Minnesota Legislature
HF 4523
as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/23/2022 10:39am
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A bill for an act
relating to construction codes; proposing fee increases for electrical inspections;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 326B.37.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 326B.37, is amended to read:
326B.37 INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE.
Subdivision 1.
Schedule.
State electrical inspection fees shall be calculated in accordance
with subdivisions 2 to 14.
Subd. 2.
Fee for each separate inspection.
The minimum fee for each separate inspection
of an installation, replacement, alteration, or repair is deleted text begin $35deleted text end new text begin $55new text end . Except as otherwise provided
in this section, the maximum number of separate inspections allowed without payment of
an additional fee is the whole number resulting from dividing by deleted text begin 35deleted text end new text begin 55new text end the total fee calculated
in accordance with this section. Where additional separate inspections are necessary,
additional fees are required to result in a value equal to the total number of separate
inspections multiplied by deleted text begin 35deleted text end new text begin 55new text end . The fee for any inspections needed after a "final inspection"
is performed shall be calculated without consideration of any fee paid before the final
inspection.
Subd. 3.
Fee for service, generator, other power source, or feeder to separate
structure.
The inspection fee for the installation, addition, alteration, or repair of each
service, change of service, temporary service, generator, other power supply source, or
feeder to a separate structure is:
(1) 0 ampere to and including 400 ampere capacity, deleted text begin $35deleted text end new text begin $55new text end ;
(2) 401 ampere to and including 800 ampere capacity, deleted text begin $60deleted text end new text begin $85new text end ; and
(3) ampere capacity above 800, deleted text begin $100deleted text end new text begin $130new text end .
Where multiple disconnects are grouped at a single location and are supplied by a single
set of supply conductors the cumulative rating of the overcurrent devices shall be used to
determine the supply ampere capacity.
Subd. 4.
Fee for circuit, feeder, feeder tap, or set of transformer secondary
conductors.
The inspection fee for the installation, addition, alteration, or repair of each
circuit, feeder, feeder tap, or set of transformer secondary conductors, including the
equipment served, is:
(1) 0 ampere to and including 200 ampere capacity, deleted text begin $6deleted text end new text begin $10new text end ; and
(2) ampere capacity above 200, deleted text begin $15deleted text end new text begin $25new text end .
Where existing feeders and circuits are reconnected to overcurrent devices installed as
part of the replacement of an existing disconnect, switchboard, motor control center, or
panelboard, the inspection fee for each circuit or feeder is deleted text begin $2deleted text end new text begin $4new text end .
Subd. 5.
Inspection fee for dwelling.
(a) The inspection fee for a one-family dwelling
and each dwelling unit of a two-family dwelling is the following:
(1) the fee for each service or other source of power as provided in subdivision 3;
(2) deleted text begin $100deleted text end new text begin $165new text end for up to 30 feeders and circuits; and
(3) for each additional feeder or circuit, the fee as provided in subdivision 4.
This fee applies to each separate installation for new dwellings and where 15 or more feeders
or circuits are installed or extended in connection with any addition, alteration, or repair to
existing dwellings. Where existing feeders and circuits are reconnected to overcurrent
devices installed as part of the replacement of an existing panelboard, the fee for each
reconnected feeder or circuit is deleted text begin $2deleted text end new text begin $4new text end . The maximum number of separate inspections shall
be determined in accordance with subdivision 2. The fee for additional inspections or other
installations is that specified in subdivisions 2, 4, 6, and 8. The installer may submit fees
for additional inspections when filing the request for electrical inspection. The fee for each
detached accessory structure directly associated with a dwelling unit shall be calculated in
accordance with subdivisions 3 and 4. When included on the same request for electrical
inspection form, inspection fees for detached accessory structures directly associated with
the dwelling unit may be combined with the dwelling unit fees to determine the maximum
number of separate inspections in accordance with subdivision 2.
(b) The inspection fee for each dwelling unit of a multifamily dwelling with three or
more dwelling units is deleted text begin $70deleted text end new text begin $110new text end for a combination of up to 20 feeders and circuits and deleted text begin $6deleted text end new text begin
$10new text end for each additional feeder or circuit. This fee applies to each separate installation for
each new dwelling unit and where ten or more feeders or circuits are installed or extended
in connection with any addition, alteration, or repair to existing dwelling units. Where
existing feeders or circuits are reconnected to overcurrent devices installed as part of the
replacement of an existing panelboard, the fee for each reconnected feeder or circuit is deleted text begin $2deleted text end new text begin
$4new text end . The maximum number of separate inspections for each dwelling unit shall be determined
in accordance with subdivision 2. The fee for additional inspections or for inspection of
other installations is that specified in subdivisions 2, 4, 6, and 8. These fees include only
inspection of the wiring within individual dwelling units and the final feeder to that unit
where the multifamily dwelling is provided with common service equipment and each
dwelling unit is supplied by a separate feeder or feeders extended from common service or
distribution equipment. The fee for multifamily dwelling services or other power source
supplies and all other circuits is that specified in subdivisions 2 to 4.
