Article 4 — FEES — 2025 California Administrative Code (Title 24, Part 1)

4-320 Application fees. ¶

The fees required by Sections 17300 and 81136 of the Education Code shall be in accordance with Section 4-321. The fee schedule in effec

4-320. Application fees. The fees required by Sections 17300 and 81136 of the Education Code shall be in accordance with Section 4-321. The fee schedule in effect at the time of filing shall apply throughout the duration of such application. A list of prior fee schedules is available upon request from DSA. The words “filing fee” mean the fee that shall accompany the application, or as corrected pursuant to Section 4-317(f), and the words “further fee” mean the fee that shall be paid to DSA if the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost by more than 5 percent. The application is considered to be received when it, accompanied by the plans and specifications, structural design computations, other required documents and filing fee, has been received by DSA, and the application number assigned.

Authority: Education Code Sections 17310 and 81142.

Reference: Education Code Sections 17300 and 81133.

HISTORY:

(OSA/SS 1/92) Regular order by the Office of the State Architect/Structural Safety Section to amend Section 4-320, Part 1, Title 24, C.C.R. Filed with the Secretary of State on December 15, 1992; effective July 1, 1993. Approved by the California Building Standards Commission on December 9, 1992.

4-321 Fee Schedule 11. ¶

The filing fee for projects shall be a maximum of 1.25 percent of the first $1,000,000 of estimated cost and a maximum of 1.0 percent on

4-321. Fee Schedule 11. The filing fee for projects shall be a maximum of 1.25 percent of the first $1,000,000 of estimated cost and a maximum of 1.0 percent on the excess of the estimated cost over $1,000,000, except that the minimum fee in any case shall be $250.00. The maximum percentages may be subject to adjustment through enforcement agency policy in accordance with the Education Code.

If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost by more than 5 percent, the further fee for such projects shall be equal to the difference between the filing fee paid and the amount computed under Fee Schedule 11 on the actual cost, the actual cost being determined according to Section 4-322.

Authority: Education Code Sections 17300, 17301, 17310, 81133 and 81142. Reference: Education Code Sections 17280, 17300, 81130, 81133 and 81142.

HISTORY:

(OSA/SS 1/92) Regular order by the Office of the State Architect/Structural Safety Section to amend Section 4-321.1, Part 1, Title 24, C.C.R. Filed with the Secretary of State on December 15, 1992; effective July 1, 1993. Approved by the California Building Standards Commission on December 9, 1992.
(OSA/SS 1/92) Regular order by the Office of the State Architect/Structural Safety Section to amend Section 4-321.2, Part 1, Title 24, C.C.R. Filed with the Secretary of State on December 15, 1992; effective July 1, 1993. Approved by the California Building Standards Commission on December 9, 1992.

4-322 Project cost. ¶

For purposes of determining fees, both the estimated and actual costs of the project shall be the total outlay for all work included in the

4-322. Project cost. For purposes of determining fees, both the estimated and actual costs of the project shall be the total outlay for all work included in the approved plans and specifications (exclusive of fees paid, but not recovered, for architectural, engineering, inspection and testing services) regardless of whether the funds are provided by the school district, by other public or private agencies or by individuals. The cost shall include any moving or relocation. In the event a building is converted to school use (see Section 4-306) the cost shall include the current replacement cost of the building. The current replacement cost shall be computed by multiplying an appropriate square foot cost by the total square foot area of the building being converted to school use. If work is done in portions the actual cost shall be determined at the completion of each contract. (See Section 4-325.)

The estimated cost and the fee based thereon shall not be amended after plan check has started except as provided by Section 4-317(f) or for permissible increase in scope of project. The scope of a project shall not be amended after bids for all or part of the project are opened. No portion of the fee can be returned after checking has been started except as provided by Sections 4-317(f) and 4-319.

Actual cost shall include all items that are normally considered to be contractor’s operation costs such as district-furnished labor and materials, bond, insurance and use of district facilities, and shall not be reduced by charge-backs such as those for testing, inspection or overrun of contract time. All fees and/or reimbursable charges paid to construction managers for performance of construction work shall be included in the actual cost of construction. When the contract for the work includes items not otherwise subject to the approval of DSA and not included in the approved plans and specifications the actual cost shall include this work unless such costs are segregated by separate bid items or by separately priced items of change orders, or by a certified copy of a subcontractor’s bid. Such segregation shall not be made by contract price breakdown or estimates. An hourly fee may be charged to the school district for the review of bid alternates.

Authority: Education Code Sections 17310 and 81142.

Reference: Education Code Sections 17300 and 81133.

HISTORY:

Editorial correction of printing error (Register 83, No. 45).
(OSA/SS 1/92) Regular order by the Office of the State Architect/Structural Safety Section to amend Section 4-322, Part 1, Title 24, C.C.R. Filed with the Secretary of State on December 15, 1992; effective July 1, 1993. Approved by the California Building Standards Commission on December 9, 1992.

4-323 Revisions of plans and specifications. ¶

Revisions are changes to the DSA approved plans or specifications made after DSA approval. Revisions shall be submi

4-323. Revisions of plans and specifications. Revisions are changes to the DSA approved plans or specifications made after DSA approval. Revisions shall be submitted to and approved by DSA.

