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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2007-03-19 Item 6D.1 - Ordinance - Transfer Responsibility for State Electrical Code to the City J,�.p11LA, k COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS rr s y I ITEM No. Initials 5 v l/ j Meeting Date 1 'rp�iared by Mayor's review 1 ,Evm cil review 1 <I -0 t 0 03/19/07 j V• 1908 I ITEM INFORMATION CAS NUMBER: 07-035 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 03 /19/07 AGENDA ITEM T1ILE ELECTRICAL CODE CATEGORY Discussion Q otio Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other Co n .ract M t g D a t e 3 1 9 0 7 M t g D a t e 3/19/0 h l t g D a t e t l I t g Dat /1 0 7 Altg Date llltg Date llltg Date 1 SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&7R Police PWl SPONSOR'S Adopt 2005 National Electrical Code and fee schedule; and approve interlocal agreement SUMMARY with the City of SeaTac related to plan review and inspection services. REVIEWED BY COW Mt CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DATE: 02/27/2007 RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMLN. Adopt electrical code and approve interlocal agreement COtiwffr1LE Adopt electrical code and approve interlocal agreement. COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $50,000. $50,000. $0 Fund Source: 2007 BUDGET Comments: MTG. DATE I RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION MTG. DATE I ATTACHMENTS I 03/19/07 INFORMATION MEMO ORDINANCE showing CHANGES and Ordinance in FINAL fora APPENDIX "A" ELECTRICAL FEE SCHEDULE ELECTRICAL FEE COMPARISON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT C.A.P. MINUTES OF 02/27/07 VI £4 I I 01 "AK.- 1 City of Tukwila Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Q 11/ 1y� v A••,•• Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director 1909 INFORMATION MEMO To: Committee of the ole. From: Steve Lancaster t C.C: Bob Benedicto Date: March 19, 2007 Subject: Adoption of the 2005 National Electrical Code. ISSUE An amendment to Title 16 of the Tukwila Municipal Code to transfer responsibility for enforcement of the State Electrical Code (2005 N.E.C., NFPA 70) to the Department of Community Development Building Division. BACKGROUND The installation of wires and equipment that convey electric current and the installations of equipment to be operated by electric current, in, on, or about buildings or structures is permitted, reviewed and inspected by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. The Department of Labor and Industries maintains this authority throughout the state of Washington except in those jurisdictions that have exercised their authority to enact an ordinance to assume this responsibility. DISCUSSION ANALYSIS ALTERNATIVES The Permit Center currently issues all required development permits except for electrical work permits. The ability to issue electrical work permits would be the last component necessary to make the Permit Center truly a "one stop" resource for Tukwila citizens. In addition, an electrical code enforcement program administered by Tukwila would bring local control of the revenue, plan review, inspection approval and appeals process. RCW 19.28.010 allows cities to assume the responsibility for enforcement of the National Electric Code, provided that the adopting ordinance requires an equal, higher, or better standard of construction and an equal, higher, or better standard of materials, devices, appliances, and equipment than that required by the State. The proposed ordinance for the city of Tukwila would provide for a standard equal to that enforced by the Department of Labor and Industries. 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 431 -3670 Fax: 206 431 -3665 �1J ILA w x e_ City of Tukwila r Steven M. Mullet Mayor ;Q f"'Of 0 kW/ Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster Director Page 2 Electrical inspectors hired by the City would have to meet the same qualifications set forth for State electrical inspectors. Consequently, this will create a timing and coordination challenge for implementing an electrical code enforcement program. In order to meet this challenge I have had discussions with the City of SeaTac regarding an interlocal agreement whereby our permit Center would issue electrical work permits and the City of SeaTac would provide plan review and inspection services. A draft interlocal agreement has been reviewed by the legal staff of the respective cities and a copy included as an attachment herewith. RECOMMENDATION Approve the adopting ordinance and interlocal agreement. Attachments: Draft ordinance. Electrical permit fee schedule. Electrical fee comparison. Interlocal agreement. 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 431 -3670 Fax: 206 431 -3665 SHOW C3 VEGES VERSION: PDDITIONS ARE NOTED IN 130TD WITH VERTICAL LINT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2121 §1 (PART), AS CODII-1ED AT TMC CHAPTER 16.04, TO ADOPT THE 2005 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ADM NNISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT; SETTING ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council desires to replace the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries as the authority having jurisdiction for enforcement, permitting and inspections of electrical installations within the City of Tukwila; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish the City of Tukwila Hearing Examiner as the authority to hear and rule on appeals relative to the application and interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC); and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt provisions for administration and enforcement of the NEC; and WHEREAS, in order to properly serve its citizens, it is necessary to adopt a schedule of fees related to permits and inspections of the NEC; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Ordinance No. 2121 §1 (part), as codified at TMC 16.04.020, is hereby amended to read as follows: 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. C:'Documents and Settinngs1All Users�ktop`d elly\MSDA TA\ Ordinances\Electrical Code Strikethroush bjs 3- 07.doc BB:kn 3/142007 Page 1 of 10 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 Chapter 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 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. (5) Appendix D: Sizing storm water drainage systems, pertaining to roof drainage. (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." C:\Doeuments and Settings\All Users 'Desktop\t ellyuMSDATA \Ordinances\ Electrical Code Strikethroush bjs 3 -07.doc BE•kn 3714!1007 Page 2 of 10 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. 