Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1)
The following is the schedule of electrical inspection fees as charged by the
department. As provided in ARM
24.301.203 local governments
certified to enforce the electrical code may establish their own electrical
permit fees.
Type of
InstallationPermit Fee
(a) single-family dwellings or cabins
(includes attached garage if wired at the same time as the house or cabin) A
cabin is a structure designed for use for overnight stays that may not meet the
definition of a dwelling unit.
(i) up to 200
amp service $200
(ii) 201 to 400
amp service 380
(iii) 401 to 600
amp service 600
(iv) 601 and up amp
service 800
(b) private
property accessory buildings (includes new service or upgrade of existing
service for supply of power to garages, barns, sheds, etc.)
(i) up to 200 amp panel 80
(ii) 201 to 300 amp panel 150
(iii) 301 or more amp panel 250
(c) multi-family dwellings (duplex
through 12 units) per bldg*
(i) Up to 200 amp
service 180
(ii) 201 to 400 amp
service 380
(iii) 401 to 600 amp
service 580
(iv) 601 and up amp
service 780
*Plus $60 per unit, up to and including 12 units.
*For buildings containing more than 12 units, use the
commercial schedule that follows.
(d) multi-family dwellings (duplex through 12
units) rewire or remodel only - per dwelling unit 100
(e) single-family dwelling interior/exterior
wiring/rewiring
(i) more than three circuits
and change of service and/or interior panelboard 120
(ii) more than three circuits only (does not
include change of service or panelboard) 100
(iii) two or three additional circuits or
pieces of equipment only 70
(iv)
one additional circuit or piece of equipment (hot tub, air conditioner, etc.)
45
(f) change of service
(i) exterior meterbase and interior/exterior
main disconnect only 45
(ii)
exterior meterbase and interior/exterior main disconnect with feeder and
distribution panelboard replacement 75
(g) modular homes, mobile homes, and
recreational vehicles
(i) wiring to a mobile
or modular home with wiring of a basement and/or addition at the same time
120
(ii) wiring to a mobile,
modular, or RV only on privately owned property 80
(iii) wiring to a mobile or RV on rental
space at a licensed court with previously existing electrical service
40
(h) mobile home
courts and/or recreational vehicle parks (new, rewire or addition)
(i) first 3 spaces (1-3 spaces) $45
(ii) additional spaces over 3 spaces
installed at the same time (per space) 5
(i) new service and wiring for utilization
equipment such as livestock well, residential irrigation well, etc.
50
(j) agricultural irrigation
pumps or machines on a common surface
(i)
(one pump or one pivot) 50
(ii)
multiple pumps or pivots ($50 for first pump or pivot plus $25 for each
additional piece of equipment supplied by a common service.) (Note: A separate
permit is required for each service installed supplying either a single piece
of equipment or a combination of equipment.)
(k) permit renewal fee 60
(l) refund/credit fee 25
(m) permit transfer fee 20
(n) failure to permit investigation fee
45/hour
(o) Renewable energy
system: net metering system or off-grid electrical generating system
(photovoltaic (PV) system, wind generator, hydro turbine, etc.)
(i) Commercial or residential installations
65
(p) all other
installations (commercial, industrial, institutional, or for public use). Fees
are based on total cost to the owner of all labor and materials to complete the
electrical project. Electrical materials furnished by the owner must be
included in the total electrical project cost:
|
Cost of Electrical
Installation
|
Fee |
| $ 0 - $1,000 |
$45 for 1st $500 plus 6.0% of balance of construction
cost |
| $ 1,001 - $10,000 |
$75 for 1st $1,000 plus 2.0% of balance of
construction cost |
| $10,001 - $50,000 |
$255 for 1st $10,000 plus 0.5% of balance of
construction cost |
| $50,001 or more |
$455 for 1st $50,000 plus 0.3% of balance of
construction cost |
(q)
provisional construction service $60.00 (Note: A provisional construction
service permit may only be closed when the permit expires and power is removed
or upon the permittee obtaining a new permit applicable for the wiring of the
structure being built. The utility power supplier shall be ordered by the
inspector to remove power from a "Provisional construction service" upon
expiration of the permit, if no additional permit has been obtained.)
(2) A requested inspection is
limited to the inspection of existing electrical installations that an owner or
occupant may wish to have inspected. The fee for a requested inspection is
payable prior to or at the time of the inspection. The fee for a requested
electrical inspection is $60, provided that such service, including all time
spent preparing all paperwork furnished as documentation by the inspector
regarding the inspection, is not in excess of one hour in duration, and then
$30 for each 30 minutes or fractional part thereof in excess of one hour.
Travel and per diem will also be charged at the rates established under Title
2, chapter 18, part 5, MCA, when considered by the department to be applicable
for the situation.
50-60-104,
50-60-203,
50-60-603,
50-60-604,
MCA; IMP,
50-60-104,
50-60-203,
50-60-603,
50-60-604,
MCA;