(c) A separate request for electrical inspection form must be filed for each dwelling unit
that is supplied with an individual set of service entrance conductors. These fees are the
one-family dwelling rate specified in paragraph (a).
Subd. 6.
Additions to fees of subdivisions 3 to 5.
(a) The fee for the electrical supply
for each manufactured home park lot is deleted text begin $35deleted text end new text begin $55new text end . This fee includes the service or feeder
conductors up to and including the service equipment or disconnecting means. The fee for
feeders and circuits that extend from the service or disconnecting means is that specified
in subdivision 4.
(b) The fee for each recreational vehicle site electrical supply equipment is deleted text begin $6deleted text end new text begin $10new text end for
each circuit originating within the equipment. The fee for recreational vehicle park services,
feeders, and circuits is that specified in subdivisions 3 and 4.
(c) The fee for each street, parking lot, or outdoor area lighting standard and each traffic
signal standard is deleted text begin $5deleted text end new text begin $10new text end . Circuits originating within the standard or traffic signal controller
shall not be used when calculating the fee for each standard.
(d) The fee for transformers for light, heat, and power is deleted text begin $15deleted text end new text begin $25new text end for transformers rated
up to ten kilovolt-amperes and deleted text begin $30deleted text end new text begin $50new text end for transformers rated in excess of ten
kilovolt-amperes. The previous sentence does not apply to Class 1 transformers or power
supplies for Class 1 power-limited circuits or to Class 2 or Class 3 transformers or power
supplies.
(e) The fee for transformers and electronic power supplies for electric signs and outline
lighting is deleted text begin $5deleted text end new text begin $10new text end per unit.
(f) The fee for technology circuits or systems, and circuits of less than 50 volts, is deleted text begin 75
centsdeleted text end new text begin $1.50new text end for each system device or apparatus.
(g) The fee for each separate inspection of the bonding for a swimming pool, spa,
fountain, an equipotential plane for an agricultural confinement area, or similar installation
is deleted text begin $35deleted text end new text begin $55new text end . Bonding conductors and connections require an inspection before being
concealed.
(h) The fee for all wiring installed on center pivot irrigation booms is deleted text begin $35deleted text end new text begin $55new text end plus deleted text begin $5deleted text end new text begin
$10new text end for each electrical drive unit.
(i) The fee for retrofit modifications to existing lighting fixtures is deleted text begin 25deleted text end new text begin 50new text end cents per
luminaire.
(j) When a separate inspection of a concrete-encased grounding electrode is performed,
the fee is deleted text begin $35deleted text end new text begin $55new text end .
(k) The fees required by subdivisions 3 and 4 are doubled for installations over 600
volts.
Subd. 7.
Investigation fee: work without electrical inspection request.
(a) Whenever
any work for which a request for electrical inspection is required has begun without the
request for electrical inspection form being filed with the commissioner, a special
investigation shall be made before a request for electrical inspection form is accepted.
(b) An investigation fee, in addition to the full fee required by subdivisions 1 to 6, shall
be paid before an inspection is made. The investigation fee is two times the minimum fee
specified in subdivision 2 or the inspection fee required by subdivisions 1 to 6, whichever
is greater, not to exceed deleted text begin $1,000deleted text end new text begin $1,500new text end . The payment of the investigation fee does not
exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of the department rules or
statutes nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
Subd. 8.
Reinspection fee.
Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivisions 2 and 5,
when reinspection is necessary to determine whether unsafe conditions identified during a
final inspection have been corrected and the conditions are not the subject of an appeal
pending before the commissioner or any court, a reinspection fee of deleted text begin $35deleted text end new text begin $55new text end shall be assessed
in writing by the inspector.
Subd. 9.
Supplemental fee.
When inspections scheduled by the installer are preempted,
obstructed, prevented, or otherwise not able to be completed as scheduled due to
circumstances beyond the control of the inspector, a supplemental inspection fee of deleted text begin $35deleted text end new text begin
$55new text end shall be assessed in writing by the inspector.
Subd. 10.
Special inspection.
new text begin (a) new text end For inspections not covered in this section, or for
requested special inspections or services, the fee is deleted text begin $80deleted text end new text begin $110new text end per hour, including travel time,
plus the standard mileage rate per mile traveled, plus the reasonable cost of equipment or
material consumed.
new text begin (b) new text end This provision is applicable to inspection of empty conduits and other jobs as may
be determined by the commissioner.
new text begin (c) new text end This fee may also be assessednew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1) new text end when installations are not accessible by roadway and require alternate forms of
transportation or are located in the Northwest Angledeleted text begin , ordeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin (2) new text end when inspections are performed outside of Minnesotadeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; or
new text end
new text begin
(3) when inspections are performed in a biosecurity setting, including but not limited to
agricultural confinement facilities, health care facilities, and hospitals, where shower in and
out are required.
new text end
new text begin (d) new text end For purposes of this subdivision, the standard mileage rate is the standard mileage
rate effective at the time of travel, as established by the Internal Revenue Service for
computing the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business expense purposes.
Subd. 11.
Inspection of transitory project.
(a) For inspection of transitory projects
including, but not limited to, festivals, fairs, carnivals, circuses, shows, production sites,
and portable road construction plants, the inspection procedures and fees are as specified
in paragraphs (b) to (i).
