HomeMy WebLinkAboutResidential Building Permit GuidelinesResidential Permit Application Residential Building Permit Guidelines County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Department of Public Works, Building Division Weekdays 7:45 AM to 4:30 in Hilo and Kona for counter assistance on plan review consultation, code inquiries, plans and other document submittals: Apply and pay online for permits at Papaaukahi HILO: Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 7, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720, (808) 961-8331, Fax (808) 961-8410 Counter assistance for permit applications: Weekdays 7:45 AM -3:30 PM & Wednesday 7:45 AM to noon KONA: West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74 -5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Bldg E, 1st Floor, Kailua, Hawai‘i 96740, (808) 323-4720, Fax (808) 327-3509 Counter assistance for permit applications: Weekdays 7:45 AM- 3:30 PM & Thursday 7:45 AM to noon. Department o f Public Works 9
2 Residential Building Permit Guidelines TABLE OF CONTENTS Purpose & List of County Codes 3 Reviewing Agencies for Residential Building Permit Applications Building, Engineering Planning Environmental Management – Solid Waste State of Hawaii Dept of Healt h Environmental Management – Wastewater Division 3 3 3-4 4-5 5 5-6 6 Other Reviewing Agencies State Dept of Transportation Historic Preservation Division DBEDT 6 6 6 6 Building Permits Required 7 Building Permits Not Required 7 -8 Bu ilding Permit Application 8 -10 Electrical Permits Required 10 Required Plumbing Permits 10 Electrical and Plumbing Permit Application 10 Posting of Permit Placard 11 Inspections 11 Building Inspections Required 11 Electrical Inspections 11 Plumbing Inspections 11 Expiration of Permits 11 -12 Permit Transfers 12 Building Permit Fees 13 Table 1 -A Building Permit Fees 13 Electrical Permit Fees 13 -15 Plumbing Permit Fees 15
3 Residential Building Permit Guidelines PURPOSE : Th ese guidelines are to assist permit applicants with determin ing when building, electrical or plumbing permit s are required for work on single family and two -family detached residential dwelling (R -3 Occupancy) and accessory structures (U Occupancy) and how to apply for permits . Included is information on documents required to complete a permit application, permit fee s, inspection requirements, permit expirations and permit transfer s. COUNTY CODES: The following Hawai‘i County Codes pertai n to work on single f amily and two -family detached residential dwellings and accessory structures : 1.Chapter 3 --Sign 2.Chapter 5 --Building 3.Chapter 9 --Electrical 4.Chapter 10 --Erosion and Sediment Control 5.Chapter 14 --General Welfare, Article 9 - Outdoor Lighting 6.Chapter 17 --Plumbing 7.Chapter 21 --Sewers 8.Chapter 22--County Streets 9.Chapter 25 --Zoning 10.Chapter 2 7 --Floodplain Management REVIEWING AGENCIES FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS 1.Building Division, Department of Public Works, 961 -8331/323 -4720.T hese permits, forms, worksheets and guidelines are also available at Building division. •Building Permit Worksheet;•Electrical Permit Application ;•Plumbing Permit Application ;•Resi dential Building Permit Guidelines Checklist;•Residential Plan Review Guideline s;•Guidelines for Permitting a Residential Single Story Roof Mounded Solar Photovoltaic System s;•2006 Residential Energy Code Certificate for homes heated or air conditioned;•S tate Historic Property Requirements – for properties a nd structures over 50 years old;•S olar water heater or energy saving devices.2.Engineering Division, D epartment of Public Works (808) 961 -8327/(808) 323 -4850 This division r eview s proposed improvements within the Federal Emergency Management Agency ’s (FEMA) designated floodplains; work within the County right -of-way, grading and or grubbing and drainage improvements. a.Floodplains: If the proposed improvements are within a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodplain, specific certification and building standards apply (refer to the Hawai ‘i County
4 Residential Building Permit Guidelines Code Chapter 27 – Floodplain Management ). Request a Flood Zone Determination for an official determination from Public Works or, refer to the DLNR for an unofficial look b. Driveways: A permi t is required for driveways constructed within the County Ri ght -of-W ay (refer to the Hawai ‘i County Code Chapter 22 – County Streets). c. Grading & Grubbing: A grading and/or grubb ing permit is required (refer to the Hawai ‘i Coun ty Code Chapter 10) if it fits this criteria: a. For excavation or filling one hundred cubic yards of material on any site, and five feet in vertical height at its highest point. A permit is required for g rubb ing a total area of one acre. d. Drainage : No additional rainfall runoff generated by the proposed improvements shall be disposed on to County roadways or adjacent properties. All drainage improvements shall conform to Hawai ‘i County Code Chapter 27, Floo dplain Management. 