A. 
Conflict Between Codes. Whenever there is a conflict between a referenced code in Section 15.04.010 and these general provisions, these general provisions shall apply. In the event of conflict between the following identified codes, the code first listed shall have priority over those latter listed: the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Fire Code, and, then, the Uniform Plumbing Code.
B. 
Design Requirements. The following design requirements apply:
Ground Snow Load*
Wind Speed
Seismic Design Category
Weathering
Frost Line Depth
Termites
Decay
Winter Design Temp
Ice Shield Underlay
Flood Hazard
Air Freeze Index
Mean Annual Temp
30 lbs./ft.2
110 mph ultimate wind speed for Residential/Commercial
D
Severe
24"
Slight to Moderate
None to slight
10°
Yes
2003 1992 FIRM
1000
50.2°
Notes:
* Minimum roof snow load to be thirty lbs./ft.2 in the city of Walla Walla.
C. 
Flood Plain Development. All development within a designated flood plain located in the city of Walla Walla jurisdiction shall comply with Chapter 21.10 and the construction specifications detailed in Section R322 of the International Residential Code as incorporated by Section 15.04.013, as amended.
D. 
Professional Preparation of Plans. The city of Walla Walla shall require a Washington design professional, licensed under the provisions of Chapter 18.08 RCW, 308-12 WAC or 18.43 RCW, to prepare or oversee the preparation of plans for any building or structure containing five or more residential dwelling units or for any new construction, or the enlargement, alteration, repair of a commercial building or structure which affects the structural integrity or life safety systems of the building or structure.
E. 
Construction Plans. All submitted construction documents must be of sufficient detail to show the entire project with emphasis on the following:
1. 
Building codes analysis: type of construction; occupancy type; exit path; occupant loads; number of required exits; et cetera.
2. 
Structural integrity.
3. 
Life safety.
4. 
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
5. 
Compliance with all codes having jurisdiction.
6. 
Scope of work.
7. 
Special inspection requirements and protocols.
8. 
Deferred submittal schedule.
The amount of detail required will vary, depending on the nature and complexity of the project.
F. 
Permit Issuance. City of Walla Walla development permits shall be issued only to the property owner or the property owner's authorized agent.
G. 
Expiration of Permits. All permits shall expire by limitation and be declared void if:
1. 
Work is not started within one hundred eighty days of obtaining a permit,
2. 
Work is abandoned for one hundred eighty days or more after beginning work, or
3. 
After two years from the date of permit issuance, regardless of whether the work is finished.
If a permit is expired for time, a new permit shall be obtained for one-half the permit fee or based on the value of the remainder of the work to finish the original permit, whichever is less. When an applicant has been notified that their permit application has been approved and is ready to purchase, the applicant shall obtain the permit within thirty days of notification or said permit application shall become void.
H. 
Valuation Table. For purposes of calculating permit fees, the city of Walla Walla adopts by reference the most recent building valuation data (BVD) table published by the International Code Council, as amended. Any changes in the BVD table published by the International Code Council shall be deemed to be adopted by the city of Walla Walla without additional amendment to this subsection.
1. 
For purposes of calculation of permit fees for a carport, wood deck, covered patio, covered porch, unconditioned single-story self-service storage facility without interior corridor areas, or similar structures, as determined by the building official, the permit fees shall be calculated at fifty percent of the square foot construction cost rate as shown in the current BVD table rate for group U Utility, miscellaneous.
I. 
Reinspection Fees. A reinspection fee shall be assessed when an initial inspection cannot be approved due to required corrections and when a re-inspection, of the original corrections for whatever reason, still cannot be approved by the inspector. The fee shall be paid by the permit holder prior to any further inspections being scheduled.
J. 
Work Without a Permit.
1. 
Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.
2. 
Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum fees set forth in Section 15.04.050. This fee is an additional penalty, and shall not apply to reduce any fee that may apply to any permit subsequently issued. Payment of the investigative fee does not vest the illegal work with any legitimacy, nor does it establish any right to a permit for continued development of that project. If the work done remains illegal for ninety days after service of the stop work order, it shall be considered hazardous.
3. 
The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
K. 
Fee Refunds. The building official may authorize the refunding of:
1. 
One hundred percent of any fee erroneously paid or collected.
2. 
Up to eighty percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. 
Up to eighty percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty days after the date of fee payment.
L. 
References to Boards of Appeal. All references to a board of appeal in the codes, regulations, and statutes adopted in this chapter, and any amendment or addition thereto, shall be deemed amended to refer to city of Walla Walla hearing examiner.
