CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to the Building and Construction Codes, Subtitle VI, Fire Code; amending Seattle Municipal Code Sections 22.602.045, 22.602.050, 22.602.070, and 22.602.090, to add, delete, and revise various Seattle Fire Department permit, certificate, inspection, and plan review fees and related provisions.
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WHEREAS, Seattle Fire Department permit, inspection, certification, and plan review fees were last modified on January 1, 2015, as authorized by Ordinance 124649; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Seattle Fire Code from time to time require the introduction of new Seattle Fire Department permits, the elimination of other permits, and modifications to permit titles and administration, to ensure consistency between the permit structure and Seattle Fire Code regulations; and
WHEREAS, to benefit customers, The City of Seattle wishes to more closely align certain Seattle Fire Department certifications with relevant State of Washington certifications; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to maintain or improve cost recovery for the provision of fire prevention services related to specific permitted activities, inspections, plan reviews, and certifications; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Seattle Municipal Code Section 22.602.045, last amended by Ordinance 124649, is hereby amended as follows:
22.602.045 Fees ((.))
A. The fees for the following non-hazardous material permits are established in Schedule A. See ((Table 22.602.045A)) Table A for 22.602.045.
Non-Hazardous Materials Permit Fees
Effective January 1, ((2015)) 2017
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Schedule A ((Table 22.602.045 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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999T |
Christmas Tree Lot, temporary |
(($162)) $190 plus time charge |
No renewal |
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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 |
(($369)) $432 |
(($369)) $432 |
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2502.2 |
Place of Assembly, Occupant Load 200-999 |
(($461)) $540 |
(($461)) $540 |
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2504.1 |
Place of Assembly, Occupant Load 1,000-2,999 |
(($552)) $646 |
(($552)) $646 |
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2504.2 |
Place of Assembly, Occupant Load 3,000-9,999 |
(($940)) $1,101 |
(($940)) $1,101 |
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2504.3 |
Place of Assembly, Occupant Load 10,000-19,999 |
(($1,614)) $1,890 |
(($1,614)) $1,890 |
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2504.4 |
Place of Assembly, Occupant Load 20,000 and over |
(($2,149)) $2,516 |
(($2,149)) $2,516 |
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2504.5 |
Covered and Open Mall Buildings, annual, includes vehicle display |
(($315)) $369 |
(($315)) $369 |
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2509 |
Open flame, Place of Assembly, Occupant load 50-99 |
(($162)) $190 |
(($162)) $190 |
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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, 8:00 ((AM)) a.m. to ((5:00 PM)) 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 ((less)) 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 22.602.045B)) Table B for 22.602.045.
Special Events Permit Fees
Effective January 1, ((2015)) 2017
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Schedule B ((Table 22.602.045 B)) Table B for 22.602.045 Special Event Permits See notes ((Time Chargea,)) Late Fee ((b, c,)) a,b, Fireworks ((d)) 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 |
Temporary special events permit |
No fee |
No renewal |
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1102 |
Open flame/flame effects, temporary, single event (non-LPG) ((b)) a |
(($187 plus time charge)) $220 |
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 lanes ((b)) a |
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-FM ((b)) a |
(($335)) $394 |
(($335)) $394 |
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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 lanes ((c)) b |
(($225 plus time charge)) $265 |
No renewal |
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2503.2 |
Temporary Outdoor Assembly Event, with projected attendance of 500-999, or ((which)) that confines 100-999 attendees by permanent or temporary barricades or fencing ((c)) b |
(($225 plus time charge)) $265 |
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 lanes ((c)) b |
(($371 plus time charge)) $436 |
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 lanes ((c)) b |
(($741 plus time charge)) $871 |
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 lanes ((c)) b |
(($1,058 plus time charge)) $1,244 |
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 lanes ((c)) b |
(($2,117 plus time charge)) $2,490 |
No renewal |
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2511 |
Open flame/flame effects, Place of Assembly, ((temporary,)) valid 12 months ((b)) a |
(($492 plus time charge)) $579 |
No renewal |
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3201 |
Tent or air-supported structure ((*)), for use when no assembly permit is requiredb ((*For use with City of Seattle Special Events permit or when used as other than an assemblyb)) |
(($248 plus time charge)) $292 |
No renewal |
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((3201-Combo)) |
