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ORDINANCE NO. 16,367
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 13,920,
14,159, 15,391 AND 15,777 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
PERMIT FEE SCHEDULES FOR BUILDING, ELECTRICAL,
PLUMBING, AND RELATED WORK PERFORMED IN THE CITY
OF LITTLE ROCK; REPEALING ALL TECHNICAL CODE
ORDINANCE AND CODE OF ORDINANCE PROVISIONS
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. The following are hereby established as permit fee schedules for building,
electrical, plumbing, and other related work in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas:
FEE SCHEDULE
I. Building Permit Fees
A. New Construction
(1) One and two - family dwellings; $.045 /sq. ft. under roof.
(2) All other occupancies not listed in (1) above: $.05 /sq. ft. under
roof.
(3) Covered walkways, roofed patios, open sheds: $.02 /sq. ft. of
covered area.
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B. Repair /Alterations/Additions to Existing Construction
When roof line is extended or cost of labor and materials is
$1,000.00 or more:
$12.00 for Fast $1000.00 value $7.00 for each
additional $1000.00 or fraction thereof. Cost of
repair permit shall not exceed cost of permit if
work is considered as new construction.
C. Barricade Fees
The area of public property on which fees
shall be paid shall be that space enclosed
within and occupied by any barricade,
fence, covered walkway or tunnel. Charges
shall be made for the day, and any fraction
of a day, on the following basis: for public
space occupied - $.01 per square
foot, with a minimum fee of $20.00 per day.
D. House Moving Fees
Moving structure off lot $100.00
Moving structure on same lot $ 50.00
Inspection fee inside City $ 25.00
Inspection fee outside City but
in Pulaski County $ 50.00
Inspection fee outside Pulaski County
but in State of AR $100.00
E. Demolition of Structure:
$.02/sq. ft of floor area. Minimum $25.00 fee
F. Fuel Tanks and Pumps:
(New or Replacement)
Tanks $35.00
Pumps $25.00
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G. Fences, Walls, Awnings, Etc.:
Any construction projecting more than one
(1) foot above grade and not specifically
covered elsewhere in this schedule shall be
charged at the rate of item B. above:
"Repair /Alterations /Additions to existing
construction ".
H. Minimum fee for any permit shall be $20.00
I. Investigative Fee
In those instances wherein the information
submitted to obtain a permit is inadequate or
incomplete, or work has begun without a
permit, or an inspection is required to
determine the "on- site" conditions prior to
issuance or denial of a permit, the Building
Official may charge the owner an investigative
fee of $25.00. The payment of the investigative
fee shall not exempt any person from compliance
with the provisions of the code, or from any
penalty prescribed by law.
J. Reinspection Fee
A reinspection fee of $20.00 will be
charged when an additional trip is made by
an inspector, due to rejections, lock -outs,
insufficient information as to location of
building or structure, work not ready for
inspection, or any other cause due to
neglect or failure on the part of the applicant.
K. Plan Checking Fee
(A) When the valuation of the proposed construction
exceeds $1000.00 and a plan is required. A plan
checking fee shall be paid at time of application.
This fee will be non - refundable regardless if the
application is approved, denied or withdrawn.
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(B) New Building Construction: Added square feet
(1) Fee shall be 25% of the total
building fee and in no case shall be
less than $50.00
(C) Remodels: No added square feet.
(1) Fee shall be 25% of the total
building fee and in no case shall be
less than $25.00
L. Blasting Fee
In addition to insurance and bond as required in
Ordinance #11,361, a permit fee of $20.00 per day
shall be paid.
M. Curb Cuts
(1) Residential drives: $3.00 per cut
(2) Commercial drives: $6.00 per cut
(3) Minimum fee: $20.00
N. Tent Permit
Flat fee of $20.00 upon proper completion
of Fire Department Approval Form.
O. Construction Shack or Field Office
Flat fee of $20.00 with site plan.
Fee waived if included with permit
application.
