Appendices to the codes adopted by reference in this chapter are not adopted except as specifically adopted in the section adopting each code.
(Ord. 955 § 2, 2004; Ord. 1289 § 1 (Att. A), 2024)
A.
The 2021 Edition of the International Building Code (IBC), including the adoption of ICC/ANSI A117.1-2021, requirements for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, as published by the International Code Council, as adopted by RCW 19.27.031 and as it may hereafter be adopted and/or amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, excluding Chapter 1, "Administration," is hereby adopted by reference, together with the following appendices:
1.
Appendix Chapter E, "Supplementary Accessibility Requirements."
2.
Appendix Chapter H, "Signs."
3.
Appendix Chapter J, "Grading," provided, this appendix shall govern only grading in conjunction with a building permit and all other grading shall be governed by Chapter 15.20 SMC.
4.
The 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) is included in the adoption of the IBC as provided by IBC Section 101.4.7 and amended in WAC 51-50-480000, excluding Chapter 1, Part 2 – Administration. The construction administrative code, as set forth in Chapter 15.04B SMC, shall be used in place of IEBC Chapter 1, Part 2 – Administration.
Exception: | |
1. | The provisions of this code do not apply to temporary growing structures used solely for the commercial production of horticultural plants including ornamental plants, flowers, vegetables, and fruits. "Temporary growing structure" means a structure that has the sides and roof covered with polyethylene, polyvinyl, or similar flexible synthetic material and is used to provide plants with either frost protection or increased heat retention. A temporary growing structure is not considered a building for purposes of this code. |
2. | The provisions of this code do not apply to the construction, alteration, or repair of temporary worker housing except as provided by rule adopted under Chapter 70.114A RCW, or Chapter 37, Laws of 1998 (SB6168). "Temporary worker housing" means a place, area or piece of land where sleeping places or housing sites are provided by an employer for his or her employees or by another person, including a temporary worker housing operator, who is providing such accommodations for employees for temporary, seasonal occupancy, and includes "labor camps" under RCW 70.54.110. |
B.
Section 403.2.1.1 of the IBC is hereby amended to add exception as follows:
Exception: The required fire-resistance rating of the structural frame shall not be less than 2 hours. |
C.
Section 3002.4 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:
3002.4 Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher. Where elevators are provided in buildings four or more stories above grade plane; or four or more stories below grade plane; or in any Group R or I occupancy building provided with an elevator regardless of the number of stories, at least one elevator shall be provided for fire department emergency access to all floors. The elevator car shall be of such a size and arrangement to accommodate a 24-inch by 84-inch (610mm by 1930mm) ambulance stretcher in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall not be less than 3 inches (76mm) high and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoistway door frame. |
(Ord. 955 § 2, 2004; Ord. 1013 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1064 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1118 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1173 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1246 § 1, 2021; Ord. 1289 § 1 (Att. A), 2024)
A.
The 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code (IRC), as published by the International Code Council, as adopted by RCW 19.27.031 and as it may hereafter be adopted and/or amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, together with Appendix Chapter AG, Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, and excluding Chapter 1, "Administration," Chapter 11, "Energy Efficiency" and Chapters 25 through 43, is hereby adopted by reference.
B.
Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE R301.2 (1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERA | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ground Snow Load(k) | WIND SPEED(d) (mph) | SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY(f) | SUBJECT TO DAMAGE | WINTER DESIGN(e) | ICE BARRIER UNDERLAY-MENT REQUIRED(h) | FLOOD HAZARDS(g) | AIR FREEZING INDEX(i) | MEAN ANNUAL TEMP(j) | ||
Weathering(a) | Frost Line Depth:(b) | Termite(c) | ||||||||
35 psf | 98 | D-2 | Moderate | 18" | Slight to Moderate | 22°F | N/A | FEMA NFIP FIRM Date 8/19/2020 | 170°F | 50.2°F |
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s. |
a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index (i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. |
b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1). The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. |
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. |
d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(4)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. |
e. The outdoor design dry-bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 97.5 percent values for winter from Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. Deviations from the Appendix D temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience as determined by the Building Official. |
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. |
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas), (b) the date(s) of the currently effective FIRM and FBFM, or other flood hazard map adopted by the community, as may be amended. |
h. In accordance with Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." |
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index – USA Method (Base 32½ Fahrenheit)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html. |
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index – USA Method (Base 32½ Fahrenheit)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html. |
k. For elevations up to 700 feet above mean sea level. For elevations from 701 feet to 800 feet, the assigned value is 45 psf. For elevations from 801 feet to 900 feet, the assigned value is 50 psf. For elevations from 901 feet to 1,000 feet, the assigned value is 55 psf. For elevations exceeding 1,001 feet, the assigned value is 60 psf. |
(Ord. 955 § 2, 2004; Ord. 1013 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1064 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1118 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1173 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1246 § 2, 2021; Ord. 1289 § 1 (Att. A), 2024)
The 2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC), as published by the International Code Council, as adopted by RCW 19.27.031 and as it may hereafter be adopted and/or amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, including the adoption of and amendments to the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, the adoption of the 2021 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) and adoption of the 2020 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58), but excluding Chapter 1, "Administration," is hereby adopted by reference.
