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RESOLUTION 5287
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, ADOPTING FEES FOR BUIDLING INSPECTION BASED ON
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL VALUATION AND FEE CALCUALTION AND
THE METHODS FOR UPDATING ANNUALLY BASED ON THE INTERNATIONAL
CODE COUNCIL UPDATES.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman has maintained a Certified Local Government
Program for the enforcement of Building Codes as Authorized by section 50-60-301 in Montana
Code Annotated and Associated Administrative Rules of Montana: and
WHEREAS, a fee schedule for each building code enforced under the program is
required, and permits are to be charged separately from plan review; and
WHEREAS, the International Code Council Valuation and Fee Calculations are an
industry best practice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, to wit:
Section 1
Building Fees will be based on the most recent International Code Council Valuation
and Fee Calculations annually.
Section 2
Fees will begin on July 1st following each update and may be done administratively.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 13th day of April, 2021.
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CYNTHIA L. ANDRUS
Mayor
ATTEST:
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MIKE MAAS
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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Building Valuation Data – FEBRUARY 2021
The International Code Council is pleased to provide the
following Building Valuation Data (BVD) for its members. The
BVD will be updated at six-month intervals, with the next update
in August 2021. ICC strongly recommends that all jurisdictions
and other interested parties actively evaluate and assess the
impact of this BVD table before utilizing it in their current code
enforcement related activities.
The BVD table provides the “average” construction costs per
square foot, which can be used in determining permit fees for a
jurisdiction. Permit fee schedules are addressed in Section
109.2 of the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) whereas
Section 109.3 addresses building permit valuations. The permit
fees can be established by using the BVD table and a Permit
Fee Multiplier, which is based on the total construction value
within the jurisdiction for the past year. The Square Foot
Construction Cost table presents factors that reflect relative
value of one construction classification/occupancy group to
another so that more expensive construction is assessed
greater permit fees than less expensive construction.
ICC has developed this data to aid jurisdictions in determining
permit fees. It is important to note that while this BVD table does
determine an estimated value of a building (i.e., Gross Area x
Square Foot Construction Cost), this data is only intended to
assist jurisdictions in determining their permit fees. This data
table is not intended to be used as an estimating guide because
the data only reflects average costs and is not representative of
specific construction.
This degree of precision is sufficient for the intended purpose,
which is to help establish permit fees so as to fund code
compliance activities. This BVD table provides jurisdictions with
a simplified way to determine the estimated value of a building
that does not rely on the permit applicant to determine the cost
of construction. Therefore, the bidding process for a particular
job and other associated factors do not affect the value of a
building for determining the permit fee. Whether a specific
project is bid at a cost above or below the computed value of
construction does not affect the permit fee because the cost of
related code enforcement activities is not directly affected by the
bid process and results.
Building Valuation
The following building valuation data represents average
valuations for most buildings. In conjunction with IBC Section
109.3, this data is offered as an aid for the building official to
determine if the permit valuation is underestimated. Again it
should be noted that, when using this data, these are “average”
costs based on typical construction methods for each
occupancy group and type of construction. The average costs
include foundation work, structural and nonstructural building
components, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish
material. The data is a national average and does not take into
account any regional cost differences. As such, the use of
Regional Cost Modifiers is subject to the authority having
jurisdiction.
Permit Fee Multiplier
Determine the Permit Fee Multiplier:
1. Based on historical records, determine the total annual
construction value which has occurred within the
jurisdiction for the past year.
2. Determine the percentage (%) of the building
department budget expected to be provided by building
permit revenue.
3.
Example
The building department operates on a $300,000 budget, and it
expects to cover 75 percent of that from building permit fees.
The total annual construction value which occurred within the
jurisdiction in the previous year is $30,000,000.
Permit Fee
The permit fee is determined using the building gross area, the
Square Foot Construction Cost and the Permit Fee Multiplier.
Permit Fee = Gross Area x Square Foot Construction Cost
X Permit Fee Multiplier
Example
Type of Construction: IIB
Area: 1st story = 8,000 sq. ft.
2nd story = 8,000 sq. ft.
Height: 2 stories
Permit Fee Multiplier = 0.0075
Use Group: B
1. Gross area:
Business = 2 stories x 8,000 sq. ft. = 16,000 sq. ft.
2. Square Foot Construction Cost:
B/IIB = $188.18/sq. ft.