8. Effective March 2007, the 2005 edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70 2005), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc, including Annex A, B, and C; and Standards and referenced works referred to and the regulations contained in Chapter 296 -46B -010 WAC, as now in effect and as may subsequently be amended, updated or issued as new editions, pursuant to RCW 19.28.031, are hereby adopted by reference to establish safety standards in installing electric wires and equipment, and to provide administrative rules, with the exception of the inspection fees of WAC 296 -46B -905 and the permit fees of WAC 29646B -900 and CIass B basic electrical inspection process of WAC 29646B -110. Provided further that the following administrative procedures are adopted: a. The authority having jurisdiction within the City of Tukwila shall mean the Building Official, and shall include the Chief Electrical Inspector or other individuals or jurisdictions as designated by the Building Official. b. The authority having jurisdiction is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code; and shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code in order to provide clarification to its requirements, as permitted by Article 90.4; and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. c. This code applies to new installations. Buildings with construction permits dated after adoption of this code shall comply with its requirements. d. Existing electrical installations that do not comply with the provisions of this code shall be permitted to be continued in use, unless the authority having jurisdiction determines that the lack of conformity with the code is found to be dangerous to human life or property. e. Additions, alterations or repairs to any building, structure or premises shall conform to that required of a new building, without requiring the existing building to comply with all the requirements of this code or amendments adopted by reference herein. Additions, alterations, installations or repairs shall not cause an existing building to become unsafe or to adversely affect the performance of the building as determined by the authority having jurisdiction. Electrical wiring added to an existing service, feeder or branch circuit shall not result in an installation that violates the provisions of the code in force at the time the additions are made. f. When the use of any electrical equipment or its installations is found to be dangerous to human life or property, the Building Official shall be empowered to have the premises disconnected from its source of electric supply. When such equipment or installation has been so condemned or disconnected, a notice shall be placed thereon listing the causes for condemnation, the disconnection or both, and the penalty for unlawful use thereof. Written notice of such condemnation and the causes therefore shall be given within 24 hours to the owners, the occupant or both, of such building, structure or premises. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove said notice, to reconnect the electric equipment to its source of electric supply, or to use or permit to be used electric power in any such electric equipment, until such causes for the condemnation or disconnection have been remedied to the satisfaction of the Building Official. g. The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to delegate to other qualified individuals such powers as necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this code. C:\Documents and Settin_s4111 Users\ Deskt op\F: ellMSDATA \OsdinancesElectrical Code Strikethrouah bjs 3 -07 -don BB:ka 3/14/2007 Page 3 of 10 h. The authority having jurisdiction shall be authorized to inspect, at all reasonable times, any building or premises for dangerous or hazardous conditions or equipment as set forth in this code. The Building Official shall be permitted to order any person(s) to remove or remedy such dangerous or hazardous condition or equipment. Any person(s) failing to comply with such order shall be in violation of this code. i. Where the authority having jurisdiction deems that conditions hazardous to life and property exist, he or she shall be permitted to require that such hazardous conditions in violation of this code be corrected. j. To the full extent permitted by law, the authority having jurisdiction engaged in inspection work shall be authorized at all reasonable times to enter and examine any building, structure or premises for the purpose of making electrical inspections. Before entering premises, the authority having jurisdiction shall obtain the consent of the occupant thereof or obtain a court warrant authorizing entry for the purpose of inspection except in those instances where an emergency exists. As used in this section, "emergency" means circumstances that the authority having jurisdiction knows or has reason to believe exist, and that reasonably can constitute immediate danger to persons or property. k. The Building Official shall be permitted to require submittal of plans and specifications to ensure compliance with this code. 1. The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to waive specific requirements in this code or permit alternative methods, where it is assured that equivalent objectives can be achieved by establishing and maintaining effective safety. Technical documentation shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction to demonstrate equivalency and that the system, method or device is approved for the intended purpose. m. Each application for a waiver of a specific electrical requirement shall be filed in writing, and shall be accompanied by such evidence, letters or statements to justify the request. Approval or denial of said request shall be in writing. n. Application for a permit required by this code shall be made to the Building Official in such form and detail as prescribed by the Building Official. The Building Official shall have the authority as necessary in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare, to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations related to inspections, inspection approval and refund of fees. o. Limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work or operation shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued. The Building Official is authorized to grant one extension of time for an additional period not exceeding 90 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause shall be demonstrated. p. Limitation of permit. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The ed to grant, in writing, Official is authorized gr g, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause shall be demonstrated. q. Suspension or revocation. The Building Official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code wherever the permit is issued in error, on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate, false representations or incomplete information; or in violation of any ordinance, regulation or any of the provisions of this code. A permit shall be issued to one person or business only and for the location or purpose described in the permit. Any change that affects any of the conditions of the permit shall require a new or amended permit. C ADocuments and SettingsWl Users \Desktop\ Kelly \MSDATA\Ordinances\Electriral Code Suiketivough bjs 3 -07.doc BB An 3/14!1007 Page 4 of 10 r. Payment of fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by ordinance have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid. s. Schedule of permit fees. A fee for each permit shall be paid as required in accordance with TMC 16.04.250, G. t. Appeals. (1) Review of Decisions. Any person, firm or corporation may register an appeal with the Building Official for a review of any decision of the Chief Electrical Inspector or of any Electrical Inspector, provided that such appeal is made in writing within 15 calendar days after such person, firm or corporation shall have been notified. Any person shall be permitted to appeal a decision of the Building Official to the Tukwila Hearing Examiner