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--- (2) --- State Law reference— State building code, G.L. 1956, § 23-27.3-100.0 et seq.
Sec. 4-16. - Building permits.#
The valuation of the estimated cost of any new structure shall be established in accordance with the schedule set out in this section. (1)
All building permits, whether for new structures, repairs or alterations, and the fees for such permits are hereby fixed as follows. A $250.00 late charge shall be added for starting work before obtaining a permit. Said late charge may be waived at the reasonable discretion of the building official as a result of work being performed due to exigent circumstances; provided said waiver is limited to one waiver per property and owner.
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Valuation Fee Factor Fee
a. From $0 to $5,000.00 $95.00 Flat Fee
b. From $5,001.00 to $10,000.00 0.019 95.00 Minimum
c. From $10,001.00 to $20,000.00 200.00 Flat Fee
d. From $20,001.00 to $50,000.00 0.011 220.00 Minimum
e. From $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 0.01 560.00 Minimum
f. From $100,001.00 to No Limit 0.0099 1,000.00 Minimum
TABLE 2 Building validation. The following building validation data represents average valuations of most buildings. In conjunction with the International Code Council, this data is offered as an aid for the building official to determine if the permit valuation is underestimated. Again, it should be noted that, when using this data, these are "averages" with cost based on typical construction methods for each occupancy group and type of construction. The average costs include foundation work, structural and nonstructural building components, interior finish material and includes the issuance of certificate of occupancies (C of O). The data is a Rhode Island average and is subject to the local building official's further review. The building valuation data is not intended to apply to alterations or repairs to existing buildings because the scope of alterations or repairs to an existing building varies so greatly. However, building validation data can be used to determine the cost of an addition that is basically a standalone building which happens to be attached to an existing building. Group (2012 International Building) IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
A-1 Assembly, theaters, with stage $237.95 $230.14 $224.53 $215.14 $202.28 $196.45 $207.90 $184.90 $177.90
A-1 Assembly, theaters without stage 218.05 210.24 204.62 195.23 182.48 176.65 188.00 165.09 158.09
A-2 Assembly, nightclubs 187.78 182.45 177.34 170.21 159.88 155.54 163.93 144.88 140.78
A-2 Assembly, restaurants, bars, banquet halls 186.72 181.38 175.23 169.15 159.75 154.48 162.86 142.76 139.72
A-3 Assembly, churches 220.19 212.38 206.76 197.31 184.87 179.04 190.14 167.50 160.49
A-3 Assembly, general community halls, libraries, museums 183.76 175.95 169.27 160.93 147.23 142.46 153.71 129.85 123.90
A-4 Assembly, arenas 216.99 209.18 202.50 194.17 180.35 175.59 183.94 162.97 157.04
B Business 190.05 183.07 176.97 168.22 153.30 147.55 161.58 134.55 128.60
E Educational 203.64 196.62 190.85 182.21 169.70 160.72 175.93 148.29 143.47
F-1 Factory and industrial, moderate hazard 114.92 109.52 103.01 98.98 88.23 84.39 94.57 72.81 68.25
F-2 Factory and industrial, low hazard 113.86 108.46 103.01 98.98 88.23 83.34 93.51 72.81 67.19
H-1 High Hazard, explosives 107.62 102.23 96.77 91.68 82.22 77.33 87.28 66.80 N.P.
H234 High Hazard 107.62 102.23 96.77 91.68 82.22 77.33 87.28 66.80 61.17
H-5 HPM 190.05 183.07 176.98 168.22 153.31 151.72 161.58 134.55 128.86
I-1 Institutional, supervised environment 188.42 181.79 176.51 169.01 155.08 150.99 168.67 139.16 134.32
I-2 Institutional, hospitals 320.58 313.60 307.51 298.75 282.80 N.P. 292.11 264.03 N.P.
I-2 Institutional, nursing homes 221.94 214.95 208.87 200.10 186.26 N.P. 193.47 167.49 N.P.
