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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWII,A,,
WASHIM370N, AMENDING "'C'MC (:"HA,P',r,ER 16,04 RE(;ARDIN(; THE
C"I"I'Y'S P1,,UMBtNG, COIJE ADMIN[STRATION ; ADOPTING THE
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ADOPT1NG A SCHEDULE OF
PERMITFEES RELATING TO THE PLUMBING CODE AND THE FUE1,
(.,'.AS CODE; REPEM.ING., ()RDINANCE NOS. 1838 §12, 1842 ANI) 2048;
1YROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; ANLL ESTABLISHING AN EFFE(TIVI'
I)ATE.
Ordinance 2121 was amended or repealed by the
following ordinances.
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Ordinance No. 2121 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING TMC CHAPTER 16.04 REGARDING THE
CITY'S PLUMBING CODE ADMINISTRATION; ADOPTING THE
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE; ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF
PERMIT FEES RELATING TO THE PLUMBING CODE AND THE FUEL
GAS CODE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1838 §12, 1842 AND 2048;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to replace Public Health Seattle/ King County
as the authority having jurisdiction for enforcement, permitting and inspections of
plumbing and fuel gas installations within the City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish the City of Tukwila Board of
Appeals as the authority to hear and rule on appeals to the Plumbing and Fuel Gas
Codes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend certain provisions of the
administrative provisions of the Plumbing Code and Fuel Gas Code; and
WHEREAS, in order to properly serve its citizens it is necessary to adopt a
schedule of permit fees related to the Plumbing Code and the Fuel Gas Codes;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC 16.04 Amended. Ordinance No. 2048, as codified at TMC 16.04, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.04
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Sections:
16.04.010 Purpose of Chapter
16.04.020 Codes Adopted.
16.04.030 Filing of Copies of State Building Codes
16.04.040 Compliance with Other Regulations as Prerequisite for Building Permits
16.04.050 Building Moving and Demolition Permits
16.04.060 Application for Relocation. /Demolition Permit
16.04.070 Correction of Defects Before Issuance of Permit
16.04 080 Terms and Conditions of Issuance
16.04.090 Application Fee
16.04.100 Debris and Excavations
16.04.110 Expiration
16.04.120 Relocation Bond Required
16.04.130 Relocation Bond Conditions
16.04.140 Relocation Bond Default in Performance of Conditions
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16.04.150 Relocation Bond Refund of Surplus on Termination
16.04.160 Washington State Energy Code Adopted
16.04.170 Additional Requirements for Security Devices
16.04.180 Definitions
16.04.190 Enforcement Right of Entry
16.04.200 Adoption of County Ordinance 451
16.04.210 Adoption of County Health Regulations
16.04.220 Enforcement Officer Designated
16.04.230 Fee Payment
16.04.240 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings by City
16.04.250 Schedule of Permit Fees
16.04.010 Purpose of Chapter
TMC Chapter 16.04 is enacted for the purpose of adopting rules and regulations for
the protection of the health, safety and general welfare of the public governing the
creation, construction, enlargement, conversion, alteration, repair, occupancy, use,
height, court area, sanitation, ventilation and maintenance of all buildings and
structures within this jurisdiction.
16.04.020 Codes Adopted
Effective July 1, 2004, the following codes are adopted by reference as if fully set
forth:
1. The International Building Code 2003 Edition, and referenced standards hereto
as published by the International Code Council, Inc., and as adopted by the State of
Washington in WAC 51 -50 -003. The following Appendices are specifically adopted.
a. Appendix C, Agricultural Buildings.
b. Appendix E, Supplementary Accessibility Requirements, Sections 101
through 106.
c. Appendix I, Patio Covers.
d. Section 101.2 of the International Building Code, 2003 Edition, is amended
to include Exception 3: Work performed by the City of Tukwila and located in City of
Tukwila right -of -way, work performed by Washington State Department of Transporta-
tion and located in WSDOT right -of -way to include public utility towers and poles,
mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in this code, and hydraulic flood
control structures. Structures or buildings that are intended to be used as any
occupancy classification of the State Building Code are not exempt.
e. Section 101.4.1 provisions of the ICC electrical code are not adopted.
f. Section 113.4 is amended to include: "The violation of any provision, or
failure to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter, shall be subject to the
terms and conditions of TMC Chapter 8.45."
