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 Berne
 Code of Ordinances
 Title XV. LAND USAGE
 Chapter 150. BUILDING REGULATIONS
 BUILDING PERMITS

  § 150.11. APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT.  

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  • (A) Any person required to have a building permit shall submit a complete application to the Building Commissioner.
    (B) This application shall be submitted on a form prepared by the Building Commissioner, and shall contain the following:
    (1) Information that the Building Commissioner determines to be necessary to locate and contact the applicant.
    (2) A clear and understandable copy of detailed plans and specifications drawn to scale which indicate in a precise manner the nature and location of all work to be accomplished.
    (3) A plot plan drawn to scale; provided, however, such plot plan shall not be required in the instance where all such construction is to occur entirely within an existing structure. This plot plan shall reflect the location of the structure in relation to existing property lines and show streets, curbs and sidewalks and proposed changes or additions to such streets, curbs and sidewalks.
    (4) If required by Indiana law or any rule of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission, a copy of a design release for the work to be done that has been issued by the State Building Commissioner and the State Fire Marshal pursuant to I.C. 22-15-3.
    (5) Any additional information that the Building Commissioner finds to be necessary to determine that the construction will conform to all applicable building laws and will not violate any other applicable ordinances or laws.
    (6) The fee established by the Common Council as set forth below.
    FEE SCHEDULE
    INSPECTION OF NON-COMMERCIAL BUILDING
    Under 500 S.F.
    500 to 1,000 S.F.
    1,000 to 1,500 S.F.
    1,500 To 3,000 S.F.
    Over 3,000 S.F.
    Foundation and/or Footer
    $10.00
    $15.00
    $25 + $0.005 per s.f. over 1,500
    $25 + $0.0025 per s.f. over 3,000
    $32.50
    Structural
    $10.00
    $15.00
    $20 + $0.005 per s.f. over 1,500
    $25 + $0.0025 per s.f. over 3,000
    $32.50
    Electrical
    $10.00
    $15.00
    $20 + $0.005 per s.f. over 1,500
    $25 + $0.0025 per s.f. over 3,000
    $32.50
    Plumbing
    $10.00
    $15.00
    $20 + $0.005 per s.f. over 1,500
    $25 + $0.0025 per s.f. over 3,000
    $32.50
    Heating
    $10.00
    $15.00
    $32.50 + $0.005 per s.f. over 1,500
    $25 + $0.0025 per s.f. over 3,000
    $32.50
    Final
    $15.00
    $20.00
    $25.00
    $30.00
    $30.00
    House, basement and garage = total square feet
    Remodels - building inspection fee for total square feet
    Mobile home, sectional or modular with foundation $30.00
    Mobile home, sectional or modular with basement $30.00 + total s.f. of basement, garage or other additions
    Unattached non-agricultural garage or storage building for private, non-commercial use $ 25.00 up to 1,000 s.f.
    $35.00 up to 3,000 s.f.
    $50.00 over 3,000 s.f.
    Electric update: Temporary electric and one trip inspection $15.00
    Swimming pools - Above-ground $35.00
    In-ground $45.00
    Deck - Up to 500 s.f. $25.00
    Over 500 s.f. $35.00
    All of the above permits require an additional location permit except the remodel and the electrical updates/temporary electrical service.
    FEE SCHEDULE
    INSPECTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDING
    000 to 1,500 S.F.
    1,500 to 3,000 S.F.
    Over 3,000 S.F.
    Foundation and/or Footer
    $20.00
    $25 + $0.01 per s.f. over 1,500
    $40 + $0.0025 per s.f. over 3,000
    Structural
    $20.00
    $25 + $0.01 per s.f. over 1,500
    $40 + $0.005 per s.f. over 3,000
    Electrical
    $20.00
    $25 + $0.01 per s.f. over 1,500
    $40 + $0.005 per s.f. over 3,000
    Plumbing
    $20.00
    $25 + $0.01 per s.f. over 1,500
    $40 + $0.005 per s.f. over 3,000
    Heating
    $20.00
    $25 + $0.01 per s.f. over 1,500
    $40 + $0.005 per s.f. over 3,000
    Sprinkler
    $20.00
    $25 + $0.01 per s.f. over 1,500
    $40 + $0.005 per s.f. over 3,000
    Final
    $30.00
    $40.00
    $40 + $0.001 per s.f. over 40,000
    (C) Application for a building permit shall be made by the person entitled to obtain the permit or by an employee or agent of that person. The Building Commissioner may require that such an employee or agent provide written authority to apply for a permit.
    (Ord. 565, passed 8-14-06)