Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on August 15, 2025, authorizing the Amendment of the Plumbing Re-inspection Fee Structure Administered by the Department of Buildings - (the following fees shall be assessed for each failed plumbing inspection associated with a permit issued by the Department of Buildings:
* 1st Failed Inspection: $300.00
* 2nd Reinspection (for the same permit): $600.00
* Each Subsequent Reinspection (3rd and beyond): $900.00 per inspection
Additional or Partial Inspections. Applicants requesting additional or partial plumbing inspections for large-scale construction projects (including groundwork, underground plumbing, or inspections not exceeding two floors), to facilitate construction progress, shall be assessed a fee of:
* $150.00 per requested inspection
; be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLUMBING
REINSPECTION FEE STRUCTURE ADMINISTERED
BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
Whereas, in correspondence dated July 9, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings formally requested authorization to establish a fee structure for plumbing re-inspections resulting from failed inspections, as well as fees for additional or partial inspection requests, to support the efficient operation and sustainability of the Department of Buildings; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon Department of Buildings is responsible for overseeing plumbing inspections and ensuring code compliance throughout the City; and
Whereas, the current practice allows for multiple re-inspections without additional cost to permit holders, placing a strain on Department resources and personnel; and
Whereas, repeated failed inspections without penalty discourage compliance and delay construction progress; and
Whereas, neighboring municipalities, such as the City of Yonkers, have impl...
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