CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Fire Department’s services and fees; adding and revising various Seattle Fire Department permit, inspection, and plan review fees and related provisions; amending Sections 22.602.010, 22.602.045, 22.602.050, 22.602.070, 22.602.080, and 22.602.090 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Section 112 of the 2021 Seattle Fire Code as adopted by Section 22.600.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code and as regulated and allowed by the State Building Code Act, chapter 19.27 of the Revised Code of Washington.
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WHEREAS, the Seattle Fire Code establishes standards intended to preserve lives and protect property, and is also known as Subtitle VI of the Seattle Building and Construction Codes; and
WHEREAS, the Seattle Fire Department provides permitting, inspections, plan review and certification services to support enforcement of Seattle Fire Code safety standards; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to maintain wishes to maintain or improve cost recovery for the provision of fire prevention services related to specific permitted activities and construction-related inspections and plan reviews; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 22.602.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126522, is amended as follows:
22.602.010 Title and purpose
A. Title. This Chapter 22.602 shall be known as the "Fire Code Permit and Fee Ordinance."
B. Purpose. It is the purpose of this Subtitle VI to prescribe fees in accordance with the regulatory authority vested in the Seattle Fire Department and for services provided, as follows:
1. Fees for permits including, but not limited to, permits to store, handle, or use hazardous materials or conduct hazardous processes;
2. Fees for initial and subsequent acceptance tests of ((fire protection)) fire and life safety equipment, systems, or devices as required by the Seattle Fire Code;
3. Fees for inspections ((or plan review)) by the Fire Prevention Division of the Seattle Fire Department, outside regular business hours;
4. Fees for the examination and/or review of plans and land use actions;
5. Fees for filing of code alternates/variances resulting from other than plan review or permit application review, as well as fees for filing of requests for other exemptions as further described in Section 22.602.080;
6. Fees for the administration of examinations and certificates issued as prescribed in the Seattle Fire Code;
7. Fees for subsequent inspections by the Fire Prevention Division of the Seattle Fire Department required to gain compliance with Seattle Fire Code requirements;
8. Fees for training provided by the Seattle Fire Department; and
9. Fees for filing testing documentation for ((fire protection)) fire and life safety systems and emergency responder radio coverage systems.
Section 2. Section 22.602.045 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126936, is amended as follows:
22.602.045 Fees
A. The fees for the following non-hazardous material permits are established in Schedule A. See Table A for 22.602.045.
Non-Hazardous Materials Permit Fees
Effective ((March 1, 2022)) January 1, 2025
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Schedule A Table A for 22.602.045 See footnotes Time Chargea, Late Feeb applicable to all Schedule A permit fees. |
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Code No. |
Permit Title |
Original Fee |
Renewal Fee |
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2501 |
Place of Assembly, non-profit |
No fee |
No fee |
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2501.1 |
Place of Assembly, non-profit, Occupant Load 100-999 and no stage |
No fee |
No fee |
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2501.2 |
Place of Assembly, non-profit, Occupant Load 1,000 or greater, or any Occupant Load with a stage |
No fee |
No fee |
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2502.1 |
Place of Assembly, Occupant Load 100-199 |
(($492)) $571 |
(($492)) $571 |
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2502.2 |
Place of Assembly, Occupant Load 200-999 |
(($616)) $715 |
(($616)) $715 |
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2504.1 |
Place of Assembly, Occupant Load 1,000-2,999 |
(($736)) $854 |
(($736)) $854 |
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2504.2 |
Place of Assembly, Occupant Load 3,000-9,999 |
(($1,255)) $1,456 |
(($1,255)) $1,456 |
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2504.3 |
Place of Assembly, Occupant Load 10,000-19,999 |
(($2,155)) $2,500 |
(($2,155)) $2,500 |
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2504.4 |
Place of Assembly, Occupant Load 20,000 and over |
(($2,868)) $3,327 |
(($2,868)) $3,327 |
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2504.5 |
Covered and Open Mall Buildings, annual, includes vehicle display |
(($421)) $488 |
(($421)) $488 |
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2509 |
Open flame, Place of Assembly, Occupant load 50-99 |
(($217)) $252 |
(($217)) $252 |
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2510 |
Open flame (non-profit), Place of assembly, Occupant load 50-99 |
No fee |
No fee |
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a Time Charge. Where a time charge is indicated, a fee shall be charged equal to actual labor costs plus administrative overhead costs for field inspection and/or review exceeding one hour. When requested or when necessary for Fire Prevention Division staff to conduct inspections for the purpose of Seattle Fire Code compliance for any of the above Schedule A permits outside of regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), a time charge will be added to the above permit cost. The time charge, when applicable, will be equal to the actual labor cost, including administrative overhead costs and other services. |
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b Late Fee. Payment for Schedule A permit renewals, where allowed, which is received more than 30 calendar days but fewer than 91 calendar days past the permit expiration date shall be equal to 1.25 times the renewal fee. The renewal permit will be valid for only one year from the expiration date of the prior permit. Permits for which no renewal payment has been received within 90 calendar days following the permit expiration date will be cancelled. Permits that have been cancelled may be reinstated, effective from the expiration date, if the permit holder pays a late penalty of 1.5 times the fee for an original permit within 180 days of the expiration date. Thereafter, any person whose permit has been cancelled shall not be allowed to reinstate the cancelled permit, but shall be required to submit a new permit application and pay a late penalty of 1.5 times the fee for an original permit. |