3. Permit Fee:
Business = 16,000 sq. ft. x $188.18/sq. ft x 0.0075
= $22,582
Bldg. Dept. Budget x (%)
Total Annual Construction Value
Permit Fee Multiplier =
$300,000 x 75%
$30,000,000
Permit Fee Multiplier = = 0.0075
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Important Points
x The BVD is not intended to apply to alterations or
repairs to existing buildings. Because the scope of
alterations or repairs to an existing building varies so
greatly, the Square Foot Construction Costs table does
not reflect accurate values for that purpose. However,
the Square Foot Construction Costs table can be used
to determine the cost of an addition that is basically a
stand-alone building which happens to be attached to
an existing building. In the case of such additions, the
only alterations to the existing building would involve the
attachment of the addition to the existing building and
the openings between the addition and the existing
building.
x For purposes of establishing the Permit Fee Multiplier,
the estimated total annual construction value for a given
time period (1 year) is the sum of each building’s value
(Gross Area x Square Foot Construction Cost) for that
time period (e.g., 1 year).
x The Square Foot Construction Cost does not include
the price of the land on which the building is built. The
Square Foot Construction Cost takes into account
everything from foundation work to the roof structure
and coverings but does not include the price of the land.
The cost of the land does not affect the cost of related
code enforcement activities and is not included in the
Square Foot Construction Cost.
Square Foot Construction Costs a, b, c
Group (2018 International Building Code) IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
A-1 Assembly, theaters, with stage 263.06 254.15 247.55 237.53 223.05 216.60 229.90 207.42 199.94
A-1 Assembly, theaters, without stage 241.02 232.11 225.51 215.49 201.01 194.56 207.86 185.38 177.89
A-2 Assembly, nightclubs 205.93 199.80 194.89 186.91 176.19 171.34 180.27 159.46 154.02
A-2 Assembly, restaurants, bars, banquet halls 204.93 198.80 192.89 185.91 174.19 170.34 179.27 157.46 153.02
A-3 Assembly, churches 243.83 234.92 228.32 218.30 204.21 198.79 210.67 188.58 181.10
A-3 Assembly, general, community halls, libraries,
museums 204.02 195.11 187.51 178.49 163.01 157.56 170.86 147.38 140.89
A-4 Assembly, arenas 240.02 231.11 223.51 214.49 199.01 193.56 206.86 183.38 176.89
B Business 212.46 204.72 197.90 188.18 171.81 165.32 180.77 151.15 144.35
E Educational 222.69 214.99 208.81 199.81 186.17 176.74 192.93 162.78 157.80
F-1 Factory and industrial, moderate hazard 125.58 119.68 112.86 108.68 97.37 92.83 104.02 80.23 75.34
F-2 Factory and industrial, low hazard 124.58 118.68 112.86 107.68 97.37 91.83 103.02 80.23 74.34
H-1 High Hazard, explosives 117.37 111.47 105.65 100.47 90.40 84.87 95.81 73.27 N.P.
H234 High Hazard 117.37 111.47 105.65 100.47 90.40 84.87 95.81 73.27 67.37
H-5 HPM 212.46 204.72 197.90 188.18 171.81 165.32 180.77 151.15 144.35
I-1 Institutional, supervised environment 211.58 204.34 198.27 190.28 175.02 170.20 190.53 156.95 152.25
I-2 Institutional, hospitals 355.95 348.21 341.39 331.67 314.48 N.P. 324.26 293.82 N.P.
I-2 Institutional, nursing homes 247.27 239.53 232.71 222.99 207.36 N.P. 215.58 186.70 N.P.
I-3 Institutional, restrained 241.59 233.85 227.03 217.31 202.46 194.97 209.90 181.80 173.00
I-4 Institutional, day care facilities 211.58 204.34 198.27 190.28 175.02 170.20 190.53 156.95 152.25
M Mercantile 153.55 147.41 141.50 134.53 123.48 119.63 127.88 106.75 102.31
R-1 Residential, hotels 213.59 206.35 200.28 192.29 176.78 171.95 192.54 158.70 154.00
R-2 Residential, multiple family 179.04 171.80 165.73 157.74 143.25 138.43 157.99 125.18 120.47
R-3 Residential, one- and two-family d 166.68 162.17 157.99 154.10 149.61 144.19 151.48 138.79 130.58
R-4 Residential, care/assisted living facilities 211.58 204.34 198.27 190.28 175.02 170.20 190.53 156.95 152.25
S-1 Storage, moderate hazard 116.37 110.47 103.65 99.47 88.40 83.87 94.81 71.27 66.37
S-2 Storage, low hazard 115.37 109.47 103.65 98.47 88.40 82.87 93.81 71.27 65.37
U Utility, miscellaneous 89.90 84.75 79.27 75.71 67.97 63.50 72.24 53.83 51.28
a. Private Garages use Utility, miscellaneous
b. For shell only buildings deduct 20 percent
c. N.P. = not permitted
d. Unfinished basements (Group R-3) = $23.20 per sq. ft.
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