Mechanical Permit Fees

Fees for the various types of mechanical permits contractors can pull in St. Louis

Permit fees are established by City Ordinance 70800.

Fees for Mechanical Permits
Item Fee
Application Fee  $25
Amusement Rides, each $10
Auto Lifts, each $80
Boilers (except residential),each  $100
Unfired Pressure Vessels, each $40
Refrigeration/Air Conditioning (chillers, condensing units, self-contained walk-in coolers/freezers), each Up to 15 tons $60
15 tons and over $85 + $1 per ton
Cooling Towers, each $200
Ventilation Systems, each Air handling units, packaged units, make-up air units, unit heaters,
unit ventilators, etc.
$200
200CFM to 2000CFM $80
2001CFM to 5000CFM $140
5001CFM and over $180
Air Terminal Units $40 1st plus $10 each additional
Exhaust Fans, each 200CFM to 2000CFM $80
2001CFM to 5000CFM $140
5001CFM and over $180
Exhaust Hoods, each $40
Smoke Control Fans, each location  $250
Process Piping (waived for Use Group R3) $20 plus $2 per horsepower serving the pipe
Residential Fees Use Groups R1, R2, and R3 Furnaces, each $40
Condensing units, each $40
Combination furnace/condensing unit, each $40
Re-inspection, each (for faulty or incomplete work at time of requested inspection) $25
Failure to request an inspection, each permit. $50
Special inspection, each $40

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