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AMENDED BY: REPEALED BY:
2402
City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No. 2295
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2121
(PART), 2157 (PART), 2171 (PART) AND 2249 (PART) AS CODIFIED
AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.04, "BUILDINGS
AND CONSTRUCTION," ADOPTING THE 2009 STATE BUILDING
CODE; THE WASHINGTON CITIES ELECTRICAL CODE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION
OF FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Codes enumerated in Chapter 19.27.031 RCW shall become
effective in all counties and cities of Washington State on July 1, 2010, and all
jurisdictions in the state shall enforce the State Building Code, as adopted by the State
Building Code Council, effective July 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the International Building Code, International Residential Code,
International Mechanical Code, and Uniform Plumbing Code are adopted by the State
Building Code Council as parts of the State Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the 2009 edition of the International
Property Maintenance Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the Washington Cities Electrical
Code including administration provisions and amendments therein to the National
Electrical Code; 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 State Building Code and the Washington Cities Electrical Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC 16.04.010 Amended. TMC Section 16.040.010, "Purpose of
Chapter," is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.04.010 Purpose of Chapter
TMC Chapter 16.04 is enacted for the purpose of adopting rules and regulations
governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures by
providing standards for supplied utilities, facilities and other physical things and
conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation
and use; governing the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human
occupancy, and use and abatement of such structures in Tukwila; regulating the
issuance of permits and the collection of fees; to help ensure the protection of the health,
safety and the general welfare of the public; and 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.
Section 2. TMC 16.04.020 Amended. TMC Section 16.040.020, "Codes Adopted," is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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16.04.020 Codes Adopted
Effective July 1, 2010, the following codes are adopted by reference as if fully set
forth:
1. The International Building Code, 2009 Edition, and referenced standards hereto as
published by the International Code Council, Inc., and as adopted by the State of
Washington in Chapter 51 -50 WAC. The following Appendices, standards and
amendments are specifically adopted:
a. Appendix E, Supplementary Accessibility Requirements.
b. ICC ANSI A117.1- 2003, American National Standard.
c. Work exempt from a building permit. Section 105.2 of the International
Building Code, 2009 Edition, is amended to include provisions regarding the following
work exempt from a building permit:
(1) Work performed by the City of Tukwila and located in City of Tukwila
right -of -way; work performed by Washington State Department of Transportation and
located in WSDOT right -of -way to include public utility towers and poles, mechanical
equipment not specifically regulated in this code, hydraulic flood control structures
including levees; provided that any structure or building constructed in a municipal or
state right -of -way and intended to be used as any occupancy classification of the State
Building Code is not exempt from the provisions of this code or the related permit
requirements.
(2) One -story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square
feet, and such structure is outside of and entirely separated, as prescribed by Code,
from any existing building on the premises.
(3) Decks not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade.
2. The International Residential Code, 2009 Edition as amended by the State;
provided that Chapters 11 and 25 through 43 of this code are not adopted. Appendix G,
"Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot tubs," is included in the adoption of the International
Residential Code.
3. The Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, 2009
Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, and as amended by the State of Washington, provided that Chapters 12 and 15
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. Appendixes A, B, D, E and I of the Uniform Plumbing Code are hereby
adopted by reference. Provided further that the following amendments to the Uniform
Plumbing Code are adopted:
a. All reference to and definition of "authority having jurisdiction" is deemed
to refer to and shall mean the "Building Official."
b. Water Supply and Distribution. Cross connection control for premises
isolation related to the City's public water system shall be in accordance with the City of
Tukwila Public Works Department's "Development Guidelines and Design and
Construction Standards." Cross connection control for premises isolation related to
water purveyors outside of the City of Tukwila water system shall be in accordance
with that water purveyor's policies and standards.
c. Sanitary Drainage. Side sewer, private sewer main extensions beyond a
point defined in the plumbing code as the building drain, and required grease
interceptors all within the City's sewer districts shall be in accordance with the City of
Tukwila Public Works Department's "Development Guidelines and Design and
Construction Standards," in conjunction with the Uniform Plumbing Code
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requirements. "Sanitary drainage, side sewers, private sewer main extensions beyond
the building drain and grease interceptors outside the Tukwila sewer district shall be in
compliance with that purveyor's policies and standards.
4. The International Mechanical Code 2009, as published by the International
Code Council and as amended by the State of Washington, Chapter 51 -52 WAC.
5. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 Edition, as published by the
International Code Council, Inc. and as amended and adopted by the State of
Washington.
6. The Washington Cities Electrical Code. Article 80.3 of the National Electrical
Code: The 2008 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), including Annex A,
B and C; the 2007 Edition of Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire
Protection (NFPA 20- 2007); the 2005 Edition of Standard for Emergency and Standby
Power Systems (NFPA 110 2005); Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling
Standard (ANSI /TIA /EIA 568 -B.1 June 2002 including Annex 1 through 5); Commercial
Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathway and Spaces (ANSI /TIA /EIA 569
A-7 December 2001 including Annex 1 through 4); Commercial Building Grounding
and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications (ANSI /TIA /EIA 607 -A- 2002); and
the Residential Telecommunications Cable Standard (ANSI /TIA /EIA 570 -B -2004 are
adopted and shall be applicable within the City of Tukwila as amended, added to and
excepted in the Washington Cities Electrical Code.
