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Building Division User Fee Study

March 9, 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................. ................................................... ............. i Executive Summary ................................. ................................................... .............. 1 User Fee Background ............................... ................................................... ............. 2 Background .................................................................................................................................................. 2 California User Fee History .......................................................................................................................... 2 Additional Policy Considerations ................................................................................................................. 3 Study Objective ................................... ................................................... ................. 4 Scope of the Study ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Aim of the Report......................................................................................................................................... 4 Project Approach and Methodology .................. ................................................... ...... 5 Conceptual Approach................................................................................................................................... 5 Fully Burdened Hourly Rates........................................................................................................................ 5 Summary Steps of the Study ........................................................................................................................ 6 Allowable Costs ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Methodology ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Quality Control/Quality Assurance .............................................................................................................. 7 Reasons for cost increases/decreases over current fees............................................................................. 7 City Staff Contributions ................................................................................................................................ 8 Fairfield User Fees ............................... ................................................... ................. 9 Cost Recovery............................................................................................................................................... 9 Subsidization ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Impact on Demand (Elasticity) ................................................................................................................... 10 Summary .................................................................................................................................................... 10 Building .......................................... ................................................... ................... 11 Analysis ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 Appendix A – Total Allowable Cost to be Recovered . ................................................. 1 2 Appendix B – Fully Burdened Hourly Rates .......... ................................................... .. 13 Appendix C – Cost Recovery Analysis ............... ................................................... ..... 14

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Executive Summary
The City of Fairfield engaged Willdan Financial Services (Willdan) to determine the full costs incurred by the City to support the various activities for which th e City charges user fees. Due to the complexity an d the breadth of performing a comprehensive review of fee s, Willdan employed a variety of fee methodologies to identify the full costs of individual fee and pr ogram activities. This report and the appendices h erein identify 100% full cost recovery for City services. Appendix C details the full cost and suggested fees as determined through discussion with departmental sta ff. The recommended fees identified herein are either at or less than full cost recovery.

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User Fee Background
Background
As part of a general cost recovery strategy, local governments adopt user fees to fund programs and services that provide limited or no direct benefit to the co mmunity as a whole (“User Fees”). As cities strugg le to maintain levels of service and variability of deman d, they have become increasingly aware of subsidies provided by the General Fund and have implemented c ost-recovery targets. To the extent that governments use general tax monies to provide indiv iduals with private benefits, and not require them to pay the full cost of the service (and, therefore, receive a subsidy), the government is limiting funds that may be available to provide other community-wide benefits. In effect, the government is using community funds to pay for private benefits. Unlike most revenue sources, cities have more control over the level of user fees they charge to recover costs, or the subsidies they can institute.

Fees in California are required to conform to the s tatutory requirements of the California Constitutio n, Proposition 218, Proposition 26, and the California Code of Regulations. The Code also requires that the City Council adopt fees by either ordinance or resolution, and that any fees in excess of the estimated total cost of rendering the related services must be appr oved by a popular vote of two-thirds of those elect ors voting because the charge would be considered a tax and not a fee. There are no fees suggested to be s et above the cost of service and as such a public vote is not required.

California User Fee History
Before Proposition 13, in times of fiscal shortages, California cities were able to raise property taxes, which funded everything from police and recreation to dev elopment-related services. However, this situation changed with the passage of Proposition 13 in 1978.

Proposition 13 established the era of revenue limitation in California local government. In subsequent years, the state saw a series of additional limitations to local government revenues. Proposition 4 (1979) defined the difference between a tax and a fee: a fee can be no greater than the cost of providing the service; and Proposition 218 (1996) further limited the impositi on of taxes for certain classes of fees. As a resul t, cities were required to secure a supermajority vote in ord er to enact or increase taxes. Due to the threshold s needed to increase local taxes, cities have less co ntrol and very few successful options for new reven ues.

The State of California took a series of actions in the 1990’s and 2000’s to improve the State’s fiscal situation, at the expense of local governments. In 2004-05, th e Educational Revenue Augmentation Funds (“ERAF”) take-away of property taxes and the reduction of Vehicle License Fees further reduced local tax revenues.

In addition, on November 2, 2010, California voters approved Proposition 26, the “Stop Hidden Taxes Initiative”, which is aimed at defining “regulatory fees” as a special tax rather than a fee, thus req uiring approval by two-thirds vote of local voters. These regulatory fees are typically intended to mitigate the societal and environmental impacts of a business or person’s activities. Proposition 26 contains seve n categories of exceptions. The fees analyzed as par t of a User Fee study typically fall under categori es one through five consisting of charges for specific ben efits, government service, regulatory need, for use of government property, or a fine/penalty.

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Additional Policy Considerations
State regulations require that municipalities update their fee schedules to reflect the actual costs of certain public services primarily benefiting users. User Fees recover costs associated with the provision of specific services benefiting the user, thereby typically reducing the use of General Fund monies for such purposes.

In addition to collecting the direct cost of labor and materials associated with processing and administering user services, it is common for local governments t o recover reasonable support costs. Support costs are those costs relating to a local government’s centra l service departments that are allocable to the loc al government’s operating departments. Central service s support cost allocations were incorporated using the resulting indirect overhead percentages determi ned through the City’s Cost Allocation Plan. A Cost Allocation Plan identifies the central service functions of the City such as Finance, City Manager, and Human Resources and allocates their cost to the departmen ts and funds of the City that they support. This pl an was used in the User Fee study to account for the b urden placed upon central services by the operating departments in order to allocate a proportionate share of central service cost through the study.

As labor effort and costs associated with the provision of services fluctuate over time, a significant element in the development of any fee schedule is that it h as the flexibility to remain current. Therefore, i t is recommended that the City include an inflationary f actor in the resolution adopting the fee schedule t o allow the City to annually increase or decrease the fees by changes in a pre-approved inflationary index, as described below. However, such inflationary increas es shall not exceed the reasonable estimated cost o f providing the services each year.

The City may employ many different inflationary fac tors. The most commonly used and recommended inflator is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as it is widely well known, understood, and accepted. Sinc e the primary factor for the cost of a City’s services is usually the costs of the personnel involved, tying an inflationary factor that connects more directly to the personnel costs can also be suitable if there is a clear method, or current practice of obtaining said factor.

Each City should use an inflator that they are comf ortable with for their specific situation and needs . The analysis performed is a reflection of the cost of service at a point in time, and an inflator is used to project cost increases in future years. But inflators such as CPI will become less and less reliable as a determination of the change in cost of service as each year passe s. Since it is incumbent upon each agency to ensure the amount of the fees charged does not exceeds the reasonable estimated costs of providing the services, it is recommended that the City perform an internal revie w annually with a comprehensive review of services and fees performed every five years, which would in clude adding, amending, or removing fees for programs/services.

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Study Objective
As the City of Fairfield seeks to efficiently manag e limited resources and adequately respond to incre ased service demands, it needs a variety of tools. A User Fee Study provides assurance that the City has the best information and the best resources available to mak e sound decisions, fairly and legitimately set fees , maintain compliance with state law and local polici es, and meet the needs of the City administration a nd its constituency. Given the limitations on raising revenue in local government, the City recognizes th at a User Fee Study is a very cost-effective way to unde rstand the total cost of services and identify pote ntial fee deficiencies. Essentially, a User Fee is a payment for a requested service provided by a local government that primarily benefits an individual or group.

The total cost of each service included in this ana lysis is based on the full cost of providing City s ervices, including direct salaries and benefits of City staff, direct departmental costs, and indirect costs from central service support. This study determines the full co st recovery fee for the City to provide each servic e; however, each fee is set at the City’s discretion, up to 100% of the total cost, as specified in this report.

The principal goal of the study was to help the Cit y determine the full cost of the services that the City provides. In addition, Willdan established a series of additional objectives including:
 Developing a rational basis for setting fees
 Identifying subsidy amount, if applicable, of each fee in the model  Ensuring compliance with State law
 Developing an updatable and comprehensive list of fees  Maintaining accordance with City policies and goals
The study results will help the City better underst and its true costs of providing services and may se rve as a basis for making informed policy decisions regard ing the most appropriate fees, if any, to collect f rom individuals and organizations that require individualized services from the City.

Scope of the Study
The scope of this study encompasses a review and calculation of user fees charged by the Building Division.

The study involved the identification of existing a nd potential new fees, fee schedule restructuring, data collection and analysis, orientation and consultati on, quality control, communication and presentation s, and calculation of individual service costs (fees) or program cost recovery levels.

Aim of the Report
The User Fee Study focused on the cost of City serv ices, as City staff currently provide them at exist ing, known, or reasonably anticipated service and staff level needs. This report provides a summary of the study results, and a general description of the approach and methods Willdan and City staff used to determin e the recommended fee schedule. The report is not int ended to document all of the numerous discussions throughout the process, nor is it intended to provi de an influential dissertation on the qualities of the utilized tools, techniques, or alternative approaches.

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Project Approach and Methodology
Conceptual Approach
The basic concept of a User Fee Study is to determi ne the “reasonable cost” of each service provided by the City for which it charges a user fee. The full cost of providing a service may not necessarily become the City’s fee, but it serves as the objective basis as to the maximum amount that may be collected.