3. County of Hawai ‘i Planning D epartment Hilo (808) 961 -8288/Kona (808) 323 -4770 , Hawai‘i County Chapter 25 pertaining to Zoning regulates and restricts ; the height, size of buildings, and other structures ; the percentage of a building site that may be occupied ; off -street parking ; property setbacks ; size of lawns; courts ; and other open spaces; the density of population, the location and use of the buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes. If a portion of the parcel is located in the Special Management Area (SMA), the property owner is required to obtain a Planning D epartment review and approval prior to applying for a Buildi ng p ermit. a. An Additional F arm Dwelling Agreement (AFDA) or, ‘Ohana d welling approval may be required by the Planning D epartment prior to receiving approval of a building p ermit for a second dwelling. b. Building p ermits will not be approved on properties whic h have any pending land use applications (subdivision , SMA, Special/Use Permit, REZ, ‘Ohana, or A dditional F arm D welling A greement (AFDA), etc.). c. Please disclose if there is an open or pending building p ermit application for any structures or dwellings. d. A bar sink, certain building configurations (particularly rooms with external access only), or proposed detached accessory structures may require a Single-Family Dwelling Notice. e. Site plans for Condominum Property Regime (C PR ) units need to depict the enti re TMK parcel/lot boundary lines, inclusive of all existing structures. f. If the proposed structure is under the jurisdiction of the D epartment of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), please provide the ir approval letter. g. Plea se make sure that Site Plan: 1) Is c ons istent with the TMK and final subdivision map s ; 2) Shows the entire TMK parcel; 3) Shows all easements (drainage, utilities, roadway ); 4) Drawn to scale showing the north ar row ; 5) All existing and proposed structures are shown and identified ; 6) Ab utting street(s) shown; 7) Publ ic access easements; 8 ) A nd a ll setbacks identified and shown. h. Although there are situations where a building permit may not be required, minimum setback requirements may still apply. Please contact the Planning D epartme nt for applicable setback requirements.
5 Residential Building Permit Guidelines Planning D epartment forms are available on “Planning Dept Forms ”. For parcels located within the State Land Use Conservation district, additional approvals such as Conserv ation District Use Permit (CDUP) need to be obtained from the State D epartment of Land and Natural Resources. 4. County of Hawai ‘i D epartment of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division Hilo (808) 961 -8083 /Kona (808) 323 -4411 Alterations, demolition, or renovations that will result in materials for disposal should contact the office for assistance. Forms and examples are online. 5 . State of Hawai ‘i D epartment of Health : Dwellings without a County sewer are required to provide an Individual Wastewater System designed by a civil engineer who is licensed by the S tate of Hawai‘i. (Owners are not permitted to design or install individual wastewater systems unless they satisfy the requirements under the Hawai‘i D epartment of Health Administrative Rules, Chapter 11.62.) Please make sure your application meets the following requirem ents for processing: a. All new wastewater systems must be designed by a civil engineer who is licensed by the S tate of Hawai ‘i. b. Plans for new or modified wastewater systems should be submitted to the S tate of Hawai ‘i Department of Health for approval with a n application fee of $100 prior to applying for a b uilding p ermit to expedite processing. c. Work on new and modified wastewater systems must be completed by a plumbing contractor who is licensed by the S tate of Hawai‘i. d. All new and modified systems must be i nspected by the design engineer and approved for use by the D epartment of Health upon completion of work . Failure to complete this step will delay b uilding p ermit applications. Wastewater Branch, Environmental Management d ivision, D epartment of Health, (808)3 22 -1963. I ndividual w astewater s ystem (i.e., cesspool, septic tank, other). Cesspools are permitted in some, but not all, areas of Hawai ‘i Island . Confer with your engineer or the D epartment of Health Wastewater Branch to determine which wastewater systems are allowed for your parcel. A cesspool may serve a single residence up to five bedrooms. Any cesspool serving more than one residence violates federal law and is subject EPA fines . New ce sspools are not permitted to discharge to (i.e. Connect to) lava tubes, caves, or ground water. Additionally, under normal circumstances, an existing cesspool may not be reused if the residence it served is replaced . For more information visit the D epartme nt of Health Wastewater Branch website: or call 933 -0401. 6. Wastewater Division, D epartment of Environmental Management, County (808) 961 -8338, Properties adjacent to the County w astewater c ollection s ystem require a sewer connection installation as part of the building permit .
