The DeKalb County Commission recently agreed to begin charging fees for the permits, plan reviews, inspections and other services of its Fire Marshal’s Office.
Fees begin at $100 for most work, including initial site plan review, sprinkler system review and construction permit inspections. It is $150 for special activity permits, such as construction burning and explosive work.
The fees are projected to raise $1 million a year for the office, which has a budget of $1.3 million. Commissioners plan review of the fees at a later date, to encourage they cover the entire budget.