2. The International Residential Code (for One -and Two Family Dwellings), 2003
Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., Chapters 25 through 42,
Plumbing and Electrical provisions of the IRC, are not adopted.
3. The Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, 2003
Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, and as adopted by the State of Washington in Chapters 51 -56 WAC.
Provided that Chapters 12, Fuel Piping, and Chapter 15, Fire Stop Protection of this
code are not adopted. Provided further, that those requirements of the Uniform
Plumbing Code relating to venting and combustion air of fuel fired appliances as found
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in Chapter 5 and those portions of the Code addressing building sewers are not
adopted. Provided further, that cross connection control related to the City public
water system shall be in accordance with the City of Tukwila Public Works Department
"Development Guidelines and Design and Construction Standards," and shall be
permitted, inspected and approved by Tukwila Public Works Department.
a. The City of Tukwila shall have a Board of Appeals to hear and rule on
Plumbing Code appeals.
b. The City of Tukwila hereby adopts the following amendments to the
Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted in TMC 16.04.020:
(1) All reference to and definition of "Authority Having Jurisdiction" is
deemed to refer to and shall mean the "Building Official
(2) UPC Section 103.4.5.1: The Building Official may authorize the
refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
(3) UPC Section 103.4.5.2: The Building Official may authorize the refund
of not more than 80% of the permit fee when no work has been done under a permit
issued in accordance with this code.
(4) UPC Section 103.4.5.3: The Building Official may authorize the refund
of not more than 80% 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 review
effort has been expended.
drainage.
(5) Appendix D: Sizing storm water drainage systems, pertaining to roof
(6) Appendix G: Grey water systems for single family dwellings.
(7) Appendix H: Recommended procedures for design, construction, and
installation of commercial kitchen grease interceptors.
4. The International Mechanical Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the
International Code Council, Inc. Conference of Building Officials, and as adopted by the
State of Washington in Chapter 51 -42 WAC.
5. The 2001 Washington State Energy Code (Chapter 51 -11 WAC).
6. The Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, 2003 Edition.
7. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2003 Edition, published by the International
Code Council, Inc. is hereby adopted, provided that the standards for liquefied
petroleum gas installations shall be the 2001 edition of NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum
Gas Code) and the 2002 edition of ANSI Z223.1 /NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code),
and, provided further that the following amendments shall apply:
a. All references to and definition of "Code Official" is hereby deemed to
refer to and shall mean the "Building Official."
b. UPC Section 106.5.3, Fee Refunds. The Building Official may authorize the
refunding of fees as follows: The full amount of any fee paid which was erroneously
paid or collected. Not more than 80% of the permit fee paid when no work has been
done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. Not more than 80% 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 review effort has been expended.
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16.04.030 Filing of Copies of State Building Codes
The City Clerk shall maintain on file not less than one copy of the codes referred to
in TMC 16.04.020 and 16.04.160, and the codes shall be open to public inspection.
16.04.040 Compliance with Other Regulations as Prerequisite for Building Permits
No building permit shall be issued if the construction authorized by the permit will
violate any existing applicable law or City ordinance.
16.04.050 Building Moving and Demolition Permits
A. No person shall move any existing building or structure within or into the City
without first obtaining a relocation permit and a building permit from the Building
Division. No person shall effect any demolition of any building or structure or any part
thereof that is not exempted by Section 105.2 of the International Building Code without
first obtaining from the Building Division a demolition permit.
B. Except as otherwise provided in TMC 16.04.050, there shall not be issued a
relocation permit for any building or structure that is included within any one or more
of the following categories:
1. So constructed or in such condition as to constitute a danger of injury or
death through collapse of the building, fire, defects, and electrical wiring or other
substantial hazard to the persons who occupy or enter said building after relocation;
2. Infested with rats or other vermin, or the wood members of which are
infested with rot, decay or insects;
3. So unsanitary or filthy that it would constitute a hazard to the health of the
persons who will occupy said building after relocation, or, if not intended for
occupancy by human beings, would make it unsuitable for its intended use;
4. In such condition or of a type, character, size or value, and is so
inharmonious with other buildings in the neighborhood of the relocation site that
placing the building at the proposed relocation site would substantially diminish the
value of other property or improvements in the district into which the building is to be
relocated;
5. The proposed use of the building is prohibited at the proposed relocation
site under any zoning ordinance or other land use ordinance of this City;
6. The building, structure or relocation site does not conform to all applicable
provisions of law or ordinance.
