Fee Schedule

SECTION XVI EMERGENCY SERVICES FEES ESTABLISHED 
Special User Permits for Specific Times
Fireworks - Public Display $25.00
Tents and Air Structures (30 day maximum) $25.00
Temporary kiosks or Merchandising Displays $25.00
Bowling Pin and Alley: Resurfacing and Refinishing $25.00
Insecticide fogging or fumigation $25.00
Explosive Materials/Blasting Permits
Annually (1 Year) $500.00
48 Hours $50.00
Fire Prevention Inspections
Fire Prevention Inspection Report $50.00
Reinspection (per visit) $30.00
Inspection Report (multi-tenant up to two buildings) $60.00
Inspection Report (multi-tenant up to three buildings) $70.00
Inspection Report (multi-tenant up to 10 buildings) $100.00
Inspection Report (multi-tenant up to 20 buildings) $200.00
Inspection Report (multi-tenant over 20 buildings) $300.00
Carbon Monoxide Inspections $50.00
ABC Occupancy Permit Inspection $50.00
Afterhours Inspections* $50.00
Fire Prevention Code Violation Civil Penalty
Habitual violations (3 or more) for same issue $500.00
Imminent life safety violation (i.e. blocked exits) $100.00
Plans Review and Fire Prevention Systems (New or Renovation)**
Underground Storage Tanks $50.00
Hydrant Installations - private contractors only $30.00
Sprinkler Systems $0.10 per sq. ft.
Standpipes  $75.00
Alarm Systems $75.00
Fixed Fire Supression Systems $75.00
Fire Marshal Fire Reports $5.00
Special Event/Assembly Permit (craft show, concert, etc.)
Less than 500 attendees $50.00
500 attendees or greater $100.00
Special Event Staff Member On-Site per hour $75.00
Special Event EMS Unit Standby per hour $200.00
Emergency Medical Services
Treatment provided, no transport $150.00
911/Convalescent Transports

See Below***

Watauga County Non-Resident Transport Surcharge $125.00

*In addition to other applicable fees, business hours defined by County Personnel Ordinance

**Includes Plan Review and 2 site inspections, additional reinspections at standard fee

***Set as percentage of approved Federal CMS rates including base rate and mileage