Building & Safety Fees
The City of Fresno has fairly comprehensive mechanisms for calculating fees; the following are excerpts from the City of Fresno Master Fee Schedule. This document does not propose to explain all fee calculation mechanisms, only sample representation of Permit and Plan Check fees. Please refer to the complete Master Fee Schedule.
Master Fee Schedule
Grading
Grading Plan check fees are calculated on the greater of the amount of cut or fill (earth removed or added).
Building
Building Permits (New Structure) are based upon the square footage of the building, modified by the use and type of construction, as specified by the Master Fee Schedule.
Building Permits Interior or Addition/ Alteration
Fees are calculated based upon the value of the construction including all work. The value used for calculation would include all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, paper hanging, painting and all permanently installed equipment. Value is calculated by multiplying the square footage of the project by the cost per square foot of construction specified in the ICBO guide for construction. Interior only projects are reduced by 50% to offset the walls, foundation, and roof not constructed. This value is then compared to the stated value of the project and the larger is used to calculate fees.
Plumbing Permit
Plumbing permits are based on actual installed fixtures as shown on submitted plans, exception being residential construction which is based on number of restrooms.
Mechanical Permits
Commercial Mechanical permits are based on installed equipment; residential is based on square footage ranges. (ie: 1 to 1500, 1500 to 3000).
Electrical Permit
Electrical permits are based upon installed fixtures, circuits and equipment as specified in the submitted plans. New residential construction is based on square footage.
Select the links below for additional information:
Sample Fee Calculation Handout
Master Fee Schedule