when it is claimed that any one or more of the following conditions exist: (a) The true intent of the codes or ordinances described in this code has been incorrectly interpreted. (b) The provisions of the codes or ordinances do not fully apply. (c) A decision is unreasonable or arbitrary as it applies to alternatives or new materials. (2) The written appeal to the Hearing Examiner shall be filed within 14 calendar days from the date of Issuance of the Building Officials decision. Appeal procedures shall be in accordance with TMC Chapter 18.116. u. Violations. Whenever the authority having jurisdiction determines that there are violations of this code, a written notice shall be issued to confirm such findings. Any Notice and Order issued pursuant to this code shall be served upon the owner, operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or violation, either by personal service or mail or by delivering the same to, and leaving it with, some person of responsibility upon the premises. For unattended or abandoned locations, a copy of such Notice and Order shall be posted on the premises in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance to such premises, and the Notice and Order shall be mailed by registered or certified mail, with return receipt requested, to the last known address of the owner, occupant or both. v. Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation who shall willfully violate or fails to comply with a Notice and Order is liable for the monetary penalties prescribed in TMC 8.45.100. Section 2. Ordinance No. 2121 §1 (part), as codified at TMC 16.04.250, is hereby amended to read as follows: 16.04.250 Schedule of Permit Fees A. Building Permit Fee Schedule. Total Valuation Building Permit Fees $1 to $500 $29 $501 to $2,000 $29 for the first $500, plus $3.78 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 $2,001 to $25,000 $85.70 for the first $2,000, plus $17.36 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 $25,001 to $50,000 $484.98 for the first $25,000, plus $12.52 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 $50,001 to $100,000 $797.98 for the first $50,000, plus $8.68 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 $100,001 to $500,000 $1,231.98 for the first $100,000, plus $6.94 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $500,000 C:1Docurnents and SettingslAll Users Desktop\ XelIy&MSDATA:Ordinanc Code Strikethroueh bjs 3-07.doc BB3a 3/14/2007 Page 5 of 10 Building Permit Fee Schedule (continued) Total Valuation I Building Permit Fees $500,001 to $1,000,000 $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 $1,000,001 and up $6,952.98 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.90 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof 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. 1. Inspections outside normal business hours: $58 per hour (2 -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: Valuation of Work (Total Contract Amount) I Mechanical Permit Fees $250 or less $58 $251 to $500 $58 for first $250, plus $6.75 for each $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $500 $501 to $1,000 I $74.87 for the first $500, plus $7.49 for each $100 or I fraction thereof, to and including $1,000 $1,001 to $5,000 I $112.32 for the first $1,000, plus $8.31 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000 $5,001 to $50,000 $145.56 for the first $5,000, plus $9.22 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 $50,001 to $250,000 $414.90 for the first $50,000, plus $7.19 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000 $250,001 to $1,000,000 $1,852_90 for the first $250,000, plus $6.39 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 $1,000,001 and up $4,792.50 for first $1,000,000, plus $5.68 for each S1,000 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 normal business hours: $58 per hour (2 -hour minimum charge). 6. Re- inspection fee assessed: $58 per hour. C:\Documents and Settings\A11 Use, sDesktop1Ke11y1MSDATA FOrdinances\Electrical Code Strikethrough bjs 3- 07.doc BB ins 3114!2007 Page 6 of 10 7. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans or to plans for which an initial review has been completed: 558 per hour (1/2- hour minimum charge). E. Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule. 1. Permit Issuance: Issuance of each permit (base fee): 530.00. 2. Issuance of each supplemental permit: 515.00 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 1 l For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer 521 Rain water system per drain (inside building) 510 For each water heater and /or vent 510 For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its trap and $10 vent, except for kitchen type grease interceptors For each grease trap (connected to not more than four fixtures) 515 For each grease interceptor for commercial kitchens (less than 750 gallon 525 capacity) For each repair or alteration of water piping and /or water treating 510 equipment, each occurrence 1 For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture 1 510 For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlets /outlets for a $70 specific gas For each additional medical gas inlets /outlets 57 1 For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter, including (1 -5) ATMOS $5 vacuum breakers; thereafter over five each ATMOS vacuum breaker 4. Other Inspections Fees (Plumbing). Inspection outside of normal business hours (minimum 3 hours) $58 /hour Re- inspection fee $58 /hour Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $58 /hour Plumbing permit issued after work commences for which a permit is required: Emergency conditions No fee Non emergency conditions: Work commencing before Fee is 100% permit issuance shall be subject to an investigation fee of permit fee equal to 100% of the permit fee. Plan review fee: The fee for review shall be 25% of the total plumbing Fee is 25% of permit fee. The plan review fee is a separate fee from the permit fee, permit fee and is applicable when plans are required in order to show compliance with the code. C:\Documents and Settines\\All Users Desktop\ Celly 'MSDATAIOrdinances\Electrical Code Strikethroush bjs 3- 07.doc BB:kn 3/142007 Page 7 Of JO F. Fuel Gas Piping Permit Fees. 1. Permit Issuance: For issuing each permit (base fee): ($0 if permit is in conjunction with a $30 plumbing permit for an appliance with both plumbing and gas connection.) For issuing each supplemental permit $15 2. Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to items in F.1. above): For each gas piping system of one to five outlets $58 For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet $7 3. Other Inspections and Fees (fuel gas piping): Inspections outside of normal business hours $58 /hour Re- inspection fee S58/ hour Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated $58 /hour Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to $58/hour approved plans (minimum charge 1/2 hour) Work commencing before permit issuance shall be subject to an 100% of the investigation fee equal to 100% of the permit fee permit fee Plan review fee: The fee for review shall be 25% of the total fuel gas Fee is 25% of piping permit fee. The plan review fee is a separate fee from the permit fee permit fee and is required when plans are required in order to show compliance with the code. G. Electrical Permit Fees. (1) NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS New single -family dwellings (including a garage) $140 Garages, pools, spas and outbuildings I $75 Low voltage systems $55 (2) SINGLE FAMILY REMODEL AND SERVICE CHANGES Service change or alteration no added/altered circuits $75 Service change with added/altered circuits, for each added circuit $75 plus $10 (maximum permit fee $140) Circuits added/altered without service change (includes up to 5 $50 circuits) Circuits added/altered without service change (more than 5 circuits), $50 plus $7 for each added circuit (maximum vermit fee $90) Meter /mast repair $65 Low voltage systems $55 C:1Doeuments and SeninsWll UsersDDesktop\ Kelly MSDATA':Ordinances\Elecvical Code Strikethroaah bjs 3 -07.doc BBd:n 3/14/2007 Page 8 of 10 (3) MULTI -FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL (including low voltage) Valuation (of Electrical Contract) I Permit Fee $250 or less $58 $251 to $1,000 $58 for the first $250, plus $4 for each $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000 $1,001 to $5,000 $84 for the first $1,000, plus $20 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000 $5,001 to $50,000 $164 for the first $5,000, plus $16.40 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 $50,001 to $250,000 $902 for the first $50,000, plus $12 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000 $250,001 to $1,000,000 $3,302 for the first $250,000, plus $8.50 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 $9,677, plus 0.5% of cost over $1,000,000 (4) Plan review fee. In addition to the permit fee, when plan review is required, including fire alarm systems, a plan review fee must be paid at the time of permit application equal to 25% of the permit fee, with a minimum of $58. (5) MISCELLANEOUS FEES Temporary service (residential) $58 Temporary service/generators $75 Manufactured/mobile home service (excluding garage or outbuildings) $80 Carnivals: Base fee $75 Each concession $10 Inspections or plan review not specified elsewhere $58/hour Work covered without inspection or work not ready at the time of inspection may be charged a trip fee at the hourly rate listed above. Work without a permit: Any person who commences electrical work before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to twice the established fees as set forth in the electrical fee schedule or increased by $100, whichever is greater. This fee, which shall constitute an investigation fee, shall be imposed and collected in all cases, whether or not a permit is subsequently issued. 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. C:\Documents and Settins4U1 Users Desktop\K elly\MSDATA \Qrdinances\Electrical Code St ikethroush bjs 3 -07.doc BB:kn 3/142007 Page 9 of 10 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. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2007. ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED: Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk Filed with the City Clerk: APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Office of the City Attorney Ordinance Number: C:\Documents and SettingslAll Users\ DesktoplKeI IyMSDATA10rdinanceskEleotrical Code Strikethrough bjs 3 -07.doc BB:kn 3/14/2007 Page 10 of 10 GOlt O y` City of Tukwila Washington Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2121 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TMC CHAPTER 16.04, TO ADOPT THE 2005 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT; SETTING ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILTTY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council desires to replace the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries as the authority having jurisdiction for enforcement, permitting and inspections of electrical installations within the City of Tukwila; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish the City of Tukwila Hearing Examiner as the authority to hear and rule on appeals relative to the application and interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC); and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt provisions for administration and enforcement of the NEC; and WHEREAS, in order to properly serve its citizens, it is necessary to adopt a schedule of fees related to permits and inspections of the NEC; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Ordinance No. 2121 §1 (part), as codified at TMC 16.04.020, is hereby amended to read as follows: 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. C:\Documents and SettingsLlll Users \DesIdop\Kelly\MSDATA \Ordinanc kElectrical Code 3 -07.doc BB:Im 3/152007 Page 1 of 10 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 Chapter 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 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. (5) Appendix D: Sizing storm water drainage systems, pertaining to roof drainage. (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." C:1Documents and Settins\All Users\ Desk top! KellyMSDATA1OrdinanceslElutrical Code 3 -07.doc BB:kn 3/148007 Page 2 of 10 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. 8. Fffective March 2007, the 2005 edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70 2005), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc, including Annex A, B, and C; and Standards and referenced works referred to and the regulations contained in Chapter 296 -46B -010 WAC, as now in effect and as may subsequently be amended, updated or issued as new editions, pursuant to RCW 19.28.031, are hereby adopted by reference to establish safety standards in installing electric wires and equipment, and to provide administrative rules, with the exception of the inspection fees of WAC 29646B -905 and the permit fees of WAC 296 -46B -900 and Class B basic electrical inspection process of WAC 29646B -110. Provided further that the following administrative procedures are adopted: a. The authority having jurisdiction within the City of Tukwila shall mean the Building Official, and shall include the Chief Electrical Inspector or other individuals or jurisdictions as designated by the Building Official. b. The authority having jurisdiction is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code; and shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code in order to provide clarification to its requirements, as permitted by Article 90.4; and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. c. This code applies to new installations. Buildings with construction permits dated after adoption of this code shall comply with its requirements. d. Existing electrical installations that do not comply with the provisions of this code shall be permitted to be continued in use, unless the authority having jurisdiction determines that the lack of conformity with the code is found to be dangerous to human life or property. e. Additions, alterations or repairs to any building, structure or premises shall conform to that required of a new building, without requiring the existing building to comply with all the requirements of this code or amendments adopted by reference herein. Additions, alterations, installations or repairs shall not cause an existing building to become unsafe or to adversely affect the performance of the building as determined by the authority having jurisdiction. Electrical wiring added to an existing service, feeder or branch circuit shall not result in an installation that violates the provisions of the code in force at the time the additions are made. f. When the use of any electrical equipment or its installations is found to be dangerous to human life or property, the Building Official shall be empowered to have the premises disconnected from its source of electric supply. When such equipment or installation has been so condemned or disconnected, a notice shall be placed thereon listing the causes for condemnation, the disconnection or both, and the penalty for unlawful use thereof. Written notice of such condemnation and the causes therefore shall be given within 24 hours to the owners, the occupant or both, of such building, structure or premises. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove said notice, to reconnect the electric equipment to its source of electric supply, or to use or permit to be used electric power in any such electric equipment, until such causes for the condemnation or disconnection have been remedied to the satisfaction of the Building Official. g. The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to delegate to other qualified individuals such powers as necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this code. C:\Documents and Settings\ JI Users\D s ktop\KelIy �MSDATA\Ordinances\Electrical Code 3 -07.doc BB:kn 3114/2007 Page 3 of 10 h. The authority having jurisdiction shall be authorized to inspect, at all reasonable times, any building or premises for dangerous or hazardous conditions or equipment as set forth in this code. The Building Official shall be permitted to order any person(s) to remove or remedy such dangerous or hazardous condition or equipment. Any person(s) failing to comply with such order shall be in violation of this code. i. Where the authority having jurisdiction deems that conditions hazardous to life and property exist, he or she shall be permitted to require that such hazardous conditions in violation of this code be corrected. j. To the full extent permitted by law, the authority having jurisdiction engaged in inspection work shall be authorized at all reasonable times to enter and examine any building, structure or premises for the purpose of making electrical inspections. Before entering premises, the authority having jurisdiction shall obtain the consent of the occupant thereof or obtain a court warrant authorizing entry for the purpose of inspection except in those instances where an emergency exists. As used in this section, "emergency" means circumstances that the authority having jurisdiction knows or has reason to believe exist, and that reasonably can constitute immediate danger to persons or property. k. The Building Official shall be permitted to require submittal of plans and specifications to ensure compliance with this code. 1. The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to waive specific requirements in this code or permit alternative methods, where it is assured that equivalent objectives can be achieved by establishing and maintaining effective safety. Technical documentation shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction to demonstrate equivalency and that the system, method or device is approved for the intended purpose. m. Each application for a waiver of a specific electrical requirement shall be filed in writing, and shall be accompanied by such evidence, letters or statements to justify the request. Approval or denial of said request shall be in writing. n. Application for a permit required by this code shall be made to the Building Official in such form and detail as prescribed by the Building Official. The Building Official shall have the authority as necessary in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare, to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations related to inspections, inspection approval and refund of fees. o. Limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work or operation shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued. The Building Official is authorized to grant one extension of time for an additional period not exceeding 90 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause shall be demonstrated. p. Limitation of permit. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause shall be demonstrated. q. Suspension or revocation. The Building Official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code wherever the permit is issued in error, on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate, false representations or incomplete information; or in violation of any ordinance, regulation or any of the provisions of this code. A permit shall be issued to one person or business only and for the location or purpose described in the permit. Any change that affects any of the conditions of the permit shall require a new or amended permit. Monuments and Set&nes\A1l UserskDesktop`. Ke llyWISDATA \Ordinances\Electrical Code 3 -07.doc BB:kn 3/14/2007 Page 4 of 10 r. Payment of fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by ordinance have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid. s. Schedule of permit fees. A fee for each permit shall be paid as required in accordance with TMC 16.04.250, G. t. Appeals. (1) Review of Decisions. Any person, firm or corporation may register an appeal with the Building Official for a review of any decision of the Chief Electrical Inspector or of any Electrical Inspector, provided that such appeal is made in writing within 15 calendar days after such person, firm or corporation shall have been notified. Any person shall be permitted to appeal a decision of the Building Official to the Tukwila Hearing Examiner when it is claimed that any one or more of the following conditions exist: (a) The true intent of the codes or ordinances described in this code has been incorrectly interpreted. (b) The provisions of the codes or ordinances do not fully apply. (c) A decision is unreasonable or arbitrary as it applies to alternatives or new materials. (2) The written appeal to the Hearing Examiner shall be filed within 14 calendar days from the date of Issuance of the Building Officials decision. Appeal procedures shall be in accordance with TMC Chapter 18.116. u. Violations. Whenever the authority having jurisdiction determines that there are violations of this code, a written notice shall be issued to confirm such findings. Any Notice and Order issued pursuant to this code shall be served upon the owner, operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or violation, either by personal service or mail or by delivering the same to, and leaving it with, some person of responsibility upon the premises. For unattended or abandoned locations, a copy of such Notice and Order shall be posted on the premises in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance to such premises, and the Notice and Order shall be mailed by registered or certified mail, with return receipt requested, to the last known address of the owner, occupant or both. v. Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation who shall willfully violate or fails to comply with a Notice and Order is liable for the monetary penalties prescribed in TMC 8.45.100. Section 2. Ordinance No. 2121 §1 (part), as codified at TMC 16.04.250, is hereby amended to read as follows: 16.04.250 Schedule of Permit Fees A. Building Permit Fee Schedule. Total Valuation Building Permit Fees $1 to $500 $29 $501 to $2,000 $29 for the first $500, plus $3.78 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 $2,001 to $25,000 $85.70 for the first $2,000, plus $17.36 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 $25,001 to $50,000 $484.98 for the first $25,000, plus $12.52 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 $50,001 to $100,000 $797.98 for the first $50,000, plus $8.68 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 $100,001 to $500,000 $1,231.98 for the first $100,000, plus $6.94 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $500,000 C5Documents and Settin UserslDesFttop\Kell} MSDATA \Ordinancei.EleCCical Code 3 -07.doc BB:kn 3/142007 Page 5 of 10 Building Permit Fee Schedule (continued) Total Valuation Building Permit Fees $500,001 to $1,000,000 $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 $1,000,001 and up $6,952.98 for the first $1,000,000, plus 53.90 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof 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. 1. Inspections outside normal business hours: $58 per hour (2 -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): 530.00 2. The permit fees for mechanical work shall be as indicated in the following schedule: Valuation of Work (Total Contract Amount) Mechanical Permit Fees $250 or less $58 5251 to $500 558 for first 5250, plus 56.75 for each 5100 or fraction thereof, to and including 5500 5501 to 51,000 $74.87 for the first $500, plus 57.49 for each 5100 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000 $1,001 to $5,000 5112.32 for the first $1,000, plus $8.31 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including 55,000 $5,001 to $50,000 5145.56 for the first 55,000, plus $9.22 for each 51,000 or fraction thereof, to and including 550,000 $50,001 to 5250,000 $414.90 for the first $50,000, plus 57.19 for each 51,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000 5250,001 to 51,000,000 51,852.90 for the first 5250,000, plus $6.39 for each 51,000 or fraction thereof, to and including 51,000,000 $1,000,001 and up 54,792.50 for first 51,000,000, plus 55.68 for each 51,000 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 normal business hours: $58 per hour (2 -hour minimum charge). 6. Re- inspection fee assessed: $58 per hour. C:lDocuments and Settings.Ail Users\ Desktop\K e0y 1 MSDATA\OrdinanceslElectrical Code 3 -07 dot:: BB:kn 3/14/2007 Page 6 of 10 7. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans or to plans for which an initial review has been completed: S58 per hour (1/2- hour minimum charge). 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 $21 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 $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 1 capacity) For each repair or alteration of water piping and /or water treating $10 equipment, each occurrence 1 For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture 1 $10 For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlets/ outlets for a S70 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; thereafter over five each ATMOS vacuum breaker 4. Other Inspections Fees (Plumbing). Inspection outside of normal business hours (minimum 3 hours) $58 /hour Re- inspection fee $58 /hour Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $58 /hour Plumbing permit issued after work commences for which a permit is required: Emergency conditions No fee Non- emergency conditions: Work commencing before Fee is 100% permit issuance shall be subject to an investigation fee of permit fee equal to 100% of the permit fee. Plan review fee: The fee for review shall be 25% of the total plumbing Fee is 25% of 1 permit fee. The plan review fee is a separate fee from the permit fee, permit fee and is applicable when plans are required in order to show compliance with the code. C: \Documents and Settings\All Users\ Desktop\ Kell yiMSDATA \Ordinances\Eleurical Code 3 -07.doc BB:kn 3/142007 Page 7 of 10 F. Fuel Gas Piping Permit Fees. 1. Permit Issuance: For issuing each permit (base fee): ($0 if permit is in conjunction with a $30 plumbing permit for an appliance with both plumbing and gas connection.) For issuing each supplemental permit $15 2. Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to items in F.1. above): For each gas- piping system of one to five outlets $58 For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet $7 3. Other Inspections and Fees (fuel gas piping): Inspections outside of normal business hours $58 /hour Re- inspection fee S58 /hour Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated $58 /hour Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to $58 /hour approved plans (minimum charge 1/2 hour) Work commencing before permit issuance shall be subject to an 100% of the investigation fee equal to 100% of the permit fee permit fee Plan review fee: The fee for review shall be 25% of the total fuel gas Fee is 25% of piping permit fee. The plan review fee is a separate fee from the permit fee permit fee and is required when plans are required in order to show compliance with the code. G. Electrical Permit Fees. (1) NEW SINGLE -FAMILY DWELLINGS New single- family dwellings (including a garage) $140 Garages, pools, spas and outbuildings $75 Low voltage systems $55 (2) SINGLE FAMILY REMODEL AND SERVICE CHANGES Service change or alteration no added /altered circuits $75 Service change with added /altered circuits, for each added circuit $75 plus $10 (maximum permit fee $140) Circuits added /altered without service change (includes up to 5 $50 circuits) Circuits added /altered without service change (more than 5 circuits), $50 plus $7 for each added circuit (maximum permit fee $90) Meter /mast repair $65 Low voltage systems $55 C:\Documents and Settings Users\Desktop\ Kelly \MSDATA \Ordinances\Electrical Code 3 -07.doc BB:lan 3/142007 Page 8 of 10 (3) MULTI FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL (including low voltage) Valuation (of Electrical Contract) I Permit Fee $250 or less $58 8251 to $1,000 $58 for the first $250, plus $4 for each 8100 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000 $1,001 to $5,000 $84 for the first $1,000, plus $20 for each 81,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000 85,001 to $50,000 $164 for the first $5,000, plus 816.40 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 $50,001 to $250,000 $902 for the first $50,000, plus 812 for each 81,000 or fraction thereof, to and including 8250,000 $250,001 to $1,000,000 $3,302 for the first 8250,000, plus $8.50 for each 81,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 $9,677, plus 0.5% of cost over $1,000,000 (4) Plan review fee. In addition to the permit fee, when plan review is required, including fire alarm systems, a plan review fee must be paid at the time of permit application equal to 25% of the permit fee, with a minimum of S58. (5) MISCELLANEOUS FEES Temporary service (residential) 858 Temporary service /generators 875 Manufactured /mobile home service (excluding garage or outbuildings) $80 Carnivals: Base fee 875 Each concession $10 Inspections or plan review not specified elsewhere $58 /hour Work covered without inspection or work not ready at the time of inspection may be charged a trip fee at the hourly rate listed above. Work without a permit: Any person who commences electrical work before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to twice the established fees as set forth in the electrical fee schedule or increased by $100, whichever is greater. This fee, which shall constitute an investigation fee, shall be imposed and collected in all cases, whether or not a permit is subsequently issued. Section 3. Severabili.ty. 