, according
to the foregoing schedules, are less than twenty five d„11a.a
($25.00) twenty-six dollars ($26.00), then the minimum permit
charge of twenty five dollars ($25.00) twenty-six dollars ($26.00)
shall apply. If such total fees exceed the sum of twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) twenty-six dollars ($26.00), the greater amount
shall be charged.
103.7.1.2. Electrical code fees.
103.7.1.2.1. Electrical permit fees. Except as provided below for
new residential construction, the electrical permit fee is:
103.7.1.2.1.1. Air conditioner . . . . $4.50 $4.75
103.7.1.2.1.2. Appliances (trash compactors, dishwasher,
disposer, garbage disposal, etc) $4 50 $4,75
103.7.1.2.1.3. Circuits (including extensions and repairs)
{The term "circuits" herein shall mean each main feeder,
submain or branch circuit, for electrical services; and each
fused or other type of automatic cutout protected wire of a
final branch multiwire circuit. Each such circuit shall be
charged for and considered as a separate circuit within the
terms of this section ] $430 aid
103.7.1.2.1.4. Construction loop . . . . $4.59 $4.75
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103.7.1.2.1.5. Equipment - moving picture projector, X-ray
machine or elevator . . . . $2000 $21.00
103.7.1.2.1.6. Fixtures, residential or commercial building
. . . '$0.40 iQz1,2
103.7.1.2.1.7. Heating equipment (electric) -- furnaces,
heaters, commercial cooking units, and hot water heaters --
per 5 kw or fraction thereof . . . . $4.50 $4.75
103.7.1.2.1.8. Heating equipment (gas) -- furnaces, heaters,
commercial cooking units, and hot water heaters . . .
$4750 $4.75
103.7.1.2.1.9. Hot tub, spa . . . . $4.30 li,Z5
103.7.1.2.1.10. Motors (each individual motor) . . . .
$9700 9.50
103.7.1.2.1.11. Services up to 100 amperes . . . . $9790
$9.50
103.7.1.2.1.12. Services 101 to 200 amperes . . . . $13.00
$13.75
103.7.1.2.1.13. Services 201 to 400 amperes . . . . $20.00
$21.00
103.7 1.2.1.14. Services over 400 amperes . . . . $40700
$42 00
103.7.1.2.1.15. Services each additional meter . . . .
$4.59 it.71
103.7 1.2.1.16. Service panel (change out) . . . . $4.50
$L1±15.
103.7.1.2.1.17. Signs, per transformer . . . . $4.50 $4.75
103.7.1.2.1.18. Swimming pool . . . . -$350 $37.00
103.7 1.2.1.19. General repairs, additional fee for work not
included in any of the above . . . . $25.00 $26.00
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103.7.1.2.2. New residential construction. The fee schedule, per
structure, for new construction of one- and two-family dwellings,
apartments, townhouses, and condominiums is four and elf
seventy-five one hundredths cents ($0.0475) per
square foot of the building area excluding non -air-conditioned
attached garages, front porches, and other attached accessory
building sections totally open to the environment.
103.7.1.2.2.3. Accessory residential construction. The fee, per
structure, for accessory residential construction as identified in
section 103.7.1.1.3.3., is four and a half ee.ts ($0.045) thrrr
quarters cents ($0.04751 per square foot of the building area.
103.7.1.2.4. Minimum fee. In the event the total fees, according to
the foregoing schedules, are less than twcnty five dollars ($25.00)
twenty-s'x dollars ($26.00), then the minimum permit charge of
twenty fse &vitals ($25.00) twenty-six dollars ($26.00) shall
apply. If such total fees exceed the sum of twos
($25.00) twenty-six dollars ($26.00), the greater amount shall be
charged.
103.7.1.2.5. Re -out inspection. The fee for re -out inspections
required for the purposes of obtaining a temporary and/or
permanent electrical release is twenty five dollar3 ($25.00) twenty-
six dollars ($26.00).
103.7.1.2.5.1. When a certificate of occupancy application
is pending or required, and the certificate of occupancy fee
required by section 103.7.1.1.7. has been paid, a separate
re -out inspection fee will not be charged.