((Tent or air-supported structure in combination with applicable temporary public assembly permitc)) |
(($248 or the applicable temporary assembly permit fee, whichever is greater)) |
((No renewal)) |
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3201-CTY |
Tent or air-supported structure, for use with City of Seattle Special Events Permitb |
$292 |
No renewal |
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3201-SFD |
Tent or air-supported structure, for use with valid and Seattle Fire Department Special Events Permitb |
No charge |
No renewal |
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7801.1 |
Fireworks use/display outdoor ((c,d)) b,c |
(($1,236 plus time charge)) $1,454 |
No renewal |
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7801.3 |
Fireworks barge load/unload only ((c,d)) b,c |
(($618 plus time charge)) $727 |
No renewal |
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7802 |
Fireworks use/display before a proximate audience ((c,d)) b,c |
(($656 plus time charge)) $771 |
No renewal |
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8020 |
Flammable Liquids, Place of Assembly, temporary single event ((b)) a |
(($248 plus time charge)) $292 |
No renewal |
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8206 |
LPG/flame effects, special events, temporary, valid 12 months ((b)) a |
(($335)) $394 |
No renewal |
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8206-FVH |
LPG (propane) or solid fuel/open flame/charcoal used for food vending or heating, annual ((b)) a |
(($335)) $394 |
(($335)) $394 |
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8207 |
Temporary LPG (propane) or solid fuel, open flame cooking/flame effects, single event ((b)) a |
(($187 plus time charge)) $220 |
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) ((b)) a |
(($187 plus time charge)) $220 |
No renewal |
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((a Time Charge. When an inspection or permit application review for a Schedule B permit is requested or is required for Seattle Fire Code compliance to be performed outside regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) a time charge will be added to the Schedule B permit cost. The time charge, when applicable, will be equal to the actual labor cost, including applicable administrative overhead costs and other services.)) ((b)) a Late Fee Applied. Schedule B permit applications for permits 1102, 2500 FM, 2511, ((3201,)) 8020, 8206, 8207, 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 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. Payment for Schedule B permit renewals, where allowed, which is received more than 30 calendar days but ((less)) 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-FVH ((,)) 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 ((b)) a. ((c)) b Late Fee Applied. Applications for temporary, non-renewable Schedule B permits numbered from 2503 to 2505.4, ((and)) 3201((-Combo)), 3201-CTY, 3201-SFD, and from 7801.1 to 7802, 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. ((d)) 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 22.602.045C)) Table C for 22.602.045.
Special Hazards Permits ((.))
Fees for special hazards permits are established in Schedule C (See ((Table 22.602.045 C)) 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 (((Cu. Ft.)) 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 (($208)) $255.
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 (($218)) $255.
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] [(($218)) $255]
Base permit fee = (($632.20)) $739.50
((Schedule C))
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Schedule C ((Table 22.602.045 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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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 |
(($225)) $263 plus time charge |
No renewal |
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((1072)) |
((Helicopter lift, temporary)) |
(($218 plus time charge)) |
((No renewal)) |
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1073 |
Cruise ship hazardous operations |
(($218)) $255 plus time charge |
No renewal |
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1101 |
Combustible material storage |
(($169)) $198 |
(($169)) $198 |
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1103 |
Waste handling |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
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1104 |
Rooftop heliport |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
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1506 |
Manufacture of reinforced plastics |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
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2401 |
Aviation facility |
((Fee worksheet)) $255 |
((Half original1)) $255 |
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2520 |
Tire rebuilding plant |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
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2521 |
((Tire)) Outdoor tire and tire byproduct storage |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
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2701-T |
Hazardous material stabilization, temporary |
(($218)) $255 plus time charge |
No renewal |
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2801 |
Combustible fibers |
((Fee worksheet)) $255 |
((Half original1)) $255 |
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2902-Minor |