I-3 Institutional, restrained 216.52 209.54 203.45 194.69 181.36 174.56 188.05 162.60 154.55
I-4 Institutional, day care facilities 188.42 181.79 176.51 169.01 155.09 150.99 168.67 139.16 134.32
M Mercantile 139.96 134.63 128.47 122.40 111.79 108.53 116.11 96.80 93.75
R-1 Residential, hotels 189.88 183.26 177.97 170.47 156.82 152.75 170.15 140.90 136.06
R-2 Residential, multiple family 159.26 152.63 147.35 139.85 126.95 122.86 139.51 111.02 106.19
R-3 Residential, one- and two-family 154.56 150.31 146.56 142.79 137.20 133.75 139.83 128.30 120.21
R-4 Residential, care/assisted living facilities 188.42 181.79 176.51 169.01 155.08 150.99 168.67 139.16 134.32
S-1 Storage, moderate hazard 106.56 101.16 94.64 90.62 80.10 76.26 86.22 64.68 60.11
S-2 Storage, low hazard 105.50 100.10 94.64 89.55 80.10 75.20 85.16 64.68 59.05
U Utility, miscellaneous 80.12 75.49 70.78 67.17 60.40 56.41 64.03 47.27 45.02
*Private garages use utility, miscellaneous.
*Unfinished basement (all use groups) = $17.00 per sq. ft.
*For shell only building deduct 20 percent.
*N.P. = Not permitted.
g.
Boilers, furnaces or heating systems under 200,000 BTUs or other mechanical permits such as plumbing and piping systems, air conditioning, etc., shall be charged the building permit fee schedule rate as outlined in Table 1. .....
h.
Demolition: .....
Residential .....100.00
Commercial .....100.00
i.
Moving building .....200.00
j.
Tanks: install, relocate or remove each: .....
Commercial .....125.00
Residential .....75.00
k.
Pumps: install, relocate or remove each .....125.00
l.
Certificate of occupancy: .....
Commercial: $100.00 for initial inspection and $100.00 for each additional inspection for existing buildings.
m.
Wood stoves and fireplaces .....50.00
n.
Tents over 120 square feet .....50.00
o.
Swimming pools: cost of construction per fee schedule. .....
p.
Building code board of standards and appeals .....200.00
q.
Minimum property standards board of review appeal .....200.00
r.
Temporary structures, storage containers, mobile houses or any other temporary structure .....100.00
s.
A fee of $50.00 per inspection will be charged for change of occupancy, rooming houses, laundry and dry cleaners, school inspections other than public schools. .....
(2)
Fees will be computed as follows:
a.
Compute gross square footage.
b.
Locate square foot construction cost in those current charts on file in the city clerk's office. The charts are referred to as Table 1 and 2.
c.
Compute construction cost: Gross square footage × square foot construction cost.
(3)
Plan review fee. In addition to the fees listed in this subsection, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of application whenever any application for a building permit is made for work valued at $200,000.00 or more. This fee shall be equal to one-third of the permit fee calculated in accordance with the schedule of permit fees listed in this subsection.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-16; Ch. 267, § I, 8-19-03; Ch. 291, § I, 11-18-03; Ch. 340, § I, 3-15-05; Ch. 346, § I, 7-12-05; Ch. 650, § I, 6-7-16)
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Sec. 4-17. - Plumbing permits.#
Permit fees for plumbing installations are hereby fixed as follows: (1)
Plumbing .....$50.00
Plus $20.00 per fixture.
(2)
Hot water heater .....30.00
(3)
Drainage, cellar bottom .....30.00
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-17; Ch. 267, § II, 8-19-03; Ch. 650, § II, 6-7-16)
Sec. 4-18. - Electrical permits.#
(a)
The following schedule of fees shall be charged for the issuance of electrical permits for the installation or repair of all types of electrical installation. Such schedule of fees for permits shall be based on the cost of electrical equipment, materials and labor used for the installation or repair of any electrical project.
Valuation Fee Limits
(1)
$1.00 to $1,000.00 .....$75.00
(2)
Each additional $1,000.00 after $1,000.00 to $11,000.00 .....10.00
(3)
Each additional $1,000.00 after $11,000.00 .....9.00
(b)
All plants, factories, mills, machine shops and other commercial or industrial establishments employing electricians shall obtain an annual permit at a cost of $100.00 per year.
(c)
All persons applying for temporary permits for the installation of electrical systems for circuses, carnivals, used car lots, etc., shall obtain a temporary permit at a cost of $100.00 for each permit.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-18; Ch. 267, § III, 8-19-03; Ch. 650, § III, 6-7-16)
Sec. 4-19. - Signs and outdoor advertising permits, fees.#
(a)
Permit fees for the following signs and for the operation of an outdoor advertising business are hereby fixed as follows:
(1)
Each sign up to ten square feet .....$50.00
(2)
Signs in excess of ten square feet, per square foot .....5.00
(3)
Roof signs over 300 square feet .....200.00
Plus $3.00 per square foot.
(4)
Pylons or pole signs over 15 feet in height .....150.00
Plus $3.00 per square foot.