16.04.060 Application for Relocation/Demolition Permit
Every application for a relocation /demolition permit shall be in writing upon a
form furnished by the Building Division, and shall set forth such information as may
reasonably be required in order to carry out the purposes of TMC Chapter 16.04. Such
information may include:
1. Pre -move inspection and investigation of the structure by the Building
Division;
2. Photographs of the building or structure to be moved and or demolished;
3. Report from a licensed pest control contractor stating the condition of the
building as to pest infestation;
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4. Report from a registered engineer or architect stating the structural
condition of the building, and clearly indicating the steps to be taken to
preserve/ enhance said condition.
16.04.070 Correction of Defects Before Issuance of Permit
A. If the building or structure to be moved fails to meet any of the standards set
forth in TMC 16.04.100, but it appears to the Building Official that the deficiencies can
be corrected, the permits shall be issued only on condition that all deficiencies are
corrected prior to the building being used or occupied.
B. In order to determine any matter regarding relocation of a building or
structure, the Building Official may cause any investigation to be made which he
believes necessary.
16.04.080 Terms and Conditions of Issuance
A. In granting a relocation permit, the Building Official may impose such terms
and conditions as are necessary, in the opinion of the Building Official, to ensure that its
relocation will not be materially detrimental or injurious to the public safety or welfare
or to the property or improvements in the district to which the building is to be moved,
including, but not limited to, changes, alterations, additions or repairs to the building or
structure.
B. A separate foundation permit, good for 90 days, must be applied for, and
approved, prior to issuance of the relocation permit.
16.04.090 Application Fee
The fee for relocation investigation service shall be a $25 base fee, plus $15 for every
10 miles distance, or increment thereof, outside city limits. In the event a building
permit is issued for a relocated building, the fees for the building permit and plan
review shall be based upon the total value of the building or structure at its relocated
site, using the same valuation formula as used for new residential construction.
16.04.100 Debris and Excavations
A. It shall be the duty of any person to whom any permit is issued for the
demolition or removal of any building or any section or portion of any building
pursuant to the provisions of TMC Chapter 16.04, and of any person leasing, owning, or
occupying or controlling any lot or parcel of ground from which a building is removed
or demolished, to remove all demolition rubble and loose miscellaneous material from
such lot or parcel of ground, to properly cap the sanitary sewer connections, and to
properly fill or otherwise protect all basements, cellars, septic tanks, wells and other
excavations.
B. An inspection after the work is completed will be required.
16.04.110 Expiration
A relocation permit shall expire and become null and void if the moving of the
building or structure onto a permanent foundation is not completed within 90 days
from the date of issuance of the permit.
16.04.120 Relocation Bond Required
No relocation permit required by TMC Chapter 16.04 shall be issued by the
Building Division unless the applicant therefore first posts a bond, in a form approved
by the City Attorney, executed by the owner of the premises where the building or
structure is to be located as principal, and a surety company authorized to do business
in the State as surety. The bond shall be in form joint and several, shall name the City
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as obligee, and shall be in an amount equal to the cost plus 10% of the work required to
be done in order to comply with all the conditions of such relocation permit as such cost
is established by the Building Official. In lieu of a surety bond, the applicant may post a
bond executed by the owner as principal and which is secured by a deposit in cash in
the amount specified above with a banking or escrow agent acceptable to the City, and
conditioned as required in the case of a surety bond; such a bond as so secured is
hereafter call a "cash bond" for the purposes of TMC 16.04.
16.04.130 Relocation Bond Conditions
Every bond posted pursuant to TMC Chapter 16.04 shall be conditioned as follows:
1. That each and all of the terms and conditions of the relocation permit shall
be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official;
2. That all of the work required to be done pursuant to the conditions of the
relocation permit shall be fully performed and completed within the time limit specified
in the relocation permit; or, if no time limit is specified, within 90 days after the date
said building is moved to the new location. The time limit herein specified, or the time
limit specified in any permit, may be extended for good and sufficient cause by the
Building Official. No such extension of time shall be valid unless written, and no such
extension shall release any surety upon any bond.