A. Article 85.11 sections (A), (B) and (C) is amended entirely and replaced as
follows: 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 when designated by the Building Official. All references to "Code Official"
shall mean the Building Official or designee.
B. Appeals. All references to Board of appeals is amended as follows: Any
person, firm or corporation may register an appeal of a decision or determination of the
Building Official provided that such appeal is made in writing within 14 calendar days
after such person firm or corporation shall have been notified of the Building Official's
decision. Any person, firm or corporation shall be permitted to appeal a decision of the
Building Official to the Tukwila Hearing Examiner when it is claimed that any one of
the following conditions exists.
1. The true intent of the code or ordinance has been incorrectly
interpreted.
2. The provisions of the code or ordinance do not fully apply.
3. The decision is unreasonable or arbitrary as it applies to alternatives or
new materials.
4. Appeals procedures shall be in accordance with TMC Chapter
18.116.030.
C. 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 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 Order shall be posted on the premises in a conspicuous place, at
or near the entrance to such premises, and the Notice Order shall be mailed by
registered or certified mail, with return receipt requested, to the last known address of
the owner, occupant or both.
D. Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation who 'shall willfully violate or
fails to comply with a Notice Order is liable for the monetary penalties prescribed in
TMC 8.45.100(A2).
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7. The International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 Edition, as published by
the International Code Council; including a new Section 404.8 as follows: Dwelling as
defined in Section 202 and pursuant to Section 404.7 shall be provided with a kitchen
sink, cooking appliances and refrigeration facilities, each having a clear working space
of not less than 30 inches (762mm) in front. Light and ventilation conforming to this
code shall be provided.
Section 3. TMC 16.04.030 Amended. TMC Section 16.04.030 "Filing Copies of State
Building Codes" is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.04.030 Filing 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 the codes shall be open to public inspection.
Section 4. TMC 16.04.250 Amended. TMC 16.040.250 "Schedule of Permit Fees," is
hereby amended to read as follows:
16.04.250 SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES
A. Building Permit Fees
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
C. Other Fees.
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1 Building Permit Fees
1 $63.00
$63.00 for the first $500, plus $4.20 for each additional $100,
or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
$126.00 for the first $2,000, plus $19.10 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
$584.65 for the first $25,000, plus $14.90 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$957.40 for the first $50,000, plus $10.30 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
$1,471.90 for the first $100,000, plus $8.25 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
$4,777.30 for the first $500,000, plus $6.90 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
$8221.30 for the first $1,000,000, plus $4.55 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof
B. Plan Review Fee. 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.
1. Inspections outside normal business hours: $94.50 per hour (Three hour
minimum charge).
2. Re- inspection fee: $63.00 per hour assessed upon call for third inspection
of same correction notice.
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated: $63.00 per hour (one-
half hour minimum charge).
4. Additional plan review necessary due to additions or revisions to the
plans: $63.00 per hour (one -half hour minimum charge).
5. Work commencing before permit issuance shall be subject to an
investigation fee of 100% of the usual permit fee.
6. Renewal of expired permits: The fee shall be one -half the amount
required for a new permit for such work, provided that suspension or abandonment has
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not exceeded one year. Renewals after expiration of more than one year shall require a
full permit fee and plan review fee where applicable.
D. Mechanical permit fees.
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
2. Other fees.
Mechanical Permit Fee
$33.60 For issuance of each permit (base fee)
$63.00
$63.00 for first $250, plus $7.65 for each $100 or fraction
thereof, to and including $500
$82.15 for the first $500, plus $8.50 for each $100 or fraction
thereof, to and including $1,000
$124.70 for the first $1,000, plus $9.40 for each $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $5,000
$162.25 for the first $5,000, plus $9.80 for each $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$604.05 for the first $50,000, plus $8.20 for each $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $250,000
$2,242.05 for the first $250,000, plus $7.20 for each $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
$7,636.45 for the first $1,000,000, plus $6.55 for each $1,000
or fraction thereof
1. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted with a permit
application, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for review. The plan review fee shall be 25% of the calculated permit fee
and shall be in addition to the permit fee. Additional plan review required by changes,
additions or revisions to plans or to plans for which an initial review has been
completed: $63.00 per hour (one -half hour minimum).
(a) Work commencing before permit issuance shall be subject to an
investigation fee of 100% of the usual permit fee.
b. Inspections outside of normal business hours: $94.50 per hour with a
three -hour minimum charge.
c. Re- inspection fee assessed: $63.00 per hour.
E. Plumbing Permit Fees.
1. Permit Issuance Issuance of each permit (base fee): $33.60
2. Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to items 1 2 above):
For one plumbing fixture (a fixture is a sink, toilet, bathtub, etc.)
