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Building Inspection Division
Building Inspection Division is a section of the Planning Department. This department overlooks the construction of structures and compliance of all applicable codes and ordinances. In addition, the department addresses the dilapidated structures. The permit allows us to inspect the safe construction of structures and the proper use of materials. Permits are required for new construction, remodels, repairs, additions, and demolitions. These are also required for the electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades. Permits will be issued only after a plan has been reviewed and approved by the planning, building, utility, fire, and engineering departments. Certain plans may need to be designed by an engineer or architect.
When and TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT A permit allows us to visit your building site and inspect the safe construction of structures and the proper use of materials. Permits are required for new construction, remodels, repairs, additions, and demolitions. In addition, permits are required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades. Permits will be issued only after a site plan and construction plans have been submitted, reviewed, and approved by the planning, building, utility, fire, and engineering departments. Certain plans may need to be designed by an engineer or architect. A building permit will be issued once the following requirements have been submitted: RESIDENTIAL 1) Complete building permit application (available in Building Inspection Department) 2) Plot Plan/Site Plan indicating: address of property legal description of the property building setback lines 3) Foundation Plan to include wood, steel or engineered post tension w/details 4) Floor Plan with dimensionally load out, with electrical and plumbing information 5) Typical wall section 6) Exterior elevations (all four sides). 7) Roof section with joist and rafter layout, or engineered roof truss layout and dimensions. 8) RES Check Compliance Report 9) Windstorm load of 120 miles an hour (submit inspection reports and compliance
10) Verification of builder registration with Texas Residential Construction Commission 11) Two full sets of plans Ø Builder must register with the City of San Benito as a general contractor (sub-contractors to register in their specialized field). COMMERCIAL PROJECTS 1) All requirements listed above 2) Submit Plot Plan/Site Plan showing:
3) Drainage Plan 4) Electrical load calculations and panel diagrams 5) Plumbing details to include a backflow prevention device 6) HVAC Layout and load calculations 7) Comp Check 8) Certified Plans (2 full sets) BUILDING PERMIT FEES Construction Value $100 or less $ 0 (fee if inspection required) $10.00 $101 to $2,000 $10.00 $2001 to $15,000 $15.00 (for the 1st $2,000 plus $3.30 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof) $15,001 to $50,000 $65.00 (for the 1st $15,000 plus $2.75 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof) $50,001 to $100,000 (plus $2.50) $175.00 (for the first $50,000 plus $2.20 each additional thousand or fraction thereof) $100,001 to $500,000 (plus $2.00) $250.00 (for the first $100,000 plus $1.37 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof) $500,001 and up (plus $1.00) $900.00 (for the first $500,000 plus 82 cents for each additional thousand or fraction thereof) NOTE: If any activity that requires a permit begins before the permit is issued, fees for that permit will be doubled. OTHER PERMIT FEES Electrical Permits Minimum fee per permit $ 15.00 Temporary Pole $ 10. 00 Meter Service $ 15.00 Reconnect $ 20.00 Working Clearance $ 30.00 Circuits (each) $ 1.50 Gas Permits Gas line & repair $ 10.00 Outlets (one to four) $ 10.00 Outlets (five or more) $ 10.00 Plumbing Permits Minimum fee per permit $ 15.00 Fixture (each) $ 2.50 Sewer Yardline $ 10.00 Backflow Device $ 2.50 Mechanical Permits Minimum fee per permit $ 15.00 (plus $3.00 per ton) Curb Break $ 10.00 Re-inspection Fee (2nd inspection or more) $ 15.00 House Moving Permit (per structure) $100.00 House Moving Deposit (per structure) $150.00 Demolition Permit (per structure) $ 25.00 Demolition Deposit (per structure) $200.00 Mechanical (ac) (three year registration) $ 50.00 House Mover (annual license) $100.00 Electricians (registration annually) $100.00 Contractors (registration annually) $100.00
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE Ordinance No. 2253 adopted by the City Commission on May 14, 2002 and in accordance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the City of San Benito in protecting the water supply of the city from contamination or pollution due to any existing or potential cross connections requires a Backflow Prevention Device be installed whenever: Ø The nature and extent of any activity of the premises, or the materials used in connection with any activity of the premises, or materials stored on the premises could contaminate or pollute the drinking water supplyØ Materials of a toxic or hazardous nature are being used such that, if back siphon age should occur, a health hazard could resultØ A fire sprinkler system is connected to the city’s water systemØ A lawn sprinkler system is connected to the city’s water systemThe device is required to be installed at the business at the expense of the user, either at the city’s water service connection or within the premises. All backflow devices must be registered with the city indicating the date of installation, make, model, serial number of the device and an initial test report. All backflow devices installed within the territory served by the City shall be tested immediately upon installation and at least annually thereafter by a state certified tester. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CONNECTION FEES Ordinance No. 2287 adopted by the City of San Benito on August 5, 2003 established connection fees for the use of the city’s water system and wastewater system. The fees are based on 35% of the maximum amount for water treatment, storage and water rights and 35% of maximum amount for wastewater treatment. The fees are collected through the issuance of a building permit on new construction for commercial and residential. Water System Connection Fees Residential Single Family Per lot 299.00 Apartment Per Unit 119.00 +31.00 per connection Nursing Homes Per Bed 71.00 +31.00 per connection RV Parks Per Space 67.00 +31.00 per connection Commercial Car Wash Per Bay 363.00 +65.00 per connection Churches Per Seat 1.00 +65.00 per connection Convenience Store Each 380.00 Fast Food Each 758.00 Grocery Store Square Ft. 0.02 +65.00 per connection Hotel/Motel Per Room 40.00 +65.00 per connection Laundromat Per Washer 53.00 Office Each 165.00 Restaurant Per Seat 7.00 +65.00 per connection Store Commercial Square Ft. 0.02 +65.00 per connection Theater Seat .52 +65.00 per connection Schools Elementary Classroom 55.00 +65.00 per connection Middle School Classroom 55.00 +65.00 per connection Senior High Classroom 57.00 +65.00 per connection Intermediate Classroom 26.00 +65.00 per connection Other 1,000 GPD 300.00 +65.00 per connection Fire Hydrant Installation Fees Installed on existing active water lines 1,500.00 Construction Inspection Fees Main Line Inspection Fee $0.40/Foot Service Lateral Inspection Fee $8.00/service lateral Lift Station Inspection Fee $500.00 Grinder Lift Station (2 HP)Insp. Fee $250.00 Note: Construction inspection fees are payable prior to start of construction. New development will be required to extend lines within and across the frontage of the development at the developer’s cost, as required by City of San Benito. Wastewater Capital Improvement Fee Schedule Residential Single Family Each 132.00 Duplex Duplex 141.00 Apartment Unit 89.00 Nursing Home Bed 68.00 RV Parks Space 49.00 Commercial Car Wash Bay 443.00 Church Seat 2.00 Convenience Store Each 608.00 Fast Food Each 1,179.00 Grocery Store Square Ft. 0.03 Hotel/Motel Room 65.00 Laundromat Washer 98.00 Office Each 197.00 Restaurant Seat 12.00 Store Commercial Square Ft. 0.03 Theater Seat 1.00 Schools Elementary Classroom 74.00 Middle School Classroom 118.00 Senior High Classroom 122.00 Intermediate Classroom 93.00 Other 1,000 GPD 609.00 Note: New development will be required to extend wastewater lines within and across the frontage at the cost to the developer as required by the City of San Benito.
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