103.7.1.2.5.2. If the re -out inspection is performed
concurrently with the electrical permit inspection, and the
electrical permit fee required by section 103.7.1.2.1. has
been paid, a separate re -out inspection fee will not be
charged.
103.7.1.2.6. Electrical advisory board. The application fee for
processing a technical ruling, modification or request for approval
through the electrical advisory board is two hundred fartr dollars
($240-00) fifty dollars ($250.00).
103.7.1.2.7. Fees for examinations and licenses. The fees
covering examination for a license to qualify electricians of all
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classes shall be payable to the city at the building inspection
department as set out in Table I, section 103.7.1.2.6.3. The
examination fee shall accompany the application for a license. The
license fee shall be paid to the building inspection department,
before the issuance of a license, and only after the person has been
approved by the examination committee.
103.7.1.2.7.1. Annual renewal of licenses is accomplished
by issuance of a license signed by the building official or
his assistant issued upon payment each calendar year
extending the validity of a license for the calendar year
only.
103.7.1.2.7.2. Such renewals shall be in compliance with
the regulations of the electrical licensing ordinance.
103.7.1.2.7.3. Table I, Fees.
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Classification
Examination Fee
License Fee
103.7.1.2.7.3.1.
Master Electrician
$65700 $68.00
$420709 $126.00
103.7.1.2.7.3.2.
Master electrician-
sign
$65700 $68.00
$120.00 $126.00
103.7.1.2.7.3.3.
Master electrician-
elevator
565700 $68.00
$4-2-0700 $126.00
103.7.1.2.7.3.4.
Journeyman
electrician
$65.00 $68.00
$23700 $26.00
103.7.1.2.7.3.5.
Maintenance
electrician
$30700 $32.00
$2-Ss.00 $26.00
103.7.1.2.7.3.6.
Limited journeyman
electrician
$65700 $68.00
$25.00 $26.00
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103.7.1.2.7.3.7.
Apprentice
None
$20.00
$21.00
103.71.2.7.3.8.
Certified electrical
maintenance person
52-5700
$26.00
None
103.7,1 2.8. Licenses lost or destroyed during the year for
which they are issued shall be reissued by the chief
electrical inspector, provided satisfactory evidence has been
presented by the licensee of such loss or destruction, and
provided the licensee pays to the city at the chief inspector's
office the sum of seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.00)
($7.50) for each such duplicate license.
103.7.1.3. Mechanical code fees.
103.7 1.3.1. Mechanical permit fees. A mechanical permit fee
shall be paid as follows:
103.7 1.3.1.1. All construction, except new residential
construction. For all heating, ventilating, duct, air
conditioning, and refrigeration systems, except as provided
by section 103.7.1.3.1.2 for new residential construction:
103.71.3.1.1.1. Twcnty fivc dollara ($25.00)
Twenty-six dollars ($26.00) for the first one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of valuation plus two
dollars and .ixty fiNc een.ts ($2.65) eighty cents
($2.80) for each additional one thousand dollars
($1,000.00) or fraction thereof for installation of
nonexisting heating, ventilating, duct, air
conditioning and refrigeration system.
103.7.1.3.1.1.2. Twei.ty five &llurs ($25.00)
Twenty-six dollars ($26.00) fixed fee plus two
dollars and sixty f o,, Bents ($2.65) eighty cents
($2 80) per each one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
or fraction thereof in valuation for repairs,
alterations, and additions to an existing system
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where cost is over five hundred fifty dollars
($550.00) .
103.7.1.3.1.1.3. An additional fee for boilers based
on BTU input is paid as follows:
103.7.1.3.1.1..3.1. 33,000 BTU (1 BHP) to
330,000 (10 BHP) . . . . $2-7:00 $28,00
103.7.1.3.1.1.3.2. Over 330,000 BTU . . .
$60700 $63.00
103.7.1.3.1.2. New residential construction. The fee
schedule, per structure, for new construction of one- and
two-family dwellings, apartments, townhouses, and
condominiums is four and a half cents ($0.045) three
quarters cents ($0.0475) per square foot of the building
area, excluding un-airconditioned garages, front porches,
and other attached accessory building sections totally open
to the environment.