B. The fees for the following special event permits are established in Schedule B. See Table B for 22.602.045.
Special Events Permit Fees
Effective ((January 1, 2024)) January 1, 2025
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Schedule B Table B for 22.602.045 Special Event Permits See notes Late Fee a,b, Fireworks c applicable to all Schedule B permit fees. |
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Code No. |
Permit Title |
Original Fee |
Renewal Fee |
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107 SE |
Ceremonial fireworks - Special Events |
No fee |
No renewal |
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1102-FE |
Flame effects, temporary, single event (non-LPG)b |
(($235)) $273 |
No renewal |
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1102-H |
Open flame/flame effects, temporary, single event (non-LPG)a |
(($235)) $273 |
No renewal |
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2500-FM |
Place of Assembly, temporary, farmers' market program where the event alters the existing exit configuration and/or fire lanesa |
No fee |
No renewal |
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2500-LPG |
Farmers' Market, LPG, portable outdoor heating, annual, when issued with a Place of Assembly Permit Code 2500-FMa |
(($352)) $408 |
(($352)) $408 |
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2503 |
Place of Assembly, temporary Indoor with less than 1,000 people, where the event alters the existing exit configuration and/or fire lanesb |
(($284)) $329 |
No renewal |
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2503.2 |
Temporary Outdoor Assembly Event, with projected attendance of 500-999, or that confines 100-999 attendees by permanent or temporary barricades or fencingb |
(($284)) $329 |
No renewal |
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2505.1 |
Place of Assembly, or tradeshow/exhibit/carnival/fair, temporary Indoor or Outdoor Assembly Event, attendance 1,000-2,999 where the event alters the existing exit configuration and/or fire lanesb |
(($467)) $542 |
No renewal |
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2505.2 |
Place of Assembly, or tradeshow/exhibit/carnival/fair, temporary Indoor or Outdoor Assembly Event, attendance 3,000-9,999 where the event alters the existing exit configuration and/or fire lanesb |
(($932)) $1,081 |
No renewal |
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2505.3 |
Place of Assembly, or tradeshow/exhibit/carnival/fair, temporary Indoor or Outdoor Assembly Event, attendance 10,000-19,999 where the event alters the existing exit configuration and/or fire lanesb |
(($1,331)) $1,544 |
No renewal |
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2505.4 |
Place of Assembly, or tradeshow/exhibit/carnival/fair, temporary Indoor or Outdoor Assembly Event, attendance 20,000 and over where the event alters the existing exit configuration and/or fire lanesb |
(($2,664)) $3,090 |
No renewal |
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2511 |
Open flame/flame effects, Place of Assembly, valid 12 monthsa |
(($620)) $719 |
No renewal |
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3201 |
Tent or air-supported structure, for use when no assembly permit is requiredb |
(($312)) $362 |
No renewal |
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3201-CTY |
Tent or air-supported structure, for use with City of Seattle Special Events Permitb |
(($312)) $362 |
No renewal |
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3201-SFD |
Tent or air-supported structure, for use with valid Seattle Fire Department Special Events Permitb |
No charge |
No renewal |
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7801.1 |
Fireworks use/display outdoorb, c |
(($1,556)) $1,805 |
No renewal |
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7801.3 |
Fireworks barge load/unload onlyb, c |
(($778)) $902 |
No renewal |
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7802 |
Fireworks use/display before a proximate audienceb, c |
(($825)) $957 |
No renewal |
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8020 |
Flammable Liquids, Place of Assembly, temporary single eventa |
(($312)) $362 |
No renewal |
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8205.1 |
Flame effects (all fuel types), special events, temporary single event, projected attendance 250-999b |
(($500)) $580 |
No renewal |
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8205.2 |
Flame effects (all fuel types), special events, temporary single event, projected attendance 1,000 and aboveb |
(($1,500)) $1,740 |
No renewal |
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8205.3 |
Flame effects (all fuel types), special events, temporary single event, projected attendance 250 and above, issued in conjunction with an SFD ((7801 or 7803)) 7801.1 or 7802 Permit for Pyrotechnicsb |
(($500)) $580 |
No renewal |
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8206 |
LPG/flame effects, special events, temporary, valid 12 monthsa |
(($352)) $408 |
No renewal |
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8206-FVH |
LPG (propane) or open flame, special events, temporary, valid 12 months, for food booth or heatinga (Not intended for mobile food preparation vehicles) |
(($352)) $408 |
(($352)) $408 |
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8206-TRK |
Mobile food preparation vehicle including LPG (propane), CNG (compressed natural gas), and/or solid fuel/open flame/charcoal, with SFD inspection, annuala (May be renewed as 8206-TRK or 8206-RGL) |
(($422)) $490 |
(($422)) $490 |
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8206-RGL |
Mobile food preparation vehicle including LPG (propane), CNG (compressed natural gas), and/or solid fuel/open flame/charcoal used for food vending or heating, with regional inspection, annuala (May be renewed as 8206-TRK or 8206-RGL) |
(($352)) $408 |
(($352)) $408 |
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8207-FE |
LPG for flame effects, temporary, single eventb |
(($235)) $273 |
No renewal |
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8207-VH |
LPG/Solid Fuel for cooking/heating, single eventa |
(($235)) $273 |
No renewal |
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8208 |
Special hazards, including indoor vehicle display, Place of Assembly, temporary single event (not required for holders of a 2504.5 permit)a |
(($235)) $273 |
No renewal |
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a Late Fee Applied. Schedule B permit applications for permits 1102-H, 2500 FM, 2511, 8020, 8206, 8207-VH, and 8208 that are received by the Seattle Fire Department fewer than ten calendar days prior to the event, not counting the day of the event for which they apply, shall be assessed a late fee in addition to the permit fee. The late fee shall be equal to 50 percent of the original permit fee. Applications received three or fewer business days prior to the event may not be processed and the permit may not be issued. Payment for Schedule B permit renewals, where allowed, which is received more than 30 calendar days but fewer than 91 calendar days past the permit expiration date shall be equal to 1.25 times the renewal fee. The renewal permit will be valid for only one year from the expiration date of the prior permit. Permits for which no renewal payment has been received within 90 calendar days following the permit expiration date will be cancelled. Permits that have been cancelled may be reinstated, effective from the expiration date, if the permit holder pays a late penalty of 1.5 times the fee for an original permit within 180 days of the expiration date. Thereafter, any person whose permit has been cancelled shall not be allowed to reinstate the cancelled permit, but shall be required to submit a new permit application and pay a late penalty of 1.5 times the fee for an original permit. Note: new applications for permits 8206 (all types) and 2500-LPG are not subject to late fees; the renewal process for these annual permits does include late fees and if permits are not renewed timely, late fees related to the renewal will be applied as described above in this footnote a. |
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b Late Fee Applied. Applications for temporary, non-renewable Schedule B permits 1102-FE, 2503 to 2505.4, 3201, 3201-CTY, 3201-SFD, 7801.1 to 7802, 8205.1 to 8205.3, and 8207-FE that are received by the Seattle Fire Department fewer than 30 calendar days prior to the event, not counting the day of the event for which they apply, shall be assessed a late fee in addition to the permit fee and any applicable time charge. The late fee shall be equal to 50 percent of the original permit fee. Applications received three or fewer business days prior to the event may not be processed and the permit may not be issued. |
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c Fireworks Permits. An application for a fireworks permit shall be made in writing to the fire code official at least 30 calendar days in advance of the display. At the time the permit application is submitted, the fire code official shall be consulted regarding requirements for standby fire apparatus. |
