The City of Rohnert Park Building Department has adopted the 2001
California Building Code (CBC) that includes the 1997 edition of the
Uniform Building Code (UBC), the 2000 editions of the Uniform
Mechanical and Plumbing Codes (UMC and UPC), and the 1999 edition of
National Electrical Code (NEC).
Because there are different kinds of permits issued by the Building
Department, i.e. building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and pool,
hot tub or spa permits, there are different fee schedules for each
permit category. The following information will provide basic fee
information for each of the permit categories.
Building permit fees are unique because they are based
on the valuation of the project. Valuation is the fair market value of
labor & materials of the complete project, including finish
materials, fixtures and permanent appliances (not on wheels).
Often times home owners who are providing the labor for
their project, be it a simple repair, remodel or addition, feel that
they should not be paying fees which are based on the labor that they
are providing. However, for the sake of uniformity and fairness to all
applicants, the Department makes no exceptions from the fair market
value of labor & materials policy.
The following Valuation Schedule provides a limited
range of permit fees. SMIP (Strong Motion Instrumentation Program) fees
are state-mandated fees which only apply to new construction or where
load-bearing members are being replaced/altered. Plan Check fees (65%
of the permit fee) apply when plans are required for the issuance of a
building permit.
A Technology Fee is charged for Building permits. This fee is 7.5% of the building permit fee with a minimum of $7.50.
A fee for archiving of Plans, Permits, and Applications may be
included for new construction projects, additions, and some
alterations. This fee varies depending on the size of the plan sheets
submitted. Example: $1.55 per each 24" X 36" sheet, $1.95 per larger
sheet, $1.00 per smaller sheet, and $0.07 per 8½" by 11" sheet.
For new construction projects the Building Department will also
collect the General Plan Maintenance Fee of .5% of construction
valuation on new non-residential and the Planning Department Review of
Building Plan Application Fee of $25 for new residential and $100 for
new non-residential.
Energy Plan Review Fee is 10% of building permit fee for residential and 15% of building permit fee for non-residential.
Plan Review Expedite Fees is 1.15% of City existing plan check fee plus plan check consultant's fee.
Credit Card fee is $6.00 per credit card transaction.
The permit fee for remediation of unauthorized work or work done
without building permits is double the building permit fee on the date
the replacement permit application.
Additionally, building permits for new projects and for tenant improvement in building will include:
1.) Fire Services Plan Review Fee at 35% of the Building Department Plan Check Fee or $50.00 whichever is greater,
2.) Fire Services Inspection Fee for Fire Code/Life Safety
Compliance at 35% of the Building Department permit fee or $75.00
whichever is greater.
For simple building permits that are non- structural
the associated fee can be determined by reviewing the schedule below.
For building permits that involve a plan review and may also be subject
to the SMIP fee, review the second schedule below.
Total Valuation |
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Fee |
$1.00 to $2000.00 |
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$70 |
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 |
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$69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof |
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 |
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$391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof |
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 |
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$643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof |
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 |
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$993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof |
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 |
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$3233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof |
$1,000,001.00 and up |
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$5,068.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof |
EXAMPLES OF NEW CONSTRUCTION FEE
(not including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or development fees)
| CITY OF ROHNERT PARK |
| 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE TABLE 1-A |
STATE STRONG MOTION FEE (SMIP)* |
| Building,Plan Check,and SMIP Fees |
Based on $ amount in TO column |
TOTAL WITH PERMIT & PLAN CHECK |
FROM |
TO |
PERMIT FEE |
PLAN CHECK |
TECHNOLOGY FEE |
CATEGORY 1** |
CATEGORY 2** |
CATEGORY 1 |
CATEGORY 2 |
0 |
1000.00 |
70.00 |
17.50 |
7.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
95.50 |
95.50 |
1001.00 |
1600.00 |
70.00 |
35.00 |
7.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
113.00 |
113.00 |
1601.00 |
2,000.00 |
70.00 |
52.50 |
7.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
130.50 |
130.50 |
4,001.00 |
5,000.00 |
111.25 |
72.31 |
8.34 |
0.50 |
1.05 |
192.40 |
192.95 |
25,001.00 |
26,000.00 |
401.35 |
260.88 |
30.10 |
2.60 |
5.46 |
694.93 |
697.79 |
50,001 |
51,000 |
650.75 |
422.99 |
48.81 |
5.10 |
10.71 |
1127.65 |
1133.26 |
100,001 |
101,000 |
999.35 |
649.58 |
74.95 |
10.10 |
21.21 |
1733.98 |
1745.09 |
500,001 |
501,000 |
3238.50 |
2105.03 |
242.89 |
50.10 |
105.21 |
5636.52 |
5691.63 |
* Technology Fees are charged ONLY on the building permit portion of the fees assessment for Fee Assessment.