The standard fee limitation established in Californ ia law for such fees is the “estimated, reasonable cost” principle. In order to maintain compliance with the letter and spirit of this standard, every componen t of the fee study process included a related review. Th e use of budget figures, time estimates, and improvement valuation clearly indicates reliance upon estimates for some data.

Fully Burdened Hourly Rates
The total cost of each service included in this analysis is primarily based on the Fully Burdened Hourly Rates (FBHRs) that were determined for City personnel directly involved in providing services. The FBHRs include not only personnel salary and benefits (see Appendix B), but also any costs that are reasonably ascribable to personnel for fee cost recovery. The cost elements that are included in the calculation of fully burdened rates are:
 Salaries & benefits of personnel involved
 Operating costs applicable to fee operations
 Departmental support, supervision, and administration overhead  Indirect City-wide overhead costs calculated through the Cost Allocation Plan An important factor in determining the fully burden ed rate is in the calculation of productive hours f or personnel. This calculation takes the available workable hours in a year of 2,080 and adjusts this fi gure to 1,650 productive or billable hours to account for c alculated or anticipated hours’ employees are invol ved in non-billable activities such as paid vacation, s ick leave, holidays, and other considerations as necessary.

Dividing the full cost, including overhead, of a po sition by the number of productive hours provides t he FBHR.

The FBHRs are then used in conjunction with time es timates, when appropriate for how a service is provided, to calculate a fee’s cost based on the pe rsonnel and the amount of their time that is involv ed in providing each service.

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Summary Steps of the Study
The process of the study is straightforward and simple in concept. The following list provides a summary of the study process steps:

Allowable Costs
This report identifies three types of costs that, w hen combined, constitute the fully burdened cost of a service (Appendix A) . Costs are defined as
direct labor, including salary and benefits,
departmental overhead costs, and the City’s
central services overhead, where
departmental and central service overhead
costs constitute support costs. These cost
types are defined as follows:
 Direct Labor (Personnel Costs): The
costs related to staff salaries for
time spent directly on fee-related
services.
 Departmental Overhead: A
proportional allocation of
departmental overhead costs,
including operation costs such as
supplies and materials that are necessary for the department to function.  Central Services Overhead: These costs, as provided via the City’s Cost Alloca tion Plan, represent services provided by those Central Services Departm ents whose primary function is to support other City departments.

Data Analysis
Department Interviews
Time Estimates
Labor Costs
Cost Allocation Plan
Building Cost Layers
Direct Services
Indirect Services
Department Overhead
City-Wide Overhead
Set Fees
Define the Full Cost of
Services
Set Cost Recovery Policy

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Methodology
The two methods of analysis for calculating fees used in this report are the:

Case Study Method (Standard Unit Cost Build-Up Appr oach): This approach estimates the actual labor and material costs associated with providing a unit of service to a single user. This analysis is suitable when City staff time requirements do not vary drama tically for a service, or for special projects wher e the time and cost requirements are easy to identify at the project’s outset. Further, the method is effective in instances when a staff member from one department a ssists on an application, service or permit for another department on an as-needed basis. Costs are estimated based upon interviews with City staff regarding the time typically spent on tasks, a review of available records, and a time and materials analysis.

Program Cost Approach: In some instances, the underlying data is not available or varies widely, leaving a standard unit cost build-up approach impractical. In addition, market factors and policy concerns (a s opposed to actual costs) tend to influence rental based fee levels more than other types of services. Willdan employed a different methodology where appropriate to fit a programs’ needs and goals. Typical programmatic approach cases are valuation-based fee s, Recreation programs, and instances where a program cost is divided over the user base to obtain a per applicant cost for shared cost services.

Quality Control/Quality Assurance
All study components are interrelated, thus flawed data at any step in the process will cause the ulti mate results to be inconsistent and unsound. The element s of our Quality Control process for User Fee calculations include:
 Involvement of knowledgeable City staff
 Clear instructions and guidance to City staff
 Reasonableness tests and validation
 Internal and external reviews
 Cross-checking
Reasons for cost increases/decreases over current f ees Within the fee tables in Appendix C , the differences are identified between the full c osts calculated through the study and the fee levels currently in e ffect. The reasons for differences between the two can arise from a number of factors including:
 Previous fee levels may have been set at levels les s than full cost intentionally, based on policy decisions
 Position staffing levels, seniority, and the positions that complete fee and service activity may vary from when the previous costs were calculated
 Personnel and materials costs could have increased at levels that differed from any inflationary factors used to increase fees since the last study
 Changes in processes and procedures within a department, or the City as a whole

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 Changes in the demand for services in a City may ha ve also changed the staffing or cost structure of departments over time
City Staff Contributions
As part of the study process, Willdan received tremendous support and cooperation from City staff, which contributed and reviewed a variety of components to the study, including:
 Budget and other cost data
 Staffing structures
 Fee and service structures, organization, and descriptions  Direct work hours (billable/non-billable)
 Time estimates to complete work tasks
 Review of draft results and other documentation
A User Fee Study requires significant involvement of the managers and line staff from the departments on top of their existing workloads and competing prior ities. The contributions from City staff were criti cal to this study. We would like to express our appreciati on to the City and its staff for their assistance, professionalism, positive attitudes, helpful suggestions, responsiveness, and overall cooperation.

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Fairfield User Fees
Cost Recovery
The cost recovery models, by department/division fee type, are presented in detail in Appendix C . Full cost recovery is determined by summing the estimated amount of time each position (in increments of minutes or hours) spends to render a service. Time estimate s for each service rendered were obtained through interviews conducted with City staff for each depar tment/division fee included in the study. The resul ting cost recovery amount represents the total cost of p roviding each service. The City’s current fee being charged for each service, if applicable, is provided in this section, as well, for reference.

It is important to note that the time data used to determine the amount of time each employee spends assisting in the provision of the services listed o n the fee schedule is essential in identifying the total cost of providing each service and will differ from City to City depending on staffing, positions involved, experience of staff, the use of consultants, and th e policies and procedures in place for each City.

Specifically, in providing services, multiple employees are often involved in various aspects of the process, spending anywhere from a few minutes to several hours on the service.

The primary goal of this study was to identify the cost of City services, to provide information to he lp the City make informed decisions regarding the actual fee levels and charges. The responsibility of determining the final fee levels is a complicated task. City st aff must consider many issues in formulating recommendations, and the City Council must consider those same issues and more in making the final decisions.

City staff assumes the responsibility to develop sp ecific fee level recommendations to present to the City Council. Unfortunately, there are no fixed rules to guide the City, since many of the considerations are based on the unique characteristics of the City of Fairfi eld, and administrative and political discretion. H owever, in setting the level of full cost recovery for each fee, one should consider whether the service solely benefits one end user or the general community.

Subsidization
Recalling the definition of a user fee helps guide decisions regarding subsidization. The general standard is that individuals (or groups) who receive a wholly p rivate benefit should pay 100% of the full cost of the services. In contrast, services that are purely public benefit should be funded entirely by the general fund’s tax dollars. Unfortunately, for the decision makers , some services fall into the range between these t wo extremes.

Further complicating the decision, opponents of fee s often assert that the activities subject to the f ees provide economic, cultural, “quality of life,” or other community benefits that exceed the costs to the City, but it is important to distinguish the difference b etween any purported possible benefits that may be conveyed through the result of activities of the se rvice receiver and the direct benefit being conveye d through the City providing the service to the requestor.

It is recommended the City consider such factors during its deliberations regarding appropriate fee levels.

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Of course, subsidization can be an effective public policy tool since it can be used to reduce fees to encourage certain activities (such as to ensure pub lic safety) or allow some people to be able to affo rd to receive services they otherwise could not at the fu ll cost. In addition, subsidies can be an appropria te and justifiable action, such as to allow citizens to rightfully access services, without overburdensome costs.

Despite the intent, it is important for the City an d public to understand that subsidies must be cover ed by another revenue source, typically the General Fund’s other unrestricted funds.

Impact on Demand (Elasticity)
Economic principles of elasticity suggest that increased costs for services (higher fees) will eventually curtail the demand for the services; whereas lower fees may spark an incentive to utilize the services and encourage certain actions. Either of these conditi ons may be a desirable effect to the City. However, the level of the fees that would cause demand changes i s unknown. The cost of service study did not attemp t to evaluate the economic or behavioral impacts of h igher or lower fees; nevertheless, the City should consider the potential impacts of these issues when deciding on fee levels.

Summary
City staff is recommending setting user fees at suggested fee amounts as detailed in Appendix C. City and departmental goals, City Council priorities, policy initiatives, past performance, implementation issues, and other internal and external factors should influenc e staff recommendations and City Council decisions. In this case, the proper identification of additional services (new or existing services) and the update to a consistent and comprehensive fee schedule were the primary objectives of this study. City staff has reviewed the full costs and identified the recommended fee levels for consideration by City Council.

The following sections provide background for each department, division, and fee group and the results of this study’s analysis of their fees. For the full list of each fee’s analysis, refer to Appendix C of this report.