103.7.1.3.1.3. Accessory residential construction. The fee,
per structure, for accessory residential construction as
identified in section 103.7.1.1.3(3) is four and a half cents
($0.045) three quarters cents ($0.0475) per square foot of
the building area.
103.7.1.3.1.4. Existing residential construction. The fee
for the installation of a complete new heating and air
conditioning system in existing one- and two-family
dwellings, apartments, townhouses, and condominiums is
based on the fees in section 103.7.1.3.1.2. for new
residential construction, of this section.
103.7.1.3.2. Temporary operation inspection fee. For inspection
of a heating, ventilating, refrigeration, or air conditioning system, a
fee of thirty th.c, dollars ($33.00) thirty-five dollars ($35.00) shall
be paid by the contractor requesting such inspection. If the system
is not approved for temporary operation on the first inspection, for
each subsequent inspection for such purpose, a re -inspection fee of
twenty fivc s ($25.00) twenty-six dollars ($26.00) will be
charged.
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103.7.1.3.3. Minimum fee. In the event the total fees, according to
the foregoing schedules, are less than t,ver.ty-fivc d„ llats ($25.00)
twenty-six dollars ($26.001 then the minimum permit charge of
twcnty fivc dollars ($25.00) twenty six dollars ($26.00) shall
apply. If such total fees exceed the sum of tvettty-five-elellars
($25.00) twenty-six dollars (26.00), the greater amount shall be
charged.
103.7.1.3.4. Plumbing/mechanical advisory board. The
application fee for filing an appeal to the decisions of the building
official in regards to an interpretation, a technical ruling or
modification of the mechanical code is
($240.00) two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
103.7.1.3.5. Mechanical contractor records registration. The
registration fee for maintaining a current file for a licensed air
conditioning contractor shall be sixty dollars ($60.00) sixty-three
dollars ($63.00), paid annually.
103.7.1.4. Plumbing code fees
103.7.1.4.1. Plumbing permit fees. Plumbing permit fees is
payable, except as otherwise provided by section 103.7.1.4.2. for
new residential construction, as follows:
103.7.1.4.1.1. Each water service
103.7.1.4.1.1.
(inside) . . .
103.7.1.4.1.1.
(inside) . .
103.7.1.4.1.1.
(outside) . .
103.7.1.4.1.1.
(outside) . .
103.7.1.4.1.1
$4.50 $4.75
1. Each water distribution - new
. X50 $4.75
2. Each water distribution - replace
. $430 $4.75
3. Each water service - new
. $459 4 5
4. Each water service - replace
.. $4759 $4.75
.5. Each back flow preventer . . .
103.7.1.4.1.2. Each plumbing fixture.
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103.7.1.4.1.2.1. Each lavatory . . . . $450 $4.75
103.7.1.4.1.2.2. Each shower . . . . $450 $4.75
103.7.1.4.1.2.3. Each sink . . . . $4750 $4.75
103.7.1.4.1.2.4. Each slop sink .... $4.50 $4.75
103.7.1.4.1.2.5. Each spa . . . . $4.50 $4.75
103.7. 1.4. 1.2.6 Each tub, bath . . . . $4.50 $4.75
103.7.1.4.1.2.7. Each urinal . . . . $4.50 $4.75
103.7.1.4.1.2.8. Each water closet . . . . $4.50
$4.75
103.7. 1.4.1.3. Each piece of equipment attached to the
water service.
103.7.1.4.1.3.1. Each boiler.
103.7.1.4.1.3.1.1. Hot water . . . . $4.50
$4.75
103.7.1.4.1.3.1.2. Steam , . . . $450 $4.75
103.7.1.4.1.3.2. Each cooling tower . . . . $4-3700
$14.00
103.7,1.4.1,3.3. Each dishwasher . . . . $450
$4.75
103.7. 1.4.1.3.4. Each drinking fountain . . , .
$4.50 all
103.7. 1.4.1.3.5. Each hot water heater.