C. The fees for the following special hazards permits are established in Schedule C. See Table C for 22.602.045.
Special Hazards Permits
Fees for special hazards permits are established in Schedule C (See Table C for 22.602.045). In some cases these fees are based on the quantity of hazardous material stored and/or handled at the site and the relative risk posed by each material.
1. Definitions:
a. “Quantity Range Number,” as established in the Quantity Range Table below, is a number between 1 and 2 that is assigned to a hazard category based upon the amount of hazardous material located at the site.
QUANTITY RANGE TABLE
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QUANTITY RANGE NUMBER |
SOLIDS (Pounds) |
LIQUIDS (Gallons) |
GASES (Cubic Feet) |
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1 |
0-550 |
0-55 |
0-1,000 |
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1.25 |
>550-5,500 |
>55-550 |
>1,000-5,000 |
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1.5 |
>5,500-27,500 |
>550-2,750 |
>5,000-50,000 |
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1.75 |
>27,500-55,000 |
>2,750-5,500 |
>50,000-100,000 |
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2 |
>55,000 |
>5,500 |
>100,000 |
b. “Assigned Risk Factor,” as established below, is a number between 1 and 1.5 assigned to each hazard class and category of hazardous material indicating the relative hazard posed by materials in that hazard category and the potential nature of controls required by the Fire Code.
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Hazard Class |
Assigned Risk Factor |
Hazard Class |
Assigned Risk Factor |
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Aerosol products |
1.3 |
Organic peroxides |
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Cellulose nitrate |
1.3 |
Unclassified |
1.5 |
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Combustible fiber |
1.2 |
Class I |
1.4 |
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Combustible liquids |
Class II |
1.3 |
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Class II |
1.2 |
Class III |
1.2 |
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Class III-A |
1.1 |
Class IV |
1.0 |
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Class III-B |
1.0 |
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Compressed gases |
Oxidizers |
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Highly toxic |
1.5 |
Class 4 |
1.5 |
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Pyrophoric |
1.4 |
Class 3 |
1.4 |
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Flammable |
1.4 |
Class 2 |
1.2 |
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Unstable |
1.4 |
Class 1 |
1.1 |
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Oxidizing |
1.4 |
Pyrophoric liquids and solids |
1.3 |
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Toxic |
1.3 |
Toxic liquids and solids |
1.2 |
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Corrosive |
1.3 |
Unstable (reactive) liquids and solids |
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Corrosive Liquids and Solids |
1.1 |
Class 4 |
1.5 |
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Cryogenic Fluids |
1.3 |
Class 3 |
1.4 |
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Explosives |
1.5 |
Class 2 |
1.3 |
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Fireworks |
1.4 |
Class 1 |
1.0 |
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Flammable liquids, Class I |
1.4 |
Water-reactive materials |
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Flammable solids |
1.3 |
Class 3 |
1.5 |
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Highly toxic liquids and solids |
1.5 |
Class 2 |
1.3 |
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Magnesium |
1.3 |
Class 1 |
1.0 |
c. “Fixed permit cost” is the minimum cost for the Seattle Fire Department to issue a hazardous material permit. The fixed permit cost is (($311)) $361.
d. “Base permit fee” is determined by multiplying the sum of the products of the quantity range number and assigned risk factor for each hazard class by the fixed permit cost and is represented by the following equation:
Base permit fee = [S (Q1)(R1) + (Q2)(R2) . . .] [F]
Where: Q = The quantity range number.
R = The assigned risk factor.
F = The fixed permit cost of (($311)) $361.
When an individual material has multiple hazards, only the hazard presented by the hazard class that has been assigned the highest risk factor shall be considered in the fee calculation.
Example:
XYZ Company stores 50 gallons of gasoline and 200 gallons of 50% nitric acid. Gasoline is classified as a Class I flammable liquid, which has an assigned risk factor of 1.4. Nitric acid (50%) is classified as both a corrosive liquid and a Class 2 oxidizer. Because 50% nitric acid presents two separate hazards (corrosive and Class 2 oxidizer) only the Class 2 oxidizer hazard is considered in the fee calculation because it has an assigned risk factor of 1.2 compared to the 1.1 risk factor assigned to corrosives.