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Building
The mission of the Community Development Department is to protect, enhance, and expand the community’s physical, environmental, economic, and historical assets, and ensure building safety. The Department is responsible for current and long-rang e planning, building plan checks and inspections, a nd economic development. The professional staff has a wide variety of work experience in government, non- profit organizations, housing, and the private sect or. Areas of specialization include planning, econo mic development and redevelopment, land development, engineering and building construction.

Analysis
Willdan individually reviewed the services and programs associated with the Building Safety Division. The review also consisted of an evaluation of existing services in an effort to update the fee schedule.

The analysis of Building Safety flat fee services relied primarily upon a standard unit cost build-up approach, whereby the reasonable cost of each fee occurrence was determined using staff time involved in providing services to recover the direct cost of staff and th e pro-rata share of departmental costs, including i ndirect costs for City central services. Willdan then comp ared the calculated full cost against the current f ee amount to determine, if charged, whether the curren t fee is recovering the costs associated with the requested service. The analysis found that overall, the current fees are under funding the cost for mo st services but there are slightly more flat fees that would need to decrease as the fees decrease to be at full cost recovery. It is recommended that the City incr ease cost recovery to 100% for Building Safety serv ices as detailed in Appendix C . As a result, there would be:
 An increase to 70 fees;
 92 fees would decrease;
 26 fees would remain as currently set, and;
 the average fee change would be an increase of 2% for currently existing fees.

In addition to the above referenced flat fees listed under Building, the Building Permit fees are also provided by this division. For the Building Permit fees, valuation is used as a proxy for measuring the amount of effort needed to provide services on a case-by-case basis. This method is an industry standard widely used by other jurisdictions to evaluate the cost of providi ng service. It is generally understood that the lar ger and more complex a project is, the more time and effort that is required to provide code compliance servic es.

Project valuation also follows that trend, and so b y using a combination of either project valuation o r historical revenue figures along with a multiplier or cost recovery analysis for historical and antici pated future trends, current cost recovery along with var iability in charges due to project type and scale i s determined. The result of the cost analysis complet ed for the Building Permit program found that the program is currently operating at 85% cost recovery based on average annual activity levels from fiscal year 2025. Staff is recommending that the fees be increased to 100% cost recovery.

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Appendix A – Total Allowable Cost to be Recovered
Below are the total allowable costs that may be rec overed through User Fees; however, only a portion o f the total allowable cost is recovered as staff not only works on services related to User Fees, but also works on an array of other City functions during the operational hours of the City. The amounts listed below will not reconcile to City budgets as costs that should not be included in overhead for personnel in the application of determining fully burdened hourly rates were excluded. Examples of these costs are capital, debt, monetary transfers, contract costs, and any o ther costs that are charged directly to the service requestor.

Department
Total Salaries
& Benefits
Department
O&M
Direct
Overhead %
CD Admin
Allocation
CD Admin
Allocation %
Indirect
Allocation
Indirect
Allocation %
Planning $1,401,904 $309,202 22% $355,351 25% $0 0%
Building $2,258,442 $545,825 24% $572,464 25% $207,265 9% Economic Development $1,219,708 $138,228 11% $154,584 13% $187,406 15% Comm Dev Administration $988,528 $287,615 29% $0 0% $78,063 8% Business License $133,984 $36,475 27% $33,962 25% $25,375 19%

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Appendix B – Fully Burdened Hourly Rates
Below are fully burdened hourly rates of staff positions that provide for the services detailed in Appendix C. The FBHRs were used to determine the full cost of each service. They include the salary and benefit costs for each position as well as all applicable overhea d amounts for each position. When a central servic e department position works on a fee or project in th e purview of an operating department, the overhead rates of the operating department (shown in Appendix A ) will be applied to that central service positions’ salary and benefit rate for full cost recovery since indirect overhead cost only applies to non-central service functions of the City. For any user fee service re quest that is outside the scope of the fees detaile d in Appendix C , or for services for which there is no fee currently set, the City can charge up to the full cost of the FBHR for personnel involved.

City of Fairfield Building Fee Study
Fully Burdened Hourly Rate Calculation
Position
Fully Burdened
Hourly Rate
Bldg - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT $88.27
Bldg - ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER $134.33
Bldg - BUILDING INSPECTOR II $100.47
Bldg - BUILDING INSPECTOR III $110.24
Bldg - BUILDING INSPECTOR SENIOR $121.68
Bldg - BUILDING INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR $134.33
Bldg - BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN I $86.12
Bldg - BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN II $95.06
Bldg - BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN SENIOR $104.92
Bldg - BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER $115.82
Bldg - CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL $176.26
Bldg - PERMIT CENTER SUPERVISOR $124.74
CD Admin - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT $76.20
CD Admin - DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $180.86 CD Admin - DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $214.39 CD Admin - MANAGEMENT ANALYST SENIOR $118.86
ED - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT $77.52
ED - ECON DEV PROJ MGR SENIOR $133.48
ED - ECON DEVELOPMENT MANAGER $140.24
ED - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST $85.57
Plng - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT $81.99
Plng - ASSISTANT PLANNER $99.90
Plng - ASSOCIATE PLANNER $110.28
Plng - PLANNER SENIOR $121.73
Plng - PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER $159.72
Plng - PRINCIPAL PLANNER $148.32

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Appendix C – Cost Recovery Analysis
The following tables provide the results of the ana lysis, resulting full cost recovery amount, and recommended fees. For fees, services, and penalties in which the full cost, existing fee, and suggested fee is listed as “NA,” the amount or percentage was not calculable. This is most common when either the current or the suggested fee includes a variable co mponent that is not comparable on a one-to-one basi s, a full cost was not calculated (for penalties, fine s, market-based fees, or items not included in the study), or when there is not a current fee amount to compare against.

