R-12-12-06-F4 - 12/6/2012RESOLUTION NO. R -12-12-06-F4
A RESOLUTION AMENDING "APPENDIX A: FEES, RATES AND
CHARGES" TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF ROUND
ROCK, TEXAS, RELATED TO CHAPTER 10, BUILDINGS AND
BUILDING REGULATIONS.
WHEREAS, the City wishes to amend the residential construction fees regarding fire
sprinkler system plan review and inspection, fire alarm system plan review and inspection, and
fire inspection for certain institutional facilities; Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS,
I.
That "Appendix A: Fees, Rates and Charges" to the Code of Ordinances, City of Round
Rock, Texas, related to Chapter 10 — Buildings and Building Regulations, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
CHAPTER O BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Article II. Technical Codes:
Division 2. Building Codes:
10-47
Residential construction:
For all new residential construction, a permit fee for
each building shall be paid at the time of filing the permit
application, in accordance with the following schedule:
For single family residential construction
$285.00
For duplex residential construction
$320.00
For townhouse and multi -family construction
$60.00 plus $0.08 per square foot
of floor space
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For all new multi -family construction and all new
$0.05 per square foot of floor
condominium construction, a fee in the amount shown
space
shall be paid at the time of filing the permit application,
said fee to be for review of building plans for compliance
with Fire Code requirements and for initial in -field
inspection of each building
Commercial and office construction:
For all new commercial and office construction, a
$0.08 per square foot of floor
permit fee in the amount shown shall be paid for each
space
building at the time of filing the permit application
For all new commercial and office construction, a fee in
$0.05 per square foot of floor
the amount shown shall be paid at the time of filing the
space
permit application, said fee to be for review of building
plans for compliance with Fire Code requirements and for
initial in -field inspection of each building
Industrial construction:
For all new industrial construction, a permit fee in the
$60.00 plus $0.08 per square foot
amount shown shall be paid for each building at the time
of floor space
of filing the permit application
For all new industrial construction, a fee in the amount
$0.05 per square foot of floor
shown shall be paid at the time of filing the permit
space
application, said fee to be for review of building plans for
compliance with Fire Code requirements and for initial in-
field inspection of each building
Other types of construction:
For all other types of new construction, a permit fee in
$60.00 plus $0.08 per square foot
the amount shown shall be paid for each building at the
of floor space
time of filing the permit application
For all other types of new construction, a fee in the
$0.05 per square foot of floor
amount shown shall be paid at the time of filing the
space
permit application, said fee to be for review of building
plans for compliance with Fire Code requirements and for
initial in -field inspection of each building
Other permits:
Installation regulated by Code of Ordinances: Any
owner, authorized agent, or contractor who desires to
enlarge, alter, remodel, repair, or change the occupancy of
a building or structure, or to erect or construct a sign of
any description, or to install irrigation systems, or alter fire
extinguishing apparatus, elevators, engines or to install a
steam boiler, furnace, heater, incinerator, or other heat
producing apparatus, or other appurtenances, or
otherwise provide for a fixed improvement, the
installation of which is regulated by this Code, shall pay a
fee for each building permit as required at the time of
filing application in accordance with the following:
Total Valuation:
$2,000 and less
$35.00
$2,001 to $15,000
$35.00 for the first $2,000 plus
$7.00 each additional thousand or
fraction thereof, to and including
$15,000
$15,001 to $50,000
$125.00 for the first $15,000 plus
$4.00 each additional thousand or
fraction thereof, to and including
$50,000
$50,001 to $100,000
$260.00 for the first $50,000 plus
$3.00 each additional thousand or
fraction thereof, to and including
$100,000
$100,001 to $500,000
$400.00 for the first $100,000 plus
$2.00 each additional thousand or
fraction thereof, to and including
$500,000
$500,001 and up
$1,200.00 for the first $500,000
plus $1.00 each additional
thousand or fraction thereof
Installation regulated by Fire Code: Any owner,
authorized agent, or contractor who desires to enlarge,
alter, remodel, repair, or change the occupancy of a
building or structure, or erect or construct a sign of any
description, or install irrigation systems, or alter fire
extinguishing apparatus, elevators, engines or install a
steam boiler, furnace, heater, incinerator, or other heat
producing apparatus, or other appurtenances, or
otherwise provide for a fixed improvement, the
installation of which is regulated by the City Fire Code,
