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Reinspection fees, failed inspections, and inspector responsibilities

Q: Who decides whether a reinspection fee applies?

The local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) decides when conditions in § 105.2.6 are met and may assess a reinspection fee accordingly.

Q: Is a reinspection fee always charged after a failed inspection?

No. The code states that a reinspection fee shall not be interpreted to require a fee for the first time a job is rejected. Fees are intended for repeat calls or avoidable situations listed in § 105.2.6 .

Q: Where are the reinspection fee amounts shown?

Reinspection fee line items appear in Table 104.5 of the CPC; jurisdictions fill in the actual dollar amounts there. The CPC does not fix the dollar amounts itself.

If an inspection is called before the work is ready, plans aren’t available, access isn’t provided, or required corrections aren’t made, the local authority may charge a reinspection fee and will not re-inspect until it’s paid; the CPC authorizes this in **§ 105.2.6** and gives the AHJ authority to require other inspections under **§ 105.2.2** — check your jurisdiction’s Table 104.5 for the actual fee amount.

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What the code requires — 2–4 sentences

The California Plumbing Code allows the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to require other inspections and to assess a reinspection fee when work is not ready or corrections have not been made. The controlling text is § 105.2.2 (authority to require other inspections) and § 105.2.6 (reinspections and reinspection fees). § 105.2.6 explains when reinspection fees are permitted and that no additional inspections will be performed until the fee is paid.

The single most important rule: If an inspection is called when the work is not ready or required corrections aren’t made, the AHJ may charge a reinspection fee and may refuse further inspection until the fee is paid. § 105.2.6.

Key defined terms (first mention)

Reinspection fee — the fee the jurisdiction may assess for additional inspections when the job is not ready or corrections not made. § 105.2.6.
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) — the official or office empowered to enforce the CPC and to require inspections. § 105.2.2.
Permit holder / person requesting inspection — duty to notify when work is ready, provide access, and furnish tools/materials for inspection. § 105.2.3, § 105.2.5.

Requirements in detail

What situations permit a reinspection fee

Work not complete when inspector arrives (portion of work called for not finished). § 105.2.6.
Required corrections not made after a rejection. § 105.2.6.
Approved plans not readily available to the inspector at the inspection. § 105.2.6.
Failure to provide access on the requested inspection date. § 105.2.6.
Deviations from approved plans that require AHJ approval. § 105.2.6.

What the AHJ may require more broadly

The AHJ may require other inspections beyond those explicitly listed in the code to verify compliance with the CPC or other laws enforced by the AHJ. § 105.2.2.

Administrative procedure for reinspection

The applicant must file a written application for reinspection on the form the jurisdiction provides and pay the reinspection fee per the adopted fee schedule (Table 104.5). § 105.2.6.
Where reinspection fees are assessed, no additional inspection will be performed until required fees are paid. § 105.2.6.

Fee amounts and fee schedule

The CPC refers reinspection fee amounts to Table 104.5 (permit fee table) and also leaves jurisdictions to indicate specific fee amounts. The code text and Table 104.5 show placeholders where the local jurisdiction enters its fees. See Table 104.5 and the “Other Inspections and Fees” entries for Reinspection fee.

Decision matrix (quick reference table)

Decision factor	Trigger / value	Who acts / who pays	Code Reference
Work not complete at inspection	Inspector finds called-for work incomplete	AHJ may assess reinspection fee; permit holder/applicant must pay to obtain reinspection	§ 105.2.6
Corrections not made after rejection	Required corrections remain outstanding	AHJ may assess fee for subsequent inspection attempts	§ 105.2.6
First-time job rejection	First rejection for failing to meet code	No reinspection fee is required by the code for the first rejection (i.e., fee not mandatory first time)	§ 105.2.6
Plans not available to inspector	Approved plans not on-site or not readily available	AHJ may assess reinspection fee	§ 105.2.6
Access not provided	Inspector cannot access work on scheduled date	AHJ may assess reinspection fee	§ 105.2.6
Deviation from plans	Work differs from approved plans requiring AHJ approval	AHJ may assess reinspection fee	§ 105.2.6
Amount of fee	Determined by jurisdiction; see fee schedule	Applicant pays per Table 104.5 (jurisdiction inserts amounts)	Table 104.5 / § 105.2.6