Repair garage-minor. See Seattle Fire Code Chapter 2 for definitions. |
(($298)) $349 |
(($298)) $349 |
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2903-Major |
Repair garage-major*. See Seattle Fire Code Chapter 2 for definitions. *Spray painting requires a separate permit. |
(($398)) $466 |
(($398)) $466 |
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3001 |
Lumber yards and woodworking facilities |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
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3401 |
Wrecking yard |
(($302)) $353 |
(($302)) $353 |
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3402-Install |
Installation of tanks for storage of combustible liquid serving emergency/standby power systems |
(($335)) $392 |
No renewal |
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4601 |
Fruit and crop ripening |
((Fee worksheet)) $255 |
((Half original1)) $255 |
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4701 |
Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging, temporary (((no storage))) |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) No renewal |
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((4702)) |
((Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging (storage included))) |
((Fee worksheet)) |
((Half original1)) |
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4801 |
Magnesium working |
((Fee worksheet)) $255 |
((Half original1)) $255 |
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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 |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
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6401-Install |
Installation of battery systems |
(($218)) $255 |
No renewal |
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7601 |
Combustible dust-producing operation |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
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7907 |
Fuel dispensing (open use) into equipment from aboveground tank |
((Fee worksheet)) $255 |
((Half original1)) $255 |
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8101 |
High-piled combustible storage |
(($218)) $255 plus time charge |
(($218)) $255 plus time charge |
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Roofing Operations |
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7901 |
Roofing operations-annual |
(($218)) $255 plus (($218)) $255 per unit |
(($218)) $255 plus (($218)) $255 per unit |
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7901T |
Roofing operations-temporary |
(($218)) $255 |
No renewal |
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Dry Cleaning |
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((3601)) |
((Dry cleaner (Class IV plants or systems))) |
(($218)) |
(($218)) |
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((3602)) |
((Dry cleaner (Class II or III plants or systems))) |
((Fee worksheet)) |
((Half original1)) |
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3603 |
Dry cleaner |
$255 |
$255 |
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Flammable Finishes |
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((1505)) |
((Electrostatic operations)) |
((Fee worksheet)) |
((Half original1)) |
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2601 |
Floor finishing, temporary, > 350 square feet |
(($218)) $255 |
No renewal |
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4501 |
Limited spray finishing |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
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4502 |
Spray finishing process (non-marine) (below permit quantities) |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
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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) |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
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4505 |
Marine spray finishing process (above permit quantities) |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
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((4506)) |
((Combustible powder finishing (below permit quantities))) |
(($218)) |
(($218)) |
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((4507)) |
((Combustible powder finishing (above permit quantities))) |
((Fee worksheet)) |
((Half original1)) |
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((4508)) |
((Dip tanks)) |
(($239)) |
(($239)) |
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4509 |
Powder coating, dipping and electrostatic operations |
$255 |
$255 |
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Motor vehicle/Marine motor vehicle fuel-dispensing facility |
|
2204 |
Hydrogen motor vehicle fuel dispensing station |
(($558)) $653 |
(($558)) $653 |
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5201 |
Motor vehicle fueling station (underground tank) |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
|
5202 |
Motor vehicle fueling station (above ground tank) |
(($468)) $548 |
(($468)) $548 |
|
5203 |
Marine motor vehicle fueling station |
(($558)) $653 |
(($558)) $653 |
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5204 |
Liquefied petroleum gas motor vehicle fuel-dispensing station |
(($558)) $653 |
(($558)) $653 |
|
5205 |
Compressed natural gas motor vehicle fuel-dispensing station |
(($558)) $653 |
(($558)) $653 |
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Hot Work Operations |
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4911 |