For each additional fixture
For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer
Rain water system per drain (inside building)
For each water heater and/ or vent
For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its trap
and vent, except for kitchen type grease interceptors
For each grease trap (connected to not more than four fixtures)
For each grease interceptor for commercial kitchens (less than 750
gallon capacity)
For each repair or alteration of water piping and or water treating
equipment, each occurrence
For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture
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$63.00
$13.65
$24.15
$13.65
$13.65
$13.65
$17.05
$28.35
$13.65
$13.65
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For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlets/ outlets
for a specific gas
For each additional medical gas inlets/ outlets
For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter, including (1 -5)
ATMOS vacuum breakers, therefore over five each ATMOS vacuum
breaker
For atmospheric -type vacuum breakers not included in lawn sprinkler
backflow protection: 1 to 5, $13.65; over 5: $13.65 for first 5 plus $3.15
for each additional
For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric type
vacuum breakers: 2 -inch diameter and smaller $28.35; over 2 -inch
diameter $30.45
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 permit fees.
1. Permit Issuance:
For issuing each permit (base fee): ($0 if permit is in conjunction with a
plumbing permit for an appliance with both plumbing and gas
connection.)
For issuing each supplemental permit
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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$79.80
$15.75
$28.35
$94.50 /hour
$63.00 /hour
$63.00/ hour
•No fee.
•Fee is 100% of
permit fee.
Fee is 25% of
permit fee
$33.60
$16.55
$63.00
$13.65
$94.50 /hour
$63.00 /hour
$63.00 /hour
$63.00 /hour
100% of the
permit fee
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G. Electrical permit fee schedule.
1. NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS
New single- family dwellings (including a garage)
Garages, pools, spas and outbuildings
Low voltage systems
2. SINGLE FAMILY REMODEL AND SERVICE CHANGES
Service change or alteration no added /altered circuits
Service change $81.90 with added /altered circuits, plus $11.55 for each
added circuit (maximum permit fee $152.85)
Circuits added /altered without service change (includes up to 5
circuits)
Circuits $54.60 added /altered without service change (more than 5
circuits) $7.65, for each added circuit (maximum permit fee $98.70 94)
Meter/ mast repair
Low voltage systems
3. MULTI FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL (including low voltage)
Valuation of
Work (Total
Contract Amount)
$250 or less
$63.00
$251 $1000
$1,001 $5,000
$5,001 $50,000
$50,001 $250,000
$250,001 $1,000,000
PERMIT FEE
$63.00 for the first $250 plus $4.20 for each $100 or fraction
thereof, to and including $1,000.
$94.50 for the first $1,000 plus $21.00 for each $1,000 or fraction
thereof, to and including $5,000.
$178.50 for the first $5,000 plus $17.20 for each $1,000 or fraction
thereof, to and including $50,000.
$953.40 for the first $50,000 plus $12.60 for each $1,000 or fraction
thereof, to and including $250,000.
$3,473.40 for the first $250,000 plus $8.90 for each $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.
Over $1,000,000 I $10,167.15 plus 0.5% of cost over $1,000,000.00.
4. Plan review fee. In addition to the permit fee, when plan review is required, a
plan review fee must be paid at the time of permit application equal to 25% of the
calculated permit fee.
5. MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES.
Temporary service (residential)
Temporary service/ generators
Manufactured /mobile home parks and RV park sites, each service and
feeder.
Carnivals:
Base fee
Each concession fee
Each ride and generator truck
Inspections or plan review not specified elsewhere (one half hour
minimum).
Adult family home inspection (paid at the time of scheduling the
inspection)
Disaster recovery emergency repair permit (residential structures only)
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$152.85
$81.90
$59.85
$81.90
$81.90
$54.60
$54.60
$68.25
$59.85
$63.00
$78.75
$84.00
$78.50
$10.50
$10.50
$63.00/ Hour
$63.00
$20.00
6. Work covered without inspection or work not ready at the time of
inspection may be charged a re- inspection fee at the hourly rate listed above.
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7. Work without a permit. Any person who commences electrical work
before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to an investigation fee. The
investigation fee shall be equal to the established permit fee 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.
H. Fee Refunds. The Building Official may refund any permit fee paid by the
original permit applicant that was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official
may also 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 the code. Where a plan review
fee has been collected, no refund will be authorized once it has been determined that
the application is complete and the plan review process has commenced. Refund of any
permit fee paid shall be requested by the original permittee in writing and not later than
180 days after the date of fee payment.
Section 5. 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 6. 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 19th day of July, 2010.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clk
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Jim Haggerton Mayor
Shelley Kerslake City Attorney
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Effective Date:
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SUMMARY OF
Ordinance No. 2295
City of Tukwila, Washington
On July 19, 2010 the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted
Ordinance No. 2295, 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 ORDINANCE NOS. 2121 (PART), 2157
(PART), 2171 (PART) AND 2249 (PART) AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.04, "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION,"
ADOPTING THE 2009 STATE BUILDING CODE; THE WASHINGTON
CITIES ELECTRICAL CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES; 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 a Regular Meeting thereof on July 19, 2010.
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Published Seattle Times: July 22, 2010
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Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Cler