2009-06 Establish Fire Inspection Fees-Appendix G
RESOLUTION NO. 09-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
• ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES TO BE
ENFORCED WITHIN THE CITY FOR PERMITS, PLAN REVIEW AND
SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FIRE
DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF THE FEE
SCHEDULE TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS APPENDIX G;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has determined that with the adoption of additional regulations
by the Federal and State Government, requiring additional review and services of permits,
plans and services by the Fire Department, such schedule of fees shall be charged, and
collected to obtain permits and/or services; and
WHEREAS, in the interest of expediency and ease of amendment as necessary, it is in the best
interests of the City to adopt a schedule of fees by resolution, and to include such fee
schedule in Appendix G to the City Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida;
presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by a majority vote of the City
Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the
City that:
SECTION 1.
The following fees shall be charged, and collected to obtain permits and/or services listed
below, as provided for in the City of Okeechobee Chapter 34, and as provided for in the most
recent edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code and Florida Statutes. These fees may be
reviewed annually with recommendations for modification being made by the Fire Chief to the
City Administrator.
The following are Plans Review and Inspection Fees. Fees are based on square footage and
include inspections, unless otherwise noted. Fees subject to change without notice.
PLANS REVIEW FEES
Site Plan Review $40.00 per submittal
Site Plan Review Revisions $80.00 per submittal
New Construction/Renovations/Additions $0.05 per s.f.
Fire Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems $50.00 per system, per building up to
10,000 s.f. $10.00 per 1,000 s.f. or
portion thereof over 10,000 s.f.
Fire Alarm Systems $50.00 per system, per building up to
10,000 s.f. $10.00 per 1,000 s.f. or
portion thereof over 10,000 s.f.
Smoke Evacuations Systems $50.00 per system, per building up to
10,000 s.f $10.00 per 1,000 s.f. or
portion thereof over 10,000 s.f.
Fire Suppression Systems (Hood/Paint Booths) $40.00 per system
Ventilation Systems (Hood/Paint Booths) $40.00 per system
Emergency Generator System $40.00 per system
Fuel Tanks, Underground Installation $40.00 each includes plans review,
inspection slab & anchoring
• Fuel Tanks, Removal $20.00 each to witness removal of
tank
Fuel Tanks, Above Ground $40.00 each includes plans review &
inspection of installation supports
Residential Alarm Registration $15.00
Fire Pumps, Wells, or Tanks $35.00
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INSPECTION FEES (CONSTRUCTION)
Fire Inspection Free (included with plans review fees)
1 st Re-inspection $15.00
2"d Re-inspection $30.00
3'd Re-inspection $60.00 •
4th & Additional Re-inspections $100.00
After Hours/Weekend Inspections $50.00 per hour (minimum 4 hours)
All construction re-inspection and after-hours/weekend inspection fees shall be paid prior to
inspection being conducted.
ANNUAL/PERIODIC LIFE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
COMMERCIAL
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1 st Re-inspection $20.00
2"d Re-inspection $40.00
3`d Re-inspection $80.00
4th & Additional Re-inspections $100.00
Non-compliance issues Code Board
Residential Daycares/ALF/AFCH/Group Homes $10.00
Residential Foster Homes $5.00
FIRE & LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION FEES FOR BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS
BTR'S (formerly known as occupational license) are based on square footage. This applies to all
commercial, industrial, and residential properties conducting business in the City of Okeechobee.
One re-inspection is included to check for code compliance.
COMMERCIAL
Up to 5,000 s.f. (Minimum fee) $15.00
5,001 to 10,000 gross s.f. $30.00
10,001 to 15,000 gross s.f. $45.00
15,001 to 20,000 gross s.f. $100.00
20,001 gross s.f. and over $15.00 per every 5,000 s.f. or portion
thereof over 20,000
Residential Daycares/ALF/AFCH/Group Homes $10.00
Residential Foster Homes $5.00
Residential Home Office $10.00
If additional re-inspections are necessary the following fees apply:
1 11 Re-inspection $15.00
2nd Re-inspection $30.00
3'd Re-inspection $45.00
4th Re-inspection or more $100.00
SYSTEMS TESTING & INSPECTIONS DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS AND/OR REPAIRS AND
MISCELLANEOUS
The following fees shall be assessed to inspections conducted in order to either re-certify systems
or other miscellaneous inspections and/or tests required or requested. Fees shall be paid prior to the
service/inspection being conducted.
Fire Sprinkler Systems/Hydrostatic Test
up to 10,000 s.f. $30.00 per system
over 10, 000 s.f. $60.00 per system
Fire Alarm System Test
up to 10, 000 s.f. $20.00 per system
over 10, 000 s.f. $40.00 per system
Cooking Hood/Paint Booth Fire Suppression System $20.00 per system •
Ventilation Systems/Cooking/Paint Booths $40.00 per system
Emergency Generator Test $20.00 per system
Fire Pump Test $20.00 per system
Fire Hydrant Flow Test (requested for hydraulic) $20.00 per hydrant calculations
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Fire Watch Fee (utilizing a firefighter for fire watch) $20.00 per hour/per firefighter
MISCELLANEOUS/TEMPORARY USE OF SPECIAL PERMITS
The following permit fees are for miscellaneous services and/or use permits. The handling of
• materials and/or hazardous operations not specified by name or category shall include all operations
and/or material as listed in Table 1.12.19A(a) in NFPA 1 and shall be assessed as a fee of $50.00
per operation and/or material storage/handling. If more than 3 operations/uses are performed at the
occupancy, the maximum fee shall be $150.00.
Amusement Parks (includes fairs, carnivals, and festivals) $100.00
Fireworks: Public Displays $25.00
Sales $15.00
Tent, membrane or other temporary use $15.00
Burn permits $100.00
Open burning permit for rural & commercial land No charge for campfires & bonfires
clearing special
SECTION 2.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED in regular session this 17! day of Februarv. 2009.
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owling R. Watford, Jr., Ma or ro-Tempore
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Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFIC ENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
NOTATION OF AMENDMENT: This Resolution was amended by
motion at the April 7, 2009 City Council Meeting, to delete the $10.00
Annual Commercial Inspection Fee. (Item to be deleted was
stricken):
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