The Permits Services Division is responsible for the issuance of all building permits related to commercial and residential construction. Our goal is to ensure that all property owners and contractors obtain the required permits, business and contractors licensing before starting all new construction, major and minor improvements and mechanical upgrades in Richland County. Permit fees for each category of work will be calculated on a per-building basis and shall be based on the total contract price or total value of work to be done or the per square foot values, for construction, as reported in the international codes council building safety journal for building valuation data, with one and two family dwellings calculates as follows(less than 2,500 square feet of heated area); Best $70 (2,500 square feet or more of heated area). The following dollar value and schedule will be used in calculating permit fees for each category of work to be performed. Commercial Construction and Renovation

Building, plumbing, gas, mechanical, roofing, sign, building and fire protection, hood and/or fire suppression, electrical, communications, security, sound and telephone systems. Up to - $5,000 $51.05 for the first $5,000 plus $9.19 per $1000.00 or fraction thereof $924.10 for the first $100,000 plus $4.08 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof $4,596.10 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.06 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof $16,836.10 for the first $5,000,000 plus $2.04 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof One and Two-Family Dwelling Construction and Renovation and Townhouses Building, plumbing, gas, mechanical, electrical, signs, building, and fire protection. $20.42 for the first $5,000 & $4.08 for each $1,000.00 or fraction thereof Residential Storage or Garage (attached or detached) $204.20 plus $25.53 per story (basement counts as a story) Land Development / Zoning Fees Detached Garage and/or Storage Building

Single Family under $10,000 NOTE:  All structures, modular units and mobile homes moved within or into Richland County require zoning, building, and plan approvals prior to moving and relocation.  All permits shall be obtained and fees paid prior to a structure or modular unit being moved.  All structures and modular units are classified as new construction for code compliance and are permitted as new construction.   Permit shall be good for a maximum of 120 days from date of issuance and structure or modular unit completed and final inspections made with certificate of occupancy issued. Re-inspections: The fee for any re-inspections resulting from work not being ready for inspection or being disapproved after the first re-inspection, shall be $30.63 and $51.05 for each additional re-inspections. Commencing work without a permit:   Where work requiring a permit is started prior to obtaining the permit, the applicable fee shall be double the amount of the usual permit fee.

Inspections: Where no other fee is indicated, or the inspection is not required: $25.53. Plan review fee: Plan review fees shall be paid in advance for commercial projects, to include townhouses. Residential: One and Two Family construction: $10.21 per type/style plans Commercial Construction & Townhouses: Fifteen percent (15%) of permit fee NotePercent (%) of permit fee is based on total construction cost.business for sale wroclaw Structures located within the flood plain: Elevation certificates and inspections checklist fee of $51.05 shall be required for new construction, additions, renovations, fences, pools, storage buildings, and similar structures.business for sale horsham victoria Electrical, Plumbing, Gas and HVAC Subcontractors: Permits are not required for new construction, additions and remodeling work for residential property permitted by a licensed builder provided that the subcontractors are , , and are listed on the building permit application. handyman mobile al water street

Any subcontractor changes shall be reported before new subcontractor’s work commences. Permit Transfer Fee:  $5.11 Permit Refund: (less inspections made)  $10.21 Appeal of Building Official’s decision:  $25.53 Manufactured home set up or de-title fee:  $137.84 Residential Metal buildings or contract price:  $14.80 /sq.ft. Open decks or open porches or contract price:  $14.80 /sq.ft.neil's handyman services Pole buildings based on contract price:   $7.66 /sq.ft.business for sale aquitaine france Garages attached/detached no room over, storage building, screen porches:  $28.08 /sq.ft.business for sale kanataElimination of a permit fee for subcontractor, provided a South Carolina licensed general or residential contractor has already secured a single family residential permit and paid the fee.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, when a licensed contractor secures a building permit for the construction of a building or structure, an appropriate permit fee prescribed by the building permit fee schedule will be paid by the contractor. Subcontractor(s) performing work for a licensed contractor will obtain permit(s) for their respective appurtenances, and pay a fee, except for a single family residence. Trade qualifications, license and state bond as required shall be provided for all work. The subcontractor's application will display the contractor's name and building permit number so that all permits relating to the same construction can be assimilated. Under extenuating circumstances, the building official shall have the authority to adjust the building permit fee. Gas, Heat/Air and Refrigeration Permit Application Manufactured/Mobile Home Setup Application Residential Building Permit Application Swimming Pool Permit Application © Richland County, S.C. |