(Ord. 955 § 2, 2004; Ord. 1013 § 3, 2007; Ord. 1064 § 3, 2010; Ord. 1118 § 3, 2013; Ord. 1173 § 3, 2016; Ord. 1246 § 3, 2021; Ord. 1289 § 1 (Att. A), 2024)
A.
The 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code ("IFC"), as published by the International Code Council, as adopted by RCW 19.27.031 and as it may hereafter be adopted and/or amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54A WAC, excluding Chapter 1, "Administration," is hereby adopted by reference, as amended in this section.
C.
All references to the ICC Electrical Code are instead to reference the National Electric Code.
E.
Section 308.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
308.3 Group A occupancies. Exception 1. Where approved by the fire code official. |
F.
Section 507.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 150 feet (45.7m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. |
Exceptions: |
1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). |
2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). |
G.
Section 903.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section. |
All newly constructed buildings with a gross square footage of 3,600 square feet regardless of type or use as well as zero lot line townhouses with an aggregate area of 3,600 square feet or greater must be sprinklered. Additions to existing buildings which would result in a gross floor area greater than 3,600 square feet must be retrofitted with an automatic sprinkler system. Subject to the approval of the Fire Code Official, a phasing plan of up to five years is permitted. |
Exception: Additions to group R division 3 occupancies of up to 500 square feet are permitted without compliance with this section. This is a one-time exemption. |
H.
Section 903.4.3 is amended 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 floor in high-rise buildings. |
Exception: When approved by the fire code official in NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R systems. |
I.
Section 907.6 is amended to read as follows:
907.6 Installation and monitoring. When required by the fire code official, all fire detection systems shall be monitored and shall meet the following requirements: |
a. Current NFPA Article 72, National Fire Alarm Code. |
b. The current International Building and Fire Codes. |
c. The system shall be supervised. |
d. All signals from the fire alarm control panel shall be transmitted to an approved central station conforming to UL Standard 827, listed by Underwriters Laboratories and approved by the fire code official. |
e. The building owner must provide the fire code official proof of monitoring service. |
f. The installer shall provide written certification to the fire code official that the system has been installed in accordance with approved plans and specifications. |
g. The system must have a signal maintenance agreement prior to Certificate of Occupancy. |
J.
The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in IFC Chapter 80 and such codes and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
(Formerly 15.04A.070; Ord. 955 § 2, 2004; Ord. 1013 § 7, 2007; Ord. 1064 § 7, 2010; Ord. 1118 § 7, 2013; Ord. 1173 § 7, 2016; Ord. 1246 § 5, 2021; Ord. 1289 § 1 (Att. A), 2024)
A.
The 2021 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code ("UPC") and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards ("UPCS"), as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as adopted by RCW 19.27.031 and as it may hereafter be adopted and/or amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-56 WAC, excluding Chapter 1, "Administration," Chapter 12, "Fuel Gas Piping," Chapter 14, "Firestop Protection," and those requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code relating to venting and combustion air of fuel-fired appliances as found in Chapter 5 and those portions of the code addressing building sewers, is hereby adopted by reference, together with the following appendices and as amended in this section.
B.
The following chapters of the appendix are adopted:
C.
Section 708.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
708.1 Grade of Horizontal Drainage Piping. Horizontal drainage piping shall be run in practical alignment and a uniform slope of not less than one-fourth (1/4) inch per foot (20.9 mm/m) or two (2) percent toward the point of disposal provided that, where it is impractical due to the depth of the street sewer or to the structural features or to the arrangement of any building or structure to obtain a slope of one-fourth (1/4) of an inch per foot (20.9 mm/m) or two (2) percent, any such pipe or piping four (4) inches (100 mm) or larger in diameter may have a slope of not less than one-eighth (1/8) of an inch per foot (10.9 mm/m) or one (1) percent, when first approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Horizontal drainage piping connected to any duel flush gravity tank water closet shall have a slope of not less than one-fourth (1/4) inch per foot (10.9 mm/m). |
D.