Exceptions & special cases

The code explicitly states that the reinspection-fee allowance shall not be interpreted to require reinspection fees for the first time a job is rejected for nonconformance. In plain terms, jurisdictions should not impose a reinspection fee automatically on the initial rejection. § 105.2.6.
The CPC does not set dollar amounts for reinspection fees in the text; instead it points to the fee table and leaves amounts to the adopting jurisdiction (see Table 104.5). If you need the exact dollar amount, check the local fee schedule. Table 104.5 shows the line item for Reinspection fee and notes the jurisdiction will indicate its fees.

If you need guidance about special inspection programs or required tests, see the adjacent inspection/testing sections (for example § 105.3 for testing of systems).

Common mistakes

Assuming every failed inspection triggers a fee. The code does not require a fee for the first rejection; fees are intended to discourage repeated calls when the job is not ready. § 105.2.6.
Failing to bring approved plans to the inspection. The AHJ may assess a reinspection fee if plans are not readily available. § 105.2.6.
Not understanding who must pay. The permit holder / person requesting inspection is responsible to provide access and the equipment/assistance for inspection; they are also the party who must pay the reinspection fee to obtain another inspection. § 105.2.3, § 105.2.5, § 105.2.6.
Calling for inspection before corrections are actually completed (common on busy jobs) — the code treats that practice as a reason to allow reinspection fees. § 105.2.6.

Worked example — concrete scenario with numbers (hypothetical fee)

Scenario: A contractor holds a permit for a bathroom remodel. The jurisdiction’s adopted fee schedule (Table 104.5) sets the reinspection fee at $75 per visit (this $75 is a hypothetical example — local amounts vary and Table 104.5 in the jurisdiction will show the actual fee).

First final plumbing inspection: inspector discovers a leaking tub waste connection and issues a rejection (i.e., failed inspection). According to the CPC, the AHJ should not assess a reinspection fee simply because this is the first rejection. § 105.2.6.
Contractor fixes the leak and schedules a reinspection. If the contractor calls for inspection again but the inspector finds the leak still present (or the work otherwise not ready), the AHJ may assess the reinspection fee (here, $75) for that failed follow-up visit. § 105.2.6.
The contractor must pay the $75 and file the written application for reinspection (or follow the local reinspection process) before another inspection is scheduled. The code says no additional inspection will be performed until the required fees have been paid. § 105.2.6.

Note: Substitute your local jurisdiction’s actual reinspection fee from Table 104.5 when calculating real costs; the CPC itself leaves the amount to the jurisdiction.

Related provisions (CPC)

§ 105.2.2 — Other inspections; AHJ authority to require inspections to ascertain compliance.
§ 105.2.3 — Inspection requests; duty to notify and schedule inspections (advance notice).
§ 105.2.4 — Advance notice (24 hours duty to notify).
§ 105.2.5 — Responsibility of permit holder to ensure work will pass before calling for inspection and to furnish equipment/materials for inspection.
§ 105.3 / 105.3.2 — Testing and retesting of plumbing systems when tests are failed.
Table 104.5 — Fee schedule (lists Reinspection fee and where jurisdictions enter amounts).

If you need the exact local dollar amount for a reinspection fee, consult your jurisdiction’s adopted fee schedule (Table 104.5 entry for “Reinspection fee”) or contact the local AHJ.

Code references

Grounded in the retrieved California Plumbing Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:

CPC § 105.2.6 High relevance — show source text
The equipment, material, and labor necessary for inspection or tests shall be furnished by the person to whom the permit is issued or by whom inspection is requested. 105.2.6 Reinspections. A reinspection fee shall be permitted to be assessed for each inspection or reinspection where such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or where required corrections have not been made.

