[Amended 9-9-2002 by Ord. No. O-02-74; 7-8-2003 by Ord. No. O-03-184; 5-24-2004 by Ord. No. O-04-13; 9-13-2005 by Ord. No. O-05-109; 8-14-2007 by Ord. No. O-07-106]
A.
A permit shall not be valid until the prescribed fees
have been paid and the permit issued. No permit to begin work for
new construction, alteration, removal, demolition or other building
operation shall be issued until the fees prescribed in this section
have been paid to the Department of Building Safety, nor shall an
amendment to a permit necessitating an additional fee because of an
increase in the estimated cost or scope of work involved be approved
until the additional fee has been paid.
(1)
Where a permit has either been revoked or a project
discontinued or abandoned within six months of the issuance of such
permit, such permit may be returned to the Building Official for cancellation.
One-half of the permit fee shall be refunded by the City Treasurer
on certificate of the Building Official, except all penalties that
may have been imposed on the permit held under the requirements of
this chapter shall first be collected. If a project is abandoned without
notice being made to the Code Official before a six-month interval
has elapsed since the date such permit was issued, no refund shall
be made. Residential or nonresidential use shall be in accordance
with the intent of the Building Code of the City of Nashua, New Hampshire.[1]
(2)
The fees for permits shall be charged as follows:
The total amount of the permit shall be rounded to the nearest dollar
(drop the total amount due under $0.50 and increase the total amount
due from $0.50 to $0.99 to the next whole dollar).
B.
The Board of Aldermen may, at its option, waive or
reimburse, as the case may be, payment of fees payable under this
section, in whole or in part, to the extent of the value of municipal
public improvements and/or land dedication which an applicant obligates
itself to make over and above impact fees and the applicant’s
fair share of off-site improvements imposed as a condition of site
plan or subdivision approval.
[Amended 8-14-2007 by Ord. No. O-07-106; 12-11-2007 by Ord. No. O-07-144; 6-12-2018 by Ord. No.
O-18-012]
A.
Building permit fee schedule.
(1)
A nonrefundable application processing and review fee shall be paid
at the time of filing of any application:
[Amended 3-9-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-045]
(a)
Building permit: $50.
(2)
New buildings, additions, alterations, mobile homes, in-ground swimming
pools, basements, connecting structures, future expansion areas and
areas capable of being used as living or occupiable space shall be
included to calculate aggregate floor area:
[Amended 3-9-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-045]
(6)
Moving a building from lot to lot: $200.
[Amended 3-9-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-045]
(8)
Certificate of occupancy, existing space/owner change: $50.
(9)
When, in the Building Official's opinion, the nature of the work
is not related to floor area, excluding signs, but including and not
limited to membrane structures, temporary structures, canopies and
awnings, pedestrian walkways, radio and television towers, radio and
television antennas, elevators, commercial solar energy systems, commercial
wind energy systems and commercial (other than asphalt roofing shingles)
reroofing:
[Amended 3-9-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-045]
(a)
Fee shall be based on a construction or installation cost of
$0.65 per $100.
(11)
Minimum fee for miscellaneous equipment (each), excluding the
application fee, where not otherwise provided for by this section
[for example: residential antennas, small sheds (less than 200 square
feet), or construction trailers] or as deemed appropriate by the Building
Official or his or her designee:
[Amended 3-9-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-045]
(12)
Reinspection of the same work due to the failure to pass an
initial inspection or the unavailability of the premises at the time
of initial inspection: $75.
(13)
Phased construction (foundation permits, interior demolition
permits or shell permits): Phased construction shall be charged a
25% surcharge on the original permit fee for each upgrade phase.
(14)
Surcharge for permits issued after construction started without
a permit: 100% of applicable fee, but not to exceed $275 residential/$750
commercial.
[Amended 3-9-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-045]
(15)
Expedite-service fee for special processing and after-hours
service: $80 per hour per staff member, with a minimum of $250 for
weekends or time not contiguous with normal work hours.
[Amended 3-9-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-045]
B.
Mechanical permit fee schedule.
[Amended 3-9-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-045
(1)
Residential mechanical (one- and two-family and townhouses).
(a)
Nonrefundable application processing and review fee: $50.
(d)
Gas or wood factory fireplace, insert, or pellet stove and associated
chimney: $45.
(e)
Masonry fireplace and associated chimney: $75.
(f)
Manufactured chimney: $40.
(g)
Minimum fee for miscellaneous equipment (each), excluding the
application fee, where not otherwise provided for by this section:
$40.
(h)
Reinspection of the same work due to the failure to pass an
initial inspection or the unavailability of the premises at the time
of initial inspection: $75.
(i)
Surcharge for permits issued after construction started without
a permit: 100% of applicable fee, but not to exceed $275.
(2)
Commercial mechanical (including multifamily).
(a)
Nonrefundable application and review processing fee: $50.
(c)
Equipment:
(d)
Chimney or chimney liner (masonry or metal): $90.
(e)
Fans: $30.
(g)
Minimum fee for miscellaneous equipment (each), excluding the
application and review fee, where not otherwise provided for by this
section: $45.
(h)
Reinspection of the same work due to the failure to pass an
initial inspection or the unavailability of the premises at the time
of initial inspection: $75.
(i)
Surcharge for permits issued after construction started without
a permit: 100% of applicable fee, but not to exceed $750.
C.
Electrical permit fee schedule.