Community Development Department - Building Division
# Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost
Current
Subsidy % Suggested Fee
Suggested
Subsidy % Fee Δ
1 INSPECTION FEES
2 GRADING PERMIT INSPECTION FEE TABLE
3 Cubic Yards Moved
4 1 to 49 Less than 50 cubic yards
exempt* NA NA Less than 50 cubic
yards exempt* 0% $0
5 50 237.42 $329.85 28% $329.00 0% $92
Up to 5,000 18.61
for each additional 1,000
cubic yards, or fraction
thereof above 50 YC
$46.96 60% $46.96 0% $28
6 5,000 311.85 $564.65 45% $564.00 0% $252
Up to 10,000 15.36
for each additional 1,000
cubic yards, or fraction
thereof above 5,000
$67.05 77% $67.05 0% $52
7 10,000 388.62 $899.91 57% $899.00 0% $510
Above 10,000 13.00
for each additional 1,000
cubic yards, or fraction
thereof
$56.75 77% $56.75 0% $44
8 9 HOURLY INSPECTION SERVICE FEES - FOR ALL BUILDING DIVISION PERMITS 10 Reinspection Fee (1hr min per site visit) 118.71
per hour1 $105.35 -13% $105.00 0% -$14
11 Site Inspections (1hr min per site visit) pre-construction site assessment for new structures or grading activities. 118.71 per hour 1 $105.35 -13% $105.00 0% -$14
12 Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (min charge 1hr) 118.71 per hour
1 $105.35 -13% $105.00 0% -$14
13 After-hours and Holiday Inspections at 150% Inspector hourly rate. Requests are subject to pre-approval by Chief Building Official(CBO) (2hr min).
178.07 per hour
1 $165.35 -8% $165.00 0% -$13
14 Temporary Occupancy Inspections are subject to pre-
approval by the Chief Building Official (CBO) (2hr min) 118.71 per hour 1 $176.26 33% $176.00 0% $57
15 Accessibility Inspections for Multifamily and Commercial Projects for alterations to accessible elements (1hr min) 129.70 per hour 1 $134.33 3% $134.00 0% $4
16 Inspection by Outside Consultant Actual cost per hour1 NA NA Actual cost NA $0 17 PERCENTAGE INSPECTION SERVICE FEES
18 Combination Permit Rates
19 Electrical Inspections in addition to Building Inspections 5% of Building Inspection fee NA NA 5% 0% 0% 20 Mechanical Inspections in addition to Building Inspections 5% of Building Inspection fee NA NA 5% 0% 0% 21 Plumbing Inspections in addition to Building Inspections 5% of Building Inspection fee NA NA 5% 0% 0% 22 Stormwater Inspections for State Issued Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for project site
disturbance of 1 acre or greater, on-site stormwater
treatment and pre-treatment for single lot developments Division 7 of the Calfornia Code of Regulations
15% of Building Inspection fee NA NA 15% 0% 0%
23 Investigation Fee
for work without benefit of permit assessed
under provisions of Fairfield Municipal Code Section 114.4.1 amending the 2019 California Building Code Section 114.4 as enacted by Ordinance 2019-08
ActualCost
Hourly staff cost equal to
hours worked to achieve
compliance1
NA NA Actual
Cost NA $0
24 PLAN CHECK FEES
*Provison for exemption is to aid in the administration of grading permits and applies, as long as the proposed amount of grading and grading methodology doesn't conflict with exemptions listed in CBC(latest adopted) Appendix J Section 103 and exemptions listed in Secton 25.240 of the City of Fairfield Municipal Code, Chapter 25, Article IV.
15 Community Development Department - Building Division # Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost
Current
Subsidy % Suggested Fee
Suggested
Subsidy % Fee Δ
25 26
Plan Check Commercial/Multifamily Includes Commercial
Master Plans and Multifamily projects. Not to exceed three (3) rounds of review. Additional reviews, Revisions and Alternate Materials and Methods Requests (AMMRs) are
subject to hourly rates contained herein.
90% of Building Inspection Fee NA NA 90% NA 0%
27 Plan Check Residential Not to exceed three (3) rounds of review. Additional reviews, revisions and Alternate Materials and Methods Requests (AMMRs) are subject to hourly rates contained herein.
75% of Building Inspection Fee NA NA 75% NA 0%
28 Plan Check Grading Includes Residential and
Commercial/Multifamily. Not to exceed three (3) rounds of review. Additional reviews, revisions and Alternate Materials and Methods Requests (AMMRs) are subject to hourly rates contained herein.
75% of Grading Inspection Fee NA NA 75% NA 0%
29 Hourly Plan Check is utilized for additional reviews that exceed the first three (3) rounds and plan review otherwise not listed within this fee schedule and are based on hourly rates. For plan review of project types not otherwise listed, the Chief Building Offical will determine the minimum charge at time of application to reasonably cover the estimated time required for the first round of plan review with the
outstanding plan review time accounted and collected at time of issuance. Hourly plan review is to be assessed in
increments of one quarter hour (0.25 hr) with a 1 hour
minimum.
145.47 per hour or consultant
cost
1,2 $134.33 -8% $134.00 0% -$11
30 Revision Plan Check is for changes to any project component submitted for review after permit issuance revisions and plan review otherwise not listed are based on hourly rates with full recovery of plans examiner cost or contractural rate,
whichever is greater. Reviews are based on hourly rates or a combination of consultant cost and hourly rates with a
minimum of 1 hr due at the time of application for revisions with increments thereafter charged at one quarter hour (0.25 hr) Revision submittals are considered separate plan review records and are subject to Technology and Permit
Administration fees.
145.47 per hour or consultant
cost
1,2 Minimum 1 hr due at application $134.33 -8% $134.00 0% -$11 Plan Check fees are assessed when conformance to Building Code and Municipal Code Standards require a plans examiner to review provided plans, standards and calculations to ensure compliance. All plan check fees are subject to Technology fees. 16 Community Development Department - Building Division # Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost
Current
Subsidy % Suggested Fee
Suggested
Subsidy % Fee Δ
31 Deferred Submittal Plan Check is for any project component submitted for review after permit issuance such as shop drawings, trade plans & truss packages. Reviews are based on hourly rates or a combination of consultant cost and hourly rates with a minimum of 1 hr due at the time of application for revisions with increments thereafter charged at one quarter hour (0.25 hr) Deferred Submittals are considered separate plan review records and are subject to Technology and Permit Administration fees.
145.47 per hour or consultant
cost
1,2 Minimum 1 hr due at application $134.33 -8% $134.00 0% -$11 32 Commercial/Mullitfamily: Master Plan-Plan Check for any production type project where set design plans are
established for re-use within a current code cycle. Plan Review records are established to represent each unique Plan or Model that may contain a subset of options. Plan Review fees are determined by the Fairfield Square Foot Construction Cost Table using square footage, occupancy and construction type of the Plan or Model option with the largest square footage to calculate the percentage plan review rate
(Residential or Commercial/Multifamily) that appropriately captures the level of review required. Building Inspection fees are not assessed on Master Plan-Plan Check Records. Master Plans are considered separate plan review records and
subject to Technology and Permit Administration fees.
90% of Building Inspection Fee
*Inspection fee not assessed or
collected and is used for
calculation purposes only
NA NA 90% NA 0%
33 Residential Single Family: Master Plan-Plan Check for any production type project where set design plans are
established for re-use within a current code cycle. Plan Review records are established to represent each unique Plan or Model that may contain a subset of options. Plan Review fees are determined by the Fairfield Square Foot Construction Cost Table using square footage, occupancy and construction type of the Plan or Model option with the largest square footage to calculate the percentage plan review rate
(Residential or Commercial/Multifamily) that appropriately captures the level of review required. Building Inspection fees are not assessed on Master Plan-Plan Check Records. Master Plans are considered separate plan review records and
subject to Technology and Permit Administration fees.
75% of Building Inspection Fee
*Inspection fee not assessed or
collected and is used for
calculation purposes only
NA NA 75% NA 0%
34 Production Plan-Plan Check of previously approved Model Plan or Master Plan (must be under the same code cycle).

Master Plans and Model Plans require a full review of each plan or project type under a separate permit or plan review record-See Master Plan-Plan Check

22.5% of Building Plan Check Fee NA NA 22.5% NA 0%
17 Community Development Department - Building Division # Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost
Current
Subsidy % Suggested Fee
Suggested
Subsidy % Fee Δ
35 Expedited Plan Check- Expedited plan review requests are subject to the approval of the Chief Building Official (CBO) or designee. Approved requests will charged an additional 50% of plan review fees. Expedited plan reviews exceeding three (3) rounds, revisions and deferred submittals will be charged an additional 50% of the hourly rate or consultant cost. 50%
Increase to Plan Check
fee, per hour
1 or
expedited consultant
cost
2 NA NA 50% NA 0%
36 Temporary Use and Event Plan Check 145.47 per hour or consultant cost1,2 $134.33 -8% $134.00 0% -$11
37 AMMR Review (Alternate Materials and Methods Request) conducted by the Chief Building Official (CBO) or designee for alternate construction solutions that are not explicitly addressed by the adopted State and local regulations.

Reviews are based on hourly rates or a combination of
consultant cost and hourly rates with a minimum of 2hrs due at the time of application. AMMRs are considered plan
review records and subject to Technology and Permit
Administration fees.
371.94 Building Official Minimum 2 hrs $352.51 -6% $352.00 0% -$20 38 COMBINATION FLAT RATE PERMITS
39 40 RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS R-3 and U Occupancies Only Includes Building and any applicable trades such as Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing 41 Ground-mount Solar or Thermal Solar System up to
15kW/kWth 346.52 Provides 45 mins, 2 site
visits
Per residential system. Total Solar
Permit Fee Limit $500.00 till 2034
per GC 66015
$328.70 -5% $328.00 0% -$19
42 Roof-mount Solar or Thermal Solar System up to 15kW/kWth 191.45 Provides 30 mins, 1 site visit
Per residential system. Total Solar
Permit Fee Limit $500.00 till 2034
per GC 66015
$157.76 -21% $157.00 0% -$34
43 Roof-mount or Ground-mount Solar or Thermal Solar System, each ADDITIONAL 1 kW/kWth above 15kW/kWth 10.50 per 1kW Per residential system. Total Solar
Increment Fee Limit $15.00 per kW
till 2034 per GC 66015
$10.52 0% $10.50 0% $0
44 COMMERCIAL PROJECTS Occupancies other than R-3 Includes Building and any applicable trades such as Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing 45 Ground-mount Solar or Thermal Solar System up to
50kW/50kWth 865.28 Provides 3.5 hours, 3 site
visits
Per system. Total Solar Permit Fee
Limit $1,000.00 till 2034 per GC
66015
$628.38 -38% $628.00 0% -$237
46 Roof-mount Solar or Thermal Solar System up to
25kW/25kWth 336.92 Provides 1.5 hours, 1 site
visit
Per system. Total Solar Permit Fee
Limit $1,000.00 till 2034 per GC
66015
$386.60 13% $386.00 0% $49
47 Roof-mount Solar or Thermal Solar System up to
50kW/50kWth 601.10 Provides 2.5 hours, 2 site
visits
Per system. Total Solar Permit Fee
Limit $1,000.00 till 2034 per GC
66015
$499.63 -20% $499.00 0% -$102
48 Solar or Thermal Solar System, each 1 kW/1kWth between 51 and 250kW/kWth 5.00 per 1kW
Per system. Total Solar Increment
Fee Limit $7.00 per kW till 2034
per GC 66015
$47.53 89% $5.00 89% $0
49 Solar or Thermal Solar System, each 1 kW/1kWth over
250kW/kWth 3.00 per 1kW
Per system. Total Solar Increment
Fee Limit $5.00 per kW till 2034
per GC 66015
$47.53 94% $3.00 94% $0
Flat rate permits represent the maximum subtotals of plan check and inspection costs. Flat rates are limited to the initial permit and do not apply to fees associated with AMMRS, Deferred Submittals, Revisions, Reinspections or Administrative fees for Appeals, Extensions, Reactivation or duplicate permit card/plans. Flat rate permits are subject to only State Fees and Technology Fees. 18 Community Development Department - Building Division # Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost
Current
Subsidy % Suggested Fee
Suggested
Subsidy % Fee Δ
50 COMBINATION BASE RATE PERMITS
51 52 RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS R-3 and U Occupancies Only Includes Building and any applicable trades such as Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing 53 Kitchen Remodel, No Layout or Framing Changes 273.79 Limit 15 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $243.05 -13% $243.00 0% -$31 54 Kitchen Remodel WITH Layout and/or Framing Changes 428.87 Limit 30 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $371.95 -15% $371.00 0% -$58 55 Bathroom Remodel up to 2 Baths, NO Layout or Framing Changes - Both bathrooms to be simultaneously inspected 392.50 Limit 15 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $245.75 -60% $245.00 0% -$148 56 Bathroom Remodel up to 2 Baths WITH Layout and/or
Framing Changes - Over 2 bathrooms or bathroom inspected out of sync. Added to base rate parent charge
118.71 1 site visit Minimum Cost $100.47 -18% $100.00 0% -$19 57 Bathroom Remodel up to 2 Baths WITH Layout and/or
Framing Changes - Both bathrooms to be simultaneously
inspected
547.58 Limit 30 mins, 4 site visits Minimum Cost $480.09 -14% $480.00 0% -$68 58 Bathroom Remodel ADDITIONAL, WITH Layout and/or
Framing Changes - Over 2 bathrooms or bathroom inspected out of sync. Added to base rate parent charge
273.79 Limit 15 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $216.28 -27% $216.00 0% -$58 59 Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel, NO Layout or Framing
Changes - Covers 1 kitchen and up to 2 bathrooms
simulatneously inspected
392.50 Limit 15 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $245.75 -60% $245.00 0% -$148 60 Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel WITH layout and/or Framing Changes - Covers 1 kitchen and up to 2 bathrooms
simulatneously inspected
547.58 Limit 30 mins, 4 site visits Minimum Cost $480.09 -14% $480.00 0% -$68 61 HCD/HUD Manufactured Housing on HCD Approved
Permanent Foundation - Per structure and includes
Manufactured Home set-up and connection
392.50 Limit 15 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $419.48 6% $419.00 0% $27 62 HCD/HUD Manufactured Housing on Concrete Foundation - Per structure and includes Manufactured Home set-up and connection
620.31 Limit 1 hour, 4 site visits Minimum Cost $577.85 -7% $577.00 0% -$43 63 Above Ground Pool and/or Spa - Per residence 155.08 Limit 15 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $205.90 25% $205.00 0% $50 64 In-ground Pool and/or in-ground Spa - Per residence with pre- site inspection included 547.58 Limit 30 mins, 4 site visits Minimum Cost $364.27 -50% $364.00 0% -$184 65 In-ground Pool and/or in-ground Spa Remodel/Re-plaster - per residence 392.50 Limit 15 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $314.04 -25% $314.00 0% -$79 66 Pre-engineered Patio Cover with Optional Electrical - Attached, detached and includes electrical, if desired.