(b) The fee for inspection of each generator or other source of supply is that specified
in subdivision 3. A like fee is required at each engagement or setup.
(c) In addition to the fee for generators or other sources of supply, there must be an
inspection of all installed feeders, circuits, and equipment at each engagement or setup at
the hourly rate specified in subdivision 10, with a one-hour minimum.
(d) An owner, operator, or appointed representative of a transitory enterprise including,
but not limited to, festivals, fairs, carnivals, circuses, production companies, shows, portable
road construction plants, and similar enterprises shall notify the commissioner of its itinerary
or schedule and make application for initial inspection a minimum of 14 days before its
first engagement or setup. An owner, operator, or appointed representative of a transitory
enterprise who fails to notify the commissioner 14 days before its first engagement or setup
may be subject to the investigation fees specified in subdivision 7. The owner, operator, or
appointed representative shall request inspection and pay the inspection fee for each
subsequent engagement or setup at the time of the initial inspection. For subsequent
engagements or setups not listed on the itinerary or schedule submitted to the commissioner
and where the commissioner is not notified at least 48 hours in advance, a charge of $100
may be made in addition to all required fees.
(e) Amusement rides, devices, concessions, attractions, or other units must be inspected
at their first appearance of the year. The inspection fee is deleted text begin $35deleted text end new text begin $55new text end per unit with a supply of
up to 60 amperes and deleted text begin $40deleted text end new text begin $60new text end per unit with a supply above 60 amperes.
(f) An additional fee at the hourly rate specified in subdivision 10 must be charged for
additional time spent by each inspector if equipment is not ready or available for inspection
at the time and date specified on the application for initial inspection or the request for
electrical inspection form.
(g) In addition to the fees specified in paragraphs (b) and (c), a fee of one hour at the
hourly rate specified in subdivision 10 must be charged for inspections required to be
performed on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, or after regular business hours.
(h) The fee for reinspection of corrections or supplemental inspections where an additional
trip is necessary may be assessed as specified in subdivision 8.
(i) The commissioner shall retain the inspection fee when an owner, operator, or appointed
representative of a transitory enterprise fails to notify the commissioner at least 48 hours
in advance of a scheduled inspection that is canceled.
Subd. 12.
Negotiated fee.
When the fee calculated in accordance with subdivisions 2
to 11 results in a total fee that unreasonably exceeds the cost of inspection, the commissioner
may negotiate a fee that more reasonably offsets the cost of inspection.
Subd. 14.
National Electrical Code used for interpretation of provisions.
For purposes
of interpretation of this section and Minnesota Rules, chapter 3800, the most recently adopted
edition of the National Electrical Code shall be prima facie evidence of the definitions,
interpretations, and scope of words and terms used.
Subd. 16.
Wind electric systems.
(a) The inspection fee for the installation of a wind
turbine is:
(1) zero watts to and including 100,000 watts, deleted text begin $80deleted text end new text begin $85new text end ;
(2) 100,001 watts to and including 500,000 watts, deleted text begin $105deleted text end new text begin $110new text end ;
(3) 500,001 watts to and including 1,000,000 watts, deleted text begin $120deleted text end new text begin $125new text end ;
(4) 1,000,001 watts to and including 1,500,000 watts, deleted text begin $125deleted text end new text begin $130new text end ;
(5) 1,500,001 watts to and including 2,000,000 watts, deleted text begin $130deleted text end new text begin $135new text end ;
(6) 2,000,001 watts to and including 3,000,000 watts, deleted text begin $145deleted text end new text begin $150new text end ; and
(7) 3,000,001 watts and larger, deleted text begin $160deleted text end new text begin $165new text end .
(b) For the purpose of paragraph (a), the watt rating is the total estimated alternating
current energy output of one individual wind turbine.
Subd. 17.
Solar photovoltaic systems.
(a) The inspection fee for the installation of a
solar photovoltaic system is:
(1) zero watts to and including 5,000 watts, deleted text begin $60deleted text end new text begin $65new text end ;
(2) 5,001 watts to and including 10,000 watts, deleted text begin $100deleted text end new text begin $105new text end ;
(3) 10,001 watts to and including 20,000 watts, deleted text begin $150deleted text end new text begin $155new text end ;
(4) 20,001 watts to and including 30,000 watts, deleted text begin $200deleted text end new text begin $205new text end ;
(5) 30,001 watts to and including 40,000 watts, deleted text begin $250deleted text end new text begin $255new text end ;
(6) 40,001 watts to and including 1,000,000 watts, deleted text begin $250deleted text end new text begin $255new text end , and deleted text begin $25deleted text end new text begin $26new text end for each
additional 10,000 watts over 40,000 watts;
(7) 1,000,001 watts to 5,000,000 watts, $2,650, and $15 for each additional 10,000 watts
over 1,000,000 watts; and
(8) 5,000,001 watts and larger, $8,650, and $10 for each additional 10,000 watts over
5,000,000 watts.
(b) For the purpose of paragraph (a), the watt rating is the total estimated alternating
current energy output of the solar photovoltaic system.