Base permit fee = [(1)(1.4)flammable + (1.25)(1.2)Class 2 oxidizer] [(($311)) $361]
Base permit fee = (($901.09)) $1,046.90
Special Hazards Permit Fees
Effective ((January 1, 2024)) January 1, 2025
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Schedule C Table C for 22.602.045 Special hazards permits1 |
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Code Numbers |
Permit Title |
Original Fee |
Renewal Fee |
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Miscellaneous Special Hazards Permits |
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916-Install |
Installation of gas detection systems |
(($478)) $554 |
No renewal |
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1070 |
Temporary permit for a facility under a compliance plan2 |
Half of annual permit fee2 |
No renewal2 |
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1071 |
Special inspection/permit - temporary |
(($321)) $372 plus time charge |
No renewal |
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1073 |
Cruise ship hazardous operations |
(($311)) $361 plus time charge |
No renewal |
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1074 |
Temporary storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids (Classes I, II, and III) at construction sites, valid up to 6 months |
(($436)) $506 |
No renewal |
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1101 |
Combustible material storage |
(($242)) $281 |
(($242)) $281 |
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1103 |
Waste handling |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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1104 |
Rooftop heliport |
(($311)) $925 |
(($311)) $925 |
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1206-Install |
Installation of capacitor energy storage systems |
(($478)) $554 |
No renewal |
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1207-Install |
Installation of fuel cell power systems |
(($478)) $554 |
No renewal |
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1506 |
Manufacture of reinforced plastics |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
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2401 |
Aviation facility |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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2520 |
Tire rebuilding plant |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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2521 |
Outdoor tire and tire byproduct storage |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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2701-T |
Hazardous material stabilization, temporary |
(($311)) $361 plus time charge |
No renewal |
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2801 |
Combustible fibers |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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2902-Minor |
Repair garage-minor. See Seattle Fire Code Chapter 2 for definitions. |
(($426)) $494 |
(($426)) $494 |
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2903-Major |
Repair garage-major*. See Seattle Fire Code Chapter 2 for definitions. *Spray painting requires a separate permit. |
(($569)) $660 |
(($569)) $660 |
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3001 |
Lumber yards and woodworking facilities |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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3202 |
Lithium battery storage |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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3203 |
Additive manufacturing (3-D printing) |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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3401 |
Wrecking yard |
$431 |
$431 |
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3402-Install |
Installation of tanks for storage of combustible liquid serving emergency/standby power systems |
(($478)) $626 |
No renewal |
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4601 |
Fruit and crop ripening |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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4701 |
Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging, temporary |
(($311)) $361 |
No renewal |
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4801 |
Magnesium working |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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5001 |
Manufacture of organic coatings |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
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5101 |
Semiconductor fabrication facilities |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
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6201 |
Industrial oven |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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6401 |
Energy storage systems |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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6401-Install |
Installation of energy storage systems |
(($311)) $407 |
May be renewed as 6401 |
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7601 |
Combustible dust-producing operation |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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7907 |
Fuel dispensing (open use) into equipment from aboveground tank |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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8101 |
High-piled combustible storage |
(($311)) $361 plus time charge |
(($311)) $361 plus time charge |
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Roofing Operations |
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7901 |
Roofing operations-annual |
(($311)) $361 plus (($311)) $361 per unit |
(($311)) $361 plus (($311)) $361 per unit |
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7901T |
Roofing operations-temporary |
(($311)) $361 |
No renewal |
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Dry Cleaning |
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3603 |
Dry cleaner |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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Flammable Finishes |
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2601 |
Floor finishing, temporary, > 350 square feet |
(($311)) $361 |
No renewal |
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4501 |
Limited spray finishing |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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4502 |
Spray finishing process (non-marine) (below permit quantities) |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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4502-WB |
Spray finishing process (non-marine)-Water-based finish |
No fee |
No fee |
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4503 |
Spray finishing process (non-marine) (above permit quantities) |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
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4504 |
Marine spray finishing process (below permit quantities) |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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4505 |
Marine spray finishing process (above permit quantities) |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
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4509 |
Powder coating, dipping and electrostatic operations |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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Motor vehicle/Marine motor vehicle fuel-dispensing facility |
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2204 |
Hydrogen motor vehicle fuel dispensing station |
(($797)) $925 |
(($797)) $925 |
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5201 |
Motor vehicle fueling station (underground tank) |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
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5202 |
Motor vehicle fueling station (above ground tank) |
$669 |
$669 |
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5203 |
Marine motor vehicle fueling station |
$797 |
$797 |
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5204 |
Liquefied petroleum gas motor vehicle fuel-dispensing station |
$797 |
$797 |
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5205 |
Compressed natural gas motor vehicle fuel-dispensing station |
$797 |
$797 |
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Hot Work Operations |
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4911 |
Annual non-marine cutting and welding (1-3 units) |
(($522)) $606 |
(($522)) $606 |
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4912 |
Annual non-marine cutting and welding (4 or more units) |
(($874)) $1,014 |
(($874)) $1,014 |
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4913 |
Temporary non-marine cutting and welding |
(($311)) $361 |
No renewal |
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4914 |
Annual hot work on marine vessels |
(($1,365)) $1,583 |
(($1,365)) $1,583 |
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4915 |
Temporary marine hot work |
See Table C-4915 |
No renewal |
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4901 |
Shipyard |
$3,184 |
$3,184 |
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4902 |