P. Franchise Fee (Public Right -Of -Way)
A flat fee of $75.00 shall be included with
each permit application
Q, Copy Fees
(I) Duplicate Permit Cards (lost, stolen,
misplaced, etc.) $5.00 per card
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(2) Permit Background Computer Readouts
$2.00 per copy
(3) All other copies
$.50 per copy
R. Board of Appeals applications (building or electrical)
A flat fee of $25.00 shall be included with each Board of Appeals
application.
II. Electrical Permit Fees
A. New Construction
(1) One and two - family dwellings:
$.04 /sq. ft. under roof
(2) All other Occupancies:
As set forth in the unit cost schedules in
paragraph II C.
B. Repair /Alternation/Addition to existing construction:
(1) As set forth in the unit cost schedules in
paragraph II C.
C. (1) Meter Loops
(a) First $10.00
(b) Additional $ 5.00
(2)
Load Centers:
Regardless of voltage
Up to 60 amp
Up to 100 amp
Up to 150 amp
Up to 200 amp
Over 200 amp
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$ 6.50
$13.00
$20.00
$27.50
$ 4.00 per
100 amp over
200 amp
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(3) Openings:
1 to 10
11 to 20
21 to 40
41 to 60
61 to 80
81 to 100
101 to 200
201 to 300
301 to 400
over 400
$ 5.00
9.00
16.00
21.00
24.50
26.50
44.00
53.00
61.50
3.50 for each 25
(4) Motor and Generator Wiring
1/8 to 1 H.P. or K.W.
$ 3.50
2 to 4 H.P. or K.W.
6.50
5 to 10 H.P. or K.W.
9.00
11 to 15 H.P. or K.W.
12.00
16 to 20 H.P. or K.W.
14.50
21 or over H.P. or K.W.
18.50
In motor installations calling for inspection fees of
$30.00 and over, fraction horsepower motors can be grouped for their
total horsepower and paid for as one unit.
(5)
Temporary Construction Meter
$10.00
(6)
Temporary Power to Building
15.00
(7)
Outside Electrical Signs
10.00
(8)
Electrical Window Signs
10.00
(9)
Neon Borders, Window or Outside
10.00
(10)
Signboards Regular Permit
(11)
Rectifiers
5.00
(12)
Motion Picture Machines
12.50
(13)
Electric Stoves, Ranges, Dryers,
Water Heaters
10.00
(14)
X -Ray Machines
10.00
(15)
Vent Hoods/Bath Fan/Exhaust Fan
3.50
(16)
Dishwashers/Trash Compactors
3.50
(17)
Disposals /Ceiling Fans
3.50
(18)
Electric Heat 1 to 15 K.W.
5.00
16 to 25 K.W.
8.50
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(19) Special Circuits such as Window Air
Conditioners 20 - 30 amp
5.00
30 - 60 amp
8.00
(20) Special Equipment per 1000 watts
2.50
(21) Festoon or Temporary Decorative
Lights;
Outdoor Sales and Display Lights;
Meter Loop
10.00
Each Circuit
10.00
Each 50 Lamps
2.50
(22) Inspections (Each)
10.00
As per conditions of I. I
20.00
(23) Reinspections (Each)
20.00
As per conditions of I. J.
15.00
D.
Examinations
RENEWAL FEE
(1)
Master Electrician
$30.00
(2)
Journeyman Electrician
$I8.00
(3)
Specialist Refrigeration Electrician
$12.00
(4)
Supervising Air Conditioning Electrician
$ 6.00
(5)
Air Conditioning Electrician
$ 5.00
(6)
Air Conditioning Maintenance Electrician
$ 5.00
(7)
Specialist Sign Electrician
$12.00
(8)
Maintenance Electrician
$12.00
EXAMINATION
(1)
Supervising Air Conditioning Electrician
$25.00
(2)
Air Conditioning Electrician
$20.00
(3)
Air Conditioning Maintenance Electrician
$20.00
(4)
Specialist Sign Electrician
$20.00
HOMEOWNER
(1)
Examination Fee
$20.00,
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E. Temporary Power Requirements:
Before any power is supplied to the permanent
distribution system of a building under
construction, written notice must be
submitted to this office noting the length of
time the temporary power will be needed
before the final electrical inspection is
made, the understanding that the structure
will not be occupied until after the final
inspection, and that the party submitting the
request will assume liability of any damage
incurred as a result of disconnection of power from
the building as a result of a violation of this ordinance.