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. C:1Documents and SeninsWll Users DesktopU: elly\MSDATAIOrdinances\Electrical Code 3 -07.doc BB:im 3/14/2007 Page 9 of 10 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. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2007. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk Filed with the City Clerk: APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Office of the City Attorney Ordinance Number: C:1Documents and Settings\ All Users Desktop Kelly MSDATAIOrdinances\Electric3l Code 3 -07.doc BB:kn 3/14/2007 Page 10 of 10 APPENDIX "A" G. Electrical Permit Fees. NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS New single family dwellings (including a garage) $140. Garages, pools, spas and outbuildings 75. Low voltage systems 55. SINGLE FAMILY REMODEL AND SERVICE CHANGES. Serivce change or alteration no added /altered circuits 75. Service change with added /altered circuits 75. plus $10 for each added circuit (maximum permit fee $140). Circuits added /altered without service change (includes up to 5 circuits) 50. Circuits added /altered without service change (more than 5 circuits) $50. plus $7. for each added circuit (maximum permit fee $90.). Meter /mast repair $65. Low voltage systems $55. MULTIFAMILY AND COMMERCIAL (Including low voltage). VALUATION of electrical contract. PERMIT FEE 250 or less 1 $58 251 $1000 $58 for the first $250 plus $4.00 for each $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $1000. $1,001 $5,000 $84 for the first $1000 plus $20 for each $1000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000. $5001 $50,000 $164 for the first $5000 plus $16.40 for each $1000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000. $50,001 $250,000 $902 for the first $$50,000 plus S12.00 for each $1000 or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000. $250,001 $1,000,000. $3302 for the first $250,000 plus S8.50 for each $1000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000. 1 Over $1,000,000. 1 $9,677 plus 0.5 of cost over one million. Plan review fee In addition to the permit fee, when plan review is required, including fire alarm systems, a plan review fee must be paid at the time of permit application equal to 25% of the permit fee with a minimum of $58. MISCELLANEOUS FEES. Temporary service (residential) $58. Temporary service /generators $75. Manufactured /mobile home service (Excluding garage or outbuildings) 80. Carnivals Base fee $75. Each concession 10. Inspections or plan review not specified elsewhere $58. Hr. Work covered without inspection or work not ready at the time of inspection may be charged a trip fee at the hourly rate listed above. Work without a permit: Any person who commences electrical work before obtaining the necessary peindts shall be subject to twice the established fees as set forth in the electrical fee schedule. This fee, which shall constitute an investigation fee, shall be imposed and collected in all cases, whether or not a permit is subsequently issued. ELECTRICAL FEE COMPARISON The following is a comparison of the electrical fees charged by Labor Industries and the fee schedule proposed for Tukwila. The major difference is in the method of assessing fees. Labor Industries has a fee schedule that assigns a fee to each category and element of the electrical work. In addition, progress inspections and trip fees are charged on every job where multiple inspections (or partial inspections) are requested. Consequently, the Labor Industries fee can only be estimated since the fees that are charged are dependent upon the number of progress inspections, re- inspection fees and number of trip fees. The proposed electrical fee schedule for Tukwila assigns a fee for single family residential work and a fee based upon a percent of the valuation of the electrical work for commercial projects. This methodology is modeled after the fee schedules of the City of SeaTac, Burien, and Renton. Electrical work Labor Industries fee Tukwila fee Valuation of Electrical work. 4600sf Single Family $227.44 $195. $30,800. Residence. 2830sf Single Family $144.60 $195. $26,000. Residence Detached garage building $48.10 $75. $3873. w/ studio above. 25,814sf new retail $727. $3512. $274,764. building. Small tenant improvement $95.80 58. $2500. Large commercial office $1513.70 11,077. $1,280,000. building remodel. Deleted: INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL INSPECTION SERVICES Between the City of SeaTac and the City of Tukwila This agreement is entered into pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW between the City of Tukwila, Washington (hereafter referred to as the "City of Tukwila and the City of SeaTac, Washington (hereafter referred to as the "City of SeaTac to describe the terms and conditions under which the City of SeaTac will provide electrical plan review, inspection, and enforcement on behalf of the City of Tukwila. WHEREAS, the City of SeaTac employs Electrical inspectors qualified pursuant to 1 RCW 19.28.010 (3) who perform electrical plan review, field inspection, and customer Deleted: r service related to the issuance of electrical permits, inspection of electrical installation and construction, and investigation and enforcement of electrical code violations; and WHEREAS, The City of Tukwila desires to obtain the aforesaid services from the City of SeaTac to provide Electrical plan Review and Inspection services within theTukwila,City limits; and WHEREAS, the City of SeaTac is willing to provide such services pursuant to this Interlocal Agreement on the basis that all regular fees will be paid to the City of SeaTac by the City of Tukwila on a monthly basis in accordance with Appendix "A WHEREAS, the City of SeaTac will provide the services of its Electrical Inspectors who 1 will remain, employees of the City of SeaTac for all purposes Deleted: however, Deleted: and their said services shall IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN, the be as independent contractors to the City of Tukwila; parties agree as follows: 1. Responsibilities of the City of Tukwila. The City of Tukwila will have the following responsibilities under this Interlocal Agreement: (a) Monitor the plan review services, the electrical field inspection services, and turn- around -time for the same and coordinate with electrical contractors and the City of SeaTac on an as- needed basis to assure that adequate service levels are maintained. (b) Review bi- monthly field inspection reports provided to the City of Tukwila by the City of SeaTac. (c) The City of Tukwila Building Inspectors will work and coordinate with the City of SeaTac's Electrical Inspector to provide the highest possible level of service throughout the City of Tukwila. (d) In the event of an appeal of any administrative decision of the City of SeaTac's Building Official or Electrical Inspector, such appeal will be heard by the City of 1 Tukwila's Hearing Examiner in accordance with Chapter 2.76 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. 