(Ord. 2004-08 § 2, 2004; Ord. 2006-45 § 2, 2006; Ord. 2008-37 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2010-39 § 1, 2010; Ord. 2014-07 § 1, 2014; Ord. 2016-17 § 1, 2016; Ord. 2021-02 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2024-01 § 1, 2024)
The 2021 Edition of the International Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., including the following appendices: Appendix A, Employee Qualifications; Appendix E, Supplementary Accessibility Requirements; Appendix F, Rodentproofing; Appendix G, Flood-Resistant Construction; Appendix H, Signs; Appendix I, Patio Covers; Appendix J, Grading; as amended by Chapter 51-50 of the Washington Administrative Code, is hereby adopted by reference and further amended as follows:
A. 
Amend Section 113 to read as follows:
SECTION 113
APPEALS
113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
113.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code.
113.3 An appeal must be filed within fourteen days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the city by mail, personal delivery, electronic mail before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.
113.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
(Ord. A-2914 § 1, 1977; Ord. A-3126 § 1, 1980; Ord. A- 3260 § 1, 1983; Ord. A-3287 § 1, 1983; Ord. A-3453 § 1, 1986; Ord. A-3609 § 1, 1989; Ord. A-3684 § 1, 1991; Ord. 94-44 § 1, 1994; Ord. 96-50 § 1, 1996; Ord. 97-44 § 1, 1997; Ord. 98-2 § 1, 1998; Ord. 98-7 § 1, 1998; Ord. 98-36 § 1, 1998; Ord. 2000-17 § 2, 2000; Ord. 2003-43 § 1, 2003; Ord. 2004-08 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2004-11 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2008-37 § 3, 2008; Ord. 2010-39 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2014-07 § 2, 2014; Ord. 2016-17 § 2, 2016; Ord. 2021-02 § 2, 2021; Ord. 2024-01 § 2, 2024)
The 2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., except that the standards for liquified petroleum gas installations shall be the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, and the 2020 Edition of NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) and the 2020 Edition of ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code), and as amended by Chapter 51-52 of the Washington Administrative Code, is hereby adopted by reference and further amended as follows:
A. 
Amend Section 109.2 to read as follows:
109.2 Schedule of permit fees. The fees for mechanical work shall be as indicated in subsection 15.04.050(B) of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
B. 
Remove Sections 109.4 and 109.6.
C. 
Amend Section 113 to read as follows:
SECTION 109
MEANS OF APPEAL
113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
113.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code.
113.3 An appeal must be filed within twenty days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the city by mail, personal delivery, or electronic mail before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.
113.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
(Ord. 2016-17 § 3, 2016; Ord. 2021-02 § 3, 2021; Ord. 2024-01 § 3, 2024)
The 2021 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including the following appendices: Appendix A, Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System; Appendix B, Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems; and Appendix I, Installation Standards for PEX Tubing Systems for Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution; provided, that any provisions of such code affecting fuel gas piping are not adopted; and as amended by Chapters 51-56 of the Washington Administrative Code, is hereby adopted by reference and further amended as follows:
A. 
Amend Section 104.5 to read:
104.5 Permit Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section and as set forth in subsection 15.04.050(C) of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
B. 
Amend Section 104.3.2 to read:
104.3.2 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by Section 104.3.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review.
The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees specified in this section and are in addition to permit fees.
When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged at the rate shown in subsection 15.04.050(C) of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
C. 
Adopt Sections 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 718, 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, Tables 717.1 and 721.1, and such other sections related to building sewers needed to implement the sections enumerated herein.
(Ord. 2016-17 § 4, 2016; Ord. 2021-02 § 4, 2021; Ord. 2024-01 § 4, 2024)
The 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., including the following appendices: Appendix B, Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances, and Appliances Listed For Use With Type B Vents; Appendix C, Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems; Appendix E, Manufactured Housing used as Dwellings; Appendix H, Patio Covers; Appendix J, Existing Buildings and Structures; Appendix K, Sound Transmission; Appendix M, Home Day Care R-3 Occupancy; and Appendix Q, Tiny Houses, as amended by Chapter 51-51 of the Washington Administrative Code, is hereby adopted by reference and further amended as follows:
A. 
Amend Section R322.2.1, paragraph 1, to read:
1. Buildings and structures shall have the lowest floors elevated to or above base flood elevation plus one foot.
B. 
Amend Section R322.2.1, paragraph 3, to read:
3. Basement floors that are below grade on all sides shall be elevated to or above base flood elevation plus one foot.
C. 
Amend Section R322.3.9 to read:
R322.3.9 Construction documents. The construction documents shall include documentation that is prepared and sealed by a registered design professional that the design and methods of construction to be used meet the applicable criteria of this section. The documents shall include a verification of foundation elevation prior to footing inspection approval and a verification of lowest floor elevation to be base flood elevation plus one foot prior to framing inspection approval.
D. 
Amend Section R112 to read as follows:
SECTION R112
APPEALS
R112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
R112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code.
R112.3 An appeal must be filed within fourteen days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the city by mail, personal delivery, or electronic mail before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.