103.7. 1.4. 1.3.5.1 . Electric . . . . $4.50
$4.75
103.7.1.4.1.3.5.2. Gas . . . . $4.50 $4.75
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103.7.1.4.1.3.6. Each lint interceptor . . . . $24700
$22 00
103.7.1.4.1.3.7. Each pool heater . . . . $4.50
$4.75
103.7.1.4.1.3.8. Each pump . . . . $450 $4.75
103.7.1.4.1.3.9. Each self-contained, heating . . . .
$4.50 $4.75
103.7.1.4.1.3.10. Each sink -garbage disposal
unit . . . . $4.50 $4.75
103.7.1.4.1.3.11. Each washing machine . . . .
$4,50$12..5
103.7.1.4.1.3.12. Each water -fed icemaking
machine. . . . $4.50 $4.75
103.7.1.4.1.3.13. Each water softener . . . . $4.50
$4.75
103.7.1 41 314 Each whirlpool . . . . $4.50
$4 75
103.7.1.4.1.4. Lawn sprinkler and irrigation systems, per
1,000 square feet of lot services . . . . $4.50 $4.75
103.7.1.4.1.5. Each drain or connection to sanitary or
storm sewer systems
103.7.1.4.1.5.1. Each building sewer
(lateral) . . . . $17.00 $18.00
103.7.1.4.1.5.2. Each building sewer extension to
other buildings . . . . $13.00 $14.00
103.7.1.4.1.5.3. Each building drain . . . . $47-50
$4.75
103.7.1.4.1.5.4. Each catch basin . . . . $4.50
$4.75
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103.7. 1.4.1.5.5. Each connection to storm
sewer . . . . $2-1419 $22.00
103.7.1.4.1.5.6. Each floor drain . . . . $430
$4.75
103.7.1.4.1.5.7. Each grease
interceptor . . . . $2-1799 $22.00
103.7.1.4.1.5.8. Each hub drain . . . . $4.30 $4.75
103.7.1.4.1.59. Each lift station . . . . $4.50
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103.7. 1.4.1.5 10. Each manhole . . . . $21.00
$22 00
103.7.1.4.1.511. Each roof drain . . . . $9:90
9.5
103.7.1.4.1.5.12. Each sand trap . . . . $2740
$22 00
103.7.1.4.1.6. Tunnel jobs fee, per building
103.7.1.4.1.6.1. First tunnel . . . . $69:90 $63.00
103.7.1.4.1.6.2. Each additional tunnel . . . .
$10.00 $11.00
103.7.1.4.2. New residential construction. The fee schedule, per
structure, for new one- and two-family dwellings, apartments,
townhouses, and condominiums is four and _ ,__lf _cats ($0.045)
four and three quarters cents ($0.0475) per square foot of the
building area excluding garages, front porches, and other attached
building sections totally open to the environment and containing
no plumbing fixtures.
103.7.1.4.2.1. Accessory residential construction. The fee,
per structure, for accessory residential construction as
identified in section 103.7.1.1.3(3) is f__._ and _ haif cuts
($0.045) four and seventy-five one hundredths cents
($0.0475) per square foot of the building area.
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103.7.1.4.3. Minimum fee. In the event the total fees per
installation charged are less than twenty five dollars ($25.00)
twenty-six dollars ($26.00), then the minimum permit charge of
t,.er.ty fivc dollars ($25.00) twenty -six dollars (26.00) shall apply.
If such total fees exceed the sum of twenty five dollars ($25.00)
twenty-six dollars ($26.00), the greater amount shall be charged.
103.7.1.4.4. Plumbing/mechanical advisory board. The
application fee for filing an appeal to the decisions of the building
official in regards to an interpretation, a technical ruling or
modification of the plumbing code, gas code, and/or obtaining a
concurrence for an alternate material or method is tmdred
forty d.,llars ($240.00) two -hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
103.7.1.5. Gas code fees.
103.7.1.5.1. Gas permit fees. Gas permit fees is payable, except as
otherwise provided by section 103.7.1.5.2. for new residential
construction, as follows:
103.7.1.5 1.1. Each gas service
103.7.1.5.1.1.1. Each gas service, plus first meter
loop, per meter . . . . $4.50$2125
103.7.1.5.1.1.2. Each additional meter loop . .
$4.50 $4.75
103.7.1.5.1.1.3. Each gas line - new
distribution . . . 5436 $4.75
103.7.1.51.1.4. Each gas line - new service . .
$430 4.7
103.7.1.51.1.5. Each gas line - replace
distribution . . . 4450 $4.75
103.7.1.51.1.6. Each gas line - replace
service . . . . $4.50 SALU.
