Mechanical Permit Fee Schedule

FY 2012

Double Permit Fee for work started without a permit. Minimum permit fee 50.00.

Registration of Mechanical Contractor
Administration Fee	$50.00
per State license cycle	$30.00
Registration of Mechanical Contractor
per State license cycle (2 years)	$30.00
Annual Administration Fee	$35.00
HVAC - Air Conditioning/Refrigeration/Heat Pumps, Self Contained
Under 15 H.P. (2.0 to 15.0 tons)	$50.00
Chiller (Water Circulation)	$75.00
Cooling Tower (Secondary Water System - Cooling)	$50.00
Compressor 15 HP to 50 HP	$50.00
Over 50 HP	$75.00
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Chimney, Factory Built
Includes Breeching and Combustion	$50.00
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Condensate Pump
	$25.00
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Crematories
	$150.00
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Duct System
	$50.00
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Electronic Air Cleaner
	$35.00
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Exhaust Fan
	$25.00
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Fire Suppression/Protection Systems: based on Bid Price (Refer to Electrical Fees)
$0 - $5,000	$50.00
over $5,000	$125.00
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Flue Damper/Vent Damper/Chimney Liner
	$35.00
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Gas Dryer
	$25.00
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Gas Piping
Each Outlet	$35.00
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Gas Range
	$25.00
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Gas/Oil Burning Equipment (New and/or Conversion units), Replacements
Furnaces with less than 200,000 BTU's*	$50.00
Each Additional Unit	$50.00
Furnaces over 200,000 BTU's*	$75.00
Each Additional Unit	$75.00
* Both Electrical and Mechanical permits are required and they must be applied for jointly. Both contractors must be registered.
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Humidifiers
	$25.00
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Incinerators
	$150.00
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Inspections
	$50.00
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Plan Review
Refer to Building permit fee schedule
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Solar Equipment
	$75.00
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Tanks
Up to 550 Gallons	$50.00
551 Gallons to 1,000 Gallons	$75.00
Each Additional 1,000 Gallons or Part Thereof	$50.00
Removal of Any Tank	$50.00
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Tanks, Underground
Add an additional $50 to the tank fees above
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Water Heater
	$35.00
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Woodstoves, Fireplace Stoves, and Add-On Furnaces
	$35.00
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Cancellations or Refunds

Upon written request, 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 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.

Registration of a Mechanical Contractors License with Local Communities

Issue

Contractors have raised the issue of registering their mechanical Licenses with Local communities. It is reported that a number of local communities are charging an annual registration fee, even though the license is now valid for a period of three years.

The following excerpted technical bulletin will discuss the requirements of the Forbes Mechanical Contractors Act and the requirements for registration of a mechanical contractors license with local communities.

Discussion

Section 13 of the Forbes Mechanical Contractors Act, PA 192 of 1984, as amended, provides

"A contractor licensed under this act who performs work in a governmental subdivision shall register his or her license with the enforcing agency which issues permits and provides inspection services of the contractor's work. The registration shall be valid until the expiration date of the contractor's license. Registration shall be granted by all governmental subdivisions in this area to a contractor licensed under this act upon payment of a fee not to exceed $15.00"

Act No. 119, PA 1997, became effective on October 10, 1997, amending the Forbes Mechanical Contractors Act to change contractor licenses from an annual license to a triennial licensing period. With this change, the registration of a mechanical contractors license is based on a 3-year period rather than the annual renewal of a license and registration with local communities.

Conclusion

A Mechanical contractors license may be registered with a local community for the period of terms per the license. A fee of $15.00 may be charged by the community for the registration of a license until the expiration date of the contractors license. The change in the licensing period, from one (1) year to three (3) years, provides for a registration period of three (3) years or until the expiration date of the contractors license.

Questions regarding this technical bulletin may be directed to (517) 241-9325, or to:

Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services
Bureau of Construction Codes, Mechanical Division
P.O. Box 30254
Lansing, MI 48909

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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