16.04.140 Relocation Bond Default in Performance of Conditions
A. Whenever the Building Official finds that a default has occurred in the
performance of any term or condition of any permit required by TMC 16.04.140, written
notice thereof shall be given to the principal and to the surety of the bond. Such notice
shall state the work to be done, the estimated cost thereof, and the period of time
deemed by the Building Official to be reasonably necessary for the completion of such
work. After receipt of such notice, the surety must, within the time therein specified,
either cause the required work to be performed or, failing therein, must pay over to the
City the full amount of the approved bond. Upon receipt of such funds, the Building
Official shall proceed by such mode as he deems convenient to cause the building or
structure to be demolished and to clear, clean and restore the site to a natural condition,
but no liability shall be incurred therein other than for the expenditure of the sum in
hand therefore.
B. When any default has occurred on the part of the principal under the preceding
provisions, the surety shall have the option, in lieu of completing the work required, to
demolish the building or structure and to clear, clean and restore the site to a natural
condition.
16.04.150 Relocation Bond Refund of Surplus on Termination
The term of each bond posted pursuant to TMC Chapter 16.04 shall begin upon the
date of the posting thereof, and shall end upon completion to the satisfaction of the
Building Official of the performance of all the terms and conditions of the relocation
permit required by this section and release of the bond by the Building Official. Such
completion and release shall be evidenced by a statement thereof signed by the Building
Official, a copy of which will be sent to the surety or principal upon request. When a
cash bond has been posted, the cash shall be returned to the depositor or his successors
or assignees upon the termination of the bond, except any portion thereof that may
have been used or deducted as provided elsewhere in TMC Chapter 16.04.
16.04.160 Washington State Energy Code Adopted
The Washington State Energy Code, Chapter 51 -11 WAC, and all amendments
thereto, is hereby adopted by this reference as if fully set forth.
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16.04.170 Additional Requirements for Security Devices
The following requirements shall apply to all apartment houses, hotels, and motels,
provided that nothing in TMC Chapter 16.04 shall be construed to relieve any party
from compliance with the International Building Code and the International Fire Code.
1. Entrance doors to individual housing units shall be without glass openings
and shall be capable of resisting forcible entry equal to a wood, solid core door, 1 -3/4
inches thick. TMC 16.04.170(1) shall apply in a structure constructed after the effective
date of the ordinance as codified in TMC Chapter 16.04 (6/24/98). Any door replaced
in existing structures must comply with TMC 16.04.170.
2. Every entrance door to an individual housing unit shall have a keyed,
single- cylinder, 1 -inch deadbolt lock. The lock shall be so constructed that the deadbolt
lock may be opened from inside without use of a key. In hotels and motels every
entrance door to an individual unit shall also be provided with a chain door guard or
barrel bolt on the inside.
3. Housing unit to interior corridor doors shall have a visitor observation
port, which port shall not be in excess of 1/2 -inch in diameter.
4. In all apartment houses as defined in TMC 16.04.180, lock mechanisms and
keys shall be changed upon a change of tenancy.
5. All exit doors shall be able to open from the interior without the use of a
key or any special knowledge or effort.
6. Deadbolts or other approved locking devices shall be provided on all
sliding patio doors which are less than one story above grade or are otherwise
accessible from the outside. The lock shall be installed so that the mounting screws for
the lock cases are inaccessible from the outside.
7. Subject to approval by the Chief of Police, locking devices may be
substituted for those required in TMC 16.04.170, provided such devices are of equal
capability to resist illegal entry, and further provided that the installation of the same
does not conflict with other requirements of this code and other ordinances regulating
safety for exit.
16.04.180 Definitions
For the purpose of TMC 16.04.170 through 16.04.190, the following definitions shall
apply:
1. "Apartment house" means any building, or portions thereof which
contains three or more dwelling units and, for the purpose of this code, includes
residential condominiums.
2. "Hotel" means any building containing six or more guest rooms intended
or designed to be used, or which are used, rented, or hired out to be occupied, or which
are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests.
3. "Motel" means hotel as defined in TMC 16.04.180 -2.