R112.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
R112.5 The building official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the Hearing Examiner.
(Ord. 2016-17 § 5, 2016; Ord. 2021-02 § 5, 2021; Ord. 2022-25 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2024-01 § 5, 2024)
The 2021 Edition of the International Green Construction Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted by reference and further amended as follows:
A. 
Amend Section 111 to read as follows:
SECTION 111
MEANS OF APPEAL
111.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
111.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted there under have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code.
111.3 An appeal must be filed within twenty days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the city by mail, personal delivery, or electronic mail before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.
111.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
(Ord. 2016-17 § 6, 2016; Ord. 2021-02 § 6, 2021; Ord. 2024-01 § 6, 2024)
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby adopted by reference and further amended as follows:
A. 
Add paragraphs 19 and 20 to Section 302 to read as follows:
19. Drug Properties and Structures. It is hereby declared that any building, structure and/or associated property, identified by the City of Walla Walla Chief of Police, wherein or upon which the manufacture, distribution, production or storage of illegal drugs or the precursors to create illegal drugs has taken place in a manner which could endanger the public, such building, structure and/or associated property is not only a dangerous property as defined herein, but is also a property calling for the special procedures set forth in this section. The Building Official is authorized to abate such dangerous buildings, structures, and/or associated properties in accordance with the dangerous building procedures set forth in this code and Washington statute, RCW 64.44.010, with the following modifications:
19.1. Due to public safety hazard in drug production facilities, the utilities shall be disconnected;
19.2. Building(s) and structures shall be inspected to determine compliance with all city ordinances and codes;
19.3. Building(s) and any entry gates to the property shall be secured against entry in the manner set forth in this code;
19.4. No reconnection of utilities or occupancy of the building(s), structures or property shall be allowed until all violations have been successfully addressed, all dangerous conditions abated and a notice of release for re-occupancy has been received from the Health Department and Police Department; and
19.5. If dangerous conditions cannot be abated, occupancy shall be prohibited. Resolution of said property shall be in conformance with RCW 35.80A.010, Condemnation of blighted property.
20. Blighted Property. It is hereby declared that any blighted property is not only a dangerous property as defined herein, but is also a property calling for the special procedures set forth in this section. In conformance with RCW 35.80A.010, the City of Walla Walla may acquire by condemnation, in accordance with the notice requirements and other procedures for condemnation provided in Title 8 RCW, any property, dwelling, building, or structure which constitutes a blight on the surrounding neighborhood. A "blight on the surrounding neighborhood" is any property, dwelling, building, or structure that meets any two of the following factors:
20.1 If a dwelling, building, or structure exists on the property, the dwelling, building, or structure has not been lawfully occupied for a period of one year or more;
20.2 the property, dwelling, building, or structure constitutes a threat to the public
health, safety, or welfare as determined by the executive authority of the City of Walla Walla or the designee of the executive authority; or
20.3 the property, dwelling, building, or structure is or has been associated with illegal drug activity during the previous twelve months.
Prior to condemnation of a blighted property, the City of Walla Walla City Council shall adopt a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the real property described therein is necessary to eliminate neighborhood blight. Condemnation of property, dwellings, buildings, and structures for the purposes described in this chapter is declared to be for a public use.
B. 
Amend Section 501.1, paragraph 1, to read as follows:
1. A heading in the words: Before the Hearing Examiner of the City of Walla Walla.
C. 
Amend Section 501.1, paragraph 7 to the end of the section, to read as follows:
7. The verification (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of at least one appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal.
The appeal shall be filed within 30 days of the date of the service of such order or action by the building official; provided, however, that if the building or structure is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life, limb, property or safety of the public or adjacent property and is ordered vacated and is posted in accordance with Section 404, such appeal shall be filed within 10 days from the date of the service of the notice and order of the building official.
D. 
Amend Section 501.2 to read as follows:
501.2 Processing of Appeal. Upon receipt of any appeal filed pursuant to this section, the building official shall present it at the next regular or special meeting of the Hearing Examiner.
E. 
Amend Section 501.3 to read as follows:
501.3 Scheduling and Noticing Appeal for Hearing. As soon as practicable after receiving the written appeal, the Hearing Examiner shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing of the appeal. Such date shall not be less than 10 days nor more than 60 days from the date the appeal was filed with the building official. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing to each appellant either by causing a copy of such notice to be delivered to the appellant personally or by mailing a copy thereof, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant at the address shown on the appeal.
F. 
Remove Section 601.1.
G. 
Amend Section 601.2 to read as follows:
601.2 Record. A record of the entire proceedings shall be made by tape recording or by any other means of permanent recording determined to be appropriate by the Hearing Examiner.
H. 
Remove Section 601.3.
I. 
