§ 10-24. Fire inspections and schedule of fire fees.
(a)
All residents, property owners, entrepreneurs, contractors, builders or others related to the jurisdiction of this code, shall be governed by the intent of this Code and they shall recognize the need for access to their properties at reasonable hours for the purpose of performing required fire inspections during construction or occupancy. They shall provide access upon request by the authority having jurisdiction.
EXCEPTION: One- and two-family detached dwellings: Fire inspections will be performed for a fee at the request of the occupant/owner.
Subdivision Review—New Construction
1.
Subdivision review—New construction request (Includes PUDs, residential, commercial, industrial and mobile home park subdivision, apartments, town homes, and condominiums), base fee plus $5.00 per lot/unit ..... $100.00
2.
Minor division of lands ..... 50.00
3.
Tall structure review over 75 feet (3 stories) ..... 550.00
Commercial Site Plan Review
4.
Minor project (0—9,999 square feet) ..... 100.00
5.
Major project (10,000 square feet or more) ..... 200.00
6.
Minor change of use (0—9,999 square feet) ..... 75.00
7.
Major change of use (10,000 square feet or more) ..... 100.00
8.
Sign plan, on-site ..... 100.00
9.
Sign plan, off-site ..... 100.00
10.
Fire sprinkler/standpipe system/zone, per system per building/zone ..... 100.00
11.
Fire alarm system/zone, per system per building/zone ..... 100.00
12.
Smoke evacuation system/zone, per system per building/zone ..... 100.00
13.
Fire suppression system (hood and/or paint booths), each system ..... 100.00
14.
Ventilation systems (hood and/or paint booths), each system ..... 100.00
15.
Emergency generator systems, each system ..... 100.00
16.
Fuel tanks, underground installation (includes plans review and inspection) each ..... 150.00
17.
Fuel tanks, removal, to witness each tank removal ..... 75.00
18.
Fuel tanks, aboveground (includes plans review and inspection supports) each ..... 100.00
19.
Revised plans submittal (all types) ..... 75.00
New Construction (Commercial and industrial)
20.
Plans review, per square foot, $50.00 dollar minimum ..... 0.03
21.
First inspection (included with plans review fee) ..... Free
22.
Reinspection ..... 50.00
Fire and Life Safety Inspection for Business Tax Receipt and Annual Inspections (existing Commercial)*, **
23.
Up to 2,500 square feet (minimum fee) ..... $50.00
24.
Up to 5,000 square feet (minimum fee) ..... 100.00
25.
5,001 to 10,000 gross square feet ..... 150.00
26.
10,001 to 15,000 gross square feet ..... 200.00
27.
15,001 to 20,000 gross square feet ..... 250.00
28.
Over 20,000 gross square feet ..... 300.00
29.
High schools ..... 1,200.00
30.
Middle and K-12 schools ..... 800.00
31.
Elementary schools ..... 400.00
32.
Places of worship under 300 people ..... 100.00
33.
Places of worship 300 to 1,000 people ..... 200.00
34.
Places of worship over 1,000 people ..... 300.00
Residential Board and Care and Foster Care (Day Care Centers)
35.
Less than five people (small facility) ..... $40.00
36.
Small facility reinspection ..... 35.00
37.
Six or more people (large facility) ..... 60.00
38.
Large facility reinspection ..... 50.00
Reinspection Fees Not In Fee Schedule
39.
Reinspection ..... $50.00
Miscellaneous Permits/Addition Inspection**
40.
Amusement parks, fairs, carnivals, festivals, exhibits and trade shows ..... $200.00
41.
Demolition under 5,000 square feet ..... 50.00
42.
Demolition over 5,000 square feet ..... 100.00
43.
Calcium carbide ..... 55.00
44.
Cellulose nitrate film ..... 55.00
45.
Combustible fibers ..... 55.00
46.
Combustible gasses, flammable ..... 55.00
47.
Compressed gasses, nonflammable ..... 35.00
48.
Cryogenic liquids ..... 55.00
49.
Cutting and welding ..... 50.00
50.
Dust explosion prevention system ..... 55.00
51.
Fire alarm registration (for monitoring) ..... 55.00
52.
Explosives, blasting agents or ammunitions ..... 100.00
53.
Fire pumps, wells or tanks ..... 100.00
54.
Fireworks, sales ..... 150.00
55.
Fireworks, public displays ..... 150.00
56.
Fumigation tent ..... 75.00
57.
Grandstand, folding, telescopic seating ..... 55.00
58.
Industrial ovens or furnaces ..... 100.00
59.
LP or natural gas tanks storage or use 100 gal. or more ..... 75.00
60.
Combustible liquids ..... 55.00
61.
Lumber yards or woodworking plants ..... 100.00
62.
Organic coating processes ..... 75.00
63.
Outdoor storage of scrap tires ..... 100.00
64.
Oxidizers and organic peroxides storage ..... 75.00
65.
Pesticides and herbicides storage ..... 50.00
66.
Pyroxylin plastics ..... 75.00
67.
Repair garages or service stations ..... 100.00
68.
Tire rebuilding plants ..... 100.00
69.
Temporary use permits ..... 50.00
Plus, per tent or portable building ..... 20.00
*Business tax receipt fees are based on square footage. This applies to all commercial, industrial and residential properties conducting business in North Okaloosa County. One inspection is included to check for code compliance.
**Pumps and pump house owned and operated by public water jurisdictions are excluded from the required inspections with the submission of paperwork from the inspecting agencies.
(Ord. No. 07-38, § III, 7-10-07)