WASHINGTON COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION SHEET
426-6872 (FAX 426-6843)
THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION, BUT THE FOLLOWING IS INFORMATION NEEDED TO APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT AT THE OFFICE.
TYPE OF PERMIT:
BUILDING PERMIT FOR: New Residence __ Remodel __ Accessory Building __ Addition __ Attached/Detached Garage __ Deck __ Modular/Manufactured Home __ Moved-in Home __Grain Bin __ Swimming Pool __ Roof __ Siding __
ELECTRICAL ______PLUMBING ________MECHANICAL ________SEPTIC ______ (See Next Pages)
NAME (owner) _______________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER _____________________________
GENERAL CONTRACTOR/ADDRESS/PHONE #___________________________________________________________________
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR_____________________________ PHONE NUMBER__________ ADDRESS__________________
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR_______________________________ PHONE NUMBER__________ADDRESS__________________
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR____________________________ PHONE NUMBER__________ADDRESS__________________
COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF YOUR PROPERTY (Section, Township, Range, Subdivision Name, Tax Lot, Lot, Block
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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AREA OF YOUR PROPERTY IN ACRES OR SQUARE FEET ________________________________________________
CONSTRUCTION SITE COUNTY ROAD NAME: ______________________________________________________________________
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? ______________________________________________________________
APPROXIMATE COST OF PROJECT $_________________________________________________________________
APPROXIMATELY WHEN WILL CONSTRUCTION START _________________________END ___________________
INCLUDE DRAWING OF PROPOSED BUILDING - DWELLING REQUIRES TWO SETS OF PLANS, SEPTIC – PERK TEST BY CERTIFIED SEPTIC INSTALLER, PLOT PLAN, LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND RESCHECK.
BUILDING and /or ZONING DEPOSIT.
All persons filing for a building and or zoning permit for new construction or a remodeling/addition project of $10,000 to $50,000 in value are required to place a $250 refundable deposit (per building and or zoning permit application) with Washington County in addition to the required permit fees. All persons filing for a building and or zoning permit for new construction or a remodeling/addition project of greater than $50,000 in value are required to place a $500 refundable deposit (per building and or zoning permit application) with Washington County in addition to the required permit fees. Such deposit will be held by Washington County and refunded only when all of the following conditions have been met:
(1) Contractor/owner has called for all the required inspections;
(2) Contractor/owner has used only subcontractors who have complied with the licensing
requirements of Washington County;
(3) Subcontractors have taken out and paid for all permits;
(4) The owners have not occupied the area covered by the permit prior to a final, and passed,
inspection unless written authorization has been granted by the Washington County Building
Inspector.
In the event the Contractor/owner has not complied with all of the requirements specified above, then the County may cause the deposit to be forfeited after written notice is served upon Contractor/owner, which such written notice shall specify the permit deficiencies and specify a reasonable time period in which Contractor/owner may cure such deficiency. If Contractor/owner does not timely cure such deficiency, the building and or zoning permit deposit shall be forfeited to the County and County shall be entitled to pursue any other action authorized by law or the County’s Zoning Regulation.
FEES FOR BUILDING and or ZONING PERMIT.
Each applicant for a building and or zoning permit shall pay to the County Planning Department upon the presentation of such application, a fee based upon the cost of the proposed construction, alteration or repairs as follows:
(1) Non-Accessory Buildings. In order to establish the building and or zoning permit
application cost, industry valuation shall be determined by using the most current
Building Valuation Data chart as contained in the publication Building Standards
published by the International Conference of Building Officials. The "Cost per Square
foot, Average" shall be used, along with the Nebraska Modifier.
(a) Once the industry valuation has been determined, the following factor chart shall
be used to establish the cost of the building and or zoning permit application for
stick-built construction and moved-in homes:
INDUSTRY VALUATION PERMIT FACTOR
$ 0 - $150,000 $8.00 per thousand of industry value
150,001 - 200,000 7.00 per thousand of industry value
200, 001 - and up 6.00 per thousand of industry value
(b) Once the industry valuation has been determined, the following factor chart shall
be used to determine the cost of the building and or zoning permit application
for manufactured and modular homes:
INDUSTRY VALUATION PERMIT FACTOR
$ 0 - $150,000 $3.00 per thousand of industry value
150,001 - 200,000 2.00 per thousand of industry value
200, 001 - and up 1.00 per thousand of industry value
(2) Accessory Buildings and Signs (square footage is total per each sign face).
base fee size in square feet size charge total fee
$20 0 - 500 $ 0 $20
$20 501 - 1000 $10 $30
$20 1001 - 2500 $20 $40
$20 2501 - 5000 $30 $50
$20 5000 - greater $50 $70
(3) Roofing. A building and or zoning permit is required for residential re-roofing.