This provision shall not be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to be in accordance with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for inspection or reinspection.

Reinspection fees shall be permitted to be assessed where the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with Table 104.5.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid. 105.3 Testing of Systems. Plumbing systems shall be tested and approved in accordance with this code or the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Tests shall be conducted in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction or the Authority Having Jurisdiction’s duly appointed representative.

No test or inspection shall be required where a plumbing system, or part thereof, is set up for exhibition purposes and has no connection with a water or drainage system. In cases where it would be impractical to provide the required water or air tests, or for minor installations and repairs, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to make such inspection as deemed advisable in order to be assured that the work has been performed in accordance with the intent of this code. Joints and connections in the plumbing system shall be gastight and watertight for the pressures required by the test. 105.3.1 Defective Systems. An air test shall be used in testing the sanitary condition of the drainage or plumbing system of building premises where there is reason to believe that it has become defective. In buildings or premises condemned by the Authority Having Jurisdiction because of an insanitary condition of the plumbing system, or part thereof, the alterations in such system shall be in accordance with the requirements of this code. 105.3.2 Retesting. Where the Authority Having Jurisdiction finds that the work will not pass the test, necessary corrections shall be made, and the work shall be resubmitted for test or inspection. 105.3.3 Approval. Where prescribed tests and inspections indicate that the work is in accordance with this code, a certificate of approval shall be issued by the Authority Having Jurisdiction to the permittee on demand. 105.4 Connection to Service Utilities. No person shall make connections from a source of energy or fuel to a plumbing system or equipment regulated by this code and for which a permit is required until approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. No person shall make connection from a watersupply line nor shall connect to a sewer system regulated by this code and for which a permit is required until approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to authorize temporary connection of the plumbing equipment to the source of energy or fuel for the purpose of testing the equipment.

106.0 Violations and Penalties.
CPC § 105.2.1.1 High relevance — show source text
105.2.1.1 Water Supply System. No water supply system or portion thereof shall be covered or concealed until it first has been tested, inspected, and approved.

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105.2.1.2 Covering or Using. No plumbing or drainage system, building sewer, private sewer disposal system, or part thereof, shall be covered, concealed, or put into use until it has been tested, inspected, and accepted as prescribed in this code. 105.2.2 Other Inspections. In addition to the inspections required by this code, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to require other inspections to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

105.2.3 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Authority Having Jurisdiction that such work is ready for inspection. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to require that a request for inspection be filed not less than 1 working day before such inspection is desired. Such request shall be permitted to be made in writing or by telephone, at the option of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

It shall be the duty of the person requesting inspections in accordance with this code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work. 105.2.4 Advance Notice. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by the permit to notify the Authority Having Jurisdiction, orally or in writing that said work is ready for inspection. Such notification shall be given not less than 24 hours before the work is to be inspected. 105.2.5 Responsibility. It shall be the duty of the holder of a permit to make sure that the work will stand the test prescribed before giving the notification.

The equipment, material, and labor necessary for inspection or tests shall be furnished by the person to whom the permit is issued or by whom inspection is requested. 105.2.6 Reinspections. A reinspection fee shall be permitted to be assessed for each inspection or reinspection where such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or where required corrections have not been made.

This provision shall not be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to be in accordance with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for inspection or reinspection.

Reinspection fees shall be permitted to be assessed where the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with Table 104.5.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid. 105.3 Testing of Systems. Plumbing systems shall be tested and approved in accordance with this code or the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Tests shall be conducted in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction or the Authority Having Jurisdiction’s duly appointed representative.
CPC § 109.1.2.2 High relevance — show source text
[A] 109.1.2.2 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the code official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that are required by this code.

[A] 109.1.2.3 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the code official. The code official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the code official.

[A] 109.1.3 Reinspections. To determine compliance with this code, the code official can cause a structure to be reinspected. A fee can be assessed for each inspection or reinspection where work for which inspection is called is not complete or where corrections called for are not made.

