APPENDIX A FEE SCHEDULE*

Description					Amount	Section these Revised Ordinances
Chapter 6. Animals
Article II. Dogs
(a)	Transfer license fee..........				$ 3.00	6-36
(b)	License fees:					6-37
	(1)	Male dog..........			15.00
	(2)	Male dog, neutered..........			10.00
	(3)	Female dog..........			15.00
	(4)	Female dog, spayed..........			6.00
	(5)	Seeing Eye dog			No fee
Chapter 10. Buildings and Building Regulations
Article II. Building Standards
(a)	Schedule of Building Fees:					10-35
	(1)	Permit fees for new building; additions; alterations; and repairs: per $1,000.00 of estimated construction cost..........			15.00
		Application fee..........			25.00
	(2)	Certificate of occupancy, existing residential buildings..........			125.00
	(3)	Certificate of occupancy, existing commercial or retail buildings..........			150.00
		Plus each 1,000 square feet..........			50.00
	(4)	Temporary certificate of occupancy (monthly)..........			75.00
	(5)	Certificate of inspection per 108.5.1 of Massachusetts State Building Code..........			75.00
	(6)	Reinspection fee..........			40.00
	(7)	Re-siding, per $1,000.00..........			15.00
		Application fee..........			25.00
		Bond (refundable)..........			100.00
	(8)	Reroofing, per $1,000.00..........			15.00
		Application fee..........			25.00
	(9)	Failure to call for final inspection within ten working days after completion..........			25.00
	(10)	Work started without a building permit..........			Triple fee
	(11)	Reinspection fee, per inspection..........			40.00
	(12)	Wood burning stove installation inspection (No application fee)..........			50.00
	(13)	Temporary work shed or trailer (six months)..........			75.00
	(14)	Tents, each (no application fee)..........			75.00
	(15)	Review of legal zoning status on residential and commercial property (each building)..........			25.00
	(16)	Letter of confirmation of legal zoning status for property..........			25.00
	(17)	Inspection of property for confirmation of legal zoning status..........			25.00
	(18)	Permit refusal for board of appeals..........			15.00
	(19)	Demolition:
		Barns and sheds (per $1,000.00 of demolition cost)..........			13.00
		Other structures, residential and commercial..........			30.00
		Application fee..........			25.00
	(20)	Signs:
		Based on cost, per $100.00..........			6.00
		Minimum fee (no application fee)..........			15.00
	(21)	Moving of a structure:
		Building of assessed value under $5,000.00..........			100.00
		Building over assessed value of $5,000.00 (per $10,000.00)..........			20.00
		Minimum (no application fee)..........			50.00
	(22)	City-owned and city-operated buildings..........			No fee
	(23)	Plan review fees
		Plan review fees for new residential structure..........			50.00
		Plan review fees for existing commercial structure..........			100.00
		Plan review fees for existing commercial structure..........			200.00
Article III. Electrical Code
(a)	Electrical permit fee schedule:					10-66
	Reinspection fee				25.00
	Note: An additional charge of $25.00 will be made by this department and must be paid for by the contractor or other person doing the work for each additional inspection resulting, in the opinion of this department, from defective work caused in whole or in part by the use of improper or unworkmanlike installations or where the job was not completed.
	New residential homes, fee per unit, up to three per family (including modular homes)..........				200.00
	New apartment houses (per apartment)..........				150.00
	(1)	Minimum fee:
		Residential..........			40.00
		Commercial..........			100.00
	(2)	Receptacle, switches, outlets (each)..........			1.00
	(3)	Fixtures (each)..........			2.00
	(4)	Exit lights/emergency lights (each)..........			2.00
	(5)	Ceiling suspension fans (each)..........			5.00
	(6)	Electric signs--all types (indoor/outdoor) neon signs (per transformer)..........			10.00
	(7)	Motors (including air conditioners and generators):
		Dishwashers..........			10.00
		Disposals..........			10.00
		All fractional motors (under 1 hp) each..........			10.00
		1 hp to 5 hp..........			20.00
		6 hp to 10 hp..........			30.00
		11 hp to 25 hp..........			40.00
		Above 25 hp (each additional hp)..........			2.00
		Maximum fee for each motor..........			50.00
	(8)	Gasoline dispensers (each pump)..........			25.00
	(9)	Cooking or heating devices (electric):
		a.	Electric heating (all types) up to 3000 watts..........		10.00
			Each additional (KW)-1000 watts..........		2.00
		b.	Domestic hot water tanks, oil burners, gas burner, water heater..........		15.00
		c.	Dryers..........		15.00
		d.	Ranges or receptacles up to 12 kv..........		15.00
	(10)	Transformers and generators:
		a.	One to five KVA capacity..........		10.00
		b.	Six to 25 KVA..........		20.00
		c.	Above 25 KVA, each additional KVA..........		2.00
		d.	Maximum fee for each transformer..........		75.00
	(11)	Services:
		a.	One hundred amps with one meter..........		50.00
		b.	Each additional 100 amp upgrade..........		10.00
		c.	Capacity or fraction thereof..........		10.00
		d.	In addition: each meter and panel..........		10.00
		e.	Public meter (need auth. #)..........		25.00
			"Panel changes only" (per panel)..........		25.00
			(cutting tag or disconnecting service requires a mass electric authorization #)
	(12)	Temporary service
		(requires mass electric authorization #)..........			100.00
	(13)	Distribution (commercial):
		a.	Additional panels--Subfeeder runs and/or ampere rating up to 100 amperes..........		20.00
		b.	Ampere rating 101--200 amperes..........		30.00
		c.	Ampere rating 201--400 amperes..........		40.00
		d.	Ampere in excess of 400 amperes, per 100 amperes each..........		2.00
		(See superintendent of wires)
	(14)	Other permit fees:
		a.	Swimming pools inground..........		75.00
			Above-ground (portable units)..........		50.00
		b.	Cell phone antennas..........		50.00
		c.	Outdoor activity event public/private..........		100.00
		d.	Welding units:
			1 to 5 kva or kw..........		10.00
			6 to 10 kva or kw..........		15.00
			Above 10 kva or kw..........		20.00
			Maximum fee, each unit..........		30.00
		e.	Battery charger/rectifiers--Each..........		15.00
		f.	Carnivals..........		250.00
	(15)	Alarm systems:
		a.	Fire/burglar panel only..........		50.00
		b.	Smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, horns/audible each..........		3.00
		c.	Motion detectors, horns, each..........		3.00
		d.	Closed circuit TV per cameras/TV..........		5.00
	(16)	Communications systems:
		a.	Sound or signals (per outlet) residential each..........		1.00
		b.	(P.A. system, speakers, etc. commercial each..........		2.00
		c.	Telephone/data/cable/etc. per out:
			Residential (each)..........		1.00
			Commercial (each)..........		2.00
	(17)	Validity of permits:
Permits issued are valid for a period of 30 days only from the date of issue. If work is not in progress at expiration date, permits will be voided. A new application and fee will be required. The electrician upon completion of all work must notify the wire inspector. Failure to comply within ten working days, will result in a penalty..........					50.00
	(18)	Late filing fee..........			Triple fee
	(19)	Additional inspection for defective work..........			20.00	10-67
	(20)	No application..........			Triple normal fee
	(21)	Master fire alarm service				10-68
		a.	Annual fee per master box..........		250.00
		b.	Nonmunicipal fire alarm receiving equipment..........		100.00
		c.	Reconnection fee upon disconnection..........		200.00
		d.	Churches and schools below college level..........		No fee
Article IV. Plumbing Code
(a)	Plumbing permit fee schedule:					10-103
	(1)	New work--Residential (up to 3 dwelling units):
		a.	First five fixtures..........		100.00
		b.	Each additional fixtures or appurtenance..........		15.00
	(2)	New work--Commercial:
		a.	First five fixtures..........		75.00
		b.	Each additional fixtures or appurtenance..........		20.00
	(3)	Remodeling and renovations:
		a.	Residential (up to three dwelling units):
			1.	First five fixtures..........	75.00
			2.	Each additional fixtures or appurtenance..........	15.00
		b.	Commercial:
			1.	First five fixtures..........	75.00
			2.	Each additional fixtures or appurtenance..........	15.00
	(4)	Miscellaneous:
		a.	Backflow prevention devices (testable devices, RPZ's and DCVA's):
			1.	First three devices..........	50.00
			2.	Each additional device..........	15.00
		b.	Backflow prevention devices (nontestable devices):
			To be included with fees listed under new work or remodeling and renovations:
			1.	Each device..........	20.00
		c.	Water heaters and hot water storage tanks..........		25.00
			Note: Refer also to gas fees for gas water heaters. This fee is for both new and renovation and is a separate fee.
	(5)	Reinspection fee for work not ready for inspection or done incorrectly, paid in advance..........			40.00
	(6)	Demolition fee (cap off water and sewer)..........			50.00
	(7)	On-site plumbing and gas inspection for the purpose of verifying the legal zoning status of a structure, per building..........			50.00
	(8)	City-owned or city-operated buildings..........			No fee
	(9)	Work started with permit or without inspector's approval..........			Triple fee
(b)	Gas permit fee schedule: Fees listed in this schedule are for both new work and renovations.					10-103
	(1)	Residential (up to three dwelling units):
		a.	First fixture..........		40.00
		b.	Each additional fixtures or appurtenance..........		15.00
	(2)	Heating (boilers, furnaces, unit heaters, space heaters, roof top heater, etc):
		a.	Each appliance..........		40.00
	(3)	Hot water heaters and hot water storage tanks, each..........			25.00
		Note: See the section listed under plumbing fees. These fees are separate from all other work and fees on permit application.