Amend Section 601.4 to read as follows:
601.4 Continuances. The Hearing Examiner may grant continuances for good cause shown.
J. 
Amend Section 601.5 to read as follows:
601.5 Oaths-Certification. In any proceedings under this chapter, the Hearing Examiner has the power to administer oaths and affirmations and to certify to official acts.
K. 
Amend Section 601.6 to read as follows:
601.6 Reasonable Dispatch. The Hearing Examiner and his or her representatives shall proceed with reasonable dispatch to conclude any matter before the Hearing Examiner. Due regard shall be shown for the convenience and necessity of any parties or their representatives.
L. 
Amend Section 603.1 to read as follows:
603.1 Subpoenas. The Hearing Examiner may obtain the issuance and service of a subpoena for the attendance of witnesses or the production of other evidence at a hearing sua sponte or upon written demand of any party. The issuance and service of such subpoena shall be obtained upon the filing of an affidavit therefor which states the name and address of the proposed witness; specifies the exact things sought to be produced and the materiality thereof in detail to the issues involved; and states that the witness has the desired things in possession or under control. A subpoena need not be issued when the affidavit is defective in any particular.
M. 
Remove Section 603.2.
N. 
Amend Section 604.7.1 to read as follows:
604.7.1 What may be noticed. In reaching a decision, official notice may be taken, either before or after submission of the case for decision, of any fact which may be judicially noticed by the courts of this state or of official records of the City of Walla Walla and of ordinances of the city or rules and regulations of the Hearing Examiner.
O. 
Amend Section 605.1 to read as follows:
605.1 Decision. The decision of the Hearing Examiner shall be sent to the appellant and to other parties of record not later than ten (10) days following the hearing at which the appeal is considered unless the Hearing Examiner extends the time for good cause shown and gives notice to the parties.
P. 
Remove Section 605.2.
Q. 
Remove Section 605.3.
R. 
Remove Section 605.4.
S. 
Remove Section 605.5.
T. 
Remove Section 605.6.
U. 
Amend the title of Chapter 7 to read as follows:
ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDER OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OR THE HEARING EXAMINER.
V. 
Amend Section 701.1 to read as follows:
701.1 General. After any order of the building official or the Hearing Examiner made pursuant to this code shall become final, no person to whom any such order is directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey any such order. Any such person who fails to comply with any such order is guilty of a misdemeanor.
W. 
Amend Section 701.2 to read as follows:
701.2 Failure to Obey Order. If, after any order of the building official or Hearing Examiner made pursuant to this code has become final, the person to whom such order is directed shall fail neglect or refuse to obey such order, the building official may (i) cause such person to be prosecuted under Section 701.1, or (ii) institute any appropriate action to abate such building as a public nuisance, or (iii) both.
X. 
Amend Section 401.2, paragraph 5, to read as follows:
5. Statements advising (i) that any person having any record or legal interest in the building may appeal from the notice and order or any action of the building official to the City of Walla Walla Hearing Examiner, provided the appeal is made in writing as provided in this code and filed with the building official within 30 days from the date of service of such notice and order; and (ii) that failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and determination of the matter.
Y. 
Amend Section 403 to read as follows:
SECTION 403 - REPAIR, VACATION AND DEMOLITION
The following standards shall be followed by the building official (and by the City of Walla Walla Hearing Examiner if an appeal is taken) in ordering the repair, vacation or demolition of any dangerous building or structure:
1. Any building declared a dangerous building under this code shall be made to comply with one of the following:
1.1 The building shall be repaired in accordance with the current building code or other current code applicable to the type of substandard conditions requiring repair; or
1.2 The building shall be demolished; or
1.3 If the building does not constitute an immediate danger to the life, limb, property or safety of the public it may be vacated, secured and maintained against entry.
2. If the building or structure is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life, limb, property or safety of the public or its occupants, it shall be ordered to be vacated.
Z. 
Amend Section 905.3 to read as follows:
905.3 Special Assessment. If the legislative body of this jurisdiction orders that the charge shall be assessed against the property, it shall confirm the assessment, cause the same to be recorded, and said assessment shall constitute a special assessment against and a lien upon the property.
AA. 
Amend Section 906 to read as follows:
SECTION 906 - CONTEST
The validity of any assessment made under the provisions of this chapter shall not be contested in any action or proceeding unless the same is commenced within 30 days after passage of the ordinance or resolution imposing such assessment. Any appeal from a final judgment in such action or proceeding must be perfected in the manner provided by law.
BB. 
Amend Section 907 to read as follows:
SECTION 907 - AUTHORITY FOR INSTALLMENT PAYMENT WITH PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS WITH INTEREST
The legislative body of this jurisdiction, in its discretion, may determine that assessments in amounts of $500.00 or more shall be payable in not to exceed five equal installments. The legislative body's determination to allow payment of such assessment in installments, the number of assessments, whether there shall be interest, and the rate thereof shall be stated in the ordinance or resolution imposing such assessments.
