BUILDING Fee Schedule

Building Department Fees
					Fees
§ 29-1.	Fee Schedule
A.		Caroline County building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permit applicationfees shall be as follows:

1.		Residential Fee Schedule and Permits

	(a)	Plan Review Deposits
	[1]	Plan Review Deposit, for a single family dwelling, Modular, Double-wide manufactured home, and single-wide manufactured home, of $200.00 shall be payable when application is submitted, which will be credited to the total cost calculated for the permits. Deposits shall not be refundable if the permits are not picked up within 90 days after approval.			200.00

	[2]	Plan review deposit for accessory structures, payable when application is submitted, which will be credited to the total cost calculated for the permits. Deposits shall not be refundable if the permits are not picked up within 90 days after approval.			100.00
	(b)	Plan Review fees as follows:
	[1]	Residential Dwelling Units, Additions, Alterations, Manufactured Homes, and Industrialized Homes (modular)
		(a) Per Square Foot - 1^st Floor			.15
		(b) Per Square Foot - 2^nd Floor, finished basement			.15
		(c) Per Square Foot - Unfinished Basement, Attached Garage, or Other Unfinished Area			.15
TOP		(d) Minimum Permit			100.00
		(e) Revisions to building plans previously approved.			75.00
	[2]	Accessory Structures (Storage sheds over 200 sq. ft., Detached Garages, Workshops, underground structures, etc.)
		(a) Per Square Foot			.12
		(b) Minimum Permit			100.00
TOP	[3]	Electrical
		Per Dwelling Unit
		(a) 200 amp or less			75.00
		(b) More than 200 amp			150.00
		(c) Over 5,000 sq. ft.			.015/sq. ft.
		(d) Per Addition, Alteration, Garage or Accessory Structure			50.00
		(e) Per Service Upgrade or Change			75.00
		(f) Manufactured Home			50.00

TOP	[4]	Plumbing
		(a) Per Dwelling Unit (up to 5,000 square feet)			75.00
		(b) Over 5,000 square feet)			.015/sq.ft
		(c) Per Addition, Alteration, Garage or Accessory Structure			50.00
		(d) Manufactured Home			50.00
TOP	[5]	Mechanical
		(a) Per Dwelling Unit Up to 5,000 square feet			75.00
		(b) Over 5,000 square feet			0.15/sq.ft
		(c) Per Addition, Alteration, Garage or Accessory Structure			50.00
		(d) Manufactured Home			50.00
		(e) Fire Suppression System 0 - 2,000 square feet			45.00
		(f) Fire Suppression System - Over 2,000 Square feet			55.00
		(g) Change out or Replacement of Gas Furnace, Boiler, gas logs, or Fireplace			50.00
TOP	[6]	Miscellaneous
		(a) Replace Roof or Siding (not required but upon request)			35.00
		(b) Brick Veneer			35.00
		(c) Deck - up to 400 sq.ft.			100.00
		(d) Deck - over 400 sq.ft.			..25 sq. ft.
		(e) Chimney			40.00
		(f) Fireplace			60.00
		(g) Docks			50.00
		(h) Stoops /Porch			50.00
		(i) Fence over 6 feet tall			50.00
		(j) Generator			100.00
		(k) Hot Tub			100.00
		(j) Replace Water/Sewer Line			50.00
2.		Commercial and Industrial Fee Schedule
	(a)	Plan Review Deposits
	[1]	Plan Review Deposit, for Commercial buildings under 5,000 square feet,, shall be payable when application is submitted, which will be credited to the total cost calculated for the permits. Deposits shall not be refundable if the permits are not picked up within 90 days after approval. *Minor Alterations will require $100.00 deposit.*			500.00
	[2]	Plan Review Deposit, for a commercial building, 5,000 square feet or larger, shall be payable when application is submitted, which will be credit to the total cost calculated for the permits. Deposits shall not be refundable if the permits are not picked up within 90 days after approval. *Minor Alterations will require $100.00 deposit.*			750.00
	[3]	Third party plan review fee will be charged at:			75.00/hr.
	(b)	Plan Review Fees are as follows:
	[1]	New Construction
		(a) Plan Review Under 5,000 square feet			225.00
		(b) Plan Review Over 5,000 square feet			300.00
		(c) Per Square Foot - All Floor Area			.17
		(d) Amendments to building plan previously reviewed or approved			100.00
TOP	[2]	Addition or Alteration
		(a) Plan Review Under 5,000 square feet			125.00
		(b) Plan Review Over 5,000 square feet			200.00
		(c) Per Square Foot – All Floor Area			.17
		(d) Review of revisions to building plan previously reviewed or approved.				75.00
TOP	[3]	Electrical
		(a) Per Service - 200 Amps or Less			125.00
		(b) Per Service - More than 200 Amps			200.00 Min.
				(50.00 per 100 amps)
		(c) Per Square Foot of Floor Area			.015/sq.ft.
		(d) Minimum Permit			125.00
TOP	[4]	Plumbing
		(a) 0 up to 7,499 square feet			125.00
		(b) 7,500 square feet or greater			.015/sq.ft.
TOP	[5]	Mechanical
		(a) 0 –- 4,000 Square Feet			150.00
		(b) 4,001 - 20,000 Square Feet			250.00
		(c) Plan review for over 20,000 square feet			325.00
		Plus			0.15/sq.ft.
TOP	[6]	Fire Suppression System
		(a) Sprinkler New Construction			2.50/head; 300.00 min.
		(b) Sprinkler Alteration			2.50/head; 100.00 min.
		(c) Sprinkler Limted Area			200.00
		(d) Type 1 & 2 Hoods			100.00/hood
		(e) Fire Dampers			15.00/damper; 600.00 min.
		(f) Fire Suppression for Hood			100.00
		(g) Reinspection or Retest of Sprinkler Flow Test			100.00
TOP	[6]	Cell Towers (Building, Electric & Plan Review)
		(a) New Construction (Single Tenant)			1,850.00
		(b) Co-location			1,350.00
3.		Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
	(a)	Miscellaneous fees as follows:
TOP	[1]	Construction Trailer (includes all fees)			250.00
TOP	[2]	Sales Trailer (includes all fees)			350.00
TOP	[3]	Fuel Storage Tanks
		(a) Up to 50,000 Gallons - Total Per Site			125.00
		(b) Over 50,000 Gallons - Total Per Site			275.00
		(c) Fuel Tank Removal - In-ground			150.00
		(d) Fuel Tank Removal - Above Ground			100.00
TOP	[4]	Water Storage Tanks			100.00
TOP	[5]	Swimming Pools (Includes Electrical & Mechanical Fees)
		(a) Above Ground - Residential			100.00
		(b) In Ground - Residential			250.00
		(c) Public			350.00
TOP	[6]	Elevators
		(a) Per Floor & Minimum Electrical			75.00
TOP	[7]	Signs
		(a) Per Sign - Non-Illuminated			35.00
		(b) Per Sign - Illuminated			100.00
		(c) Per Sign More than 20 feet Above Grade			75.00
TOP	[8]	Fire Alarms
					100.00
			Plus $10.00 Per Device
TOP	[9]	Demolition - per permit			30.00
TOP	[10]	Amusement Devices
		(a) Per Kiddie Ride			15.00
		(b) Per Major Ride			35.00
		(c) Per Spectacular Ride			55.00
TOP	[11]	Commercial Re-Roof			150.00
TOP	[12]	Generator Commercial			150.00
TOP	[13]	Tents			100.00
		Tents w/Electric			150.00
TOP	*	Building Official reserves the right to assign fees for items not shown