shall pay a fee for the review of plans for compliance with
Fire Code requirements and for the initial in -field
inspection of the building at the time of filing application
in accordance with the following:
Total Valuation:
$2,000 and less
$15.00
$2,001 to $15,000
$25.00 for the first $2,000 plus
$1.50 each additional thousand or
fraction thereof, to and including
$15,000
$15,001 to $50,000
$50.00 for the first $15,000 plus
$1.25 each additional thousand or
fraction thereof, to and including
$50,000
$50,001 to $100,000
$100.00 for the first $50,000 plus
$1.00 each additional thousand or
fraction thereof, to and including
$100,000
$100,001 to $500,000
$150.00 for the first $100,000 plus
$0.65 each additional thousand or
fraction thereof, to and including
$ 500,000
$500,001 and up
$500.00 for the first $500,000 plus
$0.35 each additional thousand or
fraction thereof
The applicant for the permit shall include an amount for
the Total Valuation, which shall be the total value of all
construction work for which the permit is sought,
including but not limited to all materials, labor, painting,
roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and
any other permanent equipment incorporated in the
construction work. If the Building Official does not agree
with the amount of the Total Valuation as submitted by
the applicant, the Building Official shall determine the
total cost using certified construction estimates or
nationally recognized publications to determine the total
Valuation. If an applicant disputes the Total Valuation so
determined by the Building Official, the applicant may
appeal to the City Manager, whose decision regarding the
Total Valuation shall be final
Moving of building or structures
$50.00
Demolition of building or structures
$25.00
Failure to obtain permit:
Where work for which a permit is required by the Code
Double fee
is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining said
permit, the fees herein specified shall be doubled, but the
payment of such double fee shall not relieve any person
from fully complying with the requirements of the Code in
the execution of the work, nor from any other penalties
prescribed by the Code
Reinspection fee:
Upon notification by the permit holder or his agent, the
$50.00
Building Official or the Fire Department shall make the
necessary inspection and shall either approve that portion
of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit
holder or his agent of any violation of the Code. If upon
reinspections a portion of the construction is not
approved, a fee in the amount shown shall be paid for any
subsequent reinspections of the construction not
approved
Structural steel inspection fee:
For any type of construction where structural steel
The greater of $100.00 or $0.05
components will be included, the applicant for a building
per square foot of the total floor
permit shall pay a fee in the amount shown
space contained within the steel
frame, plus the total area covered
by, but not contained within, the
steel frame
Where the steel frame components are a minimal part
$100.00
of the construction being permitted and require no more
than two inspections as determined by the Building
Official, the structural steel inspection fee shall be as
shown. The applicant shall be entitled to a refund of such
fee in the event no structural steel inspection is actually
made
Fire sprinkler system inspection fees:
Fire sprinkler system plan review and inspection: For
$60.0) 10.00 for each riser plus
any type of construction which includes a fire sprinkler
$2.00 for each sprinkler head
system, a fee for the review of sprinkler plans, visual
excess ef-2-51- minimum $60.00
inspection, and hydraulic leak inspection of the system in
the amount shown shall be paid at the time of filing the
permit application
Reinspections: Upon notification by the permit holder
$50.00
or his agent, the Fire Department shall make the
necessary inspection and shall either approve the fire
sprinkler system plan as installed or notify the permit
holder or his agent of any violations of the Fire Code. If
upon inspection a portion of the fire sprinkler system
inspected is not approved, a fee in the amount shown
shall be paid for any subsequent reinspections of the fire
sprinkler system
Partial visual inspection fee: For requests to visually
$25.00
inspect only a portion of a fire sprinkler system, rather
than the entire system at once, an additional fee in the
amount shown shall be paid for each partial inspection
requested in addition to the initial sprinkler system plan
review fee
Fire systems inspection fee:
For any type of construction which includes a fire
$50.00 per system
system other than a sprinkler system, including kitchen
hood suppression systems and paint hood suppression
systems, an inspection fee in the amount shown shall be
paid at the time of filing the permit application
Alarm plans review and inspection fee:
For any type of construction which includes a fire alarm
$60.00 for each panel plus $1.00
system, a fee for plan review, including visual and audible
for each device; minimum $60.00
in -field inspection, in the amount shown shall be paid at
the time of filing the permit application