6 Residential Building Permit Guidelines OTHER REVIEWING AGENCIES : 1. Highway Division, S tate Department of Transportation, (808) 933 -8866 . Permits to work with the state right -of -way; to connect a driveway or street to the S tate highway. 2. Historic Preservation Div ision, State Department of Land and Natur al Resources , (808) 327 -3690: State Historic Preservation Program – for historic features and structures over 50 years old , grading permit approval is required. 3. State of Hawai ‘i Department of Business, Economic Dev elopment and Tourism (DBEDT ) – Solar Wa ter Heater drawing requirements: a. The s olar water heater is identified on the floor plan. b. Panels on the roof are drawn on the elevation drawings. c. Panels on the ground are indicated on the site pl an C omplete drawings are required for a structure. d. If both water tank and panels are to be placed on the roof, elevation drawings shall show the location . Structural support details are required. Plans for tank on the roof require an Architect or Structur al Engineer’s approval. If a variance from DBEDT was obtained, please remit a copy of the approval with your submittal. If a variance petition is pending a pproval add “Pending approval of solar water heater variance from DBEDT”.
7 Residential Building Permit Guidelines BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED : 1. Erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair , convert , move , or demolish any building or structure. 2. I nstall or entirely replace energy saving devices such as a solar water heater and p hotovoltaic (PV) system or relocat e panels from the roof to the ground or vice versa . 3. W ater tanks or catchment systems for po table household use regardless of height or size ; 4. R etaining wall (concrete, CMU, rock, or other) 4 -feet or higher . 5. “A s -B uilt ” structures, constructed without permits, will require companion applications from Hawai ‘i s tate licensed e lectrical and plumbing contractors. Note that where electrical wiring is over 200 amps or concealed an electrical engineered drawing may also be required. 6. To c hange the use and occupancy classification of a structure i.e., from Group R -3 R esidential S ingle Family D welling to Gro up ”B ” Real Estate Sales and Management . BUILDING PERMITS ARE NOT REQUIRED : 1. Temporary structure used for construction of a permitted structure, temporary buildings, platforms and fences used during construction, or for props for films, television or live plays and performances; 2. Re -roofing work with like material and installation of siding to existing exterior walls which will not affect structural components of the roof or walls for only a R -3 dwelling ; 3. Temporary tents or other coverings for private famil y parties or , camping on approved campgrounds . 4. Television and radio equipment (i.e., antennas, dishes) accessory to R -3 Occupancies. Supports or towers for television and radio equipment 6 -feet or less in height. 5. Awnings projecting up to 4 -feet and at tached to the exterior walls of buildings of Group R -3 and U Occupancies that do not violate the provisions for “yards” in Chapter 25 -Zoning Code. 6. Wallpaper or , wall covering installations , exempt per s ection 801.1, Interior Finishes, Chapter 8, IBC 2006 Edition; IRC Section 315.1, Exceptions . 7. Repairs which involve only replacement of component parts of existing work with similar materials for the purpose of maintenance, and which do not aggregate over $4,000.00 in valuation in any 12 -month period, and doe s not affect any electrical or mechanical installations. 8. Paint, decorations and install the floor covering. 9. Cabinet work for R -3 Occupancy and individual units of R -1 not regulated under s ection 3.10.3.13 Cooking Unit Clearances. Cooking Unit Clearances o f Chapter 5 Building Code . Wall mounted shelving not affecting fire resistance or structural members of wall in regard to clearances to cabinets and range clearance to combustible. 10. Swimming pools for one, and two -family dwelling units less than 2 -feet dee p. 11. Fences 6' or less in height. 12. Detached structures for animal shelters, storage sheds, towers, and similar uses, not more than 6 -feet in height. 13. One -story d etached accessory structures used as a tool and storage shed , playhouses, and similar uses. Provide d the floor area does not exceed a) 120 sq feet (11 m 2 ) in residential zones; and b) 600 square feet of floor area in a g ricultural zones with an existing permitted structure on the property . The structure canno t be located within the building setback requ ired by C hapter 25 – Zoning Code . Plumbing and electrical services are not allowed for accessory structures that do not have a building permit .