CC. 
Amend Section 908 to read as follows:
SECTION 908 - LIEN OF ASSESSMENT
908.1 Immediately upon its being recorded with the county auditor, the assessment shall be deemed to be complete, the several amounts assessed shall be payable, and the assessments shall be liens against the lots or parcels of land assessed, respectively. The lien shall be subordinate to all existing special assessment liens previously imposed upon the same property and shall be paramount to all other liens except for state, county and property taxes with which it shall be upon a party. The lien shall continue until the assessment and all interest due and payable thereon are paid.
908.2 Interest and penalties. All such assessments remaining unpaid after 30 days from the date of recording with the county auditor shall be deemed delinquent. Delinquent assessments are subject to interest at the rate of twelve percent per annum computed on a monthly basis on the full year amount of assessment unpaid from the date of delinquency until paid. Interest shall be calculated at the rate in effect at the time of payment of the assessment, regardless of when the assessments were first delinquent. In addition, delinquent assessments under this section are subject to penalties as follows:
1. A penalty of three percent of the full year amount of tax unpaid shall be assessed on the assessment delinquent on June 1st of the year in which the assessment is due.
2. An additional penalty of eight percent shall be assessed on the amount of assessment delinquent on December 1st of the year in which the assessment is due.
DD. 
Amend Section 910 to read as follows:
SECTION 910 - FILING COPIES OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
A certified copy of the assessment shall be recorded with the county auditor and copies shall be filed with the county assessor and county tax collector on or before December 31st. The descriptions of the parcels reported shall be those used for the same parcels on the county assessors map books for the current year.
EE. 
Amend Section 205 to read as follows:
SECTION 205- HEARING EXAMINER
205.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
205.2 Limitations on authority. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the Hearing Examiner be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
(Ord. 2016-17 § 7, 2016)
The 2021 Edition of the International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted by reference and further amended as follows:
A. 
Amend Section 112 to read as follows:
SECTION 112
APPEALS
112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code.
112.3 An appeal must be filed within fourteen days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the city by mail, personal delivery, electronic mail before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.
112.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
B. 
Amend Section 116.6 to read as follows:
116.6 Hearing. Any person ordered to take emergency measures shall comply with such order forthwith. Any affected person shall thereafter, upon petition directed to the hearing examiner, be afforded a hearing as described in this code.
C. 
Amend Section 703.1 to read as follows:
703.1 General. Alterations shall be done in a manner that maintains the level of fire protection provided.
Exception: Basements of Existing buildings over 1,500 square feet shall comply with the International Building Code Section 903.2.11.1 and International Fire Code Section 903.2.11.1.
D. 
Amend Section 803.2 to read as follows:
803.2 Automatic sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Sections 803.2.1 through 803.2.7. Installation requirements shall be in accordance with the International Building Code.
E. 
Add Section 803.2.7 to read as follows:
803.2.7 Basements of Existing buildings over 1,500 square feet shall comply with the International Building Code Section 903.2.11.1 and International Fire Code Section 903.2.11.1.
F. 
Add Section 904.1.8 to read as follows:
904.1.8 Basements of Existing buildings over 1,500 square feet shall comply with the International Building Code Section 903.2.11.1 and International Fire Code Section 903.2.11.1.
(Ord. 2016-17 § 8, 2016; Ord. 2021-02 § 7, 2021; Ord. 2024-01 § 7, 2024)
The 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., including those standards of the National Fire Protection Association specifically referenced in the International Fire Code, including the following appendices: Appendix B, Fire- Flow Requirements for Buildings; Appendix C, Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution; Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads; Appendix E, Hazard Categories; Appendix F, Hazard Ranking; and Appendix G, Cryogenic Fluids-Weight and Volume Equivalents, as amended by Chapter 51-54A of the Washington Administrative Code (except amendments listed in WAC 51-54A-0503), is hereby adopted by reference and further amended as follows:
A. 
Amend Appendix B, Table B105.2 amending the Minimum Fire Flow (gallons per minute) to fifty percent of the value in Table B105.1(2). Also amending footnote "a." to read: The reduced fire flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.
B. 
Amend Section 111 to read as follows:
SECTION 111
APPEALS
111.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
111.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code.
111.3 An appeal must be filed within fourteen days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the city and the Walla Walla city fire department by mail, personal delivery, or electronic mail before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.
111.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
C. 
Amend Section 503.1.1 to read as follows:
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
D. 
Amend Section 903.3.1.1.2 to read as follows:
903.3.1.1.2 Bathrooms. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for bathrooms regardless of size in dwelling units.
E. 