(5)
Temporary signs, 30-day limit .....100.00
(6)
Outdoor advertising, annual fee, $50.00 for the first 100 square feet or fraction thereof and $10.00 for every additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof, per sign per year.
(b)
No fee shall be required for the following signs or outdoor display structures, provided that such signs or structures shall be securely fixed, attached or erected on their location and maintained in a safe manner at all times:
(1)
Residential identification signs not exceeding two and one-half square feet;
(2)
Signs painted on the surface of masonry, concrete, frame or other approved building walls;
(3)
Government building signs: Signs erected on a municipal, state or federal building which announce the name, nature of the occupancy and information as to use of or admission to the premises;
(4)
Wall signs: Any wall sign erected on a building or structure which is not more than one square foot in area;
(5)
Sale or rent: Signs erected to announce the sale or rent of the property so designated, provided that such signs are not over six square feet in area;
(6)
Transit directions: The erection or maintenance of a sign designating the location of a transit line, highway directional signs, railroad station or other public carrier;
(7)
Street signs: Signs erected by the municipality for street directions;
(8)
Construction signs: construction signs, engineers' and architects' signs and other similar signs which may be authorized by the building official in connection with construction operations;
(9)
Special displays: Special decorative displays used for holidays, public demonstrations or promotion of civic welfare or charitable purposes, when authorized by the municipal authorities, on which there is no commercial advertising, provided that the municipality is held harmless for any damage resulting therefrom as provided in section 1407 of the state building code.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-19; Ch. 267, § IV, 8-19-03; Ch. 650, § IV, 6-7-16)
Sec. 4-20. - Fire safety permits.#
(a)
General requirements.
(1)
Any person, including any partnership, corporation or association, undertaking the erection, extension, alteration or repair or moving of a structure; or undertaking any structural alteration, electrical wiring or installation of plumbing or mechanical equipment in an existing structure; or undertaking any changes that may affect the fire safety of a building or any portion thereof; shall first make application for an inspection and for a plan review in the city fire prevention office. Said application shall be made at least 21 calendar days prior to the start of any construction or work accompanied by the proper fee or fees described in this section. No construction or work shall be started until the required application has been approved by the fire prevention office.
(2)
In addition to the general provisions above, this article also includes special categories for which inspections and/or plan review fees are required. No construction or work shall be started until the required application has been approved by the fire prevention office.
(3)
In all matters relating to the execution of this article, the fire prevention officer's interpretations and decisions shall be binding, appealable to the chief of the department. If the applicant is not in agreement with the decision of the fire chief, the applicant may appeal within ten calendar days to the city council. The city council's decision shall be binding and final.
(4)
Any and all construction or work to be permitted shall be in complete compliance with the state fire safety codes in effect at the time of said construction, i.e., Life Safety Code NFPA 101, Uniform Code NFPA 1, R.I. Fire Safety Code, and East Providence Fire Prevention Code.
(5)
All fees as determined by this article, where based on construction costs, shall be based on full valuation of current construction costs. Construction costs (per square foot) shall be determined by the building official.
(6)
Fee rates shall be reviewed annually by the fire prevention officer and the chief of the department to determine if new and/or amended fee rates are appropriate. If so, they shall be submitted to the town council for consideration.
(7)
There shall be no remuneration to any person for any inspection and/or plan review as required by this article.
(8)
All fees shall be made payable to the City of East Providence. Payment shall be made to the city fire prevention office which shall make a record of such payment and then remit the same to the city treasurer.
(9)
No fees shall be paid for any building owned by the city, the state or the United States Government.
(10)
No fees shall be paid for a fire safety inspection as required for a license renewal.
