Permit Fees
Schedule of Building Fees: Effective January 1, 2017
ONLINE PERMIT FEES DISCOUNTED BY $20
Building
Residential (1- & 2-Family)
New construction (Total square footage of all floors, excluding basement if not used for habitable rooms)
Residential (1- & 2-Family)
New construction (Total square footage of all floors, excluding basement if not used for habitable rooms)
Size | Fee |
---|---|
Up to 1,000 Square Feet |
$320 |
1,001 - 2,000 Square Feet |
$420 |
2,001 Square Feet and Over |
$520 |
Additions, Alterations & Repairs
Cost | Fee |
---|---|
Up to $999 |
$45 |
$1,000 - $4,999 |
$70 |
$5,000 - $9,999 |
$120 |
$10,000 - $24,999 |
$170 |
$25,000 and Over |
$220 |
Demolitions | $70 Per Floor |
Re-inspection | $30 |
Multi-Family Construction (Residential Other Than 1- & 2-Family)
New Construction |
$20 + $0.40 Square Feet Per Floor |
Minimum Fee |
$520 |
Maximum Fee |
$20,020 |
Additions, Alteration and Repairs |
$20 + $0.30 Square Feet Per Floor |
Minimum Fee |
$320 |
Maximum Fee |
$15,020 |
Roofing (Per Building) |
$170 |
Siding (Per Building) |
$170 |
Windows | $170 |
Demolitions | $120 Per Floor |
Fire Systems | $80 |
Solar System | $145 |
Fire Sprinkler System | $120 |
Commercial Construction (Business, Assembly, Institutional, Mercantile or School)
New Construction |
$20 + $0.50 Square Feet Per Floor |
Minimum Fe |
$520 |
Maximum Fee |
$20,020 |
Additions, Alterations and Repairs |
$ 20 + $0.40 Square Feet Per Floor |
Minimum Fee |
$320 |
Maximum Fee |
$15,020 |
Roofing (Non-Structural) |
$20 + $0.05 Per Square Foot |
Minimum Fee |
$170 |
Demolition | $170 per floor |
Sheet Metal/HVAC | $120 |
Solar | $250 |
Alarm System | $170 |
Fire Sprinkler System | $170 |
Kitchen Hood | $170 |
Work of minor nature | $120 |
Re-inspection | $30 |
Miscellaneous
Certificate/Permit | Fee |
---|---|
Temporary Construction Trailer/Temporary Housing |
$120 |
Tents | $60 |
Certificate of Occupancy |
$55 |
Annual Certificate of Inspection |
$120 |
Moving of Buildings |
$170 |
Signs
Ground Signs |
$170 plus $0.50 Per Square Foot Over 40 Square Feet |
Wall Signs |
$95 plus $0.50 Per Square Foot Over 25 Square Feet |
Roof Signs |
$120 plus $0.50 Per Square Foot Over 25 Square Feet |
Projecting Signs | $95 plus $0.50 Per Square Foot Over 25 Square Feet |
Reface Sign |
$70+ $0.50 Per Square Foot Over 40 Square Feet |
UP TO 2 SIDES |
Plumbing & Gas
Residential (Plumbing)
New and Renovations |
$60 + $5 Fixture |
Water Heater and Replacement Appliance |
$40 + $5 Appliance |
Re-inspection | $30 |
Residential (Gas)
New and Renovations |
$60 + $5 Appliance |
Water Heater and Replacement Appliance |
$40 + $5 Appliance |
Re-inspection | $30 |
Commercial (Plumbing & Gas)
New and Renovations |
$90 + $10 Fixture |
Water Heater and Replacement Fixture |
$45 + $5 Appliance |
Re-inspection | $30 |
Electrical Fees
Residential
Single-Family | $120 + Service |
2-Family | $170 + Service |
Additions or Alterations |
$95 |
Garages (Attached or Detached) |
$95 |
Service Change or Alteration (Per Unit) |
$20 plus $0.25 AMP |
Temporary Construction Service |
$70 |
Above Ground Pools or Hot Tub |
$70 |
In-Ground Pools |
$120 |
Air Conditioners, Water Heaters, Oil Burners and Smoke Detectors |
$50 |
Central Air, Central Heating |
$50 |
Generators | $50 |
Security Systems |
$45 |
Solar Fees | $100 |
Minor work with one inspection | $50 |
Re-inspection | $30 |
Commercial (Business, Institutions and Industrial)
Additions or alterations |
$20 + $0.10 Per Square Feet ($70 Minimum Fee) |
Accessory Building |
$20 + $0.10 Per Square Feet ($50 Minimum Fee) |
Signs (Wall or Ground) |
$70 Each |
Services Change (Per Unit) |
$20 + $0.25 AMP |
Parking Lot Illuminated Up to 3 Kilowatts |
$70 |
Parking Lot Illuminated Over 3 Kilowatts |
$90 |
Paint Spray Booths |
$70 |
Temporary Structures |
$50 |
Major Equipment - 1-5 Motors, Machines, Air Conditioners |
$50 |
Major Equipment - 6-10 Motors, Machines, Air Conditioners |
$70 |
Major Equipment - 11 - Over |
$120 |
Central Heating/Air Conditioning (New or Replacement) |
$50 Each |
Tent Wiring |
$50 |
Fire Alarms, Security Systems and Data Systems (Under 3,000 Square Feet) |
$70 |
Fire Alarms, Security Systems and Data Systems (Over 3,000 Square Feet) |
$95 |
Retro Fits (Change Ballasts, etc.) - 1-20 Units |
$50 |
Retro Fits - 21-50 Units |
$60 |
Retro Fits - 51-100 Units |
$70 |
Retro Fits - 101-500 Units |
$95 |
Retro Fits - Over 500 Units |
$170 |
Repair Fire Damage |
$50 |
Exit Signs, Emergency Lights (Per Building) |
$50 |
Institutional Permit Solar Fees $.03 per watt; $150 minimum: |
$420 Not to exceed $2500 |
Installation of Individual Units
Transformers | |
Over 50 KVA |
$55 Each |
Remote Panel Boards - 100 AMP and Under |
$55 Each |
Remote Panel Boards - Over 100 AMP |
$65 Each |
Feeders/Branch Circuits - 50-200 AMP |
$60 Each |
Feeders/Branch Circuits - 201-400 AMP |
$70Each |
Feeders/Branch Circuits - Over 400 AMP |
$80Each |
Motors (Individual) - 1-10 Horsepower |
$60 Each |
Motors (Individual) - 11-50 Horsepower |
$70 Each |
Motors (Individual) - 51-500 Horsepower |
$80 Each |
Re-inspection | $30 |
Contact Us
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Phone: 413-594-1440
Building Department
115 Baskin Drive
2nd Floor
Chicopee, MA 01020
Phone: 413-594-1440
Fax: 413-594-1446
Hours
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 5 p.m.