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ORDINANCE O-21-045

(d) Chimney or chimney liner (masonry or metal): $45. $90.

A(e) Fans: $25.$30.

)(f) Kitchen exhaust systems:

[1] Hoods and exhaust fans (each): $75-390.

(4}(g) Minimum fee for miscellaneous equipment (each), excluding the
application and review fee, where not otherwise provided for by
this section: $35. $45.

&)(h) Reinspection of the same work due to the failure to pass an initial
inspection or the unavailability of the premises at the time of initial
inspection: $75.

64) Surcharge for permits issued after construction started without a
permit: 100% of applicable fee, but not to exceed $596, $750.

C. Electrical permit fee schedule.

(1) Residential electrical (one- and two-family and townhouses).

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(b)

(c)
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Nonrefundable application processing and review fee: $30-$50.

New construction, additions, renovations (per square feet of
habitable area): $9.075-$0.080.

[1] Service entrance (new dwelling only): $30-$35.
House meter: $59, $55.

Service change:

[1] Up to two units: $50-$55.

[2] Each additional unit: $48-$20.

Adding subpanel(s) (each): $25-$30.

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(f) Adding or relocating meter(s): $50-$55.

(g) Pools (in-ground): $58-$60.

(h) | Temporary service (each): $45-$50.

(i) Minimum fee for miscellaneous equipment (each), excluding the
application fee, where not otherwise provided for by this section:
$35-$40.

(i) Low voltage wiring (per square feet of work area): $0,080.

(kK) Reinspection of the same work due to the failure to pass an initial
inspection or the unavailability of the premises at the time of initial
inspection: $75.

s}(1) Surcharge for permits issued after construction started without a

permit: 100% of applicable fee, but not to exceed $275.

Commercial electrical (including multifamily).

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(b)

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Nonrefundable application processing and review fee: $39-$50.

Electrical service entrance and service change (per amp): $0:40-
$0.50.

Temporary service (each): $45-$50.
Panels and subpanels (each): $25-$30.
Outlets:

[1] For switches, receptacles, and fire and smoke detectors

(each): $9-95-$ 1.

[2] For lighting and lighting fixtures, except as otherwise
provided (each four feet of continuous fluorescent lighting
shall be deemed a separate lighting fixture) (each): $6-95-
$l.

[3] For ranges, dryers, and similar heating devices (each): $8-
$15.

[4] For high-intensity lighting and fixtures (each) (250 watt
and above): $40-$15.

Fixed multi-outlet receptacle assemblies (for each six feet): $6-$8.

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Track lighting (each 10 feet): $6-$8.

Motor control centers (each), automatic transfer switches Ceach),
wiring of HVAC units (per unit): $32-$35.

Water heaters (each): $12-$15.

Electric baseboard heat (per unit): $8-$10.

Buss ducts (each section): $40-$15.

Transformers, generators, motors, x-ray machines (each): $22-$25
Paging and sound systems:

[1] Per speaker: $3-35.

[2] Per console: $22-$25.

Signs (each): $32,-$35.

Minimum fee for miscellaneous equipment (each), excluding the
application fee, where not otherwise provided for by this section:

335-340.

Reinspection of the same work due to the failure to pass an initial
inspection or the unavailability of the premises at the time of initial
inspection: $75.

Surcharge for permits issued after construction started without a
permit: 100% of applicable fee, but not to exceed $500-$750.

Annual permit fee: $250-$300.

[1] In lieu of an individual permit for each alteration to an
already approved electrical installation, the Code Official
shall issue an annual permit, upon application therefor, to
any person, firm or corporation regularly employing one or
more certified electricians in the building, structure or on
the premises owned or operated by the applicant for the
permit.

[2] Annual records. The person to whom an annual permit is
issued shall keep a detailed record of all alterations to an
approved electrical installation made under such annual
permit, and such records shall be accessible to the Code
Official at all times or shall be filed with the Code Official
as designated.

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D. Plumbing permit fee schedule.

(1)

(2)

Residential plumbing (one- and two-family and townhouses).

(a)
(b)

Nonrefundable application processing and review fee: $30-$50.

