Fees for the Enforcement of the
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code,
Act No. 45-1999

1702.01 Schedule of Fees.

CROSS REFERENCES

Registration, Sale and Transfer of Real Estate - See ADM. Art. 119

1702.01 SCHEDULE OF FEES.

Delete Section 401.2.a of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and insert the following:

(a) Building Permit Fees

(1) Type 1,2, & 3 Construction

For inspection of each building classified as Type 1, 2 & 3 construction, the fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for areas up to and including five hundred (500) square feet. For areas in excess of five hundred (500) square feet of floor area the fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00), plus fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each additional one hundred (100) square feet or less of floor area.

(2) Type 4 & 5 Construction (Frame – Section 605.0 and 606.0)

For the inspection of each building classified as type 4 and 5 construction the fee shall be one hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) up to and including five hundred (500) square feet of floor area. For areas in excess of five hundred (500) square feet of floor areas the fee shall be one hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) plus twenty dollars ($20.00) for each additional one hundred (100) square feet or less of floor area.

(3) Computation of Floor Area

In computing fees, a story higher than eighteen (18) feet and not more than thirty (30) feet shall be considered two (2) stories; a story higher than thirty (30) feet and no more than forty (40) feet shall be considered three (3) stories; except for one (1) story industrial uses (use Group F). The square foot area shall be based on outside dimensions of the structure. All floor area shall be calculated on the square foot basis except those areas with ceiling heights under five (5) feet, or crawl spaces.

(4) For the inspection of buildings for which application is made for repairs or alterations, the fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first five thousand dollars ($5,000) of estimated cost of construction. For estimated construction costs which exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), the fee charged shall be 1% up to $500,000 cost of work plus .2% of cost of work over $500,000.00.

(5) The building official shall have the right to verify or correct the estimated value of any proposed building, structure, addition or alteration.

(6) Demolition

The permit fee for all buildings or structures shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first two thousand (2,000) square feet of floor area, plus ten dollars ($10.00) for each additional one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area or fraction thereof.

(7) Moving Buildings

A permit shall be granted for the moving of a building upon payment of a fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a dwelling or larger building and a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be added for each day a street, road, alley, or lane is occupied by a building or moving equipment. In addition, thereto, a permit shall be secured for the structure at the new location in accord with the permit fee schedule established for new construction.

(8) Roof Replacement

For replacement of roofing material of residential single-family dwellings and appurtenant structures the permit fee shall be $35.00.

For all other roofing permits the fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first two thousand (2,000) square feet and ten dollars ($10.00) for each additional one thousand (1,000) square feet of roof area.

(9) Swimming Pools

For private above grade pools $25.00. For all other pools, 1% of estimated construction costs.

(b) Electrical Fees

(1) Heating, Air Conditioners, Ranges, Water Heaters and Similar
Equipment

Per single unit 40.00
Each additional unit 10.00

(2) Large Scale Industrial and Institutional - Yearly Permit Fees

Large-scale industries and institutions that have a Master Electrician on their staff shall pay a yearly fee of $250.00. This fee shall cover all of the maintenance work performed in that year. All new construction shall be covered under the fee schedule listed above.

(3) Non-Residential Work

Fee for installation of Electrical Systems in all other use groups, buildings new and remodeled, including Emergency Alarm Device, Smoke detectors, Computer wiring, or Phone Systems is as follows: 1% up to $30,000.00 cost of work plus .5% of cost of work over $30,000.00 with the minimum fee of $75.00

(4) Nursing Homes

Three (3) year State required
minimum per hour or part thereof 50.00

(5) Public Pools, & Spas

Three (3) year inspection - State required 100.00

(6) Residential

Fee for installation of Electrical Systems in a new single family dwelling, the fee per dwelling unit will be: $100.00

The above fees include 3 inspections; additional inspections will be charged at $30.00 per inspection.

Service change not over 200 amp. 40.00
Each additional meter 10.00
Service change not over 400 amp. 75.00
Minor alterations (one trip only) 40.00

The above fees include 1 inspection; additional inspections will be charged at $30.00 per inspection.

Minor Alterations and Additions or Rewire Entire House
One (1) to forty (40) devices, including service 75.00

The above fees include 2 inspections; additional inspections will be charged at $30.00 per inspection.