Section 1101.11.2.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1101.11.2.2.2 Combined Systems. The secondary roof drains shall connect to the vertical piping of the primary storm drainage conductor downstream of any horizontal offset below the roof. The primary storm drainage system shall connect to the building storm water that connects to an underground public storm sewer. The combined secondary and primary roof drain systems shall be sized in accordance with Section 1103.0 based on double the rainfall for the local area. A relief drain shall be connected to the vertical drain piping using a wye type fitting piped to daylight on the exterior of the building. The piping shall be sized as required for a secondary drain with a 4-inch maximum. |
(Formerly 15.04A.080; Ord. 955 § 2, 2004; Ord. 1013 § 8, 2007; Ord. 1064 § 8, 2010; Ord. 1118 § 8, 2013; Ord. 1173 § 8, 2016; Ord. 1198 § 16, 2017; Ord. 1246 § 6, 2021; Ord. 1289 § 1 (Att. A), 2024)
The 2021 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code ("IECC"), as published by the International Code Council and as adopted by Chapter 19.27A RCW and as it may hereafter be amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC, is hereby adopted by reference.
(Formerly 15.04A.090; Ord. 955 § 2, 2004; Ord. 1118 § 9, 2013; Ord. 1173 § 9, 2016; Ord. 1246 § 7, 2021; Ord. 1289 § 1 (Att. A), 2024)
The 2021 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference.
(Formerly 15.04A.110; Ord. 955 § 2, 2004; Ord. 1013 § 9, 2007; Ord. 1118 § 10, 2013; Ord. 1173 § 10, 2016; Ord. 1246 § 8, 2021; Ord. 1289 § 1 (Att. A), 2024)
Repealed by Ord. 1064.
(Ord. 955 § 2, 2004)
The codes, appendices, and standards set forth in this chapter shall be filed with the city clerk and a copy made available for use and examination by the public, pursuant to RCW 35A.12.140.
(Ord. 955 § 2, 2004; Ord. 1118 § 11, 2013; Ord. 1173 § 11, 2016; Ord. 1289 § 1 (Att. A), 2024)
Any person, firm, corporation or organization violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a civil infraction, punishable as provided in SMC § 1.12.010. Every day or portion thereof during which any violation of this chapter occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 955 § 2, 2004; Ord. 1289 § 1 (Att. A), 2024)
A.
A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed in Tables 1-A, 2-A, 3-A and 4-A have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.
B.
When submitted documents are required by SMC § 15.04B.100, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees and in addition to permit fees.
C.
A fee for certain administrative procedures and miscellaneous inspections shall be paid as prescribed in Table 5-A. Approval of such procedure or inspection shall not be released until the applicable fee has been paid.
Table 1-A Building Permit Fees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Building Permit | Residential | Commercial/Retail | |
Building Valuation | |||
$1.00 to $500.00 | $39.77 | ||
$501.00 to $2,000.00 | $39.77 for the first $500.00 plus $5.10 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, up to and including $2,000 | ||
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $131.56 for the first $2,000 plus $23.54 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000 | ||
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $672.87 for the first $25,000 plus $16.98 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, up to and including $50,000 | ||
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $1,097.26 for the first $50,000 plus $11.80 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, up to and including $100,000 | ||
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $1,687.02 for the first $100,000 plus $9.38 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, up to and including $500,000 | ||
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $5,441.94 for the first $500,000 plus $8.07 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, up to and including $1,000,000 | ||
$1,000,001.00 and up | $9,479.40 for the first $1,000,000 plus $6.81 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | ||
Demolition permit (≤ 2,500 sq ft) | $172.46 | $172.46 | |
Demolition permit (> 2,500 sq ft) | $206.95 | $206.95 | |
Temporary tents/canopies/air structures | |||
Private use (includes review) | $103.47 | ||
Public use (includes review) | $206.95 | ||
Reroof (nonstructural) | $172.46 | Based on project valuation | |
WSBCC surcharge | $6.50 on each building permit issued, plus an additional surcharge of $2.00 for each residential unit in a multi-unit building, but not including the first unit. $25.00 for each commercial building permit issued. | ||
Building Plan Review Fees | Residential | Commercial/Retail/Multifamily | |
Initial plan review (includes first recheck) | An amount equal to 65% of the determined building permit fee | ||
Fire safety review (SMC § 15.06.080) | An amount equal to 25% of the determined building permit fee | ||
Additional reviews after first recheck | The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction* | ||
Resubmittal (complete) after plans reviewed and approved | An amount equal to 65% of the determined building permit fee | ||
Resubmittal (partial) after plans reviewed and approved | The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction* | ||