Type I designated marine hot work facility (for all vessels regardless of length) |
$1,365 |
$1,365 |
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4903 |
Type II designated marine hot work facility (for vessels < 200 feet) |
(($683)) $792 |
(($683)) $792 |
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LP-gas |
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8201-Install |
Installation of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) in stationary containers, residential and non-residential |
(($478)) $554 |
May be renewed as 8202-R or 8202-STO |
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8202-R |
Storage of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) in portable or stationary containers, > 500 gallons, R3 residential occupancies * Permit must be issued within one year of issue of 8201-Install permit. |
(($478)) $554 |
(($478)) $554 |
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8202-STO |
Storage of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) in portable or stationary containers, non-residential, all sizes * Permit must be issued within one year of issue of 8201-Install permit. |
(($478)) $554 |
(($478)) $554 |
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8202-EX |
LPG cylinder exchange at retail occupancy |
(($478)) $554 |
(($478)) $554 |
|
8202-POH |
Portable outdoor heater at permanent drinking or dining establishment |
(($478)) $554 |
(($478)) $554 |
|
8202-Construction |
Temporary storage and use of LPG at construction sites, valid up to 6 months |
(($478)) $554 |
No renewal |
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Hazardous materials |
|
801-A |
Combustible liquid storage and use |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
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801-B |
Corrosive compressed gas |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-C |
Corrosive liquids and solids |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-D |
Cryogenic fluids |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-E |
Explosives |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-F |
Flammable compressed gas (except LPG) |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-G |
Flammable liquids |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
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801-H |
Flammable solids |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-I |
Highly toxic compressed gas |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-J |
Highly toxic liquids and solids |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-K |
Organic peroxides |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-L |
Oxidizing compressed gas |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-M |
Oxidizer liquids and solids |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-N |
Pyrophoric compressed gas |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-O |
Pyrophoric liquids and solids |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-Q |
Toxic compressed gas |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-R |
Toxic liquids and solids |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-S |
Unstable (reactive) compressed gas |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-T |
Unstable (reactive) liquids and solids |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-U |
Water-reactive liquids and solids |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-V |
Aerosols (Level 2 and 3) |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
801-W |
Cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastics |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
6101 |
Annual residential heating oil tank decommissioning/removal |
No fee |
No fee |
|
6103 |
Residential heating oil tank decommissioning |
(($159)) $184 |
No renewal |
|
7401 |
Compressed gas (Inert and simple asphyxiates) |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
|
7402 |
Medical gas system |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
|
7403 |
Carbon dioxide carbonating equipment used for beverages or cannabis |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
|
7501 |
Non-flammable cryogens |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
|
7900 |
Flammable/combustible liquid tank vehicle |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $3613 |
|
7900-ODMF |
On-demand mobile fueling vehicle |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $3613 |
|
7903 |
Gas freeing of tank vessels and barges |
(($1,365)) $1,583 |
(($1,365)) $1,583 |
|
7904 |
Bulk plant or terminal |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
7905 |
Master fuel transfer to marine vessels |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
|
7906 |
Marine refueling facility (for marine vessels), annual |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
|
7906-T |
Marine refueling temporary (for unplanned refueling at a facility without a 7906 permit) |
(($311)) $361 |
No renewal |
|
7908 |
Commercial flammable or combustible liquid tank decommissioning |
(($311)) $361 |
No renewal |
|
7912 |
Mobile fleet fueling operator (land-based) |
(($311)) $389 |
(($311)) $389 |
|
7912-ODMF |
On-demand mobile fueling operator |
(($311)) $389 |
(($311)) $389 |
|
7913 |
Mobile fleet fueling site |
(($311)) $389 |
(($311)) $389 |
|
7913-ODMF |
On-demand mobile fueling site |
(($311)) $389 |
(($311)) $389 |
|
8001 |
Incidental flammable and combustible liquids (£ 30 gallons) |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $361 |
|
8002 |
Laboratory per control area |
(($311)) $361 per control area |
(($311)) $361 per control area |
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8010 |
LPG tank vehicle |
(($311)) $361 |
(($311)) $3613 |
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8025 |
Marine Terminal |
(($4,434)) $5,143 + [(($320)) $371 x no. of acres >5] |
Same as base |
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8030 |
Container Freight Station |
$2,216 |
$2,216 |
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1 Schedule C fee worksheet-based permits shall be renewed at one-half the permit origination fee or (($311)) $361, which is the minimum renewal fee, whichever is greater. 2 This temporary permit is valid for six months and is issued to a facility placed under a long-term compliance plan while the facility works towards full compliance with the Code. The fee is calculated to be half of the annual permit fee of the annual permit that will be issued to the facility once compliance is achieved. This permit cannot be renewed but additional 1070 permits can be issued as needed to cover the entire compliance plan period. 3 This permit is valid for 24 months and is renewed on a biannual basis. |
Schedule C
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TABLE C-4915 for 22.602.045 MARINE CUTTING AND WELDING FEES1,2,3,4 Temporary |
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PERMIT DURATION |
LENGTH OF VESSEL (FEET) |
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(DAYS) |
<40 |
40-59 |
60-89 |
90-129 |
130-199 |
200-299 |
300+ |
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2 |
(($133)) $154 |
(($187)) $217 |
(($242)) $281 |
(($294)) $341 |
(($348)) $404 |
(($402)) $466 |
(($453)) $525 |
|
7 |
(($187)) $217 |
(($242)) $281 |
(($294)) $341 |
(($348)) $404 |
(($402)) $466 |
(($453)) $525 |
(($509)) $590 |
|
15 |
(($242)) $281 |
(($294)) $341 |
(($348)) $404 |
(($402)) $466 |
(($453)) $525 |
(($509)) $590 |
(($563)) $653 |
|
30 |
(($294)) $341 |
(($348)) $404 |
(($402)) $466 |
(($453)) $525 |
(($509)) $590 |
(($563)) $653 |
(($619)) $718 |
|
60 |
(($429)) $498 |
(($481)) $558 |
(($536)) $622 |
(($604)) $701 |
(($669)) $776 |
(($738)) $856 |
(($805)) $934 |
1 Fees apply to non-pre-approved applicants.
2 Fees for pre-approved applicants equal 1/2 of the fee identified in Table C-4915 for 22.602.045.
3 Any pre-approved applicant found to be in violation of permit conditions may be removed from the pre-approved applicant list and subject to non-pre-approved applicant fees and conditions.
4 Each applicant who receives a minimum of six permits (Code 4915) during a six-month period and is found to be in compliance with all permit conditions will be considered for pre-approved status upon request after the six-month period. Applicants who obtain fewer than six permits (Code 4915) during a six-month period will be considered for pre-approved status only after six permits have been issued and no permit violations are noted.
D. All permits listed under Schedules A, B, and C of this Section 22.602.045, except for those permits for which a time charge is indicated, have a base fee which incorporates the cost of an initial site inspection, one site reinspection if required, and related administrative time to determine compliance with the Seattle Fire Code. Any subsequent inspections will result in a fee based on a time charge, which shall be actual labor costs plus administrative overhead costs for field inspection and review time exceeding one hour. Such fees shall include overtime costs only when the work performed outside normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday) is required by the Seattle Fire Code or is performed at the request of the owner or responsible person or permit holder.