Annual non-marine cutting and welding (1-3 units) |
(($365)) $427 |
(($365)) $427 |
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4912 |
Annual non-marine cutting and welding (4 or more units) |
(($612)) $716 |
(($612)) $716 |
|
4913 |
Temporary non-marine cutting and welding |
(($218)) $255 |
No renewal |
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4914 |
Annual hot work on marine vessels |
(($956)) $1,119 |
(($956)) $1,119 |
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4915 |
Temporary marine hot work |
See Table C-4915 |
No renewal |
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4901 |
Shipyard |
(($2,230)) $2,609 |
(($2,230)) $2,609 |
|
4902 |
Type I designated marine hot work facility (for all vessels regardless of length) |
(($956)) $1,119 |
(($956)) $1,119 |
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4903 |
Type II designated marine hot work facility (for vessels < 200 feet) |
(($478)) $559 |
(($478)) $559 |
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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 |
(($335)) $392 |
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. |
(($335)) $392 |
(($335)) $392 |
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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. |
(($335)) $392 |
(($335)) $392 |
|
8202-EX |
LPG cylinder exchange at retail occupancy |
(($335)) $392 |
(($335)) $392 |
|
8202-POH |
Portable outdoor heater at permanent drinking or dining establishment |
(($335)) $392 |
(($335)) $392 |
|
8202-CH |
Outdoor heater at construction sites, temporary |
(($335)) $392 |
No renewal |
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Hazardous materials |
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801-A |
Combustible liquid storage and use |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
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 |
|
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)) residential heating oil tank decommissioning/removal |
No fee |
No fee |
|
6103 |
Residential heating oil tank decommissioning |
(($111)) $130 |
No renewal |
|
7401 |
Compressed gas (Inert and simple asphyxiates) |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
|
7402 |
Medical gas system |
((Fee worksheet)) $255 |
((Half original1)) $255 |
|
7403 |
Carbon dioxide carbonating equipment used for beverages or cannabis |
$255 |
$255 |
|
7501 |
Non-flammable cryogens |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
|
7900 |
Flammable/combustible liquid tank vehicle |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $2553 |
|
7903 |
Gas freeing of tank vessels and barges |
(($956)) $1,119 |
(($956)) $1,119 |
|
7904 |
Bulk plant or terminal |
Fee worksheet |
Half original1 |
|
7905 |
Master fuel transfer to marine vessels |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
|
7906 |
Marine refueling facility (for marine vessels), annual |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
|
7906-T |
Marine refueling temporary (for unplanned refueling at a facility without a 7906 permit) |
(($218)) $255 |
No renewal |
|
7908 |
Commercial flammable or combustible liquid tank decommissioning |
(($218)) $255 |
No renewal |
|
7912 |
Mobile fleet fueler (land-based) |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
|
7913 |
Mobile fleet fueling site |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $255 |
|
8001 |
Incidental flammable and combustible liquids (£ 30 gallons) |
(($242)) $283 |
(($242)) $283 |
|
8002 |
Laboratory per control area |
(($218)) $255 per control area |
(($218)) $255 per control area |
|
8010 |
LPG tank vehicle |
(($218)) $255 |
(($218)) $2553 |
|
8025 |
Marine Terminal |
(($3,106)) $3,634 + [(($225)) $263 x no. of acres >5] |
Same as base |
|
8030 |
Container Freight Station |
(($1,552)) $1,816 |
(($1,552)) $1,816 |
|
1 Schedule C fee worksheet-based permits shall be renewed at one-half the permit origination fee or (($218)) $255, 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 flat-fee permits which had been grandfathered at below market rate permit fees under prior fee schedules will increase 25 percent annually until such time as they reach parity with renewal rates identified in the current Schedule C. |
Schedule C ((Table C-4915))
|
TABLE C-4915 for 22.602.045 MARINE CUTTING AND WELDING FEES1,2,3,4 Temporary |
|
PERMIT DURATION |
LENGTH OF VESSEL (FEET) |
|
(DAYS) |
<40 |
40-59 |
60-89 |
90-129 |
130-199 |
200-299 |
300+ |
|
2 |
(($93)) $109 |
(($131)) $153 |
(($169)) $198 |
(($206)) $241 |
(($244)) $285 |
(($281)) $329 |
(($317)) $371 |
|
7 |
(($131)) $153 |
(($169)) $198 |
(($206)) $241 |
(($244)) $285 |
(($281)) $329 |
(($317)) $371 |
(($356)) $417 |
|
15 |
(($169)) $198 |
(($206)) $241 |
(($244)) $285 |
(($281)) $329 |
(($317)) $371 |
(($356)) $417 |
(($394)) $461 |
|
30 |
(($206)) $241 |
(($244)) $285 |
(($281)) $329 |
(($317)) $371 |
(($356)) $417 |
(($394)) $461 |
(($433)) $507 |
|
60 |
(($300)) $351 |
(($337)) $394 |
(($375)) $439 |
(($423)) $495 |
(($468)) $548 |
(($516)) $604 |
(($563)) $659 |
1 Fees apply to non-pre-approved applicants.
2 Fees for pre-approved applicants equal ((½)) 1/2 of the fee identified in Table C-4915 for 22.602.045.
3 Any preapproved 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 a pre-approved applicant after the six-month period. Applicants who obtain fewer than six permits (Code 4915) during a six-month period will be considered ((a)) pre-approved ((applicant)) applicants only after six permits have been issued and no permit violations are noted.