Amend Section 903.3.1.2.3 as follows:
903.3.1.2.3 Attics. Attic protection shall be provided as follows:
1. Attics that are used or intended for living purposes or storage shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
2. Where fuel-fired equipment is installed in an unsprinklered attic, not fewer than one quick-response intermediate temperature sprinkler shall be installed above the equipment.
3. Where located in a building of Type III, Type IV or Type V construction designed in accordance with Section 510.2 or 510.4 of the International Building Code, attics not required by Item 1 to have sprinklers shall comply with one of the following if the roof assembly is located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of required fire department vehicle access:
3.1. Provide automatic sprinkler system protection.
3.2. Construct the attic using noncombustible materials.
3.3. Construct the attic using fire-retardant-treated wood complying with Section 2303.2 of the International Building Code.
3.4. Fill the attic with noncombustible insulation of an approved type in an approved method.
The height of the roof assembly shall be determined by measuring the distance from the lowest required fire vehicle access road surface adjacent to the building to the eave of the highest pitched roof, the intersection of the highest roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the highest parapet, whichever yields the greatest distance. For the purpose of this measurement, required fire vehicle access roads shall include only those roads that are necessary for compliance with Section 503.
4. Group R-4, Condition 2 occupancy attics not required by Item 1 to have sprinklers shall comply with one of the following:
4.1. Provide automatic sprinkler system protection.
4.2. Provide a heat detection system throughout the attic that is arranged to activate the building fire alarm system.
4.3. Construct the attic using noncombustible materials.
4.4. Construct the attic using fire-retardant-treated wood complying with Section 2303.2 of the International Building Code.
4.5. Fill the attic with noncombustible insulation of an approved type in an approved method.
F. 
Add Section 903.3.1.2.4 to read as follows:
903.3.1.2.4 Bathrooms. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for bathrooms regardless of size in dwelling units.
G. 
Amend Section 903.4.2 to read as follows:
903.4.2 Alarms. An approved alarm providing both audible and visual notification, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
H. 
Amend Section 903.4.3 to read as follows:
903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each level of a building with more than two levels and/or containing two or more occupant units on the same parcel.
(Ord. 2016-17 § 9, 2016; Ord. 2021-02 § 8, 2021; Ord. 2024-01 § 8, 2024)
The 2021 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., and as amended by Chapter 51-11C and Chapter 51-11R of the Washington Administrative Code, is hereby adopted by reference and further amended as follows:
A. 
Amend Section C110 to read as follows:
SECTION C110
APPEALS
C110.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by a building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
C110.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent good or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code.
C110.3 An appeal must be filed within fourteen days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the city by mail, personal delivery, or electronic mail before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.
C110.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
B. 
Amend Section R110 to read as follows:
SECTION R110
APPEALS
R110.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by a building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
R110.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent good or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code.
R110.3 An appeal must be filed within fourteen days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the city by mail, personal delivery, or electronic mail before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.
R110.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
(Ord. 2016-17 § 10, 2016; Ord. 2021-02 § 9, 2021; Ord. 2024-01 § 9, 2024)
The 2021 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., except that the standards for liquified petroleum gas installations shall be the 2020 Edition of NFPA 58 (Liquified Petroleum Gases Code) and the 2021 edition of ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code), is hereby adopted by reference and further amended as follows:
A. 
Amend Section 113 (IFGC) to read as follows:
SECTION 113 (IFGC)
MEANS OF APPEAL
113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
113.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent good or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code.
113.3 An appeal must be filed within twenty days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the city by mail, personal delivery, or electronic mail before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.
113.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
B. 
Remove Section 114 (IFGC).
(Ord. 2016-17 § 11, 2016; Ord. 2021-02 § 10, 2021; Ord. 2024-01 § 10, 2024)
The 2021 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted by reference and further amended as follows:
A. 
Amend Section 109.6 to read as follows:
109.6 Hearing. Any person ordered to take emergency measures shall comply with such order forthwith. Any affected person shall thereafter, upon petition directed to the Walla Walla Hearing Examiner, be afforded a hearing as described in this code.
B. 
Amend Section 111 to read as follows:
SECTION 111
MEANS OF APPEAL
111.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
111.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent good or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code.
111.3 An appeal must be filed within twenty days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the city by mail, personal delivery, or electronic mail before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.
111.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
(Ord. 2016-17 § 12, 2016; Ord. 2021-02 § 11, 2021; Ord. 2024-01 § 11, 2024)
The 2021 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., and as amended by Chapter 51-51 of the Washington Administrative Code, is hereby adopted by reference and further amended as follows:
A. 
Amend Section 108.2 to read as follows:
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. The fees for work shall be as indicated in subsection 15.04.050(B) of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
B. 
Remove Sections 108.4 and 108.6.
C. 
Amend Section 111 to read as follows:
SECTION 111
MEANS OF APPEAL
111.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
111.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent good or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code.