8 Residential Building Permit Guidelines 14. Detached decks or platforms less than 30 -inches in height above grade . The structure cannot be located within the building setback as required by the C hapter 25 – Zoning Code . 15. Playground equipment; 16. Replacement of solar water components (i.e., panels, tanks) in the same location and of the same type. However, plumbing and electrical permits are required. 17. Wells a nd Reservoirs – HRS Chapter 178 . Website: http://portal.ehawaii.gov/ 18. Water tanks or catchment systems 5,000 gallons or less in size with a height to width ratio of not more than 2:1, to be used strictly for non -potable /non -household purposes such as agric ulture, livestock, irrigation, and are independent of the potable/household system. 19. Although a building permit may not be required for some of the structures and their uses, the zoning code does not allow structures to protrude into required setbacks in ya rds/lawns except for permitted projections. Contact the Planning Department to verify setback requires for items 3,13,14, & 19 when a building permit is not required. B UILDING PERMIT APPLICATION: 1. Applicant s must submit a completed b uilding p ermit W orkshee t along with construction plans and documents. Applicants may apply and pay online for a building permit at Papaaukahi or apply in person in Hilo or Kona or download a Building Permit Worksheet . Counter service hours for permit application assistance are listed on the front page. a. Scope of Work: C heck scope of work (one or more) applicable to the application. b. Site location i s in respect to w ind borne debris region determined by geographic location . c. Descriptio n of Work indicates the number of stories, type of construction, and uses o f spaces i.e. 2 -Bedroom, 2 -Bathroom, Living, Dining, Kitchen, etc., and any non -living accessory s paces (non -living areas) i.e., Storage, Lanai, Carport or Garage, Water Tank, S wimming P ool, etc .) d. The o wner -builder permit application allows the owner to act as a general contractor without possessing the required license . The owner -builder supervise s construction, and hire s sub -contractors licensed by the State of Hawai‘i . The building is constructed for personal use and may not be sold or lease d within o ne year after construction is completed. Risks and responsibilities of being an owner -builder is available by contacting the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs . at See brochure “Know the risks and responsibilities of being an owner -builder.” 2. Single -family and two -family detached residential dwelling (R -3 Occupancy) and accessory structures (U Occupancy) must comply with the 2006 International Residential Code as amended and 2006 International Energy Conservation Code . 3. P lans and specifications must be prepar ed and stamped by a S tate of Hawai‘i licensed professional architect or structural engineer when : a. A s ingle -story structure and more than 600 square feet of f loor area for R -3 Occupancy ; b. A s ingle o r two -story structure of mixed occupancies of R -3 and U Occupancies with more than 1,200 square feet of total floor areas . c. A s tructure of R -3 or U Occupancies that are t h ree or more stories in height ; d. Structures located in a FEMA designated f lood z one ; e. Str uctural members of concrete, masonry or steel ;
9 Residential Building Permit Guidelines f. Retaining walls over 4 -feet in height ; g. All plans for post and pier type construction with/without perimeter foundation walls of R -3 Occupancies ; h. All U Occupancies greater than 600 square feet ; i. Wood trusses of more than 24’-0” length. Pre -engineered and metal trusses ;j. The b uilding o fficial may require plans, computations, and specifications prepared and stamped by a professional architect or structural engineer when p rescriptive requirements of the building cod e are not applied (i.e., single wall construction); 4. Privately owned or privately controlled one -story dwelling or accessory structure of value not exceeding $40,000 and a two -story dwelling or accessory structure of value not exceeding $35,000 do not requi re plans prepared by a S tate of Hawai‘i licensed architect or engineer. However; this exception does not apply to a dwelling or accessory structure which the principal structural members consist of reinforced concrete or structural steel having riveted, b olted, or welded connections . 5. Submit t wo (2) complete sets of plans . O ne original, and a photo copy: • Drawn to scale in ink with dimensions on a 11” x 17” or larger paper; • Indicate the nature and extent of the proposed work clearly distinguished from exist ing work. • Plans can be a blueprint . 