Reinspection fees can be assessed where the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the code official.

To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall pay the reinspection fee as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction. Where reinspection fees have been assessed, additional inspection of the work will not be performed until the required fees have been paid.

[A] 109.1.4 Testing. Installations shall be tested as required in this code and in accordance with Sections 109.1.4.1 through 109.1.4.3. Tests shall be made by the permit holder or authorized agent and observed by the code official.

[A] 109.1.4.1 New, altered, extended or repaired installations. New installations and parts of existing installations that have been altered, extended, renovated or repaired, shall be tested as prescribed herein to disclose defects.

[A] 109.1.4.2 Apparatus, instruments, material and labor for tests. Apparatus, instruments, material and labor required for testing an installation or part thereof shall be furnished by the permit holder or authorized agent.

[A] 109.1.4.3 Reinspection and testing. Where any work or installation does not pass an initial test or inspection, the necessary corrections shall be made so as to achieve compliance with this code. The work or installation shall then be resubmitted to the code official for inspection and testing.

[A] 109.2 Enforcement. Enforcement shall be in accordance with Sections 109.2.1 and 109.2.2.

[A] 109.2.1 Authorization to issue corrective orders and notices. Where the code official finds any building or premises that are in violation of this code, the code official is authorized to issue corrective orders and notices.
CPC § 105.2.2 High relevance — show source text
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an occupied portion of the building in the event a request for inspection of such equipment has been filed with the Authority Having Jurisdiction not more than 72 hours after such replacement work is completed, and before a portion of such mechanical system is concealed by a permanent portion of the building. 105.2.2 Other Inspections. In addition to the inspections required by this code, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to require other inspections to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

105.2.3 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Authority Having Jurisdiction that such work is ready for inspection. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to require that a request for inspection be filed not less than 1 working day before such inspection is desired. Such request shall be permitted to be made in writing or by telephone, at the option of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

It shall be the duty of the person requesting inspections in accordance with this code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.

105.2.4 Advance Notice. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by the permit to notify the Authority Having Jurisdiction, orally or in writing that said work is ready for inspection. Such notification shall be given not less than 24 hours before the work is to be inspected.

105.2.5 Responsibility. It shall be the duty of the holder of a permit to make sure that the work will stand the test prescribed before giving the notification.

The equipment, material, and labor necessary for inspection or tests shall be furnished by the person to whom the permit is issued or by whom inspection is requested.

105.2.6 Reinspections. A reinspection fee shall be permitted to be assessed for each inspection or reinspection where such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or where required corrections have not been made.

This provision shall not be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to be in accordance with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for inspection or reinspection.

Reinspection fees shall be permitted to be assessed where the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon a form furnished

for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with Table 104.5.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid. 105.3 Testing of Systems. Mechanical systems shall be tested and approved in accordance with this code or the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Tests shall be conducted in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction or the Authority Having Jurisdiction’s duly appointed representative.
CPC § 109.1 High relevance — show source text
[A] 109.1 Inspection. Inspections shall be in accordance with Sections 109.1.1 through 109.1.4.3.

[A] 109.1.1 General. Construction or work for which a permit is required by this code shall be subject to inspection by the code official and such construction or work shall remain visible and able to be accessed for inspection purposes until approved by the code official.

It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain visible and able to be accessed for inspection purposes. Neither the code official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.

Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.

Where required by the code official, a survey of the lot shall be provided to verify that the mitigation features are provided and the building or structure is located in accordance with the approved plans.

[A] 109.1.2 Authority to inspect. The code official shall inspect, as often as necessary, buildings and premises, including such other hazards or appliances designated by the code official for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions that could reasonably be expected to cause fire or contribute to its spread, or any violation of the purpose of this code and of any other law or standard affecting fire safety.

[A] 109.1.2.1 Approved inspection agencies. The code official is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided that such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.

[A] 109.1.2.2 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the code official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that are required by this code.

