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ORDINANCE NO 13,206
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 HERE-
WITH; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY
OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. The following is hereby established as permit
fee schedules for building, electrical, plumbing and related
work in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas:
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BUILDING FEES
On all buildings, structures, alterations, or work, requiring a
building permit, as set forth in Section 105, fees shall be paid
as required at the time of filing an application, in accordance with
the following schedule.
(a) New Construction
(1) "One and two - family dwellings"
On all new single and two family dwelling construction,
building, electrical and plumbing fees shall be as follows:
Building Fee Electrical Fee Plumbing Fee
$ .02 /sq. ft. $ .02 /sq. ft. $ .02 /sq. ft.
under roof under roof (includes under roof
(Includes fee for fee for construction
central heating unit) meter)
(2) "All other occupancies"
a. Building Fee
$ .03 per sq. ft. under roof: Covered walkways, roofed
patios, open sheds shall be charged at the rate of $ .01
per square foot of covered area.
b. Electrical and Plumbing Fees
As set forth in separate tables.
(b) Repair to Existing Construction
(1) Building Fee
Cost of One and Two
Repair Family Dwellings
$100 - 500
$501 - 750
$751 - 1000
4.00
6.00
8.00
All Other
Occupancies
5.00
8.00
9.00
Vor each additional $1000 or fraction thereof $4.00)
(2) Electrical and plumbing fees are found in separate shcedules.
(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 by the
day, and any fractioncf a day, on the following basis: for
public space occupied - two tenths (2/10) of one cent per square
foot, with a minimum fee of $4.00 per day.
(d) House Moving Fees
Moving of building or structure $25.00
Moving of building on same lot 5.00
Inspection fee inside City 10.00
Inspection fee outside City 25.00
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(e) Demolition of building or structure
The fee for the demolition or razing of a building or structure
shall be at the rata of one (1) cent per square foot of floor
area. The minimum permit fee shall be ten (10.00) dollars.
(f) Gasoline tank - new or replacement $15.00
(g) Gasoline pump - new or replacement $10.00
(h) Elevators
$15.00
(i) Fences, awnings and all other construction projecting more than
one (1) foot above the ground and NOT SPECIFICALLY covered
by the above scheduled fees shall be charged at the rate of
Item C above; "alterations and repairs ".
(j) Permit fees for churches and other non- profit charitable institutions
shall be based on schedule of fees provided for "one and two
family dwellings ".
(k) Minimum Fee.
The minimum fee for any permit shall be $4.00
(1) 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 investigation fee of $10.00.
The payment of the investigation fee shall not exempt any
person from compliance with the provisions of the Code, or from
any penalty prescribed by law.
(m) Reinspection Fee.
A reinspection fee of $5.00 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.
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ELECTRICAL FEES
All applications for permits shall be accompanied by the inspection fees
as hereinafter provided for. A minimum of $3.00 will be required for
each permit.
HOW TO BE MADE
When a project consists of more than one structure, each separate
structure shall have a separate electrical permit. For purposes of
determining where separate permits are needed, buildings not having
a common attic space, connected only by a canopy, walkway or similar
connection shall be deemed to be separate buildings.
Application for permits shall be made according to the following table
of charges:
OPENINGS: FOR SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, LIGHTING FIXTURES, AND OTHER
EQUIPMENT
(a) OUTLETS
1
to
5 . . . . .
$ 1.00, provided
there
are other permit
charges;
otherwise
or sockets
for tubes, lamps, etc.
Each socket or
lamp
holder
1
to
10 .
3.00
141
to
150 $
28.00
11
to
20
4.00
151.to
165
31.00
21
to
30 . . . . .
5.00
166
to
180
34.00
31
to
40 . . . . .
7.00
181
to
200
36.00
41
to
50 . . . . .
8.00
201
to
220
38.00
51
to
60 . . . . .
9.00
221
to
240 . � �
40.00
61
to
70 . . . . .
12.00
241
to
260
42.00
71
to
80
14.00
261
to
380
44.00
81
to
90 . . . . .
16.00
281
to
3Go
46.00
91
to
100 . . . . .
18.00
301
to
325
48.00
101
to
110 .
20.00
326
to
350 . . . •
50.00
111
to
120 . . . . .
22.00
351
to
375 .
52.00
121
to
130 .
23.00
376
to
400
59.00
Over
400
outlets, add
$2.00 for each 25
or
fraction thereof.
(b)
METER LOOPS
First Meter Loop $5.00. Additional Meter Loops (each) $2.00
(c) METER LOOPS WHERE THERE IS OTHER WIRING
First Meter Loop $3.00. Additional Meter Loops (each) $1.00 provided
the minimum fee of $3.00 is met.
(d)
LIGHTS
Lamp holders
or sockets
for tubes, lamps, etc.
Each socket or
lamp
holder
shall be counted
as one
light for each
tube or lamp.
1 to
5 . . . . .
$2.00,
provided there
are other permit
charges;
otherwise
1 to
15 . . . . .
4.00
106
to
125 $
13.00
16 to
30 . . . . .
5.00
126
to
150
15.00
31 to
45 . . . . .
7.00
151
to
175 .
17.00
46 to
60 . . . . .
9.00
176
to
225
19.00
61 to
75 . .
10.00
226
to
275
21.00
76 to
90 . .
11.00
276
to
325
23.00
91 to
105 . . . .
1.2.00
326
to
400
25.00
Over 400 lights, add $ 3.00 for each 35 or fraction thereof.