Electrical scope to be declared and provided at time of application. Changes after issuance require revision.
255.60 Limit 7.5 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $263.81 3% $263.00 0% $7 67 Back-up Generator Installation - hardwired up to 49HP/49KVA - Per residence and includes transfer switch or interlock system
255.60 Limit 7.5 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $263.81 3% $263.00 0% $7 68 69 Up to 6 ft 100 Linear fee 392.50 Limit 30 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $314.04 -25% $314.00 0% -$79 Base rates include estimates of minimum plan review time and inspection visits. Plan review time exceeding the estimated minimums will be charged hourly1,2 in one quarter hour (0.25 hr) increments. Base Rates include fractional inspection visit required to complete additional scope. Inspection requests that exceed the estimated minimums will be charged at the hourly rate1,2 for inspection staff. All fee increments and base fee combinations are to be applied at the discretion of the Chief Building Official (CBO). Base rate permits are subject to Permit Administration, Technology and State Fees.

Retaining Wall - Retaining walls not exempt form the provisions of the Building Code. Heights are measured from bottom of footing to top of wall.

Attached to structure or detached, to include no more than 2 retaining walls with/without drainage system and must be inspected simultaneously. Fee is determined using the greatest height of the wall section, as that directly correlates to plan review time. For sections that exceed the Section Limit or will be inspected out of sequence, use ADDITIONAL fee below. 19 Community Development Department - Building Division # Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost
Current
Subsidy % Suggested Fee
Suggested
Subsidy % Fee Δ
70 Over 6 ft to 8 ft 100 Linear fee 428.87 Limit 7.5 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $422.18 -2% $422.00 0% -$7 71 Greater than 8 ft 100 Linear fee 501.60 Limit 1 hour, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $530.32 5% $530.00 0% $28 72 Retaining Wall, each ADDITIONAL separate wall or phased wall inspection (100 Linear feet) 59.36 0.5 site visit Minimum Cost $50.23 -18% $50.00 0% -$9 73 COMMERCIAL PROJECTS Occupancies other than R-3 Includes Building and any applicable trades such as Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing 74 Temporary Construction Trailer, NO Sales or Design, each - HCD Pre-manufactured trailer installation with utility
connection. Temporary power not included.
155.08 Limit 15 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $155.67 0% $155.00 0% $0 75 Temporary Trailer for Event, Sales or Design, each - HCD Pre- manufactured trailer installation with utility
connection.Temporary power not included.
465.23 Limit 45 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $422.18 -10% $422.00 0% -$43 76 Parking Lot & Site Lighting Poles (up to 5) - Same lot or parcel 273.79 Limit 15 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $314.04 13% $314.00 0% $40 77 Parking Lot & Site Lighting Poles, each ADDITIONAL (Group of 5) - Same lot or pacel 59.36 0.5 site visit Minimum Cost $108.14 45% $108.00 0% $49 78 Sign, Monument or Pole (First sign) - Supplied from one branch circuit or non-illuminated 428.87 Limit 30 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $314.04 -37% $314.00 0% -$115 79 Sign, Monument or Pole ADDITIONAL, each - Supplied from one branch circuit or non-illuminated 59.36 0.5 site visit Minimum Cost $108.14 45% $108.00 0% $49 80 In-ground Pool and/or in-ground Spa - Covers 1 pool or 1 spa or 1 pool and spa group with pre-site inspection 739.02 Limit 1 hour, 5 site visits Minimum Cost $551.96 -34% $551.00 0% -$188 81 In-ground Pool and/or in-ground Spa Remodel - Covers 1 pool or 1 spa or 1 pool and spa group with pre-site inspection 547.58 Limit 30 mins, 4 site visits Minimum Cost $438.93 -25% $438.00 0% -$110 82 Generator
83 up to 49HP/kVA 155.08 Limit 15 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $215.67 28% $215.00 0% $60 84 greater than 49HP/kVA 77.54
Limit 7.5 mins, 0.5 site
visit; $ amount plus the
base fee
Minimum Cost $84.07 8% $84.00 0% $6
85 Interior Demoliton (Non-structural Only) - Interior demolition associated with a Tenant Improvement permit under review 191.45 Limit 30 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $155.67 -23% $155.00 0% -$36 86 BUILDING BASE RATE PERMITS
87 88 RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS R-3 and U Occupancies Only Building only scope. 89 Foundation Repair or Seismic Strengthening - Includes Residence and Detached Garage, to be inspected
simultaneously
273.79 Limit 15 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $205.90 -33% $205.00 0% -$69 90 Re-roof, NO Material or Framing Changes - Includes
Residence and Detached Garage, to be inspected
simultaneously
237.42 2 site visits Minimum Cost $195.52 -21% $195.00 0% -$42 91 Re-roof, WITH Material or Framing Changes - Includes Residence and Detached Garage, to be inspected
simultaneously
310.16 Limit 30 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $314.04 1% $314.00 0% $4 Base rates include estimates of minimum plan review time and inspection visits. Plan review time exceeding the estimated minimums will be charged hourly1,2 in one quarter hour (0.25 hr) increments. Base Rates include fractional inspection visit required to complete additional scope. Inspection requests that exceed the estimated minimums will be charged at the hourly rate1,2 for inspection staff. All fee increments and base fee combinations are to be applied at the discretion of the Chief Building Official (CBO). Base rate permits are subject to Permit Administration, Technology and State Fees
20 Community Development Department - Building Division # Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost
Current
Subsidy % Suggested Fee
Suggested
Subsidy % Fee Δ
92 Window Replacement NO material or framing Changes - Per structure, to be inspected simultaneously, retrofit types 155.08 Limit 15 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $145.29 -7% $145.00 0% -$10 93 Window Replacement WITH material or framing Changes - Per structure, to be inspected simultaneously 273.79 Limit 15 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $205.90 -33% $205.00 0% -$69 94 Siding Replacement WITH/WITHOUT material or framing
Changes - Includes Residence and Detached Garage, to be inspected simultaneously
392.50 Limit 15 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $314.04 -25% $314.00 0% -$79 95 Fences - Fences not exempt from the provisions of the Building or Municipal Code 273.79 Limit 15 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $205.90 -33% $205.00 0% -$69 96 Patio Covers or Decks to 750SF - Ground level deck only - Attached and detached decks less than 30in above grade 374.31 Limit 7.5 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $314.04 -19% $314.00 0% -$60 97 Patio Covers or Decks over 750SF - Ground level deck only - Attached and detached decks less than 30in above grade 392.50 Limit 15 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $364.27 -8% $364.00 0% -$29 98 Covered OPTION for Decks to 750SF - Ground level deck only - Add on option for construction of covered decks 155.08 Limit 15 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $216.28 28% $216.00 0% $61 99 Decks to 750SF - Above ground level deck - Attached and detached decks GREATER than 30in above grade 392.50 Limit 15 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $371.95 -6% $371.00 0% -$22 100 Decks over 750SF - Above ground level deck - Attached and detached decks GREATER than 30in above grade 428.87 Limit 30 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $429.86 0% $429.00 0% $0 101 COMMERCIAL PROJECTS Occupancies other than R-3 Building only scope. 102
Re-roof, NO Material or Framing Changes - Per Structure without phasing of inspections. If phasing is needed,
additional inspections will be charged according to the site visit rate. 10,000 sf
392.50 Limit 15 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $260.41 -51% $260.00 0% -$133 103 Addtnl Area Rate - per each addtnl 10,000sf 118.71 1 site visit Minimum Cost $110.24 -8% $110.00 0% -$9 104
Re-roof, WITH Material or Framing Changes - Per Structure without phasing of inspections. If phasing is needed,
additional inspections will be charged according to the site visit rate. 10,000 sf
465.23 Limit 15 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $383.81 -21% $383.00 0% -$82 105 Addtnl Area Rate - per each addtnl 10,000sf 118.71 1 site visit Minimum Cost $168.14 29% $168.00 0% $49 106 Re-roof, Site Visit, each ADDITIONAL - Per Structure requiring phasing of re-roof inspections 121.13 Limit 1 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $110.24 -10% $110.00 0% -$11 107 ELECTRICAL FLAT RATE PERMITS
108
109 RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS R-3 and U Occupancies Only Electrical only scope. 110 Electrical Meter/Subpanel Replacement - Meter or subpanel up to 400A, must be same location. 118.71 1 site visit $97.76 -21% $97.00 1% -$22 111 Electrical Meter Reconnection Inspection - One meter not exceeding 400A 118.71 1 site visit $97.76 -21% $97.00 1% -$22 112 COMMERCIAL PROJECTS Occupancies other than R-3 Electrical only scope. 113 Electrical Meter/Subpanel Replacement - Meter or subpanel up to 1000A, must be same location. 237.42 2 site visits $212.88 -12% $212.00 0% -$25 114 Electrical Meter Reconnection Inspection - One meter not exceeding 1000A 118.71 1 site visit $157.76 25% $157.00 0% $38 115 Temporary Generator - Rate per generator 118.71 1 site visit $113.03 -5% $113.00 0% -$6 116 ELECTRICAL BASE RATE PERMITS
Flat rate permits represent the maximum subtotals of plan check and inspection costs. Flat rates are limited to the initial permit and do not apply to fees associated with AMMRS, Deferred Submittals, Revisions, Reinspections or Administrative fees for Appeals, Extensions, Reactivation or duplicate permit card/plans. Flat rate permits are subject to only State Fees and Technology Fees. 21 Community Development Department - Building Division # Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost
Current
Subsidy % Suggested Fee
Suggested
Subsidy % Fee Δ
117
118 RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS R-3 and U Occupancies Only Electrical only scope. 119 Electrical Meter/Subpanel New and/or Relocation - Meter or subpanel up to 400A 273.79 Limit 15 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $205.90 -33% $205.00 0% -$69 120 Electrical System Rewire -Per residence 273.79 Limit 15 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $205.90 -33% $205.00 0% -$69 121 Energy Storage System - Battery or Fuel Cell - up to 49kWh 115.08 Limit 15 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $155.67 26% $155.00 0% $40 122 Energy Storage System - Battery or Fuel Cell - greater than 49kWh - rate per each 50kWh 77.54 Limit 7.5 mins, 0.5 site visit Minimum Cost $108.14 28% $108.00 0% $30
123
Electrical Apparatus, Transformer or Equipment -For
equipment such as, electric pumps, welding equipment or compressors and transfer switches/outlets for temporary generators - up to 49HP/kVA
155.08 Limit 15 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $155.67 0% $155.00 0% $0 124
Electrical Apparatus, Transformer or Equipment -For
equipment such as, electric pumps, welding equipment or compressors and transfer switches/outlets for temporary generators - greater than 49HP/kVA - rate for each 50HP/kVA

