Or. Admin. Code § 918-050-0100

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 918-050-0100 - Statewide Fee Methodologies for Residential and Commercial Permits

(1) Residential construction permit fees shall be calculated using the following methodologies:

(a) A plumbing permit fee for new construction includes one kitchen and is based on the number of bathrooms, from one to three, on a graduated scale. An additional set fee shall be assessed for each additional bath or kitchen.

(A) No additional fee shall be charged for the first 100 feet of water and sewer lines, hose bibbs, icemakers, underfloor low-point drains, and rain drain packages that include the piping, gutters, downspouts, and perimeter system.

(B) The plumbing permit fee described in this section does not include:

(i) Any storm water retention/detention facility;

(ii) Irrigation and fire suppression systems; or

(iii) Additional water, sewer and service piping or private storm drainage systems exceeding the first 100 feet.

(C) Permit fees for an addition, alteration, or repair shall be calculated based on the number of fixtures, appurtenances, and piping, with a set minimum fee.

(b) A mechanical permit fee shall be calculated per appliance and related equipment, with a set minimum fee.

(c) Effective January 1, 2009, a structural permit fee for new construction and additions shall be calculated using the ICC Building Valuation Data Table current as of April 1 of each year, multiplied by the square footage of the dwelling to determine the valuation. The valuation shall then be applied to the municipality's fee schedule to determine the permit fee. The plan review fee shall be based on a predetermined percentage of the permit fee set by the municipality.

(A) The square footage of a dwelling, addition, or garage shall be determined from outside exterior wall to outside exterior wall for each level.

(B) The square footage of a carport, covered porch, patio, or deck shall be calculated separately at fifty percent of the value of a private garage from the ICC Building Valuation Data Table current as of April 1.

(C) Permit fees for an alteration or repair shall be calculated based on the fair market value as determined by the building official, and then applying the valuation to the municipality's fee schedule.

(2) Commercial construction permit fees shall be calculated using the following methodologies:

(a) A plumbing permit fee shall be calculated based on the number of fixtures and footage of piping, with a set minimum fee.

(b) A mechanical permit fee shall be calculated based on the value of the mechanical equipment and installation costs and applied to the municipality's fee schedule with a set minimum fee.

(c) A structural permit fee shall be calculated by applying the valuation to the municipality's fee schedule with a minimum set fee. Valuation shall be the greater of either:

(A) The valuation based on the ICC Building Valuation Data Table current as of April 1 of each year, using the occupancy and construction type as determined by the building official, multiplied by the square footage of the structure; or

(B) The value as stated by the applicant.

(C) When the construction or occupancy type does not fit the ICC Building Valuation Data Table, the valuation shall be determined by the building official with input from the applicant.

Or. Admin. Code § 918-050-0100

BCD 9-2000, f. 6-15-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; BCD 31-2005, f. 12-30-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06; BCD 5-2007, f. 5-11-07, cert. ef. 7-1-07; BCD 27-2008, f. ef.12-12-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; BCD 7-2009, f. 9-30-09, cert. ef. 10-1-09

Stat. Auth.: ORS 455.048 & 455.055

Stats. Implemented: ORS 455.046 & 455.055