Permits for which a time charge is indicated include a base fee and a labor charge equal to actual labor costs plus administrative overhead costs for field inspection and review exceeding one hour before a permit is issued.
E. Temporary permits listed under Schedules A, B, and C will not be renewed on an annual basis.
F. Those permit applications that are required to be filed within time limitations specified under the Seattle Fire Code or by order of the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief's designee shall be subject to a late fee if not filed within the prescribed time period. Any work activity or operation regulated by the Seattle Fire Code that commences before obtaining the necessary permits shall require a permit at 1.5 times the fee of the original permit. Where a compliance plan agreement has been reached for a permitted activity, the fire code official is authorized to require temporary permits to be issued in lieu of an annual permit until full compliance with the Seattle Fire Code regulations for that activity is achieved. The fee for such temporary permits shall be based on the cost of an annual permit pro-rated for the time period the temporary permit is valid.
G. Payment for fixed rate Schedule C permit renewals that is received more than 30 calendar days but fewer than 91 calendar days past the permit expiration date shall be equal to 1.25 times the renewal fee. The renewal permit will be valid for only one year from the expiration date of the prior permit. Permits for which no renewal payment has been received within 90 calendar days following the permit expiration date will be cancelled. Permits that have been cancelled may be reinstated, effective from the expiration date, if the permit holder pays a late penalty of 1.5 times the fee for an original permit within 180 days of the expiration date. Thereafter, any person whose permit has been cancelled shall not be allowed to reinstate the cancelled permit, but shall be required to submit a new permit application and pay a late penalty of 1.5 times the fee for an original permit.
H. Payment for Schedule C worksheet-based permit fees listed under Schedule C as renewable, that is made more than 30 calendar days, but fewer than 91 calendar days, past the permit expiration date, shall be equal to 1.75 times the renewal amount. The renewal permit will be valid for only one year from the expiration date of the prior permit. Permits for which no renewal payment has been received within 90 calendar days following the permit expiration date will be cancelled. Permits that have been cancelled may be reinstated, effective from the expiration date, if the permit holder pays a late penalty of 1.25 times the fee for an original permit within 180 days of the expiration date. Thereafter, any person whose permit has been cancelled shall not be allowed to reinstate the cancelled permit, but shall be required to submit a new permit application and pay a late penalty of 1.25 times the fee for an original permit.
I. Unless specifically stated on the permit, no temporary use permit shall be valid for a term exceeding 12 months.
J. In special circumstances, permit fees may be adjusted, modified, or combined. Authority to adjust, modify, or combine such permit fees is limited to the Fire Chief, the Fire Marshal, and the Assistant Fire Marshal.
K. For permits listed in Schedules A, B, and C, when the Fire Marshal determines that standby fire personnel or subsequent inspections beyond those provided for in subsection 22.602.045.D are essential in order to obtain compliance with the Seattle Fire Code or for the public safety of an existing or proposed activity, building, or structure, or for the safety of the occupants thereof, actual costs for labor including applicable administrative overhead and other services shall be charged to the permit holder or other responsible party.
L. Fees for certification examinations are established in Schedule L. Each examination fee listed under Schedule L includes one test and one opportunity to retake the test under the following "re-test" conditions: the person taking the examination does not pass the examination the first time and the "re-test" occurs within 90 calendar days of the original test. Upon successfully passing a certification examination, and upon providing evidence of current State of Washington certification if required by State law for that certification type, the person who took the test will be certified by The City of Seattle for that certification type for one year. The certification may be renewed for two subsequent years at no cost to the licensee. The licensee will, however, need to demonstrate continued competence and continue to comply with State regulations where applicable as a condition of certification renewal. The renewal of the license will be denied if the Seattle Fire Department becomes informed and verifies that the licensee no longer meets the qualifications for the license. Testing is required once every three years.
Certification Fees
Effective ((January 1, 2024)) January 1, 2025
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Schedule L Table L for 22.602.045 Certification Examinations and Training |
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Certification Type |
Description |
Fee |
|
Type AS-ITT(S) |
Inspection and testing (except "acceptance testing") of water-based fire protection systems, State Level ITT (Inspection Testing Technician). |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type AS-2(S) |
Installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems, State Level 2 (Residential-Level Sprinkler Fitters in Group R residential buildings up to and including four stories). |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type AS-3(S) |
Installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems, State Level 3 (Journey-Level Sprinkler Fitters in all buildings). |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type E-1 |
Installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of foam and water mist fire extinguishing systems. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type E-2 |
Installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type E-3 |
Installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of clean agent, halon replacement, engineered wet chemical, and dry chemical fire extinguishing systems, including spray booths. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type E-4 |
Installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of pre-engineered wet kitchen hood suppression systems. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type EG-1 |
Installation (non-electrical), inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency generators. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type EG-ITM |
Inspection, testing (except "acceptance testing"), and maintenance of emergency generators. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type FA-1 |
Installation, programming, inspection, testing and maintenance of automatic fire alarm systems in any building. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type FA-ITM |
Inspection, testing (except "acceptance testing"), and maintenance of automatic fire alarm systems. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type FP-1 |
Installation (non-electrical), inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire pumps and controllers. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type FP-ITM |
Inspection, testing (except "acceptance testing"), and maintenance of fire pumps and controllers. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type FEX-1 |
All activities relating to portable fire extinguishers including those listed in Types FEX-2, FEX-3, and FEX-4. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type FEX-2 |
Installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, charging, and recharging of portable fire extinguishers. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type FEX-3 |
Hydrostatic testing of fire extinguisher cylinders. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type FEX-4 |
Annual external examination of CO 2 or stored pressure fire extinguishers equipped with pressure indicators or gauges. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type SC-1 |
Installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of smoke control systems. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type SC-ITM |
Inspection, testing (except "acceptance testing"), and maintenance of smoke control systems. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
Type STP-ITM |
Inspection and testing (except "acceptance testing") of standpipe systems. |
(($444)) $515 |
|
|
Issuance of replacement certification card |
(($60)) $70 |
Section 3. Section 22.602.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126711, is amended as follows:
22.602.050 Fees for certain inspections
A. Whenever the Fire Prevention Division is requested or required by the Seattle Fire Code to perform inspections outside normal business hours (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday), the responsible party shall pay a fee for such an inspection. Such fees shall be equal to actual labor costs including any applicable administrative overhead costs.