77.54 Limit 7.5 mins, 0.5 site
visit Minimum Cost $213.58 64% $213.00 0% $135
125 Electric Vehicle Charger or outlet 155.08 Limit 15 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $155.67 0% $155.00 0% $0 126 Temporary Power - Per temporary serivce request 118.71 1 site visit Minimum Cost $155.67 24% $155.00 0% $36 127 Electrical, Miscellaneous - For electrical types other than listed, hourly rates for service apply 136.89 Limit 7.5 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $155.67 12% $155.00 0% $18 128 COMMERCIAL PROJECTS Occupancies other than R-3 Electrical only scope. 129 Electrical Meter/Subpanel New and/or Relocation - Meter or subpanel up to 1000A 310.16 Limit 30 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $215.67 -44% $215.00 0% -$95 130 Electrical Meter/Subpanel New, Upgrade or Relocation, each ADDITIONAL - Per additional meter or subpanel up to 1000A 59.36 0.5 site visits Minimum Cost $55.12 -8% $55.00 0% -$4 131 Energy Storage System - Battery or Fuel Cell - up to 49kWh 310.16 Limit 30 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $273.58 -13% $273.00 0% -$37 132 Energy Storage System - Battery or Fuel Cell - greater than 49kWh - rate per each 50kWh 95.73 Limit 15 mins, 0.5 site visit Minimum Cost $113.03 15% $113.00 0% $17 133
Electrical Apparatus, Transformer or Equipment -For
equipment such as, electric pumps, welding equipment or compressors and transfer switches/outlets for temporary generators - up to 49HP/kVA
191.45 Limit 30 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $215.67 11% $215.00 0% $24 134
Electrical Apparatus, Transformer or Equipment -For
equipment such as, electric pumps, welding equipment or compressors and transfer switches/outlets for temporary generators - greater than 49HP/kVA - rate for each 50HP/kVA

95.73 Limit 15 mins, 0.5 site visit Minimum Cost $160.55 40% $160.00 0% $64 135 Temporary Power - Per temporary serivce request 118.71 1 site visit Minimum Cost $215.67 45% $215.00 0% $96 136 Electrical, Miscellaneous - For electrical types other than listed, hourly rates for service apply 136.89 Limit 7.5 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $160.55 15% $160.00 0% $23 137 MECHANICAL FLAT RATE PERMITS
Base rates include estimates of minimum plan review time and inspection visits. Plan review time exceeding the estimated minimums will be charged hourly1,2 in one quarter hour (0.25 hr) increments. Base Rates include fractional inspection visit required to complete additional scope. Inspection requests that exceed the estimated minimums will be charged at the hourly rate1,2 for inspection staff. All fee increments and base fee combinations are to be applied at the discretion of the Chief Building Official (CBO). Base rate permits are subject to Permit Administration, Technology and State Fees
22 Community Development Department - Building Division # Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost
Current
Subsidy % Suggested Fee
Suggested
Subsidy % Fee Δ
138
139 RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS R-3 and U Occupancies Only Mechanical only scope. 140 HVAC Replacement, each - Per Packaged Unit or Split Unit Furnace AND Condenser. Must be same location or type. 136.89 Limit 7.5 mins, 1 site visit $97.76 -40% $97.00 1% -$40 141
Furnace or Condenser, Mini-split or Component
Replacement, each - Per component. Must be same location or type.
136.89 Limit 7.5 mins, 1 site visit $97.76 -40% $97.00 1% -$40 142 MECHANICAL BASE RATE PERMITS
143
144 RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS R-3 and U Occupancies Only Mechanical only scope. 145 Furnace, Condenser, Mini-split or Component New, Upgrade or Relocation - per residence or unit 155.08 Limit 15 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $263.81 41% $263.00 0% $108 146
Furnace, Condenser, Mini-split or Component New, Upgrade or Relocation, each ADDITIONAL - Additional fee add-on for Roof top packaged units or additional components

77.54 Limit 7.5 mins, 0.5 site
visit Minimum Cost $50.23 -54% $50.00 0% -$28
147 Mini-split Install, per system - Rate dependent upon entire system being inspected at same time 136.89 Limit 7.5 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $263.81 48% $263.00 0% $126 148 HVAC system Install with Ducting, per residence or unit 273.79 Limit 15 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $263.81 -4% $263.00 0% -$11 149 HVAC Duct Replacement/Extension, per residence or unit 255.60 Limit 7.5 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $263.81 3% $263.00 0% $7 150
Fireplace, Fireplace Insert or Stove, each - Fuel burning heating units must be EPA Certified per Air Quality
Management District
136.89 Limit 7.5 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $263.81 48% $263.00 0% $126 151
Mechanical, Miscellaneous - For mechanical types other than listed, hourly rates for service apply 136.89 Limit 7.5 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $155.67 12% $155.00 0% $18 152 COMMERCIAL PROJECTS Occupancies other than R-3 Mechanical only scope. 153 Air Handling System, New or Replacement, first - Limited to one system per address 155.08 Limit 15 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $273.58 43% $273.00 0% $118 154 Air Handling System, each ADDITIONAL - Limited to one address for each additional system 59.36 0.5 site visits Minimum Cost $113.03 47% $113.00 0% $54 155
Evaporative Cooler or Heat Pump, New or Replacement, first - Limited to one address 136.89 Limit 7.5 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $273.58 50% $273.00 0% $136 156
Evaporative Cooler or Heat Pump, New or Replacement. each ADDITIONAL - Limited to one address for each additional element