[A] 109.1.2.3 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the code official. The code official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the code official.

[A] 109.1.3 Reinspections. To determine compliance with this code, the code official can cause a structure to be reinspected. A fee can be assessed for each inspection or reinspection where work for which inspection is called is not complete or where corrections called for are not made.

Reinspection fees can be assessed where the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the code official.

To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall pay the reinspection fee as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction. Where reinspection fees have been assessed, additional inspection of the work will not be performed until the required fees have been paid.
CPC § 105.2.5 High relevance — show source text
105.2.5 Responsibility. It shall be the duty of the holder of a permit to make sure that the work will stand the test prescribed before giving the notification.

The equipment, material, and labor necessary for inspection or tests shall be furnished by the person to whom the permit is issued or by whom inspection is requested.

105.2.6 Reinspections. A reinspection fee shall be permitted to be assessed for each inspection or reinspection where such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or where required corrections have not been made.

This provision shall not be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to be in accordance with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for inspection or reinspection.

Reinspection fees shall be permitted to be assessed where the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon a form furnished

for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with Table 104.5.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid. 105.3 Testing of Systems. Mechanical systems shall be tested and approved in accordance with this code or the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Tests shall be conducted in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction or the Authority Having Jurisdiction’s duly appointed representative.

No test or inspection shall be required where a mechanical system, or part thereof, is set up for exhibition purposes and has no connection with water or an energy fuel supply. In cases where it would be impractical to provide the required water or air tests, or for minor installations and repairs, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to make such inspection as deemed advisable in order to be assured that the work has been performed in accordance with the intent of this code. Joints and connections in the mechanical system shall be airtight, gastight, or watertight for the pressures required by the test.

105.3.1 Defective Systems. In buildings or premises condemned by the Authority Having Jurisdiction because of an insanitary condition of the mechanical system, or part thereof, the alterations in such system shall be in accordance with the requirements of this code.

105.3.2 Retesting. Where the Authority Having Jurisdiction finds that the work will not pass the test, necessary corrections shall be made, and the work shall be resubmitted for test or inspection.

105.3.3 Approval. Where prescribed tests and inspections indicate that the work is in accordance with this code, a certificate of approval shall be issued by the Authority Having Jurisdiction to the permittee on demand.

105.4 Connection to Service Utilities. No person shall make connections from a source of energy or fuel to a mechanical system or equipment regulated by this code and for which a permit is required until approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to authorize temporary connection of the mechanical system equipment to the source of energy or fuel for the purpose of testing the equipment.

106.0 Violations and Penalties.

CPC § 203.0 Medium relevance — show source text

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 2 - DEFINITIONS

(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)

Adopting Agency Adopt Entire Chapter Adopt Entire Chapter as amended (amended sections listed below) Adopt only those sections that are listed below Chapter/Section 203.0 204.0 205.0 206.0 207.0 208.0 209.0 210.0 211.0 214.0 215.0 216.0 217.0 218.0 220.0 221.0 222.0 223.0 225.0	BSC	BSC- CG	SFM	HCD	Col6	Col7	DSA	Col9	Col10	OSHPD	Col12	Col13	Col14	Col15	Col16	Col17	BSCC	DPH	AGR	DWR	CEC	CA	SL	SLC
Adopting Agency Adopt Entire Chapter Adopt Entire Chapter as amended (amended sections listed below) Adopt only those sections that are listed below Chapter/Section 203.0 204.0 205.0 206.0 207.0 208.

CPC § 105.2.6 Medium relevance — show source text

Other Inspections and Fees

Inspections outside of normal business hours, per hour (minimum charge – 2 hours)..............................................._____ [1]
Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 105.2.6, per inspection ......................................................._____ [1]
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, per hour (minimum charge – [1] ∕ 2 hour)..................................._____ [1]
Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans or to plans for which an initial review has been completed, per hour (minimum charge – [1] ∕ 2 hour).................................................................._____ [1]

For SI units: 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 horsepower = 0.746 kW, 1 cubic foot per minute = 0.00047 m [3] / s

Notes:

1 Jurisdiction will indicate their fees here.

2 This fee shall not apply to an air-handling unit that is a portion of a factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler, or absorption unit for which a permit is required elsewhere in this code.