A permit is not required for re-roofing outbuildings. The building and or zoning permit
application fee is based on the following:
Cost of re-roofing project Application fee
$ 0 - $ 5,000 $15
5,001 - 10,000 25
10,000 - and up 45
Receipt of such fee shall be issued by the County Planning Administrator and record thereof kept in a book for this purpose, which shall be open to public inspection. When a building and or zoning permit (including electrical, mechanical, plumbing and septic permits) is not granted upon any application all fees paid by the applicant in excess of $20.00 shall be refunded to the applicant.
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR SERVICES.
(1) Re-inspections: A re-inspection fee shall be charged for each inspection or re-inspection when
such portion of the work for which inspection was called is not complete, when corrections have not been
made, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is required, and for additional
inspections required by failure to call for the required inspection. The fee for a re-inspection is $30/hour
with the minimum charge being one hour.
(2) After Hours Fees: An after hour fee shall be charged for each inspection that requires the
building inspector to remain on the job site past 5:15 p.m. The after hour fee is $30/hour with the
minimum charge being one hour.
ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES Table 3-A
Source: National Electrical Code 1990
COUNTY FEE
Permit Issuance
For issuing each permit $ 20.00For issuing each supplemental permit $ 7.00
System Fee Schedule (Note: The following do not include permit-issuing fee.)
New Residential Buildings
The following fees shall include all wiring and electrical equipment in or on each building, or other
electrical equipment on the same premises constructed at the same time
For new multifamily residential buildings (apartments & condominiums) having three or more living
units not including the area of garages, carports and other noncommercial automobile storage areas
constructed at the same time, per square foot $ .04
For new single-and-two family residential buildings not including the area of garages, carports, and
other minor accessory buildings constructed at the same time, per square foot $ .04
For other types of residential occupancies and alterations, additions and modifications to existing
residential buildings, use the UNIT FEE SCHEDULE
Private Swimming Pools
For new private, residential, in-ground, swimming pools for single-family and multifamily occupancies
including a complete system of necessary branch circuit wiring, bonding, grounding, underwater lighting,
water pumping and other similar electrical equipment directly related to the operation of a swimming
pool, each $ 30.00
For other types of swimming pools, therapeutic whirlpools, spas and alterations to existing swimming pools,
use the UNIT FEE SCHEDULE.
Carnivals and Circuses
Carnivals, circuses, or other traveling shows or exhibitions utilizing transportable-type rides, booths
displays and attractions
For electric generators and electrically driven rides, each $ 15.00
For mechanically driven rides and walk-through attractions or displays having electric lighting, each $ 5.00
For a system of area and booth lighting, each $ 5.00
For permanently installed, rides, booths, displays and attractions, use the UNIT FEE SCHEDULE
Temporary Power Service
For a temporary service power pole or pedestal including all pole or pedestal mounted receptacle
outlets and appurtenances, each $ 20.00
For a temporary distribution system and temporary lighting and receptacle outlets for construction
sites, decorative light, Christmas tree sales lots, firework stands, etc., each $ 8.00
Receptacle, Switch and Lighting Outlets
For receptacle, switch, lighting or other outlets at which current is used or controlled, except services feeders
and meters
First 20, each $ 1.00
Additional outlets, each $ .50
Note: For multi-outlet assemblies, each 5 feet or fraction thereof may be considered as one outlet
Lighting Fixtures
For lighting fixtures, sockets or other lamp-holding devices
First 20, each $ 1.00
Additional fixtures, each $ .50
For pole or platform-mounted lighting fixtures, each $ 1.00
For theatrical-type lighting fixtures or assemblies, each $ 1.00
Residential Appliances and Baseboard Heat
For fixed residential appliances or receptacle outlets for same, including wall-mounted electric ovens;
baseboard heat; counter-mounted cooking tops; electric ranges, self-contained room, console, or
through-wall air conditioners; space heaters; food waste grinders; dishwashers; washing machines;
water heaters; clothes dryers; or other motor-operated appliances not exceeding one horsepower (HP) in
rating, each $ 5.00
Note: For other types of air conditioners and other motor-driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see Power Apparatus.