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103.7.1.5.1.1.7. Each gas opening . . . . $4.50
$4.75
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103.7.1.51.1.7.1. Each gas clothes dryer . .
. $430 siLia
103.7.1.51.1.7.2. Each gas fireplace
igniter/log set. . . . $4.50$±1±15.
103.7.1.5.1.1.7.3.. Each gas floor heater unit
....$430 4.7
103.7.1.5.1.1.7.4. Each gas furnace . . .
$4.30 $4.75
103.7.1.5.1.1.7.5. Each gas heater . . . .
$430 $4.75
103.7.1.51.1.7.6. Each gas hot water
heater . . . . $430 $4.75
103.7.1.5.1.1.7.7. Each gas pool heater . . .
. $4730 $4.75
103.7.1.5.1.1.7.8. Each gas wall furnace
unit . . . . $4.50 $4.75
103.7.1.5.1.2. Medical gas service installations
103.7.1.5.1.3.1. - 103.7.1.5.1.3.10. Reserved.
103.7.1.5.2. New residential construction. The fee schedule, per
structure, for new one- and two-family dwellings, apartments,
townhouses, and condominiums with gas service is four -and a half
c.,..ts ($0.045) four and seventy-five one hundredths cents
($0.0475) per square foot of the building area excluding garages,
front porches, and other attached building sections totally open to
the environment and containing no gas fixtures.
103.7.1.5.2.1. Accessory residential construction. The fee,
per structure with gas service, for accessory residential
construction as identified in section 103.7.1.1.3(3) is four
acid w l.al€,,cu.ts ($0.045) four and seventy-five one
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hundredths cents ($0.0475) per square foot of the building
area.
103.7.1.5.3. Minimum fee. In the event the total fees per
installation charged are less than twenty five dollars($25.00)
twenty-six dollars ($26 00), then the minimum permit charge of
twenty fivc dol r ($25.00) twenty-six dollars ($26.00) shall
apply. If such total fees exceed the sum of twenty five dollars
($25.00) twenty-six ($26.00), the greater amount shall be charged.
103.7.1.5.4. Plumbing/mechanical advisory board. The
application fee for filing an appeal to the decisions of the building
official in regards to an interpretation, a technical ruling or
modification of the plumbing code, gas code, and/or obtaining a
concurrence for an alternate material or method is tvav hu..d.ed
forty dollks ($240.00) two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
103.7.1.56. General provisions. The following charges shall apply in all
cases for which a permit is required by the building, electrical, mechanical,
plumbing, gas and flood hazard prevention codes.
103.7.1.56.1. Failure to obtain permit. The collection made is to
help defray the additional cost of inspection work already done and
issuing a permit under such circumstances, and is not a penalty and
is not preclusive of any remedy otherwise available to the city to
enforce said codes.
103.7.1.56.1.1. Work on job is commenced. In the event
that work for which a permit is required by said codes is
commenced prior to the issuance of the required permit,
then the permit fee shall be doubled or twe hundred -twenty
d�llma ($220.00) two hundred twenty thirty dollars
($230.00), whichever is greater. For emergency work
commenced in accordance with section 103.1.1.5, if the
required permit is not obtained within twenty-four (24)
hours, excepting weekends and holidays, the permit fee
shall be doubled or tie hundred tw,,nty-dellars ($220.00)
two hundred twenty thirty dollars ($230.00), whichever is
greater. The collection made is to help defray the cost of
additional oasts -inspections and administrative time to
research and issue the required permits.
103.7.1.56.1.2. Work on job is completed. In the event that
an inspection is made and the resultant discovery is that
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work for which a permit is required by said codes has been
done, but the required permit has not been obtained or
issued, then the permit fee shall be doubled and a two
two hundred
twenty thirty dollars ($230.00) investigation fee shall be
added.
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103.7. 1.56.2. Re -inspection fee. When a re -inspection fee has
been assessed as provided for by cods, in section 103.7.3, said re-
inspection fee shall be thirty dollais ($30.00) thirty-two dollars
($32.00).
103.7.1.36.3. Moved buildings (General repairs) The fees for the
rehabilitation of moved buildings or structures shall be the same as
for new construction, plus the cost of survey fees under section
103.7.1.56.4., when not paid with the moving of building or
structure fee under section 103.7.1.1.4.