Per fixture or fixture connection (tub, shower, sink, water closet,
lavatory, dishwasher, outside faucet, clothes-washing machine,
backflow preventer, etc.): $450-$9,50.

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Pumps and ejectors (each): $45-$18.

Electric Wwater heaters (each): $45-$18.

Water pipes (per 100 feet or part thereof): $45-318.
Sanitary sewer connection or repair: $45-$35.

Drainage, waste and vent pipes: (per 100 feet or part thereof): $45.
$18.

Minimum fee for miscellaneous equipment (each), excluding the
application fee, where not otherwise provided for by this section:

$35--$40.

Reinspection of the same work due to the failure to pass an initial
inspection or the unavailability of the premises at the time of initial
inspection: $75.

Surcharge for permits issued after construction started without a
permit: 100% of applicable fee, but not to exceed $275.

Commercial plumbing (including multifamily of 3 dwelling units and

preater).

(a) Nonrefundable application processing and review fee: $30-$50.

(b) Per fixture (tub, shower, sink, water closet, lavatory, floor drain,
drinking fountain, urinal, dishwasher, garbage grinder, outside
faucet, clothes-washing machine, washdown station, etc.): $8-$12.

(c) Pumps and ejectors (each): $30-$35.

(d) Grease interceptor: $25-$30.

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Electric Wwater heaters (each): $48-325,

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Irrigation system (includes backflow preventer): $45--$20.
Backflow preventer (each):
[1] Atmospheric vacuum breakers: $44-$16.
[2] Pressure vacuum breakers: $14-$16.
[3] Dual check valve: $14-$16.
[4] Reduced-pressure principle: $44-$16.
Water pipes: (per 100 feet or part thereof}: $45-$18.
Sanitary sewer and storm drain connection or repair of: $45-$18.

Drainage, waste and vent pipes: (per 100 feet or part thereof): $415-
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Roof drain and Sstorm drainage piping: (per 100 feet or part
thereof): $45. $18.

Roof drains inlets (each): $45-$20.

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application and review fee, where not otherwise provided for by
this section: $35-$40.

Reinspection of the same work due to the failure to pass an initial
inspection or the unavailability of the premises at the time of initial
inspection: $75.

Surcharge for permits issued after construction started without a
permit: 100% of applicable fee, but not to exceed $500-3750.”

All other ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.

LEGISLATIVE YEAR 2021
ORDINANCE: 0-21-045

PURPOSE: Amending the building construction ordinances and increasing
the building department fees

ENDORSER(S): Mayor Jim Donchess

COMMITTEE

ASSIGNMENT: Personnel/Administrative Affairs Committee

FISCAL NOTE: Increased fees will result in additional general fund revenues.
ANALYSIS

This legislation updates NRO Chapter 105 (Building Construction) and increases the fees
relative to construction trade permits. The proposed fees are comparable to other communities
and will better support the functions of the Department of Building Safety. The last permit fee
increases for the department were in 2018.

State law authorizes municipalities to “establish fees to defray the cost of administration,
implementation, and enforcement” of the building regulations. (RSA 155-A:9). RSA 47:22 et
seq. empowers the City to adopt any nationally recognized building codes. At least thirty (30)
days prior to adoption and at all times after adoption, there must be at least three (3) copies of the
code available for public examination in the building department and three (3) in the office of the
City Clerk. RSA 47:22, 25.

A public hearing must be held by the Board of Aldermen before final passage. “Notice of the
time and place of such public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in
the state at least fifteen (15) days before holding of said hearing.” (RSA 47:26)

Approved as to form: Office of yo. Counsel

Date: f Arr aty 0 oA

A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held Monday, January 25, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. via
teleconference.

President Lori Wilshire presided; City Clerk Susan K. Lovering recorded.

Prayer was offered by City Clerk Susan K. Lovering; Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright led in the Pledge to
the Flag.

President Wilshire

As President of the Board of Aldermen, | find that due to the State of Emergency declared by the
Governor as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the Governor's Emergency
Order #12 pursuant to Executive Order 2020-04, this public body is authorized to meet electronically.