[Amended 3-9-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-045]
(1)
Residential electrical (one- and two-family and townhouses).
(a)
Nonrefundable application processing and review fee: $50.
(b)
New construction, additions, renovations (per square feet of
habitable area): $0.080.
[1]
Service entrance (new dwelling only): $35.
(c)
House meter: $55.
(e)
Adding subpanel(s) (each): $30.
(f)
Adding or relocating meter(s): $55.
(g)
Pools (in-ground): $60.
(h)
Temporary service (each): $50.
(i)
Minimum fee for miscellaneous equipment (each), excluding the
application fee, where not otherwise provided for by this section:
$40.
(j)
Low-voltage wiring (per square feet of work area): $0.080.
(k)
Reinspection of the same work due to the failure to pass an
initial inspection or the unavailability of the premises at the time
of initial inspection: $75.
(l)
Surcharge for permits issued after construction started without
a permit: 100% of applicable fee, but not to exceed $275.
(2)
Commercial electrical (including multifamily).
(a)
Nonrefundable application processing and review fee: $50.
(b)
Electrical service entrance and service change (per amp): $0.50.
(c)
Temporary service (each): $50.
(d)
Panels and subpanels (each): $30.
(e)
Outlets:
[1]
For switches, receptacles, and fire and smoke detectors (each):
$1.
[2]
For lighting and lighting fixtures, except as otherwise provided
(each four feet of continuous fluorescent lighting shall be deemed
a separate lighting fixture) (each): $1.
[3]
For ranges, dryers, and similar heating devices (each): $15.
[4]
For high-intensity lighting and fixtures (each) (250 watt and
above): $15.
(f)
Fixed multioutlet receptacle assemblies (for each six feet):
$8.
(g)
Track lighting (each 10 feet): $8
(h)
Motor control centers (each), automatic transfer switches (each),
wiring of HVAC units (per unit): $35.
(i)
Water heaters (each): $15.
(j)
Electric baseboard heat (per unit): $10.
(k)
Buss ducts (each section): $15.
(l)
Transformers, generators, motors, x-ray machines (each): $25.
(n)
Signs (each): $35.
(o)
Minimum fee for miscellaneous equipment (each), excluding the
application fee, where not otherwise provided for by this section:
$40.
(p)
Reinspection of the same work due to the failure to pass an
initial inspection or the unavailability of the premises at the time
of initial inspection: $75.
(q)
Surcharge for permits issued after construction started without
a permit: 100% of applicable fee, but not to exceed $750.
(r)
Annual permit fee: $300.
[1]
In lieu of an individual permit for each alteration to an already
approved electrical installation, the Code Official shall issue an
annual permit, upon application therefor, to any person, firm or corporation
regularly employing one or more certified electricians in the building,
structure or on the premises owned or operated by the applicant for
the permit.
[2]
Annual records. The person to whom an annual permit is issued
shall keep a detailed record of all alterations to an approved electrical
installation made under such annual permit, and such records shall
be accessible to the Code Official at all times or shall be filed
with the Code Official as designated.
D.
Plumbing permit fee schedule.
[Amended 3-9-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-045]
(1)
Residential plumbing (one- and two-family and townhouses).
(a)
Nonrefundable application processing and review fee: $50.
(b)
Per fixture or fixture connection (tub, shower, sink, water
closet, lavatory, dishwasher, outside faucet, clothes-washing machine,
backflow preventer, etc.): $9.50.
(c)
Pumps and ejectors (each): $18.
(d)
Electric water heaters (each): $18.
(e)
Water pipes (per 100 feet or part thereof): $18.
(f)
Sanitary sewer connection or repair : $35.
(g)
Drainage, waste and vent pipes: (per 100 feet or part thereof):
$18.
(h)
Minimum fee for miscellaneous equipment (each), excluding the
application fee, where not otherwise provided for by this section:
$40.
(i)
Reinspection of the same work due to the failure to pass an
initial inspection or the unavailability of the premises at the time
of initial inspection: $75.
(j)
Surcharge for permits issued after construction started without
a permit: 100% of applicable fee, but not to exceed $275.
(2)
Commercial plumbing (including multifamily of three dwelling units
and greater).
(a)
Nonrefundable application processing and review fee: $50.
(b)
Per fixture (tub, shower, sink, water closet, lavatory, floor
drain, drinking fountain, urinal, dishwasher, garbage grinder, outside
faucet, clothes-washing machine, washdown station, etc.): $12.
(c)
Pumps and ejectors (each): $35.
(d)
Grease interceptor: $30.
(e)
Electric water heaters (each): $25.
(f)
Irrigation system (includes backflow preventer): $20.
(h)
Water pipes: (per 100 feet or part thereof): $18.
(i)
Sanitary sewer and storm drain connection or repair of: $18.
(j)
Drainage, waste and vent pipes: (per 100 feet or part thereof):
$18.
(k)
Roof drain and storm drainage piping: (per 100 feet or part
thereof): $18.
(l)
Roof drain inlets (each): $20.
(m)
Minimum fee for miscellaneous equipment (each), excluding the
application fee, where not otherwise provided for by this section:
$40.
(n)
Reinspection of the same work due to the failure to pass an
initial inspection or the unavailability of the premises at the time
of initial inspection: $75.
(o)
Surcharge for permits issued after construction started without
a permit: 100% of applicable fee, but not to exceed $750.
