Title:
Fee Ordinance Changes to Land Use and Environmental Services to Meet the New 2018 North Carolina Fire Code (Second Reading)
Summary
ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving amendments/updates to the LUESA Fee Ordinance and the Fire Code Ordinance
Staff Contact: Ebenezer Gujjarlapudi, Director of LUESA
Patrick Granson, Director of Code Enforcement
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
On June 13, 2017, the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) with the North Carolina Building Code Council (NCBCC) approved the new 2018 North Carolina Building Code. The changes approved by the Building Code Council now require permits to be issued for the following specific uses and functions within the 2018 North Carolina Fire Code. The proposed fees associated with these permits are also noted below. Additional revenue from these fee changes is estimated to be de minimus, given the relative infrequency of these activities.
• Motor fuel dispensing $ 90
• Membrane structures, tents and stages (400 sf or greater) $180
• Carbon Dioxide System (Beverage Dispensing) $ 90
• Repair garages and motor fuel-dispensing facilities $180
• Solar photovoltaic power $180
• Smoke control or smoke exhausted system installed $240
• Gates and barricades across fire apparatus roads $180
There are two other minor edits to bring the fee ordinance in line with current processes. These include changes to fire work permits located within City limits and are not issued by the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal’s Office (see LUESA Proposed Fee Ordinance Changes, page 14). These permits are issued by the Charlotte Fire Department and therefore should not be referenced in this ordinance. The other amendment is an adjustment to tents and air supported structures, bringing them in line with Charlotte Fire Department fees (see LUESA Proposed Fee Ordinance Changes, page 16).
The Building Development Commission (BDC) has reviewed the suggested changes and approved these items on November 20, 2018 per the requirements of 2018 North Carolina State Fire Code. These changes are effective January 1, 2019.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
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POLICY IMPACT:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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