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ARTICLE XI. - FEE SCHEDULE.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Burnet, TX.

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Sec. 22-261. - Fee schedule.#

This article establishes fees for permits, inspections and other services provided by the city under this chapter. Unless a fee is specified elsewhere in this chapter, all permit fees required under articles I through X of this chapter are due and payable with an application for a permit and are as follows:

Table One—Building Permit Fees Single-family $0.08 per square foot

Apartments and duplexes 0.08 per square foot

Commercial and institutional 0.08 per square foot

Additions, remodeling, etc. 0.08 per square foot

Minimum of 25.00

Demolition 50.00

House moving 100.00 plus any additional costs incurred by the police department and/or the utility department

Storage sheds in excess of 120 square feet 15.00

Reinspection 35.00

Plan review—Bldg. Dept. 100.00 each review

Plan review—Fire Marshal 100.00 each review

Table Two—Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule New Construction

Single-family residence $0.08 per square foot

Apartments and duplexes 0.08 per square foot

Commercial and institutional 0.08 per square foot

Repair and Additions

Basic permit $25.00 plus items below

Fixture, each 2.50

Sewer yard line 2.50

Gas yard line 2.50

Water heater 2.50

Gas piping system 5.50 plus $0.50 each outlet over five

Lawn sprinkler system 5.00 plus $0.50 each outlet over five

Swimming pool 10.00

Reinspections 35.00

Table Three—Mechanical Permit Fees Single-family, duplex and apartments $40.00 per unit

Commercial and institutional 40.00 per unit

All other types of mechanical equipment regulated by this Code 10.00 per unit

Reinspection 35.00 per unit

Table Four—Fire Code Permit Fees The following are the plan review, inspection and general fire safety fees charged by the City of Burnet Fire Marshal's Office.

Taxing Entities (ISD's, County, State or Federal) are charged full price for review fees but given a 50% reduction in first round inspection fees. Any re-inspections are subject to the full prices included herein.

PLAN REVIEW FEES

Construction Permit w/plan review—up to 5000 square feet $150.00

Construction Permit w/plan review—> 5000 square feet $150.00

+$0.05 sq. ft.

Construction Permit w/plan review; maximum fee $1,000.00

Fire Sprinkler System—1-10 heads $50.00

Fire Sprinkler System—11-25 heads $100.00

Fire Sprinkler System—26-100 heads $150.00

Fire Sprinkler System—101-200 heads $200.00

Fire Sprinkler System—each additional head >200 $200.00

+ .50 ea

Underground Fire Main—when separate from the Sprinkler System $200.00

Fire Pump—per pump $200.00

Standpipe (Stand Alone) per system $200.00

NFPA 22 Water Supply Tank—per tank (unless same specification) $200.00

Fixed Fire Suppression System—Per system $150.00

Fire Alarm System—1-10 devices $100.00

Fire Alarm System—11-25 devices $150.00

Fire Alarm System—26-100 devices $200.00

Fire Alarm System—101-200 devices $250.00

Fire Alarm System—each additional devices >200 $250.00

+ .50 ea

Commercial Hood Suppression System $150.00

Smoke Control System—Per system $150.00

Petroleum—Above Ground Storage Tank $150.00

+$50.00 each additional

Petroleum—dispensary piping $150.00

Petroleum—Underground tank and delivery system—per system $300

INSPECTIONS**

Building Inspections

Final Inspection/Construction Certificate of Occupancy (CCO) Construction $100.00