Nonresidential Appliances
For residential appliances and self-contained factory-wired, nonresidential appliances not exceeding
one horsepower (HP), kilowatt (KW), or kilovolt-ampere (KVA), in rating including medical and
dental devices; food, beverage, and ice cream cabinets; illuminated show cases; drinking fountains;
vending machines; laundry machines; or other similar types of equipment, each $ 5.00
Note: For other types of air conditioners and other motor-driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see Power Apparatus.
Power Apparatus
For motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating, air
conditioners and heat pumps, cooking or baking equipment and other apparatus, as follows:
Rating in horsepower (HP), kilowatts (KW), kilovolt-amperes (KVA) or kilovolt-amperes-reactive (KVAR):
Up to and including 1, each $ 5.00
Over 1 and not over 10, each $ 10.00
Over 10 and not over 50, each $ 20.00
Over 50 and not over 100, each $ 35.00
over 100, each $ 50.00
Note: 1. For equipment or appliances having more than one motor, transformer, heater, etc., the sum of the
combined ratings may be used.
2. These fees include all switches, circuit breakers, contactors, thermostats, relays and other directly
related control equipment.
Busways
For trolley and plug-in-type busways, each 100 feet or fraction thereof. $ 5.00
Note: An additional fee will be required for lighting fixtures, motors and other appliances that are connected
to trolley and plug-in-type busways. No fee is required for portable tools.
Signs, Outline Lighting and Marquees
For signs, outline lighting systems or marquees supplied from one branch circuit, each $ 20.00
For additional branch circuits within the same sign, outline lighting system or marquee, each $ 5.00
Services
For services of 600 volts or less and not over 200 amperes in rating, each $ 20.00
For services of 600 volts or less and over 200 amperes to 1000 amperes in rating, each $ 40.00
For services over 600 volts or over 1000 amperes in rating, each $ 80.00
Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits and Conductors
For electrical apparatus, conduits and conductors for which a permit is required but for which no
fee is herein set forth (security system, fire alarm systems) $ 15.00
Note: This fee is not applicable when a fee is paid for one or more services, outlets, fixtures, appliances,
power apparatus, busways, signs or other equipment
Other Inspections and Fees
Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge - one hour) $ 30.00
Re-inspection fee $ 30.00
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge - one hour) $ 30.00
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans
(minimum charge - one hour) $ 30.00
Table 1-A - MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
TABLE 1-A UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE 1997
COUNTY FEE
Permit Issuance and Heaters
1. For the issuance of each mechanical permit $ 20.00
2. For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired, been canceled or finaled $ 7.00
Unit Fee Schedule
(Note: The following do not include permit-issuing fee.)