The time limit on temporary power being
furnished to the building will be determined
on the basis of need, not to exceed thirty (30) days.
An extension of time may be granted only by special permission.
F. Work With No Permit
In case it shall be discovered that any electrical work
has been installed or put into use for which no permit has
been issued, the violator shall pay a fee equal to three
(3) times the permit fee which shall have been paid for work
done in violation thereof and no additional permits shall be
granted until all fees have been paid.
III. Plumbing Permit Fee
A. New Construction
(1) One and two - family dwellings:
$.04 /sq. ft. under roof
(2) All other occupancies:
As set forth in the unit cost schedules in
paragraph III, B
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Repair /Alterations/Addition to Existing Construction:
Unit Costs:
(1) Each plumbing fixture outlet or appliance $4.00;
Shall include each water closet, urinal, bidet, sink, lavatory,
basin, laundry sink, wash tray, dishwasher, garbage disposal,
ice maker, beer or soda fountain, bath tub, hot tub, shower,
sauna, drinking fountain, wet bar, washing machine, hose cabinet
or hose rack, fire pump, sewer ejector, cooling tower, sill cock,
`dental unit, hub drain, floor, area or roof drain, sand trap, grease
trap, sump pump; or any other plumbing element commonly
known as a plumbing fixture.
(2) Water Service $15.00
(3) Lawn Sprinkler Service $15.00
(4) Water House Piping $10.00
(5) Swimming and Wading Pools $10.00
(6) Renewal of soil, waste or vent
lines (each branch or stack) $ 4.50
(7) Gas Service (up to 5 meter
Openings) $10.00
(8) Gas House Piping (up to 5
Openings) $10.00
Each additional Opening $ 2.50
(9) Each Gas -Fired Appliance: $10.00
Shall include each water
heater, floor furnace; unit
heater; vented wall furnace;
commercial clothes dryer;
commercial range or oven; or
other gas -fired appliance
not specifically mentioned
excluding portable heating
stoves and space heaters
(10) Domestic Gas-Fired Appliance $ 2.50
ranges, clothes dryer
(11) Renewal of gas -fired appliance
vent $ 4.50
(12) Central Heating Furnace or
Boiler $10.00
(13) Direct Fired Makeup Heater $10.00
(14) Conversion $10.00
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(15) Inspections (Each) $10.00
(16) Reinspections (Each) $20.00
As per conditions of I.J.
(17) Investigative Inspection
(Each) $25.00
As per conditions of I. I.
D. Work located out of City limits shall be
charged a surcharge of 50 °/u of total permit charge.
E. Work with no permit
The penalty for failure to obtain a permit for
work as called for in City Code shall be as described
in the penalty section of this Code, and in addition to
any such fine or imprisonment as may be imposed pursuant
to said penalty section, the violator shall pay a fee equal
to three times the permit fee which shall have been paid for
work done in violation hereof.
SECTION 2. Fees on all work requiring a building permit as set forth in
Section 105 ofThe Arkansas Fire Prevention Code shall be paid as required at the time offiling
an application:
SECTION 3. The provisions of all technical codes, ordinances and codes of ordinances
in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. The fees are necessary to adequately provide for the funding of certain
City programs necessary to the public health, safety and welfare; therefore, an emergency exists
and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
PASSED: February 16, 1993
ATTEST:
City Clerk - Robbie Hancock
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney - Thomas M arpenter
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