111.3 An appeal must be filed within twenty days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the city by mail, personal delivery, or electronic mail before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.
111.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
D. 
Remove Section 112 (ISPSC).
(Ord. 2021-02 § 12, 2021; Ord. 2024-01 § 12, 2024)
The 2021 Edition of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., and as amended by Chapter 51-55 of the Washington Administrative Code, is hereby adopted by reference and further amended as follows:
A. 
Amend Section 113 to read as follows:
SECTION 113
MEANS OF APPEAL
113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
113.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code.
113.3 An appeal must be filed within twenty days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the city by mail, personal delivery, or electronic mail before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.
113.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.
(Ord. 2024-01 § 13, 2024)
The amendment, addition or repeal of any section of any of the adopted codes, regulations, or statutes shall be deemed to amend this chapter and the codes, regulations, and statutes contained in this chapter are adopted by reference in conformity with the amendment, addition or repeal, and it shall not be necessary for the legislative authority of this city to take any action with respect to such addition, amendment or repeal as provided by RCW 35A.12.140.
(Ord. 2016-17 § 13, 2016)
Willful violation of, willful failure to perform any act required by, or willful creation or maintenance of any condition which violates any provision of the State Building Code or the Technical Building Codes adopted by reference in this chapter shall be a misdemeanor unless another criminal penalty is expressly provided by law in the State Building Code or in the Technical Building Codes and statutes adopted by reference in this chapter.
(Formerly 15.04.020; Ord. A-3711 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2004-34 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2016-17 § 14, 2016)
The following fees shall apply.
A. 
Building Permits.
1. 
Basic building permit fees shall be calculated based upon valuation as provided in Section 15.04.005(H) as follows:
Valuation
Permit Fee
$0.01 to $500.00
$30.00
$500.01 to $2,000
$30.00 for the first $500 plus $3.61 for each additional $100 or increment thereof
$2,000.01 to $25,000
$84.78 for the first $2,000 plus $16.95 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$25,000.01 to $50,000
$475.48 for the first $25,000 plus $12.26 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$50,000.01 to $100,000
$782.23 for the first $50,000 plus $8.49 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$100,000.01 to $500,000
$1,207.69 for the first $100,000 plus $6.80 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000
$3,929.93 for the first $500,000 plus $5.77 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$1,000,000.01 and above
$6,816.23 for the first $1,000,000 and $4.62 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
2. 
The following fees shall apply to roofing-only permits:
Type
Amount
Garage, single-family, duplex, and all other
Fees shall be calculated in accordance with the schedule provided in subsection (A)(1) of this section; however, valuation shall be calculated as follows: Valuation is based upon number of squares (100 sq. ft.). If removal (tear-off) of existing roof is involved, the valuation amount is $200.00 per square or portion thereof. For roofing over an existing roof, the valuation amount is $100.00 per square or portion thereof.
3. 
Manufactured Home Placement Fees. Placement of manufactured homes requires a set-up manual, snow load verification, and the following permit fees shall apply:
Type
Amount
Single wide
$113.00
Double wide
$225.00
Triple wide
$338.00
Quadruple wide
$450.00
4. 
Demolition Permits. A fifty-seven-dollar permit fee shall apply for demolition of each residential or commercial building. A twenty-six-dollar permit fee shall apply for demolition of each outbuilding.
5. 
In addition to the permit fees, plan review fees in the amount of sixty-five percent of the applicable permit fee, plus state surcharges which may apply, shall be due and payable upon filing of permit application.
6. 
Additional State Surcharge Fees. In addition to the above-stated fees, state surcharge fees shall apply. Without limitation, the following state surcharge fees shall apply:
Type
Fee
Building permits
$6.50
For each additional unit for a building containing more than one residential unit
$2.00
Commercial building permits
$25.00
7. 
Additional Inspection Fees. Additional fees shall be charged as follows:
Other Inspections
Fee
Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge – two hours)
$65.00 per hour1
Reinspection fees
$65.00 per hour1
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated
$65.00 per hour1
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (minimum charge – one-half hour)
$65.00 per hour1
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both
Actual costs2
Notes:
1 Or the total hourly cost to the city of Walla Walla, whichever is greater. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
2 Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
B. 
Mechanical Permits.
1. 
Permit Issuance. For issuing each permit: twenty-six dollars.
2. 