D. All permits listed under ((Schedule)) Schedules A, B, and C of this ((section)) 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((:00)) a.m. to ((5:00 p.m.)) 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 ((Schedule)) 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 ((his)) 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 ((code)) Seattle Fire Code that commences before obtaining the necessary permits ((may be required to obtain)) shall require a permit ((and pay)) 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 ((fire code)) 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 ((paragraph D. above)) subsection 22.602.045.D are essential in order to obtain compliance with the ((fire code)) 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)) 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.
Schedule L
|
((Table 22.602.045 L)) Table L for 22.602.045 Certification Examinations and Training |
|
Certification Type |
Description |
Fee |
|
Type AS-ITT(S) |
Inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems, State Level Inspection Testing Technician Design Certification. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type AS-2(S) |
Installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems, State Level II (Group R residential buildings up to 4 stories and Residential Sprinkler Fitters). |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type AS-3(S) |
Installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems, State Level III (all buildings and Journey Level Sprinkler Fitters). |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type E-1 |
Installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of foam fire extinguishing systems; must also maintain AS-3(S) certification. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type E-2 |
Installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type E-3 |
Installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of engineered, clean agent, or replacement agent fire extinguishing systems. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type E-4 |
Installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of engineered dry/wet chemical fire extinguishing systems. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type EG-1 |
Installation (non-electrical), inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency generators. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type EG- ITM |
Inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency generators. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type FA-1 |
Inspection, testing, ((and)) maintenance, and programming of automatic fire alarm systems in any building. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type FA-ITM |
Inspection, testing (except “acceptance testing”), and maintenance of automatic fire alarm systems. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type FP-1 |
Installation (non-electrical), inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire pumps and controllers. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type FP-ITM |
Inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire pumps and controllers. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type FEX-1 |
All activities relating to portable fire extinguishers including those listed in Types FEX-2, FEX-3, and FEX-4. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type FEX-2 |
Installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, charging, and recharging of portable fire extinguishers. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type FEX-3 |
Hydrostatic testing of fire extinguisher cylinders. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type FEX-4 |
Annual external examination of CO2 or stored pressure fire extinguishers equipped with pressure indicators or gauges. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type SC-1 |
Installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of smoke control systems. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type SC-ITM |
Inspection, testing, and maintenance of ((shaft pressurization)) smoke control systems. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
Type ((STP-1)) STP-ITM |
((Installation, inspection)) Inspection, testing, and maintenance of standpipe systems. |
(($342)) $407 |
|
|
Issuance of replacement certification card |
(($46)) $55 |
Section 2. Seattle Municipal Code Section 22.602.050, last amended by Ordinance 124649, 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((:00)) a.m.-((5:00 p.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 fax or email ((with 24 hours notice)) by 9:00 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 ((his)) 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 ((his)) the Fire Chief’s designee shall collect and the responsible party shall pay a fee in the amount of (($241)) $298. 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 $298, whether or not an on-site inspection has occurred.
E. The Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, or Assistant Fire Marshal ((shall)) 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. ((when mitigating circumstances beyond the responsible party’s control exist such as conflicting enforcement by other jurisdictions, conditions caused by third parties or where alternate materials, methods or designs are under review to meet the intent of the Seattle Fire Code.))
((D.)) 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.
((E.)) 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((:00)) a.m. to ((5:00)) 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 $217 per hour with a one-hour minimum effective January 1, 2017.
Section 3. Seattle Municipal Code Section 22.602.070, last amended by Ordinance 124919, is amended as follows:
22.602.070 Fees for Fire Department plan review and inspection of fire protection systems in new or existing buildings undergoing construction, reconstruction, remodeling, or renovation ((.))
A. The responsible party shall pay a fee for the Fire Prevention Division to examine and review architectural and system plans and inspect fire protection systems in new or existing buildings undergoing construction, reconstruction, remodeling, or renovation.
B. The fee for such plan examination or review shall be (($193)) $243 per hour with a one-hour minimum effective January 1, ((2015)) 2017.