Please note that there is no physical location to observe and listen contemporaneously to this meeting,
which was authorized pursuant to the Governors Emergency Order. However, in accordance with the
Emergency Order, | am confirming that we are:

Providing public access to the meeting by telephone, with additional access possibilities by video or
other electronic means:

To access Zoom, please refer to the agenda or the City’s website for the meeting link.

To join by phone dial: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 841 53820 8823 Passcode: 071918

The public may also view the meeting via Channel 16.

We previously gave notice to the public of the necessary information for accessing the meeting, through
public postings. Instructions have also been provided on the City of Nashua’s website at www.nashuanh.gov
and publicly noticed at City Hall and the Nashua Public Library.

lf anyone has a problem accessing the meeting via phone or Channel 16, please call 603-821-2049 and they
will help you connect.

In the event the public is unable to access the meeting via the methods mentioned above, the meeting will
be adjourned and rescheduled. Please note that all votes that are taken during this meeting shall be done
by roll call vote.

Let’s start the meeting by taking a roll call attendance. When each member states their presence, please
also state whether there is anyone in the room with you during this meeting, which is required under the
Right-To-Know Law.

City Clerk Lovering called the roll and asked them to state the reason he or she could not attend, confirmed
that they could hear the proceedings, and stated who was present with him or her.

The roll call was taken with 14 members of the Board of Aldermen present: Alderman Michael B. O’Brien,
Sr., Alderman Patricia Klee, Alderwoman Shoshanna Kelly, Alderman Richard A. Dowd, Alderman
Benjamin Clemons, Alderman Thomas Lopez, Alderman David C. Tencza, Alderwoman Elizabeth Lu,
Alderman Ernest Jette, Alderman Jan Schmidt, Alderman Brandon Michael Laws, Alderman Skip Cleaver,
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright, Alderman Wilshire.

Alderman June Caron was recorded absent.

Corporation Counsel Steven A. Bolton was also in attendance.

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ROLL CALL

Alderman O’Brien

| can hear the proceedings, | am alone.

Alderman Klee

| am here, | can hear the proceedings and | am alone.
Alderwoman Kelly

| am here, | am alone, and | can hear everyone.
Alderman Dowd

Yes, I’m present, | can hear everyone and | am alone, social distanced.
Alderman Clemons

Yes, |am here, | can hear everyone and | am by myself.
Alderman Lopez

| am here, | can hear and see everyone and | apologize for sneezing as soon as | took my mic off.
Alderman Tencza

| am present, | am alone, and | can hear everyone.
Alderwoman Lu

lam here alone and | can hear everyone.

Alderman Jette

| am here alone and | can hear the proceedings.
Alderman Schmidt

lam present, alone and can hear the proceedings.
Alderman Laws

| am here, | am alone and | can hear everyone.
Alderman Cleaver

Present, alone and | can hear the proceedings.
Alderman Harriott-Gathright

| am in this room alone and | can hear the proceedings.

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President Wilshire
’'m here, |am alone and | can hear everyone. And Alderman Caron did tell me she would not be on the
meeting this evening, she’s unable to be here. So also with us is Corporation Counsel, Steve Bolton and |
don’t believe the Mayor is on the meeting. OK. As is customary, this being Budget-Related, | will turn the
meeting over to the Chair of the Budget Committee, Alderman Dowd.
Chairman Dowd
Ok tonight we have a public hearing on three different bonds. The first is R-21-105, Authorizing the Mayor
and the City Treasurer to issue bonds not to exceed the amount of $1,500,000.00 to purchase two new
engine pumper trucks for the Fire Department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
R-21-105 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE BONDS NOT TO EXCEED
THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,500,000) TO
PURCHASE TWO NEW ENGINE PUMPER TRUCKS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chairman Dowd

Who would like to cover this for the Fire Department? Assistant Chief Buxton?

Assistant Chief Steve Buxton

OK good evening, | am Assistant Chief Buxton with the Nashua Fire Department. So basically, as you all know,
the City has a CERF schedule that is developed by members at City Hall with input from the individual divisions
with the Fire Department this year we are due to replace an engine. We are also due to replace an engine next
year. So we put our thinking caps on and basically are proposing replacing both engines at the same time to
achieve an overall savings of a little better than $150,000.00 by pulling the two engines together. Obviously it
requires more money outlaid at the beginning but at the end of the day the City will realize that savings.