6. Plans must includ e: • Design Loads (floor live load , roof live load , basic wind speed , effective wind speed , wind exposure category , and seismic design category); • A p lot plan of the property ; • A f oundation p lan (layout a nd dimensions); • A r oof p lan; • Floor plans for each level; • A f raming plan; • Building and wall sections; • Door & window schedules indicating size and type ; • Exterior elevation plans and, • Interior elevation plans; not normally necessary . Available for your use is the Residential Building Permit Checklist & Building Plan Review Guidelines. 7. A b uild ing permit application number is generated when the minimum requirements are met . A copy of the application and a number is provided for the applicant ’s reference. 8. Permit applications accepted at the Hilo and Kona office are reviewed by approving agencies . Individuals do not route their applications. Additional information and plan revision (s) may be required to address specific agency requirements, codes, ordinances and regulations. 9. On final approval, fees assessed, a building permit number generated a nd a building permit placard issued to the applicant. Section 5 -31. Permit fees . ELECTRICAL PERMIT S REQUIRED : 1. An electrical permit is required for a ny electrical work with the following exceptions :
10 Residential Building Permit Guidelines a. Installation of any portable motor or appliance energiz ed by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug, provided the cord or cable is permitted by Chapter 5 - Electricity . b. Repair of any fixed motor, water heater, air conditioning controls or other appliance, or replacement with another having the same horsepower rating and situated at the same location. c. Replac ing receptacles and switches. d. Maintenance work by a licensed electrician per C hapter 448E, Hawai‘i Revised Statues. e. Emergency electrical work performed by a n individual to who m a permit will be is sued for the work completed and/or is ongoing. f. Provision of the foregoing exceptions shall not apply to any repairs or replacement of electrical devices, apparatus, or appliances originally installed without a permit or when energized by or a part of any h azardous or illegal wiring system. 2. For single -family dwellings, plans and specifications prepared by a professional electrical engineer registered in the State of Hawai‘i is not typically required provided: a. The installation must not be located in a rain wa ter, sea water or a flood zone; and b. Service size disconnect does not exceed 200 amperes. Exception, as -built electrical work concealed without an inspection may require drawings prepared, stamped and signed by an electrical engineer licensed in the State o f Hawai‘i. PLUMBING PERMITS REQUIRED : 1. Plumbing permit is required for any i nstallation, removal, alteration, repair or replacement any plumbing, gas or drainage piping work or any fixture or water heating or treating equipment with following exceptions: a. A ny repair work involving stopping of leaks in drain, soil, waste or vent piping provided that said piping be or become defective and necessary to replace the same with new in any part where a permit and inspection are required. b. Clearing stoppages or the re pairing leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures when such repairs do not involve replacement, rearrangement of pipes, valves, or fixtures. c. Replac ing or repair ing disposals, faucets and fixtures, includ ing sinks and water closets when replacement or repair does not involve the replacement or rearrangement of pipes or valves. 2. For single -family and two -family dwellings, plans and specifications prepared by a professional architect or mechanical engineer registered in the S tate of Hawai‘i is not typically required ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING PERMIT APPLICATION: 1. Electrical and plumbing permit applications are submitted by the S tate of Hawai ‘i licensed electrical and plumbing contractors and may be submitted with or separately from the building permit application . 2. Electrical section 9 -40. Fee schedule and plumbing permit fee schedule section17 -28 . POST ING OF PERMIT PLACARD : Work requiring a permit cannot begin until the required building , electrical and /or plumbing permit placard s are posted at the work site. P er mit placard s must be in a conspicuous place , readily visible for identification. Failure to post the permit placard may be subject to a $25 fine.