An hourly fee may be charged to the school district for the review of revisions to approved plans and specifications in accordance with the published rates and collection procedures established by DSA.

If determined by the enforcement agency that the original plans that add buildings to the project scope are abandoned and the plans and specifications submitted in lieu thereof are for a new project rather than for an identical building, or a modified set of plans is for an essentially different structural concept, then it is necessary that a new application be filed and fee paid. This is regardless of the fact that the school building may have the same name, be of the same general size and be situated at the same location as the school building for which the original application was made.

Authority: Education Code Sections 17310 and 81142. Reference: Education Code Sections 17300 and 81133.

4-324 Examples and explanations of fee computation. ¶

4-324. Examples and explanations of fee computation.

(a) Filing fee to accompany application.

)Filing fee to accompany application.
Filing Fee under Schedule 11
Estimated Cost $8,000
1.25% × $8,000	=	$100.00
Filing Fee is the minimum charge		$250.00
Filing Fee under Schedule 11
Estimated Cost: $925,000.00
1.25% × $925,000	=	$11,562.50
Filing Fee under Schedule 11
Estimated Cost: $1,260,000.00
1.25% × $1,000,000	=	$12,500.00
1.0% × $260,000		2,600.00
		$15,100.00
Corrected Estimate under Schedule 11
Estimated Cost on Application: $925,000.00
1.25% × $925,000	=	$11,562.00
1st Contract		700,000.00
2nd Contract		525,000.00
		$1,225,000.00
(Exceeds $925,000 by more than 30%)
Corrected Estimated Cost: $1,225,000.00*
1.25% × $1,000,000	=	$12,500.00
1.0% × 225,000	=	2,250.00
		$14,750.00
Fee previously paid		$11,562.00
Corrected filing fee due		$3,188.00
)Further fees where the actual cost exceeds the estim
Further Fee under Schedule 11
Corrected Estimated Cost: $1,225,000*
Actual Cost $1,352,740.50
1.25% × $1,000,000.00	=	$12,500.00
1.0% × 352,740.50	=	3,527.41
		$16,027.41
Filing Fee Paid
1.25% × $1,000,000	=	$12,500.00
1.0% × 225,000	=	2,250.00
		$14,750.00
Further Fee	=	$ 1.277.41

(b) Further fees where the actual cost exceeds the estimated or corrected estimated cost by more than 5 percent.

*The corrected estimated cost could be more than the sum of contracts if all work called for on plans is not yet under contract.

Authority: Education Code Sections 17300, 17301, 17310, 81133 and 81142.

Reference: Education Code Sections 17300, 17301 and 81133.

HISTORY:

(OSA/SS 1/92) Regular order by the Office of the State Architect/Structural Safety Section to amend Section 4-324, Part 1, Title 24, C.C.R. Filed with the Secretary of State on December 15, 1992; effective July 1, 1993. Approved by the California Building Standards Commission on December 9, 1992.

4-325. Billing for further fees. The school district shall be billed for further fees upon completion of the project or portion thereof if fee is due. Claims for refunds due to errors in cost reporting or fee computation shall be made within six months from date of billing. Authority: Education Code Sections 17310 and 81142.

Reference: Education Code Sections 17300 and 81133.

4-326 Fees for approval of an evaluation and design criteria report for rehabilitation… ¶

4-326. Fees for approval of an evaluation and design criteria report for rehabilitation of an existing building for use as a school building. A retainer fee of $2,000.00 shall be required with submittal of the pre-application for a rehabilitation project in accordance with Section 4-306 or 4-307(c). Fees incurred in excess of the retainer fee for DSA review of the Evaluation and Design Criteria Report shall be based on the established hourly billing rate of the Department. Prior to approval of the Evaluation and Design Criteria Report, any additional fees incurred by DSA shall be paid in full. Any unused portion of the retainer fees shall be returned to the school district.

Authority: Education Code Section 17310.

Reference: Education Code Section 17280.5.

HISTORY:

(DSA/SS (EF 02/03) Emergency adoption/approval of administrative and procedural requirements for the adaptive reuse of existing buildings for public school use; CCR Title 24, Part 1. Approved as emergency by the California Building Standards Commission on May 14, 2003, and filed with the Secretary of State on May 15, 2003. Effective May 15, 2003.

4-327 Fees for DSA review prior to application filing. ¶

An hourly fee may be charged to the school district for the review of draft drawings and specifications o

4-327. Fees for DSA review prior to application filing. An hourly fee may be charged to the school district for the review of draft drawings and specifications or consultations with DSA during project development, as requested by the school district and in accordance with the published rates and collection procedures established by DSA.

Authority: Education Code Sections 17310 and 81142.

Reference: Education Code Sections 17319 and 81133.1.

4-328 Fees for DSA certification of construction. ¶

A fee may be charged to the school district for the review and processing of all required documents submitted

4-328. Fees for DSA certification of construction. A fee may be charged to the school district for the review and processing of all required documents submitted for the issuance of certification in accordance with the published rates and collection procedures established by DSA.

Authority: Education Code Sections 17310, 17315, 81142 and 81147.

Reference: Education Code Sections 17315(c) and 81147(c).