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(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)

Adopting Agency Adopt Entire Chapter Adopt Entire Chapter as amended (amended sections listed below) Adopt only those sections that are listed below Chapter/Section 203.0 204.0 206.0 207.0 208.0 209.0 210.0 214.0 215.0 216.0 217.0 222.0 223.0 228.0	BSC	BSC- CG	SFM	HCD	Col6	Col7	DSA	Col9	Col10	OSHPD	Col12	Col13	Col14	Col15	Col16	Col17	BSCC	DPH	AGR	DWR	CEC	CA	SL	SLC
Adopting Agency Adopt Entire Chapter Adopt Entire Chapter as amended (amended sections listed below) Adopt only those sections that are listed below Chapter/Section 203.0 204.0 206.0 207.0 208.0 209.0 210.0 214.0 215.0 216.0 217.0 222.0 223.0 228.

CPC § 104.5 Medium relevance — show source text
For each ventilation system that is not a portion of a heating or air-conditioning system authorized by a permit.........................................................................................................................................._____ [1]

For the installation of each hood that is served by mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for such hood ........................................................................................................................_____ [1]
1. Incinerators:
For the installation or relocation of each domestic-type incinerator...................................................................._____ [1] For the installation or relocation of each commercial or industrial-type incinerator..........................................._____ [1]

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TABLE 104.5 (continued)

MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
1. Miscellaneous:
For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by this code, but not classed in other appliance categories, or for which no other fee is listed in this table..................................................................................._____ [1]
1. Fuel Gas Piping:
Where Chapter 13 or Appendix B is applicable (See Section 101.2), permit fees for fuel-gas piping shall be as follows: For each gas piping system of one to five outlets ................................................................................................_____ [1] For each additional gas piping system, per outlet................................................................................................_____ [1]
1. Process Piping: For each hazardous process piping system (HPP) of one to four outlets............................................................._____ [1] For each HPP piping system of five or more outlets, per outlet .........................................................................._____ [1] For each nonhazardous process piping system (NPP) of one to four outlets......................................................._____ [1] For each NPP piping system of five or more outlets, per outlet .........................................................................._____ [1]
Other Inspections and Fees
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours, per hour (minimum charge – 2 hours)..............................................._____ [1]
2. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 105.2.6, per inspection ......................................................._____ [1]
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, per hour (minimum charge – [1] ∕ 2 hour)..................................._____ [1]
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans or to plans for which an initial review has been completed, per hour (minimum charge – [1] ∕ 2 hour).................................................................._____ [1]
For SI units: 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 horsepower = 0.746 kW, 1 cubic foot per minute = 0.00047 m [3] / s

Notes:

1 Jurisdiction will indicate their fees here.

2 This fee shall not apply to an air-handling unit that is a portion of a factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler, or absorption unit for which a permit is required elsewhere in this code.

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CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE

CHAPTER 2 – DEFINITIONS

(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)
CPC § 1505.14 Medium relevance — show source text
Reclaimed (Recycled) Water . . .1505.14, Table 1505.16 Reinspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2.6 Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.1, 105.2, 1203.0, 1213.1,

1321.12, 1324.0, 1406.0, 1501.5,

Table 1501.5, 1502.0, 1601.5,

Table 1601.5, 1605.0

Rough-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2, 1203.3.1 Scheduling of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2.3 Supply System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1505.14.1 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3 Visual System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1505.14.2.1 INSPECTOR . . . . . . . . . . .(see Authority Having Jurisdiction)

INSULATION

Domestic hot water supply . . .609.12, 609.12.3, L 501.2 Fuel gas vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.6.1.1 Penetrating firestop system . . . . . . . . . . .1404.5, 1405.7