11 Residential Building Permit Guidelines INSPECTIONS : When any work required by the permit is ready for inspection, the authority having jurisdiction must be notified by the permit holder in writing, by e -mail, fax or phone that the same is ready for inspection. The notice (request for inspection) must be submitted not less than 48 hours and not more than 72 hours before any such inspection is desired BUILDING INSPECTIONS REQUIRED : 1. Footing and foundation inspections occur after e x cavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is placed. For concrete foundations, any required forms must be in place prior to inspection. Material s for the foundation must be on site, except where concrete is ordered and ready -mixed . 2. Concrete slab and under -floor inspections must be made after in -slab or under -floor reinforc ing steel and building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment are in place, but before concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor . 3. Framing inspections must be made after the roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and pipes, ch imneys and vents to be concealed are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved. 4. Lathing inspections, to be made after all lathing and gypsum board, interior and exterior, in construction required to be fire -re sistive is in place but before any plastering is applied or before gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and finished. 5. Final inspection must be made after all work required by the building permit is complete. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS : 1. All electrical w iring or equipment must be inspected before being concealed, energized, or used. All fixtures, appliances, devices, or equipment must not be connected until the rough electric al wiring, including conductors , are inspected. 2. Final inspection must be made af ter all work required by the electrical permit is complete. PLUMBING INSPECTIONS : 1. All plumbing, gas and drainage systems must be inspected before being concealed. 2. Final inspection must be made after all work required by the plumbing permit is complete. EXPIRATION OF PERMITS: Upon expiration of a permit, all construction work must cease and must not recommence until a new permit is obtained. 1. Building p ermits under construction by general contractor s expire after : (i ) three years from the date of issuance , or (ii) 180 days from date of issuance if construction is not commenced by such date , or (iii) if construction is abandoned or suspended for a period of 180 days after the work is commenced. Building p ermit extension beyond the 3 year or 180 day period m ust be requested in writing and is subject to review/approval. 2. Building p ermits under construction by owner -builders expire after : (i) five years from the date of issuance . If construction is abandoned or suspended any time after the work has commenced, th e owner -builder upon written request and approval may have the building permit suspended until ready to re -commence.
12 Residential Building Permit Guidelines 3. Electrical permits expire if construction is abandoned or suspended for a period of 120 days. However, an electrical permit issued for wor k on construction having a valid building permit will expire only when such building permit expires. 4. Plumbing permits expire if construction is not commenced within 120 days from the date of issuance, or if construction is abandoned or suspended for a per iod of 120 days after the work is commenced. However , a plumbing permit issued for work on construction having a valid building permit will expire only when such building permit expires. PERMIT TRANSFERS: For building permits, if there is a change in the designation of any contractor for any phase of work subsequent to the issuance of a permit, the permit holder must submit a letter addressed to the Building Division requesting approval to transfer permit from contractor to another contractor, from contrac tor to owner as the owner -builder or , for owner to owner as the owner builder and include a non -refundable payment of $25 addressed to the County Director of Finance. Building permit transfers are allowed from owner to owner as the owner -builder and from owner -builder to the contractor only if the transfers are requested prior to framing inspection. Building permit transfer requests must include tax map key for the property, proof of ownership, building permit number(s), contact information, license numbe rs of the current and new contractor, and si gnature of the new contractor in the letter addressed to the Building Division . By signing the letter , the individual accepts responsibility in the Ha wai‘i Revised Statues C hapter 444 . Electronic mail or copie s are unacceptable. Electrical and p lumbing permits are not transferable to another licensed contractor by the Hawai‘i County Code . C hapter 9 - Electricity and C hapter 17 – Plumbing .