103.7.1.36.4. Survey fee. The fee for fire surveys, code
compliance surveys, construction status surveys, building
evaluations, repossession surveys, etc., is thirty dollars ($30.00)
thirty-two dollars ($32.00) iimpt.ction per inspection discipline
(e.g., building, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing
inspections).
103.7.1.36.5. Relocation surveys. The fee for performing
relocation surveys to determine the minimum code compliance
requirements for structures proposed to be relocated (moved) and
placed back in operation is . :.. :, t 0.0 t one
hundred and five dollars ($105.00).
103.7.1.36.6. Zoning board of adjustment. Any person, firm, or
corporation appealing to the board of adjustment, necessitating the
sending of notices and publication of notices to the newspaper
shall be assessed a two hundred forty d„ liars ($240.00) two
hundred forty fifty dollars ($250.001_filing fee.
103.7.1.36.7. Permit research. The fee for research to provide
verification of legal descriptions, property dimensions, ownerships
and/or other construction related data from permit files, etc., is
fifteen dollars and
seventy-five cents ($15.75) per hour, plus the cost of document
reproduction,
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103.7 1.56.8. Inspections outside the city.
103.7.1.36.8.1. Fees for permits which require inspection
outside the city limits shall be increased by forty -dollars
($40.00) forty-two dollars ($42.00) plus tax d„ liar and
tw. my tw nty five Bents ($1.20) one dollar and twenty
twenty-five cents ($1.20) ($1.25) per mile for projects
within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
103.7. 1.56.8.2. Permit fees for buildings or building
components which are manufactured and inspected outside
the city limits and beyond the city's extraterritorial
jurisdiction prior to being moved into the city shall be
increased as follows: For each in -plant inspection that is
necessary, the permit fee shall be increased by -arm -dol ar
and twcnty t c ty f c cents ($1.20) one dollar and twenty
twenty-five cents ($1.25) per mile plus forty -dollars
($40.00) forty-two dollars ($42.001 for each two hundred
(200) miles or fraction thereof for the distance between the
city and the manufacturing plant.
103.7.1.3¢.9. Administrative fee for permit extension. When an
extension of a permit is required by section 103.7.6., an
administrative fee must be paid before the extension is granted.
The administrative fee for a permit extension is the greater of
twenty-five per cent (25%) of the applicable permit fee or a
minimum fee of twenty--ftve dellais ($25.00) twenty six dollars
($26.00).
103.7.1.3¢.10. Reduced fees. Permit and survey fees for public
schools, federal, state, county and municipal government and other
political subdivisions having ad valorem tax-exempt status, and for
churches and all other state constitutionally exempted ad valorem
tax entities is fifty per cent (50%) of the regular permit fee;
provided that the building and land on which the building is
situated is owned and used by the tax-exempt entity. However, a
reduced permit fee may not be less than the minimum fee regularly
charged. A reduced fee may not be paid when work has been
commenced without proper permits.
103.7.1.36.11. Refunds.
103.7.1.36.11.1. Canceled permit. A permit may be
canceled upon written application by the applicant at any
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time within two (2) months of the date of the issuance of a
building permit or within two (2) months of the date of
issuance of any electrical, mechanical, or plumbing permit.
If no work has been done under such permit, the permit fee
may be refunded when formally requested in writing by the
applicant, provided that the city shall retain a minimum of
twenty fivc dollars ($25.00) twenty-six dollars ($26.00) to
cover the cost of auditing the fee and preparing the request
for refund. In all other instances regarding any fees
collected by the department for which a refund is requested
due to contract default, lease cancellation, or other similar
circumstances, the city shall retain a minimum of twenty
five dollars ($25.00) twenty-six dollars ($26.00) to cover
the cost of auditing the fees and preparing the request for
refund,
103.7.1.3¢.11.2. Interpretation of Building Official
Overturned. In the event that the interpretation of the
building official is not favorably upheld by the building
code board of appeals, electrical advisory board, or the
plumbing/mechanical advisory board; and provided an
appeal is not forwarded to the city council for final
resolution or the city council confirms the interpretation of
such board or committee, then one hundred (100) per cent
of the application fee shall be refunded upon written
request by the applicant, filed within thirty (30) days of the
date the decision is overturned.