Pool covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L 503.3.6

Service hot water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L 503.3.3

Tracer wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.10.1, E 403.8.4 INTERCEPTING HOPPERS OR SINKS . . .(see Receptors) INTERCEPTOR (CLARIFIER)

Abandoned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1014.3.7

Auto wash racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1011.0

Bottling establishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1013.0 Cleanouts, location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.7

Commercial and industrial laundries . . . . . . . . . .1012.0

Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211.0
CPC § 306.1 Medium relevance — show source text
Pretreatment required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306.1, 811.1 Prohibited material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.1, 903.2.2

Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.6

INSANITARY

Defective systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3.1

Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211.0

Health and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102.5

INSPECTION AND TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.0

Alternative engineering design . . . . .301.3.1 – 301.3.1.2,

301.5.6

Cross-Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1505.14.2

Final . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2

Periodic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1505.14.2.4

Reclaimed (Recycled) Water . . .1505.14, Table 1505.16 Reinspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2.6 Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.1, 105.2, 1203.0, 1213.1,

1321.12, 1324.0, 1406.0, 1501.5,

Table 1501.5, 1502.0, 1601.5,

Table 1601.5, 1605.0

Rough-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2, 1203.3.1 Scheduling of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2.3 Supply System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1505.14.1 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3 Visual System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1505.14.2.1 INSPECTOR . . . . . . . . . . .(see Authority Having Jurisdiction)

INSULATION
CPC § 104.5 Medium relevance — show source text
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DIVISION II SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION

TABLE 104.5

PLUMBING PERMIT FEES

Permit Issuance
1. For issuing each permit ............................................................................................................................................*______
2. For issuing each supplemental permit......................................................................................................................*______
Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to Item 1 and Item 2 above)
1. For each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping, and backflow protection therefore) ...............................................................................................*______
2. For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer ...............................................................................................*______
3. Rainwater systems – per drain (inside building)......................................................................................................*______
4. For each cesspool (where permitted) .......................................................................................................................*______
5. For each private sewage disposal system.................................................................................................................*______
6. For each water heater, vent, or both.........................................................................................................................*______
7. For each gas piping system of one to five outlets ....................................................................................................*______
8. For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet..........................................................................................*______
9. For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its trap and vent, except kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps.......................................................................*______
10. For each installation, alteration, or repair of water piping, water treating equipment, or both ...............................*______
11. For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture......................................................................*______
12. For each lawn sprinkler system on one meter including backflow protection devices therefore ............................*______
13. For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not referenced in Item 12:
One to 5.............................................................................................................................................................*______

Over 5, each ......................................................................................................................................................*______
1. 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 ..................................................................................................................*______
1. For each gray water system......................................................................................................................................*______
2. For initial installation and testing of a reclaimed water system...............................................................................*______
3. For each annual cross-connection testing of a reclaimed water system (excluding initial test) ..............................*______
4. For each medical gas piping system serving o

Frequently asked questions

Who decides whether a reinspection fee applies?

The local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) decides when conditions in § 105.2.6 are met and may assess a reinspection fee accordingly.

Is a reinspection fee always charged after a failed inspection?

No. The code states that a reinspection fee shall not be interpreted to require a fee for the first time a job is rejected. Fees are intended for repeat calls or avoidable situations listed in § 105.2.6.

What must I do before another inspection is scheduled after a fee is assessed?

You must file the jurisdiction’s reinspection application (the local form) and pay the reinspection fee listed in Table 104.5; the AHJ will not perform additional inspections until the fee is paid. § 105.2.6.

Where are the reinspection fee amounts shown?

Reinspection fee line items appear in Table 104.5 of the CPC; jurisdictions fill in the actual dollar amounts there. The CPC does not fix the dollar amounts itself.

If the inspector can’t access the site, can they charge a fee?

Yes — the code permits assessing a reinspection fee when access is not provided on the date the inspection is requested. § 105.2.6.

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