16.04.190 Enforcement Right of Entry
The Building Official is authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of TMC
16.04.170 through 16.04.190 for all new construction. The Chief of Police is authorized
and directed to enforce the provisions of TMC 16.04.170 through 16.04.190 for all
existing buildings or premises, and upon presentation of proper credentials, the Chief
of Police or his duly authorized representative may, with the consent of the occupant or
pursuant to a lawfully issued warrant, enter at reasonable times any building or
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premises for the purposes of inspecting the physical security of exterior accessible
openings of such building or premises.
16.04.200 Adoption of County Ordinance 451
King County Ordinance 451 entitled "An ordinance relating to and regulating the
design, construction, equipping, operation, maintenance of spray and wading pools,
public and semi public swimming pools; requiring plans and permits establishing a
swimming pool advisory committee; defining offenses and providing penalties," one
copy of which is filed with the City Clerk for use and examination by the public, is
adopted by reference as an ordinance of the City of Tukwila.
16.04.210 Adoption of County Health Regulations
Seattle -King County Department of Public Health rules and regulations for
construction, maintenance and operation of swimming pools, one copy of which is filed
with the City Clerk for use and examination by the public, are adopted by reference as
Tukwila's rules and regulations.
16.04.220 Enforcement Officer Designated
The director of the Seattle -King County Department of Public Health or his
authorized representative is designated as the enforcement officer of TMC 16.04.200
through 16.04.230.
16.04.230 Fee Payment
Any fees to be paid under TMC 16.04.200 through 16.04.230 shall be collected by,
paid directly to, and retained by the Seattle -King County Public Health Department.
16.04.240 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings by City
A. The City Council may, upon approval and passage of an appropriate resolution
or ordinance, direct the Mayor or designated representative to abate a dangerous
building as determined by the provisions of TMC Chapter 16.04, and such dangerous
building may be abated by City personnel or by private contractor under the direction
and pursuant to the order of the Planning Director or designated representative.
B. The City Council shall appropriate sufficient funds to cover the cost of such
repair or demolition work. The costs incurred by the City in any such abatement
proceedings shall be recovered by special assessment against the real property involved
and shall constitute a lien as provided by law, and particular reference being made to
RCW 35.80.030.
C. Nothing in TMC 16.04.240 shall be construed to abrogate or impair the power
of the City or any department thereof to enforce any provision of its charter or its
ordinances or regulations, nor to prevent or punish violations thereof, and any powers
conferred by TMC 16.04.240 shall be in addition to and supplemental to powers
conferred by other laws; nor shall TMC 16.04.240 be construed to impair or limit in any
way the power of the City to define and declare nuisances and to cause their removal or
abatement by summary proceedings, or in any manner provided by law.
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16.04.250 Schedule of Permit Fees
A. Building Permit Fee Schedule:
Total Valuation
$1 to $500
$501 to $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000
$25,001 to $50,000
$50,001 to $100,000
$100,001 to $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up
B. Plan Review Fee: When submittal documents are required by IBC Section
106.1, or IRC Section R106.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting
plans and specifications for review. The plan review fee shall be 65% of the permit fee
as set forth in the permit fee schedule. The plan review fee specified herein is a separate
fee from the permit fee and is in addition to the permit fee.
C. Other Fees:
Building Permit Fees
$29
$29 for the first $500, plus $3.78 for each additional $100, or
fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
$85.70 for the first $2,000, plus $17.36 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
$484.98 for the first $25,000, plus $12.52 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$797.98 for the first $50,000, plus $8.68 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
$1,231.98 for the first $100,000, plus $6.94 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof to and including $500,000
$4,007.98 for the first $500,000, plus $5.89 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
$6,952.98 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.90 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof
1. Inspections outside normal business hours: $58 per hour (two -hour
minimum charge).
2. Re- inspection fee: $58 per hour, assessed upon call for third inspection of
same correction notice.
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated: $58 per hour (1/2-
hour minimum charge).
4. Additional plan review necessary due to additions or revisions to the
plans: $58 per hour.
5. Work commencing before permit issuance shall be subject to an
investigation fee of 100% of the usual permit fee.