Expedited plan review | Double plan review fee | ||
Consultant review fees (third-party review) | Cost of service plus 15% administrative fee | ||
* The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved. |
Table 2-A Mechanical Permit Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
Mechanical Permit Issuance | Residential | Commercial/Retail |
For the issuance of each mechanical permit | $48.29 | $62.08 |
For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired, been canceled or finaled | $20.69 | $31.04 |
Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to the issuance fee) | ||
Appliance vent | $13.93 | $17.24 |
Ventilation fan | $13.93 | $17.24 |
Furnace/unit heater | $26.98 | |
Furnace ≤ 160,000 BTU/h | $33.82 | |
Furnace > 160,000 BTU/h | $50.24 | |
Boiler/compressor/absorption unit ≤ 3 HP and ≤ 100,000 BTU/h | $27.25 | $27.25 |
Boiler/compressor/absorption unit ≤ 15 HP and ≤ 500,000 BTU/h | $50.04 | $50.04 |
Boiler/compressor/absorption unit > 15 HP but ≤ 30 HP and > 500,000 BTU/h but ≤ 1,000,000 BTU/h | $68.64 | $68.64 |
Boiler/compressor/absorption unit > 30 HP but ≤ 50 HP and > 1,000,000 BTU/h but ≤ 1,750,000 BTU/h | $102.12 | $102.12 |
Boiler/compressor/absorption unit > 50 HP and > 1,750,000 BTU/h | $161.16 | $161.16 |
Air-handling unit ≤ 10,000 cubic feet per minute | $19.94 | $19.94 |
Air-handling unit > 10,000 cubic feet per minute | $33.61 | $33.61 |
Evaporative coolers | $19.94 | $19.94 |
Exhaust hood, residential kitchen | $19.94 | |
Exhaust hood, Type II | $31.38 | |
Exhaust hood, Type I | $45.32 | |
Incinerator | $33.54 | $50.24 |
Miscellaneous appliances | $19.94 | $19.94 |
Mechanical Plan Review Fees (does not include SF residential) | ||
Initial plan review (includes first recheck) | An amount equal to 65% of the determined mechanical permit fee | |
Additional reviews after first recheck | The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction* | |
Resubmittal (complete) after plans reviewed and approved | An amount equal to 65% of the determined mechanical permit fee | |
Resubmittal (partial) after plans reviewed and approved | The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction* | |
Expedited plan review | Double plan review fee | |
Consultant review fees (third-party review) | Cost of service plus 15% administrative fee | |
* The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved. |
Table 3-A Plumbing Permit Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
Plumbing Permit Issuance | Residential | Commercial/Retail |
For the issuance of each plumbing permit | $48.29 | $62.08 |
For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired, been canceled or finaled | $20.69 | $31.04 |
Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to the issuance fee) | ||
For each additional plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap | $12.92 | $17.44 |
For each building and each trailer park sewer | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Rainwater systems – per drain (inside building) | $12.92 | $17.44 |
For each water heater and/or vent | $12.92 | $17.44 |
For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including its trap and vent, except kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps | $12.92 | $17.44 |
For each installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treatment, each | $12.92 | $17.44 |
For each repair or alteration of a drainage or vent piping, each fixture | $12.92 | $17.44 |
For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter including backflow protection devices therefor | $12.92 | $17.44 |
For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers, 1 – 5 | $9.46 | $13.93 |
Additional atmospheric-type vacuum breakers exceeding 5, each | $2.22 | $2.22 |
Backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers: ≤ 2-inch | $23.06 | $31.38 |
Backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers: > 2-inch | $61.40 | $71.75 |
For initial installation and testing for a reclaimed water system | $45.98 | $62.76 |
For each annual cross-connection testing of a reclaimed water system (excluding initial test) | $45.98 | $62.76 |
For each medical gas piping system serving 1 – 5 inlet(s)/outlet(s) for a specific gas | $118.63 | |
Additional medical gas inlet(s)/outlet(s), each | $10.48 | |
Gas piping system, 1 – 5 outlets | $9.46 | $13.93 |
Additional gas piping outlets, each | $2.22 | $2.22 |
Bath tub/shower | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Bidet | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Clothes washer | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Dishwasher | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Drinking fountain | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Floor drain | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Grease trap | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Hose bib | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Ice maker | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Laundry tub | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Pressure reducing valve | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Roof drain | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Sink (kitchen/bath) | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Urinal | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Water closet | $12.92 | $17.44 |