1. Furnaces
For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents
attached to such appliances, up to and including 1000,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) (Also heat pumps and radiant heat) $ 9.00
For the installation or relocation of each forced air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents
attached to such appliance over 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) $ 9.00
For the installation or relocation of each floor furnace, including vent $ 9.00
For the installation or relocation of each suspended heater, recessed wall heater or floor mounted unit heater $ 9.00
2. Appliance Vents
For the installation, relocation or replacement of each appliance vent installed and not included in an appliance
permit $ 3.00
3. Repairs or Additions
For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to each heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption
unit, or each heating, cooling, absorption or evaporative cooling system, including installation of controls
regulated by the Mechanical Code (heat pump) $ 9.00
4. Boilers, Compressors and Absorption Systems
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor (of any hp or Btu/h) to and including 3 horsepower
(10.6kW), or each absorption system to and including 1000,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) $ 15.00
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over three horsepower (10.6 kW) to and including
15 horsepower (52.7 kW), or each absorption system over 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) to and including
500,000 Btu/h (146.6 kW) $ 27.00
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 15 horsepower (52.7 kW) to and including
30 horsepower (105.5 kW), or each absorption system over 500,000 Btu/h 146.6 kW) to and including
1,000,000 Btu/h (293.1 kW) $ 37.00
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 30 horsepower (105.5 kW) to and including
50 horsepower (176 kW), or each absorption system over 1,000,000 Btu/h (293.1 kW) to and including 1,750,000
Btu/h (512.9 kW) $ 55.00
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 50 horsepower (176 kW), or each absorption
system over 1,750,000 Btu/h (512.9 kW) $ 93.00
5. Air Handlers
For each air handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (1719 L/s), including ducts
attached thereto $ 11.00
Note: This fee does not apply to an air-handling unit which is a portion of a factory assembled appliance, cooling
unit, evaporative cooler or absorption unit for which a permit is required elsewhere in the Mechanical Code
For each air-handling unit over 10,000 cfm (4719 L/s) $ 18.00
6. Evaporative Coolers
For each evaporative cooler other than portable type $ 11.00
7. Ventilation and Exhaust
For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct per unit $ 2.00
For each ventilation sys. which is not a portion of any heating or air-cond. system authorized by a permit $ 11.00
For the installation of each hood which is served by mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for such hood
(commercial kitchen range hoods) $ 11.00
8. Incinerators
For the installation or relocation of each domestic type incinerator $ 18.00
For the installation or relocation of each commercial or industrial-type incinerator $ 15.00
9. Miscellaneous
For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the Mechanical Code but not classed in other appliance
categories, or for which no other fee is listed in the table (fireplaces-electric, gas, etc) $ 11.00
When Chapter 13 is applicable, permit fees for fuel gas piping shall be:
Gas Piping System
For each gas piping system of one to four outlets $ 5.00
For each additional outlet exceeding four each $ 1.00
When Chapter 14 is applicable, permit fees for process piping shall be as follows:
For each hazardous process piping system (HPP) of one to four outlets $ 5.00
For each hazardous process piping system of five or more outlets, per outlet $ 1.00
For each non-hazardous process piping system (NPP) of one to four outlets $ 2.00
For each non-hazardous piping system of five or more outlets, per outlet $ .50
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business house, per hour (minimum charge - one hour) $ 30.00
2. Re-inspection fee $ 30.00
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, per hour (minimum charge-one hour) $ 30.00
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans or to plans for which an initial review
has been completed (minimum charge-one hour) $ 30.00
5. Investigation fee-work without a permit: amount of the permit fee that would be required by this code if a
permit were to be issued. $
Plumbing Permit Fees
Table 1 - 1 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE 1997 TABLE 1-1 COUNTY FEE
Permit Issuance
1. For issuing each permit $ 20.00
2. For issuing each supplemental permit.(for which has not expired, been cancelled or finaled) 7.00
Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to items 1 and 2 above)
1. For each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping
and backflow protection therefor) $ 4.00
2. For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer $ 15.00
3. Rainwater systems - per drain (inside building) $ 4.00
4. For each cesspool (where permitted) $ 20.00
5. For each private sewage disposal system (septic) $ 15.00
6. For each water heater and/or vent. $ 4.00
7. For each gas-piping system of one to five outlets $ 5.00
8. For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet $ 1.00
9. For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including its trap and vent, except
kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps $ 4.00
10 For each installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treating equipment, each $ 4.00
11. For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture $ 4.00
12. For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter including backflow protection devices therefor $ 4.00
13. For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not included in item 12: 1 to 5 $ 5.00
over 5, each $ 1.00
14. For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric type vacuum breakers:2 inch (51 mm) diameter and smaller $ 4.00
over 2 inch (51mm) diameter $ 8.00
15. For each graywater system $ 40.00
16. For initial installation and testing for a reclaimed water system $ 30.00
17. For each annual cross-connection testing of a reclaimed water system (excluding initial test) $ 30.00
18. For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlet(s)/outlet(s) for a specific gas $ 50.00
19. For each additional medical gas inlet(s)/outlet(s) $ 5.00
20. (Sump pump, sewage ejector, building sewer hook-up to septic & water line hook-up to building) $ 4.00
Other Inspections and Fees
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours $ 30.00
2. Re-inspection fee &nb