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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 12. CONSTRUCTION CODES SUPPLEMENT OF 2013 |
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SubTilte 12-A. BUILDING CODE SUPPLEMENT OF 2013 |
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Chapter 12-A1. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT |
Section 12-A108. FEES
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Strike Chapter 1 of the International Building Code in its entirety and insert the following in its place to read as follows:
108.1 Payment of Fees. A permit shall not be issued until all fees have been paid to the Department or other authorized agency, nor shall an amendment to a permit requiring an additional fee be issued until the additional fee shall have been paid.
108.1.2 Accounting. The code official shall keep an accurate account of all fees collected, and such collected fees shall be deposited with the D.C. Treasurer, or otherwise deposited of as required by law.
108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. The building permit fees for plans examination, permit processing, inspections and related services shall be as prescribed in Section 108.2.1 and the code official is authorized to establish by approved rules a schedule of unit rates for buildings and other structures and for the installation of their appurtenant systems, fixtures, appliances and equipment.
108.2.1 Fee Schedule. A fee for each plan examination, permit and inspections shall be paid in accordance with the applicable fee schedule published in the D.C. Register, as amended from time to time.
108.2.1.1 Application Filing Deposit for New Construction and Alterations. All applications filed for new construction or alterations must be accompanied by a portion of the permit fee in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed permit fee based on the estimated cost of construction; provided, that the required deposit shall not exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000).
108.3 Building Permit Valuations. The applicant for a building permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Building permit valuations shall be based upon total value of materials and labor for which the building permit is being issued, including electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. The total value shall not include architectural, engineering, and other associated professional costs. If, in the opinion of the code official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be withheld, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the code official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the code official. Proof of valuation can be made in any of the following forms:
1.A fully executed construction contract.
2.A formal contractor’s estimate.
3.When a deferred method of determining construction cost is submitted, the code official is authorized to request from the applicant a certified contractor’s certificate of payment showing the actual cost of construction and the code official is authorized to adjust the building permit fee to reflect the actual cost of construction prior to issuing a certificate of occupancy.
4.A construction estimate for repairs and alterations in Group R-3 and structures under the jurisdiction of the Residential Code.
108.4 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance. Any person who commences any work on a building, other structure, gas, electrical, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to an additional fee established in the official fee schedule that shall be in addition to the required permit fees and any fines that may have been levied.
108.5 Related Fees. The payment of the building permit fee, as prescribed in Section 108.2, shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law, including, but not limited to fees for: water taps or sewer connections; temporary use of public space; trade permits; special inspections; special permits issued in connection with or concurrently with a building permit, such as sign, projection, awning, demolition, razing, or excavation permits; plan revisions and amendment of permits; certificates of use and occupancy; or any other privileges, services or requirements, allowed or prescribed by the Construction Codes or other regulations, both within and without the jurisdiction of the Department.
108.6 Refunds. In the case of a revocation of a permit or of abandonment or discontinuance of a building project, upon written request made by the permit holder before the permit expires, the portion of the work actually completed shall be computed and any excess fee for the incomplete work shall be returned to the permit holder as soon as practicable after written request is made. All plan examination and permit processing fees, all fees for inspections actually performed, and all penalties that have been imposed on the permit holder under the requirements of the Construction Codes shall be withheld first. Refunds may not be granted for permits issued after six months.
108.6.1 Revocation Due to Administrative Error. If the permit is declared null and void due to an administrative or clerical error pursuant to 105.6.1.1 item 2, the filing fee shall be refunded unless the applicant elects to continue processing of the original application or the administrative or clerical error resulted from a false statement or misrepresentation of fact by the applicant or other applicant misconduct.
108.7 Waiver of Fees. No person or entity shall be entitled to a waiver of fees, except as set forth in the License Fees and Charges Act of 1976, effective September 14, 1976 (D.C. Law 1-82; D.C. Official Code § 47-2712 (2012 Repl.)).