D. Mechanical Permit Fee Schedule:
1. Permit Issuance Issuance of each permit (base fee): $30.00
2. The permit fees for mechanical work shall be as indicated in the following
schedule:
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Valuation of
Work (Total
Contract Amount)
$250 or less
$251 to $500
$501 to $1,000
$1,001 to $5,000
$5,001 to $50,000
$50,001 to $250,000
$250,001 to $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up
Mechanical Permit Fees
$58
$58 for first $250, plus $6.75 for each $100 or fraction thereof,
to and including $500
$74.87 for the first $500, plus $7.49 for each $100 or fraction
thereof, to and including $1,000
$112.32 for the first $1,000, plus $8.31 for each $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $5,000
$145.56 for the first $5,000, plus $9.22 for each $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$414.90 for the first $50,000, plus $7.19 for each $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $250,000
$1,852.90 for the first $250,000, plus $6.39 for each $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
$4,792.50 for first $1,000,000, plus $5.68 for each $1,000 or
fraction thereof
3. Plan review fee: 25% of the calculated permit fee.
4. Work commencing before permit issuance: 100% of usual permit fee.
5. Inspections outside of normal business hours: $58 per hour.
6. Re- inspection fee assessed: $58 per hour.
7. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
plans or to plans for which an initial review has been completed: $58 per hour (one -half
hour minimum).
E. Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule
1. Permit Issuance Issuance of each permit (base fee): $30.00.
2. Issuance of each supplemental permit: $15.00
3. Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to Items 1 2 above):
For one plumbing fixture (a fixture is a sink, toilet, bathtub, etc.) $58
For each additional fixture $10
For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer S21
Rain water system per drain (inside building) $10
For each water heater and/or vent $10
For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its trap and j $10
vent, except for kitchen type grease interceptors
For each grease trap (connected to not more than four fixtures) $15
For each grease interceptor for commercial kitchens (less than 750 gallon $25
capacity)
For each repair or alteration of water piping and or water treating $10
equipment, each occurrence
For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture $10
For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlets/ outlets for a $70
specific gas
For each additional medical gas inlets/ outlets $7
For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter, including (1 -5) ATMOS $5
vacuum breakers, therefore over five each ATMOS vacuum breaker
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4. Other Inspections Fees (Plumbing):
Inspection outside of normal business hours (minimum 3 hours)
Re- inspection fee
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated
Plumbing permit issued after work commences for which a permit is
required:
•Emergency conditions
•Non- emergency conditions: Work commencing before permit
issuance shall be subject to an investigation fee equal to 100% of the
permit fee.
Plan review fee: The fee for review shall be 25% of the total plumbing
permit fee. The plan review fee is a separate fee from the permit fee,
and is applicable when plans are required in order to show
compliance with the code.
F. Fuel Gas Piping Permit Fees
1. Permit Issuance:
2. Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to items in F.1. above):
For each gas piping system of one to five outlets
For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet
3. Other Inspections and Fees (fuel gas piping):
Inspections outside of normal business hours
Re- inspection fee
Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated
Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to
approved plans (minimum charge one -half hour)
Work commencing before permit issuance shall be subject to an
investigation fee equal to 100% of the permit fee
Plan review fee: The fee for review shall be 25% of the total fuel gas
piping permit fee. The plan review fee is a separate fee from the
permit fee and is required when plans are required in order to show
compliance with the code.
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$58/ hour
$58/ hour
$58/ hour
No fee
For issuing each permit (base fee): ($0 if permit is in conjunction with $30
a plumbing permit for an appliance with both plumbing and gas
connection.)
For issuing each supplemental permit $15
Fee is 100%
of permit fee
Fee is 25% of
permit fee
$58
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$58/ hour
$58/ hour
$58/ hour
$58/ hour
100% of the
permit fee
Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 1838 §12, 1842 and 2048 are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this 20TH DAY OF MARCH, 2006.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED
Office of-the-C. rney
BY:
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk: 2 6
Passed by the City Council: 3
Published: 4 -6
Effective Date: 3 ;L c
Ordinance Number: /.2
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On March 20, 2006, the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted
Ordinance No.2121, the main points of which are summarized by its title as follows:
An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending
TMC Chapter 16.04 regarding the City's Plumbing Code administration; adopting the
International Fuel Gas Code; adopting a schedule of permit fees relating to the
Plumbing Code and the Fuel Gas Code; Repealing Ordinance Nos. 1838 §12, 1842
and 2048; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed upon request.
Approved by the City Council at their Regular Meeting of March 20, 2006.
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Jae E. Cantu, `CMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: March 24, 2006
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
No. 2121
City of Tukwila, Washington