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(e) MOTOR AND GENERATOR WIRING
1/8 to 1 H.P. or K.W. $2.00
2 to 4 H.P. or K.W. 4.00
5 to10 H.P. or K.W. 5.00
In motor installations calling
over, fractional horsepower mot
horsepower and paid for as one
(f) INSPECTIONS
Rough
Finish
11 to 15 H.P.
16 to 20 H.P.
21 and over H
for inspection fees of
:ors can be grouped for
unit.
Reinspection fee
Outside electric signs
Electric window signs
Neon borders, window and outside
Signboards
Rectifiers
Motion picture machine
Elect
or K.W. $ 7.00
or K.W. 8.00
•P. or K.W. 10.00
$30.00 and
their total
• $ 3.00
• 3.00
5.00
5.00
3.00
3.00
Regular permit charge
3.00
ric stoves, ranges, dryers or hot water heaters 7.50
X -ray machines
Vent hood
Dish washers
Disposals
Temporary construction meter
Temporary power to building
Electric heat
Special circuits for plug -in equipment,
such as Window air conditioners
5.00
5.00
.75
1.50
1.50
3.00
1 to 15 K.W. 3.00 3.00
16 to 25 K.W. 5.00
20 to 30 amp
40 to 60 amp
Festoon or temporary decorative wiring fee to be
$1.00 each circuit, and $1.00 for each 50 lights.
1.50
3.00
$5.00 for meter loop,
For outdoor sales and display lots the above rules shall apply.
For special equipment or apparatus for which no inspection fees are
fixed by this article, a charge of $1.00 per 1,000 watts or less consumed
by such equipment or apparatus shall be made.
When a temporary electrical construction meter is desired during the
course of construction or alteration of a building, temporary permit
will be issued at the regular permit fee.
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.
In case the electrical inspector is required to make more than one trip
for the purpose of inspecting any work on account of violation of rules,
wrong address, or any other irregularities caused by the master elec-
trician or his agents, a charge of five ($5.00) dollars shall be made
for each additional trip.
(g) EXAMINATION
Examination
fee
for master electrician shall be
$15.00
Renewal fee
for
master electrician shall be
7.50
Examination
fee
for journeyman electrician shall be
10.00
Renewal fee
for
journeyman shall be
5.00
Examination
fee
for specialist refrigeration electrician
shall be .
.
. . . . . . .
7.50
Renewal fee
for
specialist refrigeration electrician
shall be .
3.00
Examination
fee
for specialist sign electrician shall be
7.50
Renewal fee
for
specialist sign electrician shall be
3.00
Examination
fee
for maintenance electrician shall be.
7.50
Renewal fee
for
maintenance electrician shall be
3.00
Homeowner's
examination fee - - -
5.00
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PLUMBING FEES
The following fees shall be paid to the City Collector as regulated
by this City:
(1) For each plumbing fixture outlet or appliance $2.00
The term "plumbing fixture outlet" as used for permit
means each water closet, sink, urinal, sand trap,
floor drain, beer or soda fountain, lavatory or
basin, laundry or wash tray, bathtub, shower,
drinking fountain, bar, washing machine, hose cabinet
or hose rack, fire pump, sewer ejector, cooling
tower, sill cock, dishwasher, dental unit, hub drain,
and any other plumbing element commonly known as a
plumbing fixture. Each such "plumbing fixture outlet"
shall include the necessary faucets and accessories
customarily included with the plumbing fixture.
(2)
Garbage Disposal
Each
2.00
(3)
Water Service
house piping with five or less openings
2.00
(4)
Sprinkler service (underground only)
additional opening
5.00
(5)
Renewal of soil or waste line (each branch)
water heater
2.00
(6)
Sumps (lily ponds, fish ponds, etc.)
floor furnace
2.00
(7)
Grease traps
If
2.00
(8)
Swimming and wading pools
to
5.00
(9)
Slab Inspection
is
3.00
(10)
Rough Inspection
"
3.00
(11)
Final Inspection -
to
3.00
(12)
Any additional inspection required by the inspector
direct fired makeup heater
5.00
caused by failure of the plumber to be ready
for
boiler
5.00
test or not complying with Code procedures:
Each
5.00
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GAS FEES
The following fees shall be paid to the City Collector as regulated
by the City:
(1)
Each
gas service with five or•less meter openings
$4.00
(2)
Each
house piping with five or less openings
4.00
(3)
Each
additional opening
1.00
(4)
Each
water heater
4.00
(5)
Each
floor furnace
4.00
(6)
Each
unit heater
3.00
(7)
Each
vented wall furnace
4.00
(8)
Each
commercial clothes dryer
3.00
(9)
Each
commercial range or oven
4.00
(10)
Each
central heating furnace
5.00
(11)
Each
direct fired makeup heater
5.00
(12)
Each
boiler
5.00
(13)
Each
conversion burner
5.00
(14)
Each
domestic dryer
1.00
(15)
Any gas fired appliance not specifically mentioned
except and excluding domestic ranges, portable heating
stoves and space heaters
4.00
(16)
Each
inspection fee
3.00
(17)
Any
additional inspection required by the inspector
caused by failure of the gas fitter to be ready for
test
or not complying with code procedures
5.00
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.SECTION 2. The provisions of all technical codes, ordi-
nances and Code of Ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this.ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage.
PASSED: October 5, 1976
ATTEST:
City Cler
APPROVED: v
Mayo