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--- (2) --- State Law reference— Permits required, G.L. 1956, § 23-27.3-113.1; fees, G.L. 1956, § 23-27.3-118.0; fee computation, G.L. 1956, § 23-27.3-119.0.
Sec. 10-21. - Permit fees.#
The fee for a building permit for new construction, additions, alterations and other construction shall be as follows: Valuation Limit Fees
$1.00 $10,000.00 $9.00 per $1,000.00
$10,001.00 $50,000.00 $90.00 plus $7.00 per $1,000.00 exceeding $10k
$50,001.00 No limit $370.00 plus $5.00 per $1,000.00 exceeding $50k
NOTE: $65.00 MINIMUM FEE
No permit shall be issued unless the estimated valuation is reasonably within unit rates for costs of buildings as classified and defined in the state building code. The building official may require a sworn statement from the applicant setting forth the actual cost of the building before any such permit shall be granted.
(Code 1986, §§ 5-16, 5-17; Ch. 861, § 1, 7-5-2005; Ch. 919, § 1, 8-3-2009; Ch. 1144, § 1, 4-6-2026)
Sec. 10-22. - Moving of buildings.#
The fee for a permit to move a building shall be $0.20 per $100.00 of the estimated cost of moving, plus the cost of new foundations and all work necessary to place the building or structure in its completed condition in the new location.
(Code 1986, § 5-18; Ch. 861, § 1, 7-5-2005)
Cross reference— Streets, sidewalks and other public places, ch. 66.
Sec. 10-23. - Demolition.#
The fee for a permit for demolition of a structure shall be $200.00.
(Code 1986, § 5-19; Ch. 861, § 1, 7-5-2005; Ch. 919, § 2, 8-3-2009; Ch. 1144, § 1, 4-6-2026)
Sec. 10-24. - Plumbing work.#
The fees for a permit to perform plumbing work shall be as follows: Valuation Limit Fees
$1.00 $10,000.00 $9.00 per $1,000.00
$10,001.00 $50,000.00 $90.00 plus $7.00 per $1,000.00 exceeding $10k
$50,001.00 No limit $370.00 plus $5.00 per $1,000.00 exceeding $50k
NOTE: $65.00 MINIMUM FEE
(Code 1986, § 5-21; Ch. 861, § 1, 7-5-2005; Ch. 1144, § 1, 4-6-2026)
Cross reference— Utilities, ch. 78.
Sec. 10-25. - Electrical work.#
The fees for a permit to perform electrical work shall be as follows: Valuation Limit Fees
$1.00 $10,000.00 $9.00 per $1,000.00
$10,001.00 $50,000.00 $90.00 plus $7.00 per $1,000.00 exceeding $10k
$50,001.00 No limit $370.00 plus $5.00 per $1,000.00 exceeding $50k
NOTE: $65.00 MINIMUM FEE
(Code 1986, § 5-22; Ch. 861, § 1, 7-5-2005; Ch. 919, § 3, 8-3-2009; Ch. 1144, § 1, 4-6-2026)
Cross reference— Utilities, ch. 78.
Sec. 10-26. - Mechanical work.#
The fees for a permit to perform mechanical work shall be as follows: Valuation Limit Fees
$1.00 $10,000.00 $9.00 per $1,000.00
$10,001.00 $50,000.00 $90.00 plus $7.00 per $1,000.00 exceeding $10k
$50,001.00 No limit $370.00 plus $5.00 per $1,000.00 exceeding $50k
NOTE: $65.00 MINIMUM FEE
(Code 1986, § 5-23; Ch. 861, § 1, 7-5-2005; Ch. 919, § 4, 8-3-2009; Ch. 1144, § 1, 4-6-2026)
Sec. 10-27. - Certificate of occupancy.#
Fee is included in the permit fee.
(Code 1986, § 5-24; Ch. 861, § 1, 7-5-2005; Ch. 919, § 5, 8-3-2009; Ch. 1144, § 1, 4-6-2026)
Sec. 10-28. - Reinspection fee.#
There shall be a fee of $50.00 assessed for each reinspection of construction work, electrical work, plumbing work or mechanical work where the need for the reinspection is caused by the failure of the permittee to comply with the provisions of the building code or the permit issued by the building official. The reinspection fee shall be paid prior to any reinspection being conducted by the building official's office.
(Code 1986, § 5-26; Ch. 861, § 1, 7-5-2005; Ch. 1144, § 1, 4-6-2026)
Sec. 10-29. - Plan review fee.#
Plan review fee is included in the permit fee.
(Code 1986, § 5-27; Ord. No. 997, § 1, 5-5-2014; Ch. 1144, § 1, 4-6-2026)
Sec. 10-30. - Unauthorized building construction.#
The fee for obtaining a building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing permit, when work has been ordered ceased by the building official for failure to obtain the required permit prior to commencement of the activity, shall be $500.00 for first violation and $1,000.00 for any subsequent violation in addition to the usual prescribed fee. All fees shall be paid in full prior to commencing construction.
(Code 1986, § 5-28; Ch. 1144, § 1, 4-6-2026)
Sec. 10-31. - Taxes and assessments.#
No building permit will be issued to any applicant where taxes, assessments, user fees or fines on the subject property are past due.
(Code 1986, § 5-29)
Sec. 10-32. - Plan review fees (fire safety).#
Every request for plan review, by the town fire marshal's office under provisions of the state fire safety code, shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed in Chapter 26, Article II (Fire Code and Regulations) of this Code of Ordinances.
(Ch. 861, § 2, 7-5-2005; Ch. 1081, § 1, 10-19-2020)