HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2016-06-21 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila
Finance and Safety
Committee
O Verna Seal, Chair
O Dennis Robertson
O Kate Kruller
AGENDA
Distribution:
Recommended Action
V. Seal
P. McCarthy
D. Robertson
C. O'Flaherty
K. Kruller
R. Turpin
K. Hougardy
L. Humphrey
T. McLeod
D. Tomaso
Mayor Ekberg
C. Flores
D. Cline
Don Tomaso, Fire Marsha/
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 — 5:30 PM
HAZELNUT CONFERENCE ROOM
(formerly known as CR #3) at east entrance of City Hall
Item
Recommended Action
Page
1. PRESENTATION(S)
2. BUSINESS AGENDA
a. Adoption of the 2015 International Fire Code
a. Forward to 6/27 C.O.W.