13 Residential Building Permit Guidelines BUILDING P ERMIT FEES Section 5 -31. Permit fees. The building permit fees for dwellings (R -3) and accessory (U) occupancies are $20.00 per 100 square feet of R -3 floor area or fraction thereof, and $10.00 per 100 square feet of U floo r area or a fraction thereof. T able 1 -A below applies for all other building work (i.e., alterations, repairs, move, demolition, water tanks, pools, solar systems, retaining walls, etc.). When work for which a building permit is required has comm enced without first obtaining said permit, the fees specified are doubled. TABLE 1 -A BUILDING PERMIT FEES TOTAL VALUATION FEE Up to $500 $10 More than $501 , to & including $2,000 $10 for first $500 p lus $1.50 for each additional $100 or fraction th ereof More than $2,00 1 to & including $25,000 $32.50 for first $2,000 plus $7.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof More than $25,00 1 , to & including $50,000 $205 for first $25,000 plus $6 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof Mo re than $50,000 $355 for first $50,000 p lus $3 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES Section 9 -40. Fee schedule. (a) Issuing Perm its. A fee shall be paid for issuing each permit in addition to all other charges specified herein $5 each (b) Service Installations. For the required size of service equipment on single phase construction (including meter loop) n ot over 100 amperes . $8 Over 100 but not over 200 amperes . $10 Not over 100 amperes $10 Over 100 but not over 200 amperes . $12 (c) Feeder Circuits For required size of feeder equipment. Not over 100 amperes . $6 Over 100 but not over 200 amperes . $8 Each circuit for general light and convenience outlets $4 Control wiring air conditioning and refrigeration for each compressor unit . $6 Fire and burglar alarm system . $30
14 Residential Building Permit Guidelines ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES ( continued) For any other type of circuits and outlets . $12 (e) Wiring circuits in or about a single -family dwelling. Each circuit of the first five circuits for general lighting , and convenience outlets . $6 Each additional circuit for such outlets . $4 Fire and burglar alarm system . $6 For any other type of circuits and outlets $4 (f) Cooking Appliances. Single - and multiple –family dwellings and apartments: E ach electric range circuit . $6 E ach built -in countertop range circuit . $6 E ach built -in oven circuit . NOTE: For the purpose of this code, “range” shall mean a completely self -cont ained, freestanding, cooking unit, containing top cooking units and ovens, which is connected to one outlet; a “built -in countertop range” shall mean an assembly of cooling units which is installed in a counter and connected to an outlet separately from an oven; a “built -in oven” shall mean an oven for the preparation of food in a residence and which is connected to a separate outlet. Each oven and each countertop cooking unit assembly shall be served by separate branch circuits. $6 (g) Heaters. (1) Single - and M ultiple -Family Dwellings and Apartments. For each water heater circuit $6 For each air heater circuit, capacity up to 1,650 watts . $4 For each air heater circuit, capacity 1,650 watts or more . $6 (i) Laundry Dryer Circuit. (1) Single - and Multiple -Family Dwell ings and Apartments. For each circuit $6 For each separate motor fixed: Not over 1/3 HP $4 Over 1/3 HP but not over 1 HP $6 Over 1 HP but not over 3 HP $8 Over 3 HP but not over 8 HP $10 Over 8 HP but not over 15 HP $12 Over 15 HP but not over 50 HP $14 Over 50 HP but not over 100 HP $16 Over 100 HP $40 (q) Generators, Capacitors, Reactors, Transformers Fixed, and all other alternate energy power sources. For the purpose of this subsection 1 kWh is equivalent to 1 kva. Not more than 5 kW $10 Over 5 kW but not over 15 kW $24 Over 15 k W $40 Miscellaneous Each electric welder outlet $10 Each transfer switch (double throw) $20 For conduit and raceway installation, a fee shall be charged for each two hundred lineal feet of conduit and raceway or an y fraction thereof. Fees are to be charged only when circuit wiring is excluded. $6.
15 Residential Building Permit Guidelines ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES ( continued) Repairs, Alterations Additions. Permit fees for additions to or alterations of existing work shall be the same for new work. Permit fees for repair or for work for which a permit is required but for which no fee is herein provided, shall be $5. Section 9 -41. Additional fee for work begun without permits. Where work for which an electrical permit is required is started prior to obtaining said permit, the fee assessed plus the fees specified by section 9 -40, or the fees specified by section 9-40 is doubled, whichever is greater. $100 PLUMBING PERMIT FEES Section 17 -28. Permit fees. (a) Schedule of Fees (1) Permit Application fee $10 (2) In addition: For each plumbing fixture or trap (including drainage and vent piping) $4 For installation, alteration, or repair of each building sewe r, building drain, or vent piping $20 For vacuum breakers or backflow protective devices installed subsequent to the installation of the piping or equipment served $12 For each lawn sprinkler system on any one valve including backflow protection device s thereof $12 For each electric water heater, solar or gas water heater, and/or vent $4 For each new installation, alteration, or repairing of gas piping systems, house piping, and/or exterior piping for lamps, luau torches, and other miscellaneous equi pment $12 For each gas appliance $4 Where work which began and a plumbing permit is required, but not obtained the application fee is $100 plus fees specified in section 17 -28 (a) 29 August 2013