** Category 1 refers to residential projects while Category 2 refers to commercial work
subject to the fee (having an effect on the structural system of the building). |
Electrical Permits
Examples: Residential |
Estimated cost |
Appliances |
$70 + 4.75 each |
Fixed residential appliances (hard wired) |
$70 + 4.75 each |
GFI |
$70 |
Hot tubs/spa |
$70 |
Lighting fixtures |
$70 + 1.10 each |
New Construction is based on square footage |
$0.025 per sq. ft. + $3.00 |
Outlets (receptacles, switches, lights, etc.) |
$70 + 1.10 each |
Photovoltaic (Plan Check) |
$70 |
Service [meter] (over 200 amps) |
$70 + 62.15 = $132.15 |
Service [meter] (under 200 amps) |
$70 |
Swimming pools (in-ground) |
$70 |
Examples: Non-residential |
Estimated Total fees |
Carnivals & Circuses |
$70 + $7.25 per attraction/ride/etc. |
Fixed non-residential appliances (hard wired) |
$70 + $4.75 each |
New Construction based on square footage |
$0.025 per sq. ft. + $3.00 |
Outlets (receptacles, switches, lights, etc.) |
$70 + $1.10 each |
Power apparatus |
$ varies |
Service (600 volts & between 200 & 1000 amps) |
$132.15 |
Service (over 600 volts & 1000 amps) |
$194.30 |
Signs |
$70 + $4.75 per branch |
Temporary Power |
$70 + $10 for each additional pole |
Mechanical Permits
Examples: Residential |
Estimated cost |
Air handling unit (above 10,000 cfm) |
$88.10 |
Air handling unit (up to & including 10,000 cfm) |
$80.65 |
Appliance Vents |
$70 + $7.25 per vent |
Furnaces - w/wo Air Conditioners |
$70 |
New Construction is based on square footage |
$0.025 per sq ft. + $3.00 |
Wood Stoves/Fireplace Inserts |
$70 + plan check fees |
Examples: Non-residential |
Estimated cost |
Air handling units |
See Residential section above |
Appliance Vents |
$70 + $7.25 per vent |
Commercial Kitchen Hood |
$70 |
Evaporative Cooler |
$70 |
Furnace-new or replacement |
$70 |
Heaters/Air Conditioners on roof tops |
Require engineering to verify support/load |
New Construction is based on square footage |
$0.020 per sq ft. + $3.00 |
Suspended heater-new or replacement |
$70 |
Plumbing Permits
Examples: Residential |
Estimated cost |
Fixtures and vents (new, alterations & repairs) |
$70 +9.80 per fixture or vent |
Gas Piping System |
$70 |
Installation or repair of water pipe (over 10 ft.) |
$70 |
New Construction is based on square footage |
$0.030 per sq. ft. + $3.00 |
Spas/Hot Tubs |
$70 |
Swimming Pools |
$70 |
Water Heaters (including vent) |
$70 |
Examples: Non-residential |
Estimated cost |
Fixtures & Vents (new, alterations, & repairs) |
$70 |
New Construction is based on square footage |
$0.030 per sq. ft. + $3.00 |
Public Spas/Hot Tubs |
$70 |
Public Swimming Pools |
$161.25 |
Waste pretreatment interceptors |
$70 |
Pool, Hot Tub & Spa Permits
Examples: Residential |
Estimated Total fees |
Swimming Pool (in-ground) |
Total fees |
Building & Plan Review Fee
Use the valuation table in the Building Permit section to determine the Building Permit fee, plus 65% for the Plan Check fee.
Another method to determine pool Building Permit fees is to use the
examples show in the schedule below the Valuation Table. For example a
$25,000 pool Building Permit would be Building Permit fee = $391.25,
Plan Check fee = $254.31(SMIP fees do not apply to swimming pools).
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When costing out an in-ground swimming pool permit
fees, be sure to add the Electrical, Mechanical, & Plumbing fees.
Thus fees for a $25,000 pool permit fees would be:
Plan Check fee $254.31
Building Permit $391.25
Technology 29.34
Electrical 73.00
Mechanical 14.80
Plumbing Permit 60.75
Total fees $823.45 |
*Hot Tub or Spa
Building & Plan Review Fee |
Building & Plan Review fees apply only when a hot tub or spa
is constructed on-site do. Electrical & Plumbing permits are
required as well.
Factory built hot tubs or spas, containing all necessary equipment
to function, do not require permits, except for any electrical or
plumbing work required to bring service to the manufactured unit.
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Electrical $70 (see below)
Plumbing $70 (see below)
If a permit is issued for both electrical and plumbing the fees
change to $70 for the electrical plus $9.80 per plumbing fixture/vent.
Thus a hot tub or spa with one plumbing fixture/vent would cost $79.80.
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*Note: All spas & hot tubs are subject to City setback requirements
(Minimum of 5 ft. from all property lines.) |
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