B. Whenever the Fire Prevention Division is requested to perform an inspection as required by the Fire Code and the responsible party fails to appear within 20 minutes from the original appointment time and does not cancel the appointment by email by 9 a.m. the business day prior to the inspection, or fails to have the required personnel and/or equipment prepared and available to conduct the test, the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief's designee shall collect and the responsible party shall pay a fee for such staff time and preparation required to meet the inspection appointment. Such fees shall be based on actual labor costs including any applicable administrative overhead with a one-hour minimum.
C. Whenever the Fire Prevention Division is required to perform an inspection after at least two inspections have been performed by the Seattle Fire Department to gain compliance with Seattle Fire Code requirements, the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief's designee shall collect and the responsible party shall pay a fee in the amount of (($373)) $433. Such fee shall be due upon each inspection performed by the Fire Prevention Division until compliance with Seattle Fire Code requirements has been accomplished.
D. Whenever the Fire Prevention Division has notified the responsible party in writing of a required compliance inspection and has established a date by which compliance is required, and the responsible party fails to appear for a scheduled inspection within 20 minutes from the original appointment time, or fails to have the required corrections completed and written documentation of the completion submitted to the Fire Prevention Division within 20 minutes of the original appointment time, the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief's designee shall collect and the responsible party shall pay a fee in the amount of (($373)) $433, whether or not an on-site inspection has occurred.
E. The Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, or Assistant Fire Marshal has the authority to waive the compliance inspection fee if the original order or notice is determined to be invalid or in other special circumstances as defined by administrative rule.
F. For events at public assemblies, or other instances where it is necessary or requested to temporarily alter operation of fire protection/detection systems and/or the Fire Marshal determines that it is essential for public safety that standby fire personnel shall remain on site during the event or activity, the Fire Marshal is authorized to charge actual costs for labor and other incurred services including applicable administrative overhead and other services.
G. Whenever the Fire Prevention Division is requested to perform an inspection as required by the Seattle Fire Code for which no fee is included in any schedule within this Chapter 22.602, a fee shall be charged based on program costs of the inspection including applicable overhead. Such fees shall include overtime costs only when the work performed outside normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday) is required by the Seattle Fire Code or is performed at the request of the owner or responsible person or permit holder.
H. The responsible party shall pay a fee for the Fire Prevention Division to complete building inspections to confirm compliance with provisions of the Seattle Fire Code in high-rise occupancies and hospital occupancies, such occupancy classes as defined in the Seattle Fire Code. The fee for such inspections shall be (($234)) $271 plus a time charge of (($234)) $271 per hour with a one-hour minimum effective January 1, ((2023)) 2025.
Section 4. Section 22.602.070 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126936, is amended as follows:
22.602.070 Fire Department development-related fees
A. The responsible party shall pay fees to cover the application, review, and inspection process associated with new construction, additions, alterations, and repairs to existing buildings, recommendations for occupancy, and compliance with maintenance requirements in Seattle Fire Code Section 901.6.
Effective ((January 1, 2024)) January 1, 2025
|
Table A for 22.602.070 Seattle Fire Department development-related fees |
|
Development-Related Feea |
15% of the Development Fee Index calculated from project value as specified in Table D-1 for 22.900D.010 |
|
Plan Review Fee |
(($305)) $400 plus (($305)) $400 per hour for each hour exceeding one |
|
Fire Alarm Systems Inspectionb |
(($756)) $990 plus (($7.56)) $9.90 per device > 6 devices |
|
Fire Alarm Systems Inspection with more than 6 devices and no new control panel installation or major modification to systemb |
(($380)) $498 plus (($7.56)) $9.90 per device > 6 devices |
|
Inspection of NFPA 4 Integrated Testing for Fire Protection Systemsb |
(($351)) $460 |
|
Inspection of Fire Alarm Interfaces |
$379 |
|
Smoke Control - Fire Protection Systems Pre-Inspection (“OK to Test”) |
(($351)) $460 |
|
Alternative Extinguishing Fire Suppression Systems Inspectionb |
(($325)) $426 |
|
Fire Sprinkler System Inspectionb |
(($457)) $599 plus (($4.57)) $5.99 per sprinkler head > 6 sprinkler heads |
|
Standpipe Inspectionb |
(($325)) $426 plus (($17)) $22 per PRV (pressure-reducing ((valves)) valve) |
|
Fire Pump Inspectionb |
(($325)) $426 per pump |
|
Sprinkler System Supply Main Inspectionc |
(($403)) $528 |
|
Tenant Improvement Inspection without modification of fire protection systemsc ; or Tenant Improvement with 6 or fewer sprinkler headsc ; or 6 or fewer fire alarm devicesb |
(($289)) $379 |
|
Emergency Responder Radio System Coverage Inspectionb |
(($289)) $379 |
|
Knox Box Inspections and Service Visitsc |
(($309)) $358 plus time charged per inspection/service visit |
|
Request for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy recommendation |
(($346)) $453 plus time charge for all related inspection and reviewd |
|
Installation of Energy Storage Systems Permit and Inspection |
See Table C for 22.602.045, permit code 6401-Install |
|
Installation of Capacitor Energy Storage Systems Permit and Inspection |
See Table C for 22.602.045, permit code 1206-Install |
|
Installation of Fuel Cell Power Systems Permit and Inspection |
See Table C for 22.602.045, permit code 1207-Install |
|
Installation of Gas Detection Systems Permit and Inspection |
See Table C for 22.602.045, permit code 916-Install |
|
Installation of Tanks for Storage of Combustible Liquid Serving Emergency/Standby Power Systems Permit and Inspection |
See Table C for 22.602.045, permit code 3402-Install |
|
Installation of Stationary Tanks for Storage of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Permit and Inspection |
See Table C for 22.602.045, permit code 8201-Install |
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Footnotes to Table A for 22.602.070 a Seattle Fire Department development fees are applied only to projects receiving a construction or phased construction permit. b Fee includes initial inspection plus subsequent inspection visits with no additional charge until the costs of providing the service exceed the amount paid, in which case further inspections may be billed using the time charge. c Includes an inspection and one reinspection for a specific project and location. d Where a time charge is indicated, a fee shall be charged equal to actual labor costs plus administrative overhead costs for field inspection and/or review exceeding one hour. |
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Section 5. Section 22.602.080 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 124044, is amended as follows:
22.602.080 Fee for review and filing of code alternates/variances ((.)) and other exemptions and waivers
A. This Section 22.602.080 shall not apply to requests for a code alternate/variance that result from plan review and examination, issuance of permits pursuant to Section 22.602.045, or deferment of provisions to a separate regulating agency.