Additional fees (in addition to subsection (B)(1) of this section):
Item Inspected
Fee
Gas Piping
$10.00
Furnace < 100,000 BTU
$20.00
Furnace > 100,000 BTU
$20.00
Air Conditioner/Boiler < 4 ton
$20.00
Air Conditioner/Boiler 4 – 15 ton
$30.00
Air Conditioner/Boiler 15 – 30 ton
$40.00
Air Conditioner/Boiler 30 – 50 ton
$60.00
Air Conditioner/Boiler > 50 ton
$100.00
Mini-Split Condenser
$20.00
Mini-Split Air Handler
$10.00
Gas Water Heater
$15.00
Miscellaneous Gas Appliance
$15.00
Wood Stove/Insert
$15.00
Vent Fan/Exhaust Fan
$10.00
Gas Fireplace
$20.00
Appliance Vent
$10.00
Range Hood (Residential)
$15.00
Range Hood (Commercial)
$15.00
Miscellaneous Duct Work
$15.00
Evaporative Cooler
$15.00
3. 
Additional Inspection Fees. Additional fees shall be charged as follows:
Other Inspections
Fee
Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge – two hours)
$65.00 per hour1
Reinspection fees
$65.00 per hour1
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated
$65.00 per hour1
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (minimum charge – one-half hour)
$65.00 per hour1
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both
Actual costs2
Notes:
1 Or the total hourly cost to the city of Walla Walla, whichever is greater. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
2 Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
C. 
Plumbing Permits.
1. 
Permit Issuance.
a. 
For issuing each permit: twenty-three dollars.
b. 
For issuing each supplemental permit: thirteen dollars.
2. 
Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to subsection (C)(1) of this section):
Unit Description
Fee
Water Closet
$10.00
Lavatory
$10.00
Shower
$10.00
Bathtub
$10.00
Kitchen Sink
$10.00
Laundry Sink
$10.00
Floor Drain
$10.00
Clothes Washer
$10.00
Dishwasher
$10.00
Disposal
$10.00
Building Sewer
$20.00
Water Piping
$10.00
Lawn Irrigation (Backflow)
$10.00
Drinking Fountain
$10.00
Hose Bib(s)
$10.00
Water Heater (Electric)
$10.00
Sump Pump
$10.00
Miscellaneous Sink
$10.00
Gas Piping
$10.00
Urinal
$10.00
Miscellaneous Fixtures
$10.00
Drain/Waste/Vent Piping
$10.00
Grease Trap
$10.00
3. 
Additional Inspection Fees. Additional fees shall be charged as follows:
Other Inspections
Fee
Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge – two hours)
$65.00 per hour1
Reinspection fees
$65.00 per hour1
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated
$65.00 per hour1
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (minimum charge – one-half hour)
$65.00 per hour1
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both
Actual costs2
Notes:
1 Or the total hourly cost to the city of Walla Walla, whichever is greater. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
2 Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
D. 
Fire Inspections. In addition to all other permits and fees required, permits must be obtained for installing, altering, or repairing fire protection and/or fire detection equipment, smoke control systems and gas detection systems. All applications shall be made to the fire department in such form and detail as required by the fire chief. Applications for permits shall be accompanied by such plans as required by the fire chief.
1. 
The fees for installing, altering, or repairing fire protection and/or fire detection equipment are based on the value of the proposed work. The permit fee is calculated pursuant to the following table:
PERMIT FEES
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS
Value of System
Permit Fee
$0.01 to $500.00
$30.00
$500.01 to $2,000
$30.00 for the first $500 plus $3.61 for each additional $100 or increment thereof
$2,000.01 to $25,000
$84.78 for the first $2,000 plus $16.95 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$25,000.01 to $50,000
$475.48 for the first $25,000 plus $12.26 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$50,000.01 to $100,000
$782.23 for the first $50,000 plus $8.49 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$100,000.01 to $500,000
$1,207.69 for the first $100,000 plus $6.80 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000
$3,929.93 for the first $500,000 plus $5.77 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$1,000,000.01 and up
$6,816.23 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.62 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
2. 
In addition to the permit fees, plan review fees in the amount of sixty-five percent of the applicable permit fee shall be due and payable upon plan submittal.
3. 
Penalty. Whenever any work for which a fire equipment permit is required is started without first obtaining a permit, except in the case of an emergency, the permit fees specified above are doubled.
4. 
Fee Refunds. The fire official may authorize the refund of any fee erroneously paid or collected. The fire official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty percent of the paid permit fee when no work has been done under an issued permit.
5. 
Valuation. The valuation of the work proposed must be submitted at the time of application for a permit. The valuation is the value of the work which includes all labor, materials, equipment, etc., supplied and installed by the permittee to complete the work. The permittee may be asked to verify the valuation placed on the work. When the cost of any proposed work is unknown, an estimate of the cost shall be made and used to compute the permit fee. Upon completion of the work a fee adjustment is made in favor of the city or permittee, if requested by either party.
(Formerly 15.04.030; Ord. 2004-08 § 3, 2004; Ord. 2006-45 § 3, 2006; Ord. 2007-44 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2008-31 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2009-34 § 2, 2009; Ord. 2016-17 § 15, 2016; Ord. 2021-02 § 13, 2021)