Fee Schedule
FY23 Watauga County Fire Inspection and Permit Fees | |||
Fire Prevention Code Inspections | |||
Annual Inspection Report | $50.00 | ||
Inspection Report (non-annual) | $50.00 | ||
Inspection Report (multi-tenant up to two buildings) | $60.00 | ||
Inspection Report (multi-tenant up to three buildings) | $70.00 | ||
Inspection Report (multi-tenant up to 10 buildings) | $100.00 | ||
Inspection Report (multi-tenant up to 20 buildings) | $200.00 | ||
Inspection Report (multi-tenant over 20 buildings) | $300.00 | ||
Carbon Monoxide Inspections | $50.00 | ||
Reinspection (per visit) | $30.00 | ||
Day Care Inspection | $25.00 | ||
Residential Custodial Care and Nursing Homes | $25.00 | ||
Special Event or Use Permits | |||
Fireworks - Public Display | $25.00 | ||
Tents and Air Structures (30 day maximum) | $25.00 | ||
Temporary kiosks or Merchandising Displays | $25.00 | ||
Insecticide fogging or fumigation | $25.00 | ||
Explosive Materials/Blasting - 1 Year | $400.00 | ||
Explosive Materials/Blasting - 48 Hours | $40.00 | ||
Special Assembly: Gun show, craft show, etc. | $25.00 | ||
Bowling Pin and Alley: Resurfacing/Refinishing | $25.00 | ||
Other Special Function Requiring Fire Prevention Permit | $25.00 | ||
Construction Permits | |||
Underground Storage Tank Removal (per tank) | $30.00 | ||
New Installations (per tank) | $50.00 | ||
Hydrant Installations - private contractors only | $30.00 | ||
Roadway/Driveway Access Gates | $75.00 | ||
New Sprinkler Systems | 0.10 per sq ft | ||
Sprinkler Renovations | $75.00 | ||
Standpipes | $75.00 | ||
New Alarm Systems | $75.00 | ||
Alarm System Renovations | $75.00 | ||
Fixed Fire Supression Systems | $75.00 | ||
Certification of Occupancy | $25.00 | ||
Occupancy Permit Inspection (ABC) | $30.00 | ||
Other Fees | |||
Copies of Fire Investigation Reports | $5.00 | ||
Afterhours Inspections* | $50.00 | ||
Fire Prevention Code Violation Civil Penalty | |||
2nd violation for same issue | $25.00 | ||
Imminent life safety violation (i.e blocked exits) | $100.00 | ||
*In addition to other applicable fees, business hours defined by County Personnel Ordinance |