Plumbing plan review fees (does not include SF residential) | ||
Initial plan review (includes first recheck) | An amount equal to 65% of the determined plumbing permit fee | |
Additional reviews after first recheck | The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction* | |
Resubmittal (complete) after plans reviewed and approved | An amount equal to 65% of the determined plumbing permit fee | |
Resubmittal (partial) after plans reviewed and approved | The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction* | |
Expedited plan review | Double plan review fee | |
Consultant review fees (third-party review) | Cost of service plus 15% administrative fee | |
* The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved. |
Table 4-A Fire Permit Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
Residential | Commercial/Retail | |
Alarm/Detection Systems | ||
Fire alarm system, 1 – 4 zones | $223.18 | |
Additional zones, each | $40.58 | |
Each device | $8.12 | |
Monitoring Systems | ||
Fire alarm control panel (FACP) | $270.52 | |
Transmitter | $270.52 | |
Fire Suppression Systems | ||
Single-family 13D system | $304.34 | |
Multifamily 13R system | $371.97 | |
Plus for each head/plug | $4.06 | |
Automatic sprinkler system (NFPA 13 system) | $439.60 | |
Plus for each head/plug | $5.41 | |
Riser, each | $101.44 | $101.44 |
Post/wall indicator valve, double detector check valve, FD connection | $101.44 | $101.44 |
Standpipe systems | ||
Class I | $405.79 | |
Class II | $405.79 | |
Class III | $811.58 | |
Fire pump | $338.16 | |
Type I hood system | $338.16 | |
Plus for each nozzle | $21.65 | |
Storage Tanks | ||
Flammable or combustible liquids storage tanks | Based on project valuation | |
Liquefied petroleum tanks | ||
500 gallons or less, each | $169.08 | $236.71 |
501 gallons – 999 gallons, each | $202.90 | $304.34 |
1,000 gallons or more, each | $236.71 | $405.79 |
Hazardous materials storage tanks | ||
500 gallons or less, each | $304.34 | |
More than 500 gallons, each | $439.60 | |
Cryogenic tank, each | $236.71 | |
Fuel tanks for oil burning equipment | $101.44 | $169.08 |
Flammable Liquid Devices | ||
Spray booths (updraft), each | $236.71 | |
Spray booths (downdraft), each | $304.34 | |
Dip tanks, each | $202.89 | |
Flow coaters, each | $304.34 | |
Mixing/handling room | $405.79 | |
Fiberglass work systems | ||
Spray or chopper booth | $338.16 | |
Lay-up areas | $236.71 | |
High-piled storage racks | $371.97 | |
Smoke removal systems | $405.79 | |
Fire Safety Inspection (annual fire inspection, required for all business licenses) | ||
First inspection | $67.63 | |
First reinspection (when corrections are required) | No charge | |
Additional reinspections (each) | $67.63 | |
Fire Code Plan Review Fees | ||
Initial plan review (includes first recheck) | An amount equal to 65% of the determined fire permit fee | |
Additional reviews after first recheck | The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction* | |
Resubmittal (complete) after plans reviewed and approved | An amount equal to 65% of the determined fire permit fee | |
Resubmittal (partial) after plans reviewed and approved | The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction* | |
Expedited plan review | Double plan review fee | |
Consultant review fees (third-party review) | Cost of service plus 15% administrative fee | |
* The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved. |
Table 5-A Administrative and Other Inspection Fees | |
|---|---|
Inspection/reinspection fee | $169.00 per inspection |
Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge 2 hours) | The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction* |
Housing inspections (fire/life safety), site inspections and inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge 1 hour) | The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction* |
Certificate of occupancy (when not a part of a current building permit) | $202.89 |
Change of use (when not a part of a current building permit) | $202.89 |
Permit extension request (all) | $202.89 |
Evaluate requests for code modifications per SMC § 15.04B.080(K) | The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction* |
Evaluate request submittals for alternate materials, design and methods of construction and equipment per SMC § 15.04B.080(L) | The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction* |
* The total hourly cost to the jurisdiction. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved. |
(Ord. 955 § 2, 2004; Ord. 986 § 1, 2005; Ord. 991 § 1, 2006; Ord. 1013 § 10, 2007; Ord. 1064 § 10, 2010; Ord. 1105 § 1, 2012; Ord. 1126 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1246 § 9, 2021; Ord. 1289 § 1 (Att. A), 2024)
A.
There is hereby added to each fee listed in Tables 1-A through 5-A inclusive of SMC § 15.04A.140 a five percent technology surcharge.
B.
The technology surcharge is hereby allocated 1.3 percent to support the city's membership in eCityGov electronic permit services, including MyBuildingPermit.com and any future expanded electronic permit services, and 3.7 percent to support the hardware and software necessary at the city to provide support for electronic permit services.
(Ord. 1072 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1126 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1289 § 1 (Att. A), 2024)