This would allow us to maintain the replacement schedule that has currently been crafted in the CERF State
Law. | can answer any questions that anybody may have about it but that’s pretty much the nuts and bolts of it.

Chairman Dowd

Before we answer the questions, Treasurer Fredette, both of these items are in the current bonding schedule,
is that true?

David Fredette, Treasurer

Yes as the Chief said the one would be normally bought in Fiscal Year ’22 but because we are buying them
together we can save about $150,000.00 or so. So they are in the schedule, yes.

Chairman Dowd

Does anyone have any questions concerning the presentation on what the bond is for? Seeing none | will now
ask for testimony in favor. Alderman Lu?

Alderwoman Lu

I'm sorry this is the Public Meeting, the Public Hearing correct.

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Professional Engineer agrees to assist disadvantaged business enterprises in obtaining business
opportunities by identifying and encouraging disadvantaged suppliers, consultants, and sub
consultants to participate to the extent possible, consistent with their qualification, quality of work,
and obligation of Professional Engineer under this contract.

In connection with the performance of work under this contract, Professional Engineer agrees not
to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color,
national origin, sex, age, or sexual orientation. This agreement includes, but is not limited to, the
following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising,
layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training,
including apprenticeship.

Professional Engineer agrees, if applicable, to insert these provisions in all subcontracts, except for
subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials. Any violation of any applicable
provision by Professional Engineer shall constitute a material breach of the contract.

ENDORSEMENT Professional Engineer shall seal and/or stamp and sign professional documents
including drawings, plans, maps, reports, specifications, and other instruments of service prepared
by Professional Engineer or under its direction as required under the laws of the State of New
Hampshire.

ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, DELEGATION, OR SUBCONTRACTING Professional Engineer shall not
assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any rights, obligations, or duties under this contract
without the prior written consent of the City of Nashua. Any such assignment, transfer, delegation,
or subcontracting without the prior written consent of the City of Nashua is void. Any consent of
the City of Nashua to any assignment, transfer, delegation, or subcontracting shall only apply to
the incidents expressed and provided for in the written consent and shall not be deemed to be a
consent to any subsequent assignment, transfer, delegation, or subcontracting. Any such
assignment, transfer, delegation, or subcontract shall require compliance with or shall incorporate
all terms and conditions set forth in this agreement, including all incorporated Exhibits and written
amendments or modifications. Subject to the foregoing provisions, the contract inures to the benefit
of, and is binding upon, the successors and assigns of the parties.

CITY INSPECTION OF CONTRACT MATERIALS The books, records, documents and accounting
procedures and practices of Professional Engineer related to this contract shall be subject to
inspection, examination and audit by the City of Nashua, including, but not limited to, the
contracting agency, Corporation Counsel, and, if applicable, the Comptroller General of the United
States, or any authorized representative of those entities.

DISPOSITION OF CONTRACT MATERIALS Any books, reports, studies, photographs, negatives or
other documents, data, drawings or other materials, including but not limited to those contained in
media of any sort (e.g., electronic, magnetic, digital) prepared by or supplied to Professional
Engineer in the performance of its obligations under this contract shall be the exclusive property of
the City of Nashua and all such materials shall be remitted and delivered, at Professional Engineer's
expense, by Professional Engineer to the City of Nashua upon completion, termination, or
cancellation of this contract. Alternatively, if the City of Nashua provides its written approval to
Professional Engineer, any books, reports, studies, photographs, negatives or other documents,
data, drawings or other materials including but not limited to those contained in media of any sort
(e.g., electronic, magnetic, digital) prepared by or supplied to Professional Engineer in the
performance of its obligations under this contract must be retained by Professional Engineer for a
minimum of four years after final payment is made and all other pending matters are closed. If, at
any time during the retention period, the City of Nashua, in writing, requests any or all of the
materials, then Professional Engineer shall promptly remit and deliver the materials, at Professional

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