Upon notification by the permit holder or his agent, the
$50.00
Fire Department shall make the necessary inspection and
shall either approve the fire alarm system plan as installed
or notify the permit holder or his agent of any violations of
the Fire Code. If upon inspection a portion of the fire
alarm system inspected is not approved, a fee in the
amount shown shall be paid for any subsequent
reinspections of the fire alarm system
Institutional facility inspection fees:
The Fire Department shall provide fire prevention
inspections of institutional facilities as requested
Institutional facility inspection fees shall be paid to the
$50.00 plus $1.00 per bed for
Fire Department at the time of request, in the amounts
hospitals and nursing homes
shown
$50.00 for institutional facilities
which require a day care or foster
care license from the state 25.00
reinspection fee if inspection fails
No refunds:
Except as provided herein under structural steel
inspection fee, after an application for a building permit
has been made and the permit fee paid, there will be no
refunds made by the City to applicant
Expired permits:
Once a building permit has expired, the applicant must
reapply for a new permit and pay all applicable fees
Copies of inspection reports:
Additional copies of any inspection or fire report
$4,90
prepared by the Fire Department shall be available fer an
additional chaFge as upon request
Environmental research fee:
Requests to the Fire Department for environmental site
$100.00 plus $35.00 per hour or
research shall be subject to a fee in the amount shown to
fraction thereof after the first
cover the costs of research and production
hour
10-48
Public liability insurance policy: Minimum amount of
$300,000 for injuries in any one
liability insurance coverage required prior to obtaining
accident $100,000 for injuries to
permit
any one person $50,000 for
property damage
Workers' compensation insurance policy: Minimum
Amount not less than the
amount of workers' compensation insurance coverage
minimum coverage required by
required prior to obtaining permit
state statutes
10-
Certificates of occupancy:
56(f)(1)
Where no building permit is required but a certificate of
$75.00
occupancy is necessary, an application fee in the amount
shown shall be paid at the time of filing an application for
a certificate of occupancy, which fee shall include one
inspection
10-
For a temporary certificate of occupancy, an application
$250.00
56(f)(2)
fee in the amount shown shall be paid at the time of filing
an application for a temporary certificate of occupancy,
which fee shall include one inspection
For an extension of a temporary certificate of
$100.00
occupancy, an application fee in the amount shown shall
be paid at the time of filing an application for extension of
a temporary certificate of occupancy
10-302
License and examination fees for various classes of
electricians: (Southern Building Code Conference
International is abbreviated SBCCI)
Classification: Master Electrician
$300.00 original license
$225.00 renewal
$45.00 SBCCI exam fee
Classification: Journeyman Electrician
$85.00 original license
$75.00 renewal
$45.00 SBCCI exam fee
Classification: Journeyman Restricted
$55.00 original license
$45.00 renewal
$45.00 SBCCI exam fee
Classification: Inactive Master
$45.00 original license
10-
Request by Master Electrician for license to be placed in
$45.00
303(k)
inactive status
10-303(1)
Duplicate license for any electrician claiming destroyed or
$5.00
lost license
10-
Permit reissuance fee: application fee for reissuance of a
$25.00
304(e)
permit changing electrician of record
10- Duplicate permit fee: to obtain a duplicate of a lost or $5.00
304(f)(2) destroyed permit
II.
This Resolution shall take effect January 1, 2013.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place
and subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such
meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and
the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by
the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 6th day of December, 2012.
ATTEST:
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SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk
10
ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS City Council Agenda Summary Sheet
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY.
Item No. F4.
Consider a resolution amending "Appendix A: Fees, Rates, and Charges" to the Code of
Agenda Caption: Ordinances (2010 Edition) regarding residential construction fees involving fire systems.
Meetine Date: December 6. 2012
rtment: Fire
Staff Person making presentation: David Coatney
Fire Chief
Item Summary:
This resolution, if approved, will amend the residential construction fees regarding fire sprinkler system plan review
and inspection, fire alarm system plan review and inspection, and fire inspection for certain institutional facilities.
The amended changes to "Appendix A: Fees, Rates and Charges" to the Code of Ordinances, City of Round Rock,
Texas, related to Chapter 10 — Buildings and Building Regulations are listed in this resolution.
Cost:
N/A
Recommended Action: Approval