Sec. 29.06.04.01. Scope

A. This chapter establishes a schedule of fees to be used by the State Fire Marshal to at least cover the administrative costs associated with the review of building plans, inspection of new and existing buildings, and fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems to ensure compliance with applicable fire prevention codes.

B. This chapter does not apply to any municipal corporation or county that has adopted, before the effective date of this chapter, an ordinance or regulation that establishes a fee schedule for building inspections or plans review.

C. Municipal or County Corporations.

(1) The fee schedule established by the State Fire Prevention Commission may be used, amended, or referenced by a municipal or county corporation that chooses to establish its own fee schedule.

(2) A municipal or county corporation establishing its own fee schedule shall be responsible for administering its own:

(a) Plan reviews or inspections;

(b) Fee processing; and

(c) Payment collection.