B. Whenever a building owner or other responsible party proposes to use an alternate material or method to meet the intent or requirement of the Fire Code, the Fire Chief or ((his)) designee shall collect and the responsible party shall pay a fee for field inspection and research.
((C)). The fee for such code alternates/variances shall be (($214)) $248 plus ((a time charge equal to actual labor plus applicable administrative overhead costs)) $248 per hour for each hour exceeding one, for field inspection, code research or analysis ((exceeding one hour)). Alternate/variance requests which do not require field inspection or detailed code research exceeding one hour of staff time will be subject to a flat nonrefundable fee of (($214)) $248.
C. Whenever a building owner or other responsible party requests an exemption from fire and life safety system maintenance under Chapter 3 of the Seattle Fire Code, the Fire Chief or designee shall collect and the responsible party shall pay a fee for field inspection and research. The fee for such exemption review shall be $248 plus $248 per hour for each hour exceeding one, for field inspection, code research or analysis. Maintenance exemption requests that do not require field inspection or detailed code research exceeding one hour of staff time will be subject to a flat nonrefundable fee of $248.
D. Whenever a building owner or other responsible party requests to decommission a fire protection system, the Fire Chief or designee shall collect and the responsible party shall pay a fee for field inspection and research. The fee for such decommissioning review shall be $248 plus $248 per hour for each hour exceeding one, for field inspection, code research or analysis. Maintenance exemption requests that do not require field inspection or detailed code research exceeding one hour of staff time will be subject to a flat nonrefundable fee of $248.
Section 6. Section 22.602.090 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126522, is amended as follows:
22.602.090 Fees for filing testing documentation for ((fire protection systems)) fire and life safety systems and emergency responder radio coverage systems
A. The Fire Chief or the Fire Chief's designee shall collect a (($30) $35 fee for processing documentation of acceptance testing and recurring inspections, testing, and maintenance as required by Administrative Rule 9.02 "Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, and Reporting Requirements for Fire Protection Systems and Emergency Responder Radio Amplification Systems".
B. Those test reports that are submitted more than 13 days past the time limitations specified in Administrative Rule 9.02 shall be subject to a (($10)) $12 per test report late fee.
C. Test filing fees and late fees shall be payable by the person responsible for performing the systems testing. For purposes of this Section 22.602.090, person has the same meaning as defined in the Seattle Fire Code as constituted pursuant to Section 22.600.020.
D. The Fire Chief shall have the authority to enter into a contract with a third party vendor for purposes of collecting, organizing, categorizing, and tracking compliance with Administrative Rules 9.01, 9.02, and 9.04, and for collecting the fees imposed by this Section 22.602.090. The third-party vendor shall be entitled to retain that portion of the fees that represents compensation for the vendor's services in accordance with the terms of the contract, and shall remit the remainder to the Department.
Section 7. Section 112 of the Seattle Fire Code, enacted by Ordinance 127109, is amended as follows:
SECTION 112
VIOLATIONS
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[S] 112.4 Citations. Violations or failure to comply with any of the following may be enforced under the citation or criminal provisions set for in this Section 112.4:
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[S] 112.4.8 Penalties. Penalties shall be in accordance with Sections 112.4.8.1 through 112.4.8.3.
[S] 112.4.8.1 The first time that a person(s) is found to have violated one of the provisions referenced in Section 112.4, except subsection 112.4(8), the person(s) shall be subject to a penalty of (($373)) $433.
[S] 112.4.8.2 The second time, and any subsequent times, that a person(s) is found to have violated one of the provisions referenced in Section 112.4, except subsection 112.4(8), within a 12-month period, the person(s) shall be subject to a penalty of (($746)) $866 for each such violation.
[S] 112.4.8.3 The person(s) found to have violated provisions referenced in subsection 112.4(8) shall be subject to the following penalties:
1. No penalty for the first violation within a quarter of a calendar year.
2. ((Three hundred seventy-three dollars)) Four hundred thirty-three dollars if at least two but fewer than six violations have occurred in the same quarter of a calendar year.
3. ((Seven hundred forty-six dollars)) Eight hundred sixty-six dollars if at least six but fewer than nine violations have occurred in the same quarter of a calendar year.
4. ((Nine hundred dollars)) One thousand and forty-four dollars if at least nine violations have occurred in the same quarter of a calendar year.
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Section 8. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, subsection, or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person, property, or circumstance, shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance or the validity of its application to other persons, property, or circumstances.
Section 9. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by Seattle Municipal Code Section 1.04.020 and 1.04.070.
Passed by the City Council the ________ day of _________________________, 2024, and signed by me in open session in authentication of its passage this _____ day of _________________________, 2024.
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President ____________ of the City Council
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Approved / |
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returned unsigned / |
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vetoed this _____ day of _________________, 2024. |
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Bruce A. Harrell, Mayor
Filed by me this ________ day of _________________________, 2024.
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Scheereen Dedman, City Clerk
(Seal)