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City of Biddeford, ME
York County
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[Ord. No. 2002.10, 2-5-2002]
All persons shall, before beginning any installation, alteration or change of electrical wiring or equipment in the City, obtain a permit for such work. Permits for installation, alteration and use of electrical equipment shall be issued upon receipt of an application made out on a printed form furnished by the Electrical Inspector. The fee is to be paid in advance as provided for in this division. Permits shall be posted in plain view, inside the building near the entrance switch or inside the service switch when installed.
[Ord. No. 2002.10, 2-5-2002]
The application for an electrical permit shall contain the name of the owner or user of the electrical equipment to be installed, altered or changed, and the location of such work by correct address, street and number, and the name and address of the person making the installation.
[Ord. No. 2002.10, 2-5-2002; Ord. No. 2003.68, 7-1-2003; Ord. No. 2004.35, 6-1-2004; amended 6-1-2010 by Ord. No. 2010.44; 6-6-2017 by Ord. No. 2017.52]
(a) 
Effective July 1, 2017, Electrical Permit Fee Schedule.
(1) 
New Residential Electrical Permit Fee Schedule. All permits for residential installations shall be charged an administrative fee of $25.
a. 
One- and two-family dwelling:
1. 
Less than 2,000 square feet: $100 per unit.
2. 
Greater than 2,000 square feet: $100 plus $0.55 for additional square feet.
b. 
Three-or-more-family dwelling:
1. 
Less than 2,000 square feet: $75 per unit.
c. 
Garage (per bay), under, attached, unattached: $20.
d. 
Service entrance, including meter and disconnect:
1. 
One hundred amps: $45.
2. 
Two hundred amps: $50.
3. 
Four hundred amps: $55.
4. 
Sub-panel: $25.
5. 
Temporary: $50.
e. 
General wiring, outlets:
1. 
One to 10 outlets: $10.
2. 
Eleven to 30 outlets: $15.
3. 
Thirty-one to 60 outlets: $20.
4. 
Sixty-one or more outlets: $20 plus $0.50 per additional outlet.
f. 
Dedicated circuit:
1. 
One hundred twenty volts: $5.
2. 
Two hundred forty volts: $10.
g. 
Swimming pool:
1. 
Above ground: $40.
2. 
Inground: $50.
h. 
Central heating/cooling: $1 per BTU.
i. 
Electrical heating: $1 per kilowatt.
j. 
Exhaust fan: $5.
k. 
Pump(s), water, sewage, other: $10, each.
l. 
Low voltage wiring (i.e., fire, security, voice, data): $50.
m. 
Smoke/carbon monoxide/heat detectors (not part of a system): $10 each.
n. 
GFCI/AFCI: $5 each.
o. 
Alternate energy source:
1. 
Geothermal, solar, wind: $1 per kilowatt.
2. 
Generator (fixed): $1 per kilowatt.
3. 
Transfer switch: $1 per kilowatt.
p. 
Permit not specified: $50.
q. 
Minimum fee: $50.
r. 
NOTE: For fee purposes, outlets will be classified as lights, lighting and small appliance receptacles and lighting switches. Unless otherwise stated, each permit issued under this Subsection (a)(1) will be valid for one year from date of issuance.
(2) 
New Commercial-Industrial Electrical Permit Fee Schedule. All permits for commercial-industrial installations shall be charged an administrative fee of $50.
a. 
New building (does not include electrical service): $0.055 per square foot.
b. 
Service entrance:
1. 
Up to 100 amps: $55.
2. 
One hundred one to 200 amps: $60.
3. 
Each additional 100 amps: $20 per 100 amps.
4. 
Three-phase meter with C.T. cabinet: $125.
5. 
Additional panel: $35 each.
c. 
Temporary service: $60.
d. 
General wiring, outlets:
1. 
One to 10 outlets: $10.
2. 
Eleven to 30 outlets: $15.
3. 
Thirty-one to 60 outlets: $20.
4. 
Sixty-one or more outlets: $20 plus $0.50 per additional outlet.
e. 
Dedicated circuit:
1. 
One hundred twenty volts: $5.
2. 
Two hundred forty volts: $10.
f. 
Illuminated sign(s): $20 each.
g. 
Area light pole(s): $5 each.
h. 
Air conditioning:
1. 
Up to 12,000 BTUs: $10.
2. 
Over 12,000 BTUs: $10 plus $2 per BTU.
i. 
Central heating/cooling: $1 per BTU.
j. 
Electrical heating: $1 per kilowatt.
k. 
Exhaust fan: $5.
l. 
Pump(s), water, sewage, other: $10 each.
m. 
Low voltage wiring (i.e., fire, security, voice, data): $50.
n. 
Smoke/carbon monoxide/heat detectors (not part of a system): $10.
o. 
GFCI/AFCI: $5 each.
p. 
Alternate energy source:
1. 
Geothermal, solar, wind: $1 per kilowatt.
2. 
Generator (fixed): $1 per kilowatt.
3. 
Transfer switch: $1 per kilowatt.
q. 
Motor(s):
1. 
Up to one horsepower: $5.
2. 
Additional horsepower: $0.50 per horsepower.
r. 
Permit not specified: $50.
s. 
Minimum fee: $50.
t. 
NOTE: For fee purposes, outlets will be classified as lights, lighting and small appliance receptacles and lighting switches. Unless otherwise stated, each permit issued under this Subsection (a)(2) will be valid for one year from date of issuance.
u. 
Each commercial permit is entitled to eight inspections without additional fees. A fee of $25 will be charged for each additional inspection.
(b) 
Plumbing; septic systems.
(1) 
Plumbing permit fee schedule:
a. 
Per fixture, no maximum: $10 with a minimum of $40.
b. 
Reinspection fee, including septic system reinspections: $50.
(2) 
Septic system permit fee schedule:
a. 
Complete systems:
1. 
Nonengineered system: $200.
2. 
Engineered system: $200.
3. 
Separate laundry system: $50.
4. 
Seasonal conversion system: $50.
5. 
Variance: additional $40.
b. 
Separate parts:
1. 
Disposal field (nonengineered): $100.
2. 
Disposal field (engineered): $150.
3. 
Treatment tank (nonengineered): $75.
4. 
Treatment tank (engineered): $80.
5. 
Variance (state or local for septic systems): Add $40.
(3) 
NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, each permit issued under this Subsection (b) will be valid for work commenced within 24 months after the permit is issued.