59.36 0.5 site visits Minimum Cost $113.03 47% $113.00 0% $54 157 Furnace, ductwork, ventillation systems, appliances, first - Limited to one address 155.08 Limit 15 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $273.58 43% $273.00 0% $118 158
Furnace, ductwork, ventillation systems, appliances, each ADDITIONAL - Limited to one address for each additional element

59.36 0.5 site visits Minimum Cost $113.03 47% $113.00 0% $54 159 Boiler Install or Replacement, first - Limited to one address 273.79 Limit 15 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $328.70 17% $328.00 0% $54 Flat rate permits represent the maximum subtotals of plan check and inspection costs. Flat rates are limited to the initial permit and do not apply to fees associated with AMMRS, Deferred Submittals, Revisions, Reinspections or Administrative fees for Appeals, Extensions, Reactivation or duplicate permit card/plans. Flat rate permits are subject to only State Fees and Technology Fees.

59.36 0.5 site visit $50.23 -18% $50.00 0% -$9
171 COMMERCIAL PROJECTS Occupancies other than R-3 Plumbing only scope. 172 Water Heater Replacement, up to 100gal, each - Must have same location, type and Energy Source (gas, solar or elec) 136.89 Limit 7.5 mins, 1 site visit $102.65 -33% $102.00 1% -$35 173
Water Heater Replacement, up to 100gal, each ADDITIONAL - Must have same location, type and Energy Source (gas, solar or elec)

59.36 0.5 site visit $55.12 -8% $55.00 0% -$4
174 PLUMBING BASE RATE PERMITS
175
176 RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS R-3 and U Occupancies Only Plumbing only scope. 177 Water Heater New, Relocated or Energy Source Change - Location change, energy source change or new installation 155.08 Limit 15 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $205.90 25% $205.00 0% $50 178 Water Distribution System Re-pipe - per residence 273.79 Limit 15 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $205.90 -33% $205.00 0% -$69 179 Water Service or Sewerline New or Relocation - Per residence 136.89 Limit 7.5 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $147.99 8% $147.00 1% $10 180 Water Service or Sewerline New or Relocation, each
ADDITIONAL - Cost per additional line/service. 59.36 0.5 site visit Minimum Cost $50.23 -18% $50.00 0% -$9 181 Water Distribution System Re-pipe - Cost per residence 273.79 Limit 15 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $205.90 -33% $205.00 0% -$69 182
Gas Distribution System New or Re-pipe, group of 10 - Covers up to 10 outlets 255.60 Limit 7.5 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $205.90 -24% $205.00 0% -$51 183
Gas Distribution System New or Re-pipe, group of 10
ADDITIONAL - Covers up to 10 outlets in addition to the first 10 outlets

77.54 Limit 7.5 mins, 0.5 site
visit Minimum Cost $108.14 28% $108.00 0% $30
Flat rate permits represent the maximum subtotals of plan check and inspection costs. Flat rates are limited to the initial permit and do not apply to fees associated with AMMRS, Deferred Submittals, Revisions, Reinspections or Administrative fees for Appeals, Extensions, Reactivation or duplicate permit card/plans. Flat rate permits are subject to only State Fees and Technology Fees.

Base rates include estimates of minimum plan review time and inspection visits. Plan review time exceeding the estimated minimums will be charged hourly1,2 in one quarter hour (0.25 hr) increments. Base Rates include fractional inspection visit required to complete additional scope. Inspection requests that exceed the estimated minimums will be charged at the hourly rate1,2 for inspection staff. All fee increments and base fee combinations are to be applied at the discretion of the Chief Building Official (CBO). Base rate permits are subject to Permit Administration, Technology and State Fees
24 Community Development Department - Building Division # Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost
Current
Subsidy % Suggested Fee
Suggested
Subsidy % Fee Δ
184 Plumbing, Miscellaneous - For plumbing types other than listed, hourly rates for service apply 136.89 Limit 7.5 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $108.14 -27% $108.00 0% -$29 185 COMMERCIAL PROJECTS Occupancies other than R-3 Plumbing only scope. 186 Water Heater New, Upgrade or Relocation up to 100gal, each 155.08 Limit 15 mins, 2 site visit Minimum Cost $215.67 28% $215.00 0% $60 187
Water Heater New, Upgrade or Relocation up to 100gal, each ADDITIONAL 77.54 Limit 7.5 mins, 0.5 site
visit Minimum Cost
$113.03 $0.31 $113.00 0% $35
188 Fats, Oil or Grease (FOG) Interceptors or Other Pre-treatment Clarifier, first 255.60 Limit 7.5 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $328.70 22% $328.00 0% $72 189 Fats, Oil or Grease (FOG) Interceptors or Other Pre-treatment Clarifier, each ADDITIONAL 59.36 0.5 site visit Minimum Cost $113.03 47% $113.00 0% $54 190 Drain/Waste/Vent piping, Water or Gas Piping, Fixtures and Appliances, first 310.16 Limit 30 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $273.58 -13% $273.00 0% -$37 191 Drain/Waste/Vent piping, Water or Gas Piping, Fixtures and Appliances, each ADDITIONAL 59.36 0.5 site visit Minimum Cost $113.03 47% $113.00 0% $54 192 Stormwater Piping Systems - Piping less than 6 inches - rate for first 500 LF. if phased, addition inspection fee applies 155.08 Limit 15 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $169.81 9% $169.00 0% $14 193 Stormwater Piping Systems - Piping no greater than 4 diameter inches - up to 4in diameter - for each addtnl 300 LF 77.54 Limit 7.5 mins, 0.5 site visit Minimum Cost $122.28 37% $122.00 0% $44
194
Stormwater Piping Systems - Piping 6 diameter inches and GREATER - rate for first 500 LF. If phased, additional
inspection fees apply
310.16 Limit 30 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $292.09 -6% $292.00 0% -$18 195 Stormwater Piping Systems - Piping 6 diameter inches and GREATER - rate for each addtnl 300 LF 95.73 Limit 15 mins, 0.5 site visit Minimum Cost $122.28 22% $122.00 0% $26 196 Stormwater Treatment Systems, each system - Systems comprising of retention or retardation basins 310.16 Limit 30 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost $347.21 11% $347.00 0% $37 197
Stormwater Piping or Treatment Systems, each ADDITIONAL - Systems comprising of retention or retardation basins 59.36 0.5 site visit Minimum Cost $122.28 51% $122.00 0% $63 198 Plumbing, Miscellaneous - For plumbing types other than listed, hourly rates for service apply 136.89 Limit 7.5 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost $169.81 19% $169.00 0% $32 199 DEMOLITION PERMITS - Structure Removal
200
201 RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS R-3 and U Occupancies Only
202 Demolition up to 3 Structures on the same lot - Demolished at the same time and DO NOT require shoring 118.71 1 site visit Minimum Cost $97.76 -21% $97.00 1% -$22 203
Demolition ADDITIONAL Structure on the same lot or out of sequence - Over 3 structures or per structure demolished out of sequence

59.36 0.5 site visit Minimum Cost $50.23 -18% $50.00 0% -$9 204
Demolition of In-ground Pool and/or Spa-In-place
abandonment with uncertified fill - Requires plan review of notice of un-certified fill and accurate representation of exclusion zone exhibit for recordation on property deed. 310.16 Limit 30 mins, 2 site visits Minimum Cost
$253.43 -22% $253.00 0% -$57
Base rates include estimates of minimum plan review time and inspection visits and do not include the additional applicable Administrative Fees. Plan review time exceeding the estimated minimums will be charged hourly1,2 in one quarter hour (0.25 hr) increments. Base Rates include fractional inspection visit required to complete additional scope. Inspection requests that exceed the estimated minimums will be charged at the hourly rate1,2 for inspection staff. All fee increments and base fee combinations are to be applied at the discretion of the Chief Building Official (CBO). NOT SUBJECT TO

STATE FEES
25 Community Development Department - Building Division # Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost
Current
Subsidy % Suggested Fee
Suggested
Subsidy % Fee Δ
205 Demolition of In-ground Pool and/or Spa via complete removal with certified fill 237.42 2 site visits Minimum Cost $147.99 -60% $147.00 1% -$90 206 COMMERCIAL PROJECTS Occupancies other than R-3
207
Commercial Demolition up to 3 Structures on the same lot - Demolished at the same time, no shoring or high-rise
structures
191.45 Limit 30 mins, 1 site visit Minimum Cost
$226.05 15% $226.00 0% $35
208
Commercial Demolition, each ADDITIONAL - Over 3 structures or per structure out of sequence, no shoring or high-rise structures

59.36 0.5 site visit Minimum Cost $113.03 47% $113.00 0% $54 209
Abandonment In-Place of In-ground Pool and/or Spa with
uncertified fill -Requires plan review of notice of un-certified fill for accurate representation of build exclusion zone exhibit for recordation on property deed.
428.87 Limit 30 mins, 3 site visits Minimum Cost $381.63 -12% $381.00 0% -$48 210 Demolition of In-ground Pool and/or Spa via complete 356.13 3 site visits Minimum Cost $273.49 -30% $273.00 0% -$83 211 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECH FEES
212
213 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
214
Permit Technician Issuance Fee is collected on all permits and plan check records to reasonably cover the cost of
Administrative support provided by the Permit Technicians for the application, review, issuance, inspection coordination and records maintenance required for Building Division
operation. This fee is not applicable to FLAT RATE permit types.

