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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 9 of Subcode A of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE
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SUBCODE "A" (THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE)
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CHAPTER 9
FEES
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SECTION A-902 BUILDING, FUEL GAS AND MECHANICAL CODE FEES
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A-902.2.1 Constructed area:
The permit fee for new construction, additions, alterations and repairs shall be based on the constructed area as follows:
For new construction and additions:
500 square feet or less . . . . .$200
Greater than 500 square feet . . . . .$200 plus $58 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof above 500 square feet
Exceptions:
1. For new construction of one- or two-family dwellings:
Each building . . . . .$1,050
2. For additions and structures accessory to existing one- and two-family dwellings:
500 square feet or less . . . . .$60
Greater than 500 square feet . . . . .$60 plus $45 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof above 500 square feet
3. For modular construction of one- and two-family dwellings pursuant to the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Authorization Act, Act 192 of 1982, P.L. 676 (35 P.S. §§ 1656.1 - 1656.9) and the Industrialized Housing Act, Act 70 of 1972, P.L. 286 (35 P.S. §§ 1651.1 - 1651.12) respectively, the building permit fee shall be $450 per building.
4. For construction of industrialized buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings pursuant to the Industrialized Housing Act, Act 70 of 1972, P.L. 286 (35 P.S. §§ 1651.1 - 1651.12) and related rules and regulations, the building permit fee shall be $900 per building.
5. For initial tenant fit-out of a newly constructed building the fee shall be $13 per 100 square feet or fraction thereof with a minimum fee of $150.
6. For installation of solar collection panels and related support structure per building . . . . .$200.
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A-902.3 Construction value:
The total value of the construction, when required on permit applications and when used to determine fees, shall include the value of all material, labor, engineering and/or architectural fees, and the overhead and profit cost inherent in the contract, whether or not any such items are provided at no cost.
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Exception:
If a solar electric system or photovoltaic system is installed, construction costs shall not include the cost of any inverters or solar panels used in the installation of such system.]
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately.
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