19-058 - Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority - 2019 Fire Plan Review

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City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila WA 98188 Contract Number: EXHIBIT A FIRE CODE REVIEW SERVICES 1. Purpose. The purpose of this exhibit is to create a mutually beneficial process to provide assistance in plan review delivery when needed and to allow the City of Tukwila to request Fire Prevention assistance from the Consultant when the Consultant has available staffing to meet such request to provide the following Fire Prevention Services. 2. Services. 2.1. Plan Review. The review of plans for shall be in accordance the state adopted International Fire Code, local amendments and city codes. The plans will be delivered to the reviewing jurisdiction. All plan review work will be conducted at the reviewing jurisdiction's offices. 2.1.1.Manner of Review. Unless otherwise specifically stated in this Agreement, review shall be performed in the same manner and under the same circumstances as such reviews would be normally be performed. 2.1.2.Time for Review. Upon its receipt of plans, the Consultant shall have two (2) weeks to conduct its initial plan review and to provide comments regarding those plans. If more time is required to complete its review, the Consultant will promptly notify the City and provide an explanation of why additional time is required. If mutually agreed, to by the Chiefs, or their designees, this two (2) week review period may be increased or decreased to provide enhanced customer service on a needed basis. Upon completion of such review, the plans along with any comments shall be returned to the City. 2.1.3.Availability to Discuss Plans. Consultant's staff shall be available to discuss any comments made to the plans. 2.1.4.Other Services Necessary. Consultant's staff may provide additional services necessary, during the permit review process, including pre -application review, pre -construction conferences, meetings, phone calls, and other such activities deemed necessary to provide a high level of customer service and effectively implement the intent of this Agreement and of the IFC. 2.1.5.Software Data Entry. The data entry of review activities shall be performed by a member of the City and in the same manner and under the same circumstances as such entry would be normally be performed. As an alternative, the Consultant is willing to perform the entry if training is provided and access is granted from the jurisdiction's offices. 2.1.6.Notification of Need. Notification should be made 48 hours in advance when review services are needed. Confirmation of availability should be made within 24 hours. Availability will be the sole discretion of the jurisdiction. 3. Payment. The City shall pay for the Services at the rate of $138.84 per hour for 2019. The hourly rate shall be adjusted by the June CPI-W for Seattle Tacoma Bellevue each January 1 beginning January 2020. Invoices shall identify the dates, times and services provided on a monthly basis. Payment shall be made of the invoices within 30 days of receipt. 4. Record Management. Except for working copies, all other records, documents, and drawings pertaining to fire prevention services provided for under this Agreement will be maintained by the City and be the sole property of the City.