C. The fee for inspection of fire protection systems in new or existing buildings undergoing construction, reconstruction, remodeling, or renovation shall be as follows:
Construction-Related Inspection Fees
|
Fire Alarm Systems |
(($460)) $543 plus (($4.60)) $5.43 per device > 6 devices |
|
Fire Alarm Systems with more than 6 devices and no new control panel installation or major modification to system |
(($231)) $273 plus (($4.60)) $5.43 per device > 6 devices |
|
Fire Extinguishing System-Pre-engineered or Rangehood |
(($197)) $233 |
|
Fire Sprinkler System |
(($278)) $328 plus (($2.78)) $3.28 per sprinkler head > 6 sprinkler heads |
|
Standpipe |
(($197)) $233 plus (($4.00)) $5.00 per landing with PRVs (pressure-reducing valves) |
|
Fire Pump |
(($197)) $233 per pump |
|
Sprinkler System Supply Main* *Fee covers one inspection and one reinspection for a specific project and location |
(($245)) $289 |
|
Tenant Improvement Inspection without modification of fire protection systems, ((Or)) or Tenant Improvement with 6 or less sprinkler heads and 6 or less fire alarm devices |
(($178)) $208 |
|
Emergency Responder Radio System Coverage-Systems Testinga |
(($175)) $208 per hour, one hour minimum |
|
Knox Box Inspection |
(($185)) $229 |
|
Request for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy recommendation |
(($210)) $248 plus time charge for all related inspection and review.b |
|
Installation of Battery Systems |
See ((Table 22.602.045 C)) Table C for 22.602.045, permit code 6401-Install |
|
Installation of Tanks for Storage of Combustible Liquid Serving Emergency/Standby Power Systems |
See ((Table 22.602.045 C)) Table C for 22.602.045, permit code 3402-Install |
|
Installation of Stationary Tanks for Storage of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) |
See ((Table 22.602.045 C)) Table C for 22.602.045, permit code 8201-Install |
aIncludes acceptance testing ((,)) and reacceptance testing ((, and confidence testing)) .
bWhere 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.
D. Whenever the Fire Prevention Division is requested, or required by the Seattle Fire Code to perform inspections outside regular business hours (8((:00)) ((AM)) a.m. to ((5:00 PM)) 4:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday, the Fire Chief or ((his)) the Fire Chief’s designee shall collect and the responsible party shall pay a fee for such “overtime” inspection equal to actual labor costs including applicable administrative overhead. If the responsible party does not cancel the “overtime” inspection by 9 a.m. the business day prior to the inspection, and fails to appear within 20 minutes from the original appointment time, the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief’s designee shall collect and the responsible party shall pay a fee for such “overtime” inspection equal to actual labor costs including applicable administrative overhead.
E. Whenever the Fire Prevention Division is requested to perform an inspection as required by the Fire Code during business hours and the responsible party fails to appear within 20 minutes from the original appointment time and does not cancel the appointment by fax or email with 24 hours’ notice, 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.
((E.)) F. The Director of the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections is authorized to collect fees listed in this section for the Seattle Fire Department, and to transfer those funds to the Seattle Fire Department.
Section 4. Seattle Municipal Code Section 22.602.090, last amended by Ordinance 124649, is amended as follows:
22.602.090 Fees for filing ((confidence test documentation.)) fire protection systems testing documentation
((The $10 fee for processing documentation pertaining to testing and maintenance of fire and life safety systems has been eliminated for tests conducted on or after January 1, 2014. Testing and maintenance of fire and life safety systems must still be conducted in accordance with the Seattle Fire Code as further defined in Administrative Rule 9.02.14, and the responsible party must notify the Fire Marshal of impaired systems in accordance with Administrative Rule 9.06.14.)) The Fire Chief or the Fire Chief’s designee shall collect a $30 fee for processing documentation pertaining to required testing of fire protection systems in accordance with Administrative Rule 9.02, “Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Requirements for Fire Protection Systems”, and Administrative Rule 9.04, “Impaired Fire Protection Systems”, as required by Seattle Fire Code Section 901.6.1 Standards and Section 901.6.2 Records. Fire protection systems testing filing 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. 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 fee imposed by this Section 22.602.090. The third party vendor shall be entitled to retain that portion of the fee 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 5. 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 6. Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2017.
Section 7. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days after its approval by the Mayor, but if not approved and returned by the Mayor within ten days after presentation, it shall take effect as provided by Seattle Municipal Code Section 1.04.020.
Passed by the City Council the ________ day of _________________________, 2016, and signed by me in open session in authentication of its passage this _____ day of _________________________, 2016.
____________________________________
President ____________ of the City Council
Approved by me this ________ day of _________________________, 2016.
____________________________________
Edward B. Murray, Mayor
Filed by me this ________ day of _________________________, 2016.
____________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
(Seal)