(7) Swimming Pools - Private

Above ground pool. 40.00

The above fees include 1 inspection; additional inspections for violations will be charged at $30.00 per inspection.

Permanent pool. 65.00

The above fees include 2 inspections; additional inspections will be charged at $30.00 per inspection.

(c) Schedule of Fire Code Fees

15 Flammable/Combustible Above or Underground Tanks (New) $140.00/Tank
Tanks above 500 gallons
Tanks below 500 gallons $75.00/Tank
16 Flammable/Combustible Tank (Alterations) $50.00/Tank
17 Underground Tank Removal $140.00/Tank
18 Bonfires/Open Burning* $50.00
19 Fire Works Display** $50.00
20 Open flame Public Performance $50.00
24 Hazard Materials/Chemical Use $50.00/Material Type/Control Area
25 Flammable/Combustible Liquid Use/Storage $50.00
26 Compressed/ Liquid Gas Use/Storage Tank $50.00/Tank
27 Flammable/ Combination Above Ground Tank $75.00/Tank
28 Flammable/ Combination Above Ground Alterations $50.00/Tank
29 Stationary Per Tank Removal Above 2000 Gallons $75.00/Tank
Stationary Per Tank Removal 2000 Gallons and Below $50.00/Tank
32 Non-Medical Helicopter Landings within City $50.00
33 Helicopter Use (Construction, etc.) $150.00/hour

* Cost is not inclusive of One Firefighter
** Cost is not inclusive of Two Firefighters and One Fire Officer

Exception: Interior home heating oil tanks.

(Ord. 4421. Passed 3/6/07)

(d) Mechanical Permit Fees

For use groups R-3 - R-4 structure the cost will be $40.00 for installation or replacement of the first device and $10.00 for each device thereafter.

Fee for installation of fireplace, wood burning stove or coal stove shall be $30.00

Fee for installation of Mechanical System in all other use groups, buildings new and remodeled is as follows: 1% up to $30,000.00 cost of work plus .5% of cost of work over $30,000.00. with a minimum fee of $50.00.

(e) Plumbing Fees

Minimum permit fee for any construction is forty dollars ($40.00) which includes three (3) fixtures or waste discharge devises plus ten dollars ($10.00) for each additional fixture or waste discharge device.

For the purpose of this Section, plumbing appliances and plumbing appurtenance shall also be construed to be a fixture.

1 to 3 fixtures or devices 40.00
each additional 10.00
sanitary sewer - new, replacement, repair 40.00
water service – new, replacement 30.00
storm sewer connection 30.00
replace or alteration of drainage or vent piping - 10.00
each fixture
water heaters 20.00

(f) Zoning Permit Fees

Change of Use 60.00

Fences 30.00

Home office use 30.00

New Use 60.00

Parking Lots
0-$5,000.00 50.00
Over $5,000 50.00 + .1% of cost thereafter

Sheds and Accessory Buildings for Residential
Up to 100 square feet 15.00
101 to 200 square feet 30.00
201 to 300 square feet 50.00
301 to 600 square feet 150.00
601 feet and over 200.00

Signs
0-100 square feet 50.00
101-200 square feet 75.00
Over 201 square feet 150.00
Portable curb sign 50.00

(g) Refunds

Twenty percent (20%) of the total permit fee will be retained by the City of Bethlehem if the permit is revoked or withdrawn or expires.

(h) Training Fee

Add Four Dollars ($4.00) to every permit issued to cover state-
imposed training fee.
(Ord. 4420. Passed 3/6/07)

(Ord. 3038. Passed 10/22/85; Ord. 3242. Passed 2/7/89;
Ord. 4255. Passed 6/15/04; Ord. 4420. Passed 3/6/07)

NOTE: Article 1702, Certificates of Use and Occupancy, of the Codified Ordinances, was deleted in its entirety and replaced with this new Article 1702, Fees for the Enforcement of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, Act No. 45-1999.

ARTICLE 1702

Certificates of Use and Occupancy

1702.01 Definitions.
1702.02 General Regulations.
1702.99 Penalty.

CROSS REFERENCES

Registration, Sale and Transfer of Real Estate - See ADM. Art. 119

NOTE: This Article was deleted in its entirety and incorporated in new Article 1701, Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. (Ord. 4254 – Passed 6/15/04)