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Kershaw County council debates reinspection fees after contractors report overcharges
Summary
Council members and county building staff discussed the county’s progressive reinspection fee schedule after contractors were billed above the ordinance limit; staff said refunds were issued and the item was referred to the finance committee for clarification.
Kershaw County Council members spent more than an hour on Sept. 9 discussing how the county charges reinspection fees for building permits after several contractors reported being billed above the ordinance limit.
The discussion began when Vice Chairman Russell Bridal moved to clarify an ordinance on building inspections and inspection fees, saying contractors had complained about high reinspections and unclear application of a progressive fee schedule. "We've had a few contractors call quite upset with the way they've had to pay for their reinspections," Bridal said.
Why it matters: Council members said the issue affects builders and homeowners and, if left unclear, could both discourage construction and shift costs to taxpayers. Council…
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