Inspection—Business Certificate of Occupancy $50.00

Building Inspection $50.00

Change of Occupancy Type or Occupancy Load $25.00

Licensing Inspections

License Inspections—Private School/Day Care—25 or less $50.00

License Inspections—Private School/Day Care—26 to 100 $100.00

License Inspections—Private School/Day Care—101 and greater $200.00

License Inspections—Nursing or Assisted Living $150.00

License Inspections—Hospitals $200.00

License Inspections—Private Institutional—Restrained $200.00

License Inspections—Licensed Group Home $75.00

License Inspections—Foster Adoption 501C3 and/or Taxing Entities No Charge

Fire Systems Inspections

Fire Sprinkler System—Visual or Final—1 to 10 heads ** $50.00

Fire Sprinkler System—11 to 25 heads ** $100.00

Fire Sprinkler System—26-100 heads ** $200.00

Fire Sprinkler System—101-200 heads ** $250.00

Fire Sprinkler system—each additional head > 200 ** $250.00

+ $.50 ea device >200

Underground Fire Protection ** $50.00

Underground Fire Main Inspection ** $50.00

Sprinkler System Pressure Test ** $25.00

Fire Pump—per pump ** $200.00

Standpipe—per system ** $200.00

Water Supply Tank—per system ** $100.00

Fixed Fire Suppression System—Per system ** $50.00

Commercial Cooking Hood Inspection (Light or Smoke test) $50.00

Commercial Cooking Hood Suppression System Inspection $50.00

Fire Alarm System—1-10 initiating and/or signaling devices ** $100.00

Fire Alarm System—11-25 initiating and/or signaling devices ** $150.00

Fire Alarm System—26-100 initiating and/or signaling devices ** $200.00

Fire Alarm System—101—200 initiating or signaling devices ** $250.00

Fire Alarm System—> 200 initiating or signaling devices ** $250

+ $.50 ea device >200.00

Smoke Control System—Per system ** $50.00

Petroleum—Above Ground Storage Tank $150.00

+$ 50.00 each additional

Petroleum—dispensary piping $50.00

Underground Petroleum Liquid Tank—Per system ** $100.00

** All failed inspections are subject to reinspection fees at the following rates:

1 st re-inspection, same as initial inspection fee. 2 nd x2. 3 rd x3 etc. GENERAL FIRE SAFETY PERMITS

Tents and Membrane Structures—400 to 600 square feet $50.00

Tents and Membrane Structures—601 to 1000 square feet $75.00

Tents and Membrane Structures—1001 square feet and over $100.00

Fireworks—Display—Single shoot date $100.00

Fireworks—Display—each additional consecutive shoot date per day $50.00

Blasting for Excavation—Application (non-refundable) $50.00

Blasting for Excavation—Permit $100.00

Outdoor Burning—Single Property $20.00

Outdoor Burning—HOA, POA, Subdivision $40.00

Outdoor Burning—Multi Acre Residential or Commercial development (Land Clearing) 2-10 Acres $200.00

Outdoor Burning—Multi Acre Residential or Commercial development (Land Clearing) >10 Acres $200.00

+$20.00 per acre net clearing

Mobile Food Units $50.00

Operational Permit—listed in Section 105.6 of the IFC $100.00

Mass Gathering $100.00

Special Permit—Other required permits not listed $50.00

OTHER FEES/PENALTIES

Late Fee on submittals with a minimum deadline $25.00 each

Construction without permit Fees 3x permit fees

Fire Code Violations—Per offense/per day—Class C misdemeanor $100.00—$2,000.00

Fire Code Violations—Per day—Civil $200.00

Table Five—Outdoor Burning Fireworks Fees

The fee for issued permits for the conducting of approved outdoor burning is subject to the following information: 1.

Established residential or vacant lots: $20.00 for 30 calendar days

2.

HOA, POA, of established subdivision community lot: $40.00 for 30 calendar days

3.

Commercial or residential development property under developer control: $150 for 30 calendar days

4.

Exception: Extensions may be granted if the time period was shortened due to weather conditions, state or county issued burn bans, extended red flag warnings or any other reasonable situation as determined by the fire marshal.

The fireworks application fee is $100.00.

Table Six—Electrical Permit Fees New Construction

Single-family residence $0.08 per square foot

Apartments and duplexes 0.08 per square foot

Commercial and institutional 0.08 per square foot plus $50.00 for service over 200 amp, plus $20.00 per feeder panel

Remodeling and Additions

Basic permit $25.00 plus items listed below

Feeder panels 20.00

Electric outlets and fixtures 0.20 each

Service size

100 amp $30.00

200 amp 30.00

300 amp 45.00

400 amp 60.00

Other Electrical Charges

Construction meter loop $15.00

Mobile home hookup 10.00

Swimming pool 10.00

Reinspection 35.00

(Ord. No. 2021-24, § 8, 7-27-21; Ord. No. 2022-29, § 1(Att.), 5-10-22)