(b)
Life safety plan review. Every request to the city fire marshal's office for a life safety plan review shall be accompanied by the fee as prescribed as follows:
New buildings, additions, alterations, structures, etc. (based on cost of construction less cost of site and utility work, plumbing, mechanical and electrical):
(1)
$500.00 or less .....$25.00
(2)
Over $500.00 but not over $1,000.00 .....$35.00
(3)
Over $1,000.00 but not over $2,000.00 .....$45.00
(4)
Over $2,000.00 but not over $500,000.00 (Plus $6.00 per $1,000.00 or fraction thereof over $2,000.00) .....$45.00+
(5)
Over $500,000.00 (plus $4.00 per $1,000.00 or fraction thereof over $500,000.00) .....$3,033.00+
Single Family Dwelling .....$ 75.00
Two Family Dwelling .....$125.00
Three Family Dwelling .....$125.00
(c)
Fire alarm installation plan review and inspection permit. Every request to the city fire marshal's office for a fire alarm installation plan review and inspection permit shall be accompanied by the fee as prescribed as follows:
New buildings, additions, alterations, structures, etc. (based on cost of construction):
(1)
$500.00 or less .....$25.00
(2)
Over $500.00 but not over $1,000.00 .....$35.00
(3)
Over $1,000.00 but not over $2,000.00 .....$45.00
(4)
Over $2,000.00 but not over $500,000.00 (plus $6.00 per $1,000.00 or fraction thereof over $2,000.00) .....$45.00+
(5)
Over $500,000.00 (plus $4.00 per $1,000.00 or fraction thereof over $500,000.00) .....$3,033.00+
(d)
Heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) installation plan review and inspection permit. Every request to the city fire marshal's office for HVAC requiring a fire alarm system connection for fan shut-down shall be accompanied by the fee as prescribed as follows:
New buildings, additions, alterations, structures, etc. (based on installation cost):
(1)
$500.00 or less .....$25.00
(2)
Over $500.00 but not over $1,000.00 .....$35.00
(3)
Over $1,000.00 but not over $2,000.00 .....$45.00
(4)
Over $2,000.00 but not over $500,000.00 (plus $6.00 per $1,000.00 or fraction thereof over $2,000.00) .....$45.00+
(5)
Over $500,000.00 (plus $4.00 per $1,000.00 or fraction thereof over $500,000.00) .....$3,033.00+
(Ch. 293, § I, 12-2-03; Ch. 445, § I, 1-15-08; Ch. 645, §§ I, II, 4-5-16)
Sec. 4-21. - Posting of permit.#
Each permit issued pursuant to this article shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises. Obtaining and posting of such permit shall be the responsibility of the person actually engaged in the installation, construction or repair of an asphalt driveway or parking lot.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-21)
Sec. 4-22. - Penalty.#
Any person convicted of violating any provision of this article shall be punished by payment of the following fines: (1)
First offense .....$100.00
(2)
Second offense .....200.00
(3)
Third offense .....500.00
Additionally, upon conviction of a third offense, such offender may no longer be issued a permit for the installation, construction and/or repair of asphalt driveways or parking lots in the city.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-22)
Sec. 4-23. - Temporary trailers and storage containers—Residential areas.#
No temporary trailer or storage container may be placed within a residential district in the city without first obtaining a permit from the building official. A permit for a temporary trailer or storage container shall be for a period of six months. The building official may, at his discretion, for good cause shown, grant one six-month extension. Said permit shall be granted by the building official for the following reasons: (1)
During the restoration of a residential structure damaged by fire or natural disaster so as to allow for the storage of furniture, furnishings and other personal items.
(2)
During the renovation of a residential dwelling so as to allow for the storage of furniture, furnishings and other personal items.
(3)
At the discretion of the building official for any other appropriate reason.
Applicants for a permit for a temporary trailer or storage container must first obtain all necessary permits required to complete restoration and/or renovation construction in accordance with the Rhode Island General Laws and the ordinances of the city.
The fee for said permit shall be $15.00.
(Ch. 173, § I, 9-17-01)
Sec. 4-24. - Temporary trailers and storage containers—Nonresidential areas.#
No temporary trailer or storage container may be placed within a nonresidential commercial/industrial district in the city without first obtaining a permit from the building official. A permit for a temporary trailer or storage container shall be for a period of six months. The building official may, at his discretion, for good cause shown, grant one six-month extension. Said permit shall be granted by the building official for the following reasons: (1)
During the restoration of a commercial or industrial structure damaged by fire or natural disaster so as to allow for the storage of furniture, furnishings and other effects.
(2)
During the renovation of a commercial or industrial structure so as to allow for the storage of furniture, furnishings and other effects.
(3)
At the discretion of the building official for any other appropriate reason.
Applicants for a permit for a temporary trailer or storage container must first obtain all necessary permits required to complete restoration and/or renovation construction in accordance with the Rhode Island General Laws and the ordinances of the city.
The fee for said permit shall be $15.00.
(Ch. 173, § I, 9-17-01)
Sec. 4-25. - Size and placement of temporary trailers and storage containers.#
A temporary trailer or storage container which is four feet in height, four feet in width and eight feet in length or 128 cubic feet or smaller which complies with a five-foot side yard setback, five-foot rear yard setback and be five feet from any accessory structure or building located on said property shall not require a permit. All other temporary trailers and storage containers must comply with sections 4-23 and 4-24.
(Ch. 173, § I, 9-17-01)