Electrical Permit Fee Schedule

FY 2012

Double fee for work started without a permit. Minimum permit fee $50.00.

Annual Electrical Contractor's Registration
Administration Fee	$50.00
	$35.00
Minimum Permit Fee (minor repairs, etc.)
	$35.00
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Circuits
First	$35.00
Each additional	$5.00
First 2-pole circuits, for example range, oven, dryer, kiln	$35.00
Each Additional 2-pole circuit	$10.00
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Electric Heat
First Room	$50.00
Each Additional	$25.00
Emergency Lighting (each)
Temporary Hook-Ups	$50.00
Feeders, Buss Duct
First 100 feet	$50.00
Each additional 100 feet	$25.00
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Fixtures
Includes emergency exit lighting, residential smoke detectors
First 25	$50.00
Each additional 25	$15.00
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Fire Alarm/Suppression Systems (Refer to mechanical fees)
Up to 10 Units: horns/strobes, smoke/heat detectors, pull station	$100.00
Each additional unit	$25.00
First Panel	$50.00
Each Additional	$25.00
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Garages
Residential single circuit	$35.00
Each additional	$15.00
Sub-Panel and feeders	$75.00
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HVAC - Wiring only (combine with HVAC permit)
Commercial up to 5 ton	$50.00
Commercial over 5 ton	$75.00
Residential A/C	$35.00
Furnace new or reinstall	$35.00
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Low Voltage Wiring
First 20 devices (per system)	$50.00
21-200 devices	$100.00
101-200 devices	$150.00
over 200 devices	$200.00
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Motors/Transformers
Up to 10 HP/KVA	$50.00
11 to 50 HP/KVA	$75.00
Over 50 HP/KVA	$100.00
Each Additional	$50.00
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Plan Review - Refer to Building Permit Fee Schedule
Refer to Building Permit Fee Schedule
Services and Sub-Panels
Up to 150 AMPS (including interruptible)	$75.00
151-400 AMPS	$100.00
401 AMPS and over	$200.00
Temporary construction up to 200 AMPS	$75.00
Temporary construction over 200 AMPS	$100.00
Primary Service	$100.00
**(Must include ground rod, water meter and water system and roof riser)
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Signs
First Connect/Reconnect	$50.00
Each additional sign or circuit	$35.00
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Transfer Switch
	$50.00
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Cancellation and/or Refunds

Upon written request and prior to commencement of any work, permits may be cancelled and refunded to the holder. The permit fee less 50%, or a minimum of $50, will be refunded. The balance will be retained by the City of Ferndale to defray administrative costs.

In cases where the work has commenced and a request is received to transfer a permit to another contractor, a minimum fee of $50 shall be charged for the transfer to defray administrative costs. Additional fee amounts will be determined by actual documented administrative costs.

The City of Ferndale, Michigan
300 East Nine Mile Road
Ferndale, Michigan 48220
(248) 546-2525
City Hall Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:30pm
Closed Fridays

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