Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
107.2 Limitations of Authority.
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DIVISION II SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
TABLE 104.5
PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
Permit Issuance
For issuing each permit ............................................................................................................................................*______
For issuing each supplemental permit......................................................................................................................*______
Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to Item 1 and Item 2 above)
For each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping, and backflow protection therefore) ...............................................................................................*______
For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer ...............................................................................................*______
Rainwater systems – per drain (inside building)......................................................................................................*______
For each cesspool (where permitted) .......................................................................................................................*______
For each private sewage disposal system.................................................................................................................*______
For each water heater, vent, or both.........................................................................................................................*______
For each gas piping system of one to five outlets ....................................................................................................*______
For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet..........................................................................................*______
For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its trap and vent, except kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps.......................................................................*______
For each installation, alteration, or repair of water piping, water treating equipment, or both ...............................*______
For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture......................................................................*______
For each lawn sprinkler system on one meter including backflow protection devices therefore ............................*______
For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not referenced in Item 12:
One to 5.............................................................................................................................................................*______
Over 5, each ......................................................................................................................................................*______
- For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers:
Two inches (50 mm) in diameter and smaller ..................................................................................................*______
Over 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter ..................................................................................................................*______
For each gray water system......................................................................................................................................*______
For initial installation and testing of a reclaimed water system...............................................................................*______
For each annual cross-connection testing of a reclaimed water system (excluding initial test) ..............................*______
For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlet(s)/outlet(s) for a specific gas...................................*______
For each additional medical gas inlet(s)/outlet(s) ....................................................................................................*______
Other Inspections and Fees
Inspections outside of normal business hours..........................................................................................................*______
Reinspection fee.......................................................................................................................................................*______
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated..............................................................................................*______
Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge – [1] ⁄ 2 hour)........................................................................................*______
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm
- Jurisdiction will indicate their fees here
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▸Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
Overview- 101.1 Title.
- 101.2 Scope.
- 101.3 Purpose.
- 101.4 Unconstitutional.
- 101.5 Validity.
- 102.1 Conflicts Between Codes.
- 102.2 Existing Installations.
- 102.3 Maintenance.
- 102.4 Additions, Alterations, Renovations, or Repairs.
- 102.5 Health and Safety.
- 102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy.
- 102.7 Moved Structures.
- 102.8 Appendices.
- 103.1 General.
- 103.2 Liability.
- 103.3 Applications and Permits.
- 103.4 Right of Entry.
- 104.1 Permits Required.
- 104.2 Exempt Work.
- 104.3 Application for Permit.
- 104.4 Permit Issuance.
- 104.5 Fees.
- 105.1 General.
- 105.2 Required Inspections.
- 105.3 Testing of Systems.
- 105.4 Connection to Service Utilities.
- 106.1 General.
- 106.2 Notices of Correction or Violation.
- 106.3 Penalties.
- 106.4 Stop Orders.
- 106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergen-cies.
- 106.6 Authority to Condemn.
- 107.1 General.
- 107.2 Limitations of Authority.
- Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 3 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 4 — PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS
- Chapter 5 — WATER HEATERS
- Chapter 6 — WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
- Chapter 7 — SANITARY DRAINAGE
- Chapter 8 — INDIRECT WASTES
- Chapter 9 — VENTS
- Chapter 10 — TRAPS AND INTERCEPTORS
- Chapter 11 — STORM DRAINAGE
- Chapter 12 — FUEL GAS PIPING
- Chapter 13 — HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND MEDICAL GAS AND MEDICA…
- Chapter 14 — FIRESTOP PROTECTION
- Chapter 15 — ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NONPOTABLE APPLICATIONS
- Chapter 16 — NONPOTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS
- Chapter 17 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
- Appendix A — RECOMMENDED RULES FOR SIZING THE WATER SUPPLY SYS…
- Appendix B — EXPLANATORY NOTES ON COMBINATION WASTE AND VENT S…
- Appendix C — ALTERNATE PLUMBING SYSTEMS
- Appendix D — SIZING STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
- Appendix E — MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARKS AND RECREATIONAL V…
- Appendix F — FIREFIGHTER BREATHING AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS
- Appendix G — SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS
- Appendix H — PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
- Appendix I — INSTALLATION STANDARDS
- Appendix J — COMBINATION OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR COMBUSTION AND …
- Appendix K — POTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS
- Appendix L — SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
- Appendix M — PEAK WATER DEMAND CALCULATOR
- Appendix N — IMPACT OF WATER TEMPERATURE ON THE POTENTIAL FOR …
- Appendix O — NON-SEWERED SANITATION SYSTEMS
- Appendix P — PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Appendix Q — INDOOR HORTICULTURAL FACILITIES
- Appendix R — TINY HOUSES
- Appendix S — ONSITE STORMWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS