Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 240 - RULES FOR APPOINTMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL PLUMBING INSPECTORS
Section 144-240-5 - PERMIT, INSPECTION FEES AND DISBURSEMENTS

Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-240-5

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. The minimum permit fees, assessed by municipalities, are listed in Table A. Municipalities may assess additional permit fees, above those listed in Table A, if authorized to do so by local ordinance, along with any monetary penalties assessed, pursuant to 30-A M.R.S.A. §4452(3). The entire additional permit and any penalty fees are retained by the municipality. Pursuant to Maine law, municipalities must retain 75% of the minimum permit fees and must forward 25% to the Department (75% : 25%).

B. Special fees and disbursements. There are additional special fees, which may be received by the municipality. These fees are:

(1) Late permit fee. A person who starts construction without first obtaining a permit must pay double the permit fee. Double fees charged are considered a minimum permit fee, and, therefore, the 75% : 25% disbursement applies.

(2) Additional inspections and fees. Inspections and fees, in addition to those mandated by the Rules, may be required by the LPI, by the adoption of a local ordinance. Additional inspections may also be required by the LPI, when work is found to be incomplete, or in non-compliance, or when access cannot be obtained at a prearranged date and time. In such cases, additional inspection fees may be assessed by the municipality. The entire additional inspection fee is retained by the municipality.

(3) Local variance review fees. Fees assessed for review of local variances, as listed in the Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules, 10-144 CMR 241, are considered part of the total permit fees. The variance review fee must be included in the total permit fee and disbursed in the 75% : 25% proportion.

C. Permit fees collected by LPIs appointed in unorganized territories. The appointed LPI for the unorganized territory retains 75% of the permit fee and forwards 25% of the fee to the Department. The LPI may retain the entire additional permit or inspection fee when such fee is required. All other special fees must be disbursed as stated above.

Table A: Permits for Internal Plumbing

Minimum fee, includes up to four fixtures $40.00
Individual fixtures, each, above four total $10.00
Hook up to public sewer $10.00
Hook up to existing subsurface system $10.00
Piping relocation with no new fixtures $10.00
Permit transfer $10.00

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