103.7.1.36.12. Fees rounded off. Upon calculation of the total fee
for any permit, said fee shall be rounded e€f-uuto the nearest dollar
before payment is made.
before obtaining thc ,cquircd peta.its, shall pay thc agtmed permit fccs, plu3 as
i..veptigative fcc. equal to t.vi.,e thc r.,quircd pen.ait Le. or two hu„ d.-twei,ty
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103.7.3. Re -inspections. The permit holder or his agent shall pay a reinspection
fee in accordance with the permit fee schedule, prior to a re -inspection. A
reinspection is required
shall Lc paid when:
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103.7.3.1. It has been found that the portion of the construction for which
an inspection was requested is not ready for the inspection.
103.7.3.2. Corrections that were called for have not been made.
103.7.3.3. The premises are not made readily available for inspection.
103.7.3.4. The work, construction, installation of wiring, piping, or other
equipment or systems is found to be faulty or incorrectly or defectively
installed.
103.7.4. Accounting. The building official shall keep a permanent and
accounting of all permit fees and other monies collected, the names of all persons
upon whose account the same was paid, along with the date an amount thereof.
103.7.5. Schedule of permit fees. On all buildings, structures, electrical,
plumbing, mechanical and gas systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for
each permit shall be paid as required at the time of filing application, in
accordance with the permit fee schedule as established by the City of Corpus
Christi.
103.7.6. Building permit valuations. If, in the opinion of the building official or
authorized representative, the valuation of building, alteration, structure,
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems appears to be underestimated on
the application, permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed
estimates and/or appraisals to meet the approval of the building official. Permit
valuations shall include total cost, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing
equipment and other systems, including materials and labor.
SECTION 2. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or
provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgment of a court
of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section, paragraph, subdivision, clause,
phrase, word or provision of this ordinance, for it is the definite intent of this City Council that
every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision hereof be given full
force and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 3. This ordinance is effective on September 1, 1998.
SECTION 4. Publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus Christi
as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
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Thatforegoing o dinaan�c�e was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this
the i th day of � 't, 1998, by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Alex L. Garcia, Jr.
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
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That the f regoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this the
day of (,L114t f 0 , 1998 by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Alex L. Garcia, Jr.
Dr. Arnold Gonzales //ll
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the iPrh Day of
ATTEST:
/4711.zr
Armando Chapa
City Secretary 4.:7,5/--
APPROVED: C6' DAY OF
James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
By:
R. J. ' e' mg
A sista City Attorney
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Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
, 1998.
amuel L. Neal, Jr
Mayor, The City of Corpus Christi
, 1998:
023412
State of Texas
County of Nueces
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PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ss: Ad 41 2319429
PO #
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came Darrell
G. Coleman, who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that he is Vice -
President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corpus Christi Caller -Times, a daily
newspaper published at Corpus Christi in said City and State, generally
circulated in Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Karnes,
Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria and Webb
Counties, and that the publication of, NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE
NO. which the annexed is a true copy, was inserted in the Corpus Christi Caller -
Times and on the World Wide Web on the Caller -Times Interactive on the 24TH
day(s) of AUGUST, 1998.
TWO (2 ) Time(s)
f2l mc
Monday, August 24, 1998
1110 Legal Notices
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF
ORDINANCE NO. 023412
Amending the Code of Ordi-
nances, City of Corpus Christi,
Chapter 13, Buildings; Con-
struction andusRelated
Operations; 9
and
Housing Premises Standards,
to increase the technical con-
struction code fee schedules;
providing an effective
date
ter of
September 1,
approvwas ore City Councassed il
oft by
of the City of Corpus Christi on
August 18, 1998.
/s/Annando Chap!
City Smeary
City of Corpus Christi
tra, oa3L/1Z
RaQ
Vice -President and Chief Financial Officer
Subscribed and sworn to me on the date of
AUGUST 25, 1998.
kke/IA_u_cy
Notary Public, Nueces County, Texas
CONNIE HARALSON
Print or Type Name of Notary Public
My commission expires on 5/14/01.