52.50 Limit 30 mins Minimum Cost $47.53 -10% $47.00 1% -$6 215
216 Plan Review Extension Request 59.61 $91.59 35% $91.00 1% $31 217 Issued Permit Extension Request 72.74 $91.59 21% $91.00 1% $18 218
Expired Permit Reactivation is limited to a one-time ninety (90) day period of reactivation subject to the approval of the Chief Building Offical for projects which have received ALL required inspections EXCEPT a Final Inspection. Fairfield Municipal Code Section 5.1.4.3: 105.5 amending the 2019 California Building Code Section 105 as enacted by Ordinance 2019-08. Inspections required to FINAL will be charged at hourly rate per Site Visit required.

98.99 $91.59 -8% $91.00 1% -$8
219
Appeal Filing Fee is non-refundable fee collected in order to appeal the decisions of the Chief Building Official to the Building Appeals Board as provided in Fairfield Municipal Code Section 5.1.4.7 creating section 105.5 amending the 2019 California Building Code Section 105 as enacted by Ordinance 2019-08.
371.94 $984.89 62% $984.00 0% $612
220 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT ARCHIVE FEES
Administrative Extensions are limited to two (2) requests for an extension period of maximum 1-year each for ACTIVE Plan Review records and Issued Building Permits. Requests are subject to the approval of the Chief Building Offical with the following considerations: effective code cycle, extent of progress and amount of completeness. Fairfield Municipal Code Section 5.1.4.3:105.3.1 and 105.5 amending the 2019 California Building Code Section 105 as enacted by Ordinance 2019-08.

Base rates include estimates of minimum administrative time required to complete the below listed functions. Administrative time exceeding the estimated minimums will be charged hourly1,2 in one quarter hour (0.25 hr) increments. All Administrative fees are to be applied at the discretion of the Chief Building Official (CBO).
26 Community Development Department - Building Division # Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost
Current
Subsidy % Suggested Fee
Suggested
Subsidy % Fee Δ
221
222 up to 11x17in 1.00 per page NA NA $1.00 NA $0
223 greater than 11x17in 2.00 per page NA NA $2.00 NA $0 224 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT COPY FEES
225
Duplicate Permit Card Fee is collected in cases where
inspections have been conducted on a project and the permit inspection card has been lost. Flat rate covers the
administrative time to process the request and transcribe inspection results. Costs associated with printing the permit card to be collected separately.

26.25 $23.76 -10% $23.00 3% -$3
226
Duplicate Copy of Issued Plan Fee is collected for projects in which the OFFICIAL Field Copy of plans require re-issuance.

The Administrative fee covers the Permit Technician time in researching, compiling, coordinating and placing official stamps and notes to re-create the OFFICIAL Field Copy of plans. Costs associated with printing the construction
documents to be collected separately.

52.50 $47.53 -10% $47.00 1% -$6
227
228 8.5x11 0.10 per page or City cost
whichever is greater
NA NA $0.10 NA $0
229 up to 11x17in 0.25 per page or City cost
whichever is greater
NA NA $0.25 NA $0
230 greater than 11x17in 5.00 per page or City cost
whichever is greater
NA NA $5.00 NA $0
231 SPECIAL FUND FEES
232
Technology Fee is to provide the necessary revenue needed to implement, maintain and upgrade citywide systems
needed for operation and customer service, as provided for in Resolution 2009-54. Fee is applicable to Plan Check and Inspection fees for ALL permit types to include Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Demolition and Grading Permits.

9.20%
of the sum of Inspection
and Plan Check fees,
including addtnl
Inspection or Plan Check
Service fees

9.6% 4% 9.6% 0% 0.4%
233 REFUNDS
234
Refund Requests are to provide the avenue for permit
applicants who no longer wish to pursue their permits a way to recover a portion of fees paid. Per Division Refund Policy, only those fees paid for services not yet rendered, either administration, plan review or inspection, are elligible for a partial refund. State fees collected can only be refunded prior to permit ISSUANCE at a rate of 100%, as after issuance fees are promptly transferred to the state agencies. Requests for Refund are subject to the APPROVAL of the Chief Building Official.
80%
of the sum of elligible
Inspection and Plan Check
fees, including
addtnl Inspection or Plan
Check Service fees
NA NA 80% NA $0
Plan Retention Fee is collected to cover the adminstrative time and cost to digitally convert hardcopies of permit documentation for the purposes of plan review, issuance and archiving. Fee not assessed on electronic construction document submissions Copy Fee is collected to cover the City costs associated with printing or the cost to the City for a printing service to produce the requested hardcopy, whichever is greater. Printing service fee invoices shall be kept with the permit record and a copy provided to the applicant. Fee is not collected on pdf copy requests. Administrative time for duplicate offical copies is collected separately. 27 Community Development Department - Building Division # Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost
Current
Subsidy % Suggested Fee
Suggested
Subsidy % Fee Δ
235 HOURLY RATES FOR STAFF
236 Permit Technician 104.99 per hour1 $95.06 -10% $95.00 0% -$10 237 Senior Permit Technician 110.13 per hour1 $104.92 -5% $104.00 1% -$6 238 Plan Review/Associate Civil Engineer 145.47 per hour1 $134.33 -8% $134.00 0% -$11 239 Permit Center Supervisor 132.24 per hour1 $124.74 -6% $124.00 1% -$8 240 Building Inspector 118.71 per hour1 $100.47 -18% $100.00 0% -$19 241 Senior Building Inspector 129.70 per hour1 $104.92 -24% $104.00 1% -$26 242 Building Inspector Supervisor 141.26 per hour1 $134.33 -5% $134.00 0% -$7 243 Chief Building Official 185.97 per hour1 $176.26 -6% $176.00 0% -$10 244 STATE OF CALIFORNIA FEES
245
STATE IMPOSED FEES: Fees Not Elligible for Refund After Permit Issuance: State Fees not assessed on Demolition
Permits involving structure removal
246
247 Residential 3-stories or less $0.00013 x Valuation min fee $0.50 NA NA $0.00013 x Valuation NA $0 248 Non-residential and Residential 4-stories or more $0.00028 x Valuation min fee $0.50 NA NA $0.00028 x Valuation NA $0 249
Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund.

This State-mandated fee arises from the passing of Sentate Bill 1473 (eff Jan 1, 2009) that only applies to Building Permits (trade only permits for Mechanical, Electrical or Plumbing are excluded) and creates the Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund for the maintenance and development of State Building programs. This fee is remitted quarterly to the California Building Standards Commision with 10% of this fee collected retained by the City for administrative costs as provided in SB1473. Fee not subject to Consumer Price Index Increase.

1.00 per $25,000 of valuation NA NA $1.00 NA $0
Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP), collected on all permits which affect the seismic reaction of a building through either load changes, wall relocation, replacement or removal and changes in openings. This fee is to fund the study and research of seismic activity through the purchase, installation and monitoring of strong-motion instruments located throughout the state that arose from the passing of Senate Bill 809 (SB-809) and codified as California Public Resources Chapter 8, Sections 2700-2709.1. This fee is remitted to the California Geological Survey with 5% of this fee collected retained by the City for administrative costs as provided in SB-809. Fee not subject to Consumer Price Index Increase. 28 Minimum
Value Maximum Value
Current Base
Rate
Suggested Base
Rate
Current
Plus $$
Suggested
Plus $$ For every
0 500 118.71 139.69 0.00 0.00 0.00
501 2,000 118.71 139.69 3.60 4.24 100.00
2,001 25,000 172.72 203.25 16.54 19.46 1,000.00
25,001 50,000 553.12 650.88 11.93 14.04 1,000.00
50,001 100,000 851.42 1,001.91 8.27 9.73 1,000.00
100,001 500,000 1,264.90 1,488.47 6.62 7.79 1,000.00
500,001 1,000,000 3,911.27 4,602.58 5.61 6.60 1,000.00
1,000,001 9,999,999,999 6,717.12 7,904.37 3.72 4.38 1,000.00 Percent Change = 17.7%
Cost Recovery Level = 100%
Building Valuation Table
Current (All New Construction)
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Fairfield City CouncilMarch 17, 2026

Fairfield City Council
March 17, 2026