4.	ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

	(a) Fast Trac Plan Review	.04/sq ft per copy
	(b) Plan Review for Lost Plans	50.00.
	(c) Modification of Code (Inspection only)	50.00
TOP	(d) Modification to the Code - Certificate issued by Building Official	50.00
	(e) Stop Work Order/Notice of Violation	200.00
	(f) Building Change of Use/Occupancy Load	50.00
	(g) C/O Existing Building	25.00
	(h) Evaluation of Existing Structure	100.00
	(i) Appeal to Local Building Code Board of Appeals	250.00
	(j) Post Construction Permit Fee (construction without permit)	Twice the amount of the permit fee or $250.00 - whichever is greater


§36-137	R2% State Levy Shall be applied to all Fees.
§ 29-2.	Reinspection Fee
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	A reinspection fee of $100.00 will be charged for each failed inspection. This reinspection fee shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. Failure to pay within the thirty (30) day billing period shall result in the suspension of all inspections until all reinspection fees that are due, are paid in full. No final inspection for the certificate of occupancy will be scheduled until all reinspection fees are paid in full to the Department of Inspections.

§ 29-3.	Refunds
TOP	When a permit is returned or becomes void due to inactivity or abandonment, the permit holder may return the permit along with a written request for a refund within six (6) months. A refund will be issued subject to the following:

	The refund will be pro-rated according to the number of inspections completed.
	A plan review and processing fee of 20% or $200.00, whichever is greater, for single family dwelling, modular, double-wide manufactured or single-wide manufactured home, will be deducted from the original permit fee.
	A plan review and processing fee of 20% or $100.00, whichever is greater, for all accessory structures, will be deducted from the original permit fee.
	A plan review and processing fee of 20% or $500.00, whichever is greater, for commercial structures under 5,000 sq. ft., will be deducted from the original permit fee.
	A plan review and processing fee of 20% or $750.00, whichever is greater, for commercial structures 5,000 sq. ft. or larger, will be deducted from the original permit fee.

§ 29-4.	Abandonment of Work
TOP	Any permit shall become invalid if work on the site authorized by the permit is not commenced within six months after issuance of the permit, or if the authorized work on the site is suspended or abandoned for a period of six months after the time of commencing the work; however, permits issued for building equipment such as plumbing, electrical and mechanical work shall not become invalid if the building permit is still in effect. It shall be the responsibility of the permit applicant to prove to the building official that work has not been suspended or abandoned. Upon written request, the building official may grant one or more extension of time, not to exceed one year per extension. Permits that become invalid will be voided and the permit fee forfeited. The permit can be reinstated one time within six (6) months of issuance for a $75.00 fee.

§ 29.5	Revocation of Permit
TOP	Any permit that has been inactive for more than six (6) months shall be revoked and the permit fee forfeited. A new permit shall be required prior to resumption of the project.

Mechanical

Fire Suppression System