	(4)	Pool heaters..........			40.00
	(5)	Fireplaces:
		a.	Decorative..........		30.00
		b.	Heating (thermostat controlled)..........		35.00
	(6)	Automatic vent dampers, each..........			10.00
	(7)	Commerical (other than those appliances listed above):
		a.	For first appliance..........		50.00
		b.	Each additional appliance or appurtenance..........		25.00
	(8)	City-owned or city-operated buildings..........			No fee
	(9)	Reinspection fee (for work not ready for inspection or installed incorrectly), paid in advance..........			40.00
	(10)	Work started without a permit or inspector's approval..........			Triple fee
Chapter 14. Businesses
Article II. Licenses and Permits
(a)	Opening of streets and sidewalks fee (limited to 100 linear feet)..........				1.00	14-42
(b)	License and permit fee schedule: The fees set forth for the following licenses or permits shall, at the time the petition is filed, be deposited with the treasurer and collector; and, when the petition is granted, the city clerk shall deliver to the petitioner his license or permit; and, if the petition is denied by the city council, the treasurer and collector shall, upon the surrender of the receipt, refund the petitioner the amount of his deposit.
	(1)	Awnings, bay window, erecting or maintaining awnings, bay windows, shelves, signs or other projections over the sidewalk; for each projection..........			100.00
	(2)	Bowling alleys:
		a.	Primary fee, weekdays..........		125.00
		b.	Primary fee, Sundays..........		125.00
		c.	Each alley, weekdays..........		25.00
		d.	Each alley, Sundays..........		25.00
		e.	Renewals..........		Same as above
	(3)	Cleansing or dyeing:
		a.	Plant..........		125.00
		b.	Agent..........		100.00
		c.	Renewals..........		Same as above
	(4)	Coffee or tearoom..........			75.00
	(5)	Common victuallers..........			75.00	Ord. No. 545, § 3; Ord. No. 557
	(6)	Fruit, ice cream, etc. Selling of fruit, ice cream, confectionery and soda water on Sunday..........			5.00
	(7)	Garage licenses:
		a.	Up to five cars..........		10.00
		b.	Six cars and up, per car..........		2.00
		c.	Registration certificate..........		100% of original fee
	(8)	Gasoline storage (in gallons):
		a.	One to 999..........		75.00
		b.	1,000 to 1,999..........		85.00
		c.	2,000 to 2,999..........		95.00
		d.	3,000 to 3,999..........		105.00
		e.	4,000 to 4,999..........		115.00
		f.	5,000 to 9,999..........		150.00
		g.	10,000 to 14,999..........		180.00
		h.	15,000 to 19,999..........		240.00
		i.	20,000 to 24,999..........		290.00
		j.	25,000 to 29,999..........		340.00
		k.	30,000 to 39,000..........		390.00
		l.	40,000 and over..........		490.00
		m.	Renewal..........		100% of original fee
	(9)	Gun club:
		a.	Trap shooting or target grounds..........		20.00
		b.	Renewal..........		5.00
	(10)	Inflammable liquids:
		a.	Class A fluids (156 gallons to 4,999 gallons)..........		75.00
		b.	Class B fluids (500 to 4,999 gallons)..........		75.00
		c.	Class C fluids (1,000 to 4,999 gallons)..........		75.00
		d.	Increased amounts shall be charged at the rate of $8.00 per additional 1,000 gallons or a portion thereof
	(11)	Innholders..........			1,000.00
	(12)	Junk collectors, dealer, etc. Business of bartering for, or collecting junk, old metals and rags..........			100.00
	(13)	Junk shops..........			200.00
	(14)	Light and heavy fuel:
		a.	10,000 to 20,000 gallons..........		400.00
		b.	20,000 gallons and over..........		550.00
	(15)	Lodginghouses..........			100.00
	(16)	Motor vehicles, business of buying, selling, exchanging, or assembling secondhand motor vehicles or parts:
		a.	Class 1 Agent's license..........		125.00
		b.	Class 2 Used car dealer's license..........		125.00
		c.	Class 3 Motor vehicle junk license..........		125.00
		d.	Class 4 Repairman..........		125.00
		e.	Class 5 Repossession..........		125.00
	(17)	Parking space. Persons engaged in the business of conducting or maintaining an open air parking space; such licenses to expire on April 30 of each year..........			200.00
		a.	Pool or billiard rooms, primary fee..........		200.00
		b.	Pool or billiard rooms, each table..........		50.00
	(18)	Poll books..........			25.00
	(19)	Repair shop:
		a.	Primary..........		125.00
		b.	Renewal..........		100.00
	(20)	Secondhand articles..........			125.00
	(21)	Secondhand articles dealer..........			125.00
	(22)	Storage of gunpowder and other solid explosives..........			25.00
		Note: On petitions requiring notification and/or publication, an applicant fee will be charged. It is understood, that the city does not assume the responsibility of the applicant for compliance with the provisions of the law relative to application.
(c)	Fee schedule for issuance, filing and recording of various documents and records by the city clerk:
	(1)	Filing and indexing assignment for the benefit of creditors..........			10.00	Ord. No. 422, 7-7-81; Ord. No. 545, 2-6-90
	(2)	Entering amendment of a record of the birth of an illegitimate child subsequently legitimized..........			15.00
	(3)	Correcting errors in a record of birth..........			15.00
	(4)	Furnishing certificate of a birth..........			10.00
	(5)	Furnishing an abstract copy of a record of birth..........			10.00