2. Resnonsibilities of the City of SeaTac. (a) Provide plan review services for the City of Tukwila on an as- needed basis. (b) Provide field inspection services for the City of Tukwila on an as- requested basis, and as required by State and local laws and regulations. (c) Provide telephone consultation with the electrical contractor on an as- needed basis. (d) Provide the City of Tukwila with a bi- monthly report of the progress of plan reviews and of field inspections and the results therof. (e) The City of SeaTac Electrical Inspectors will work and coordinate with the City of Tukwila's Building Inspectors to provide the highest possible level of service throughout the City of Tukwila. 3. Consideration. The City of Tukwila will collect all fees in accordance with the Electrical Permit Fee Schedule attached as appendix "A" The fees collected will be paid to the City of SeaTac. less 10 by the ity of Tukwila following completion of services, Deleted: c on a monthly basis. 4. Administration. It is recognized that this Interlocal Agreement has been formulated to provide broad outlines of responsibilities, and it is anticipated that the details of the 1 relationship formed by this agreement will be arrived at through written,understandings Deleted: and verbal between the Building Officials of the respective cities. In the event such Officials are unable to agree on any provision relative to the administration of this Interlocal Agreement, any such dispute shall b,resolved at a meeting of the City Manages, of the Deleted: e City of SeaTac and the City Administrator of the City of Tukwila.,In the event _the City 1 Deleted: respective _l;lananer and the Citv Administrator,, are unable to arrive at a resolution of the dispute, I Deleted: s the parties have the option of terminating this agreement as provided herein. 1- Deleted: and the City of SeaTac. Deleted: such 5. _Term and Termination.The term of this agreement shall be from 04 -02- 2007 through, 04- 02 2008, otwithstanding the foregoing, however, either party may Deleted: Managers N extend or terminate this agreement upon written notice not less than ninety (90) Deleted days prior to the intended date of termination. Formatted: i ma g Style: Numbered Level: Start at: 5 Alignment: Left Aligned at: 0.25" Tab after: 0.5" Indent at: 6. Indemnification. The City of SeaTac hereby releases and agrees to indemnify and o.s° mn hold harmless the City of Tukwila, its successors and assigns and the officers, employees °elated: and agents of each "Indemnitiees from and against any and all claims of third parties Deleted: AAAAA and losses, harm, cost, liabilities, damages and expenses (including, but not limited to, Deleted: XAAAA Deleted:. 2 reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from willful or negligent acts or omissions of the City of SeaTac i?iclud ?nc. but not limited to acts which abrogate the nubile duty doctrine: PROVIDED, however, that the City of SeaTac shall not be required to so indemnify any such Indemnitee against liability for damages caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of Indemnitees; PROVIDED FURTHER that if such damages are caused by or result from the concurrent negligence of Indemnitees and the City of SeaTac or its officers, employees, or agents, then the City of SeaTac's Indemnitee hereunder shall be limited to the extent of the negligence of the City of SeaTac. The City of Tukwila hereby releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of SeaTac, its successors and assigns and the officers, employees and agents of each "Indemnitees from and against any and all claims of third parties and losses, harm, cost liabilities, damages and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from willful or negligent acts or omissions of the City of Tukwila; PROVIDED, however, that the City of Tukwila shall not be required to so indemnify any such Indemnitee against liability for damages caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of Indemnitees; PROVIDED FURTHER that if such damages are caused by or result from the concurrent negligence of Indemnitees and of the City of Tukwila or its officers, employees, or agents, then the City of Tukwila's indemnity hereunder shall be limited to the extent of the negligence of the City of Tukwila. Amendment or Modification. This Interlocal Agreement may be amended or modified only by a subsequent written document executed by both City Managers of the City of Tukwila and the City of SeaTac. CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON CITY OF SEATAC, WASHINGTON By: By: Title: Title Date: Date: Attest/ Authenticated Attest/ Authenticated: City Clerk, City Clerk, Approved as to form: Approved as to form: City Attorney City Attorney 01/10/2007 9:22:49 AM 3 Community Affairs and Parks Committee Minutes February 27, 2007 5:00 PM Present: Pam Carter and Dennis Robertson, Council Members; Bob Benedicto, Building Official; Chuck Parrish, Community Member and Wynetta Bivens, Administrative Secretary Absent: Pam Linder Business Agenda: Electrical Code Bob Benedicto gave an overview of the adoption of the 2005 National Electrical Code. If the code is adopted, Title 16 of the Tukwila Municipal Code would be amended to transfer responsibility of the State Electrical Code to the Department of Community Development, Building Division. The proposed ordinance that has been established by the Department of Community Development if approved would enforce the following: The City of Tukwila would have jurisdiction for permitting and inspections of electrical installations. Appeal Process the City of Tukwila would have hearing examiner authority to hear and rule on appeals. This would be a two tier process, which would be heard by the Building Official first. The administration and enforcement of the National Electric Code. A permit and inspections fee schedule. To satisfy L I guidelines, this ordinance would need to be of equal or greater standards than what the State requires. The City of Tukwila is interested in entering into an interlocal agreement with the City of SeaTac. If the draft interlocal agreement, which has been established between the two Cities, is adopted, SeaTac will handle plan reviews and inspection services for Tukwila. Implementing this agreement would alleviate time constraint issues. Mr. Robertson commented that the interlocal agreement looks like a good working agreement. He inquired whether the terms of the agreement would be in effect for one year. Mr. Benedicto confirmed that it would be a one year agreement initially, with the intention that Tukwila will hire its own inspector. After the electrical inspector is hired the interlocal agreement would provide an on call source of coverage when the workload requires. Ms Carter requested that page 4 of the draft interlocal agreement is modified to include documentation stating that the appeal process will be heard in accordance with the TMC process. It was requested that a comparison sheet of the City's fees vs. L &I fees be included for residential and commercial projects. Also, provide examples showing how the City has simplified the complex fee schedule used by L &I. Effective immediately, the Building Department has a desk, car, and computer available to staff the electrical inspection position. Based off of 2006 projection permit fees, there will be sufficient revenue to pay the salary for this position. Recommendation was unanimous to go to the 3/12/07 COW for approval. Adjourned: 5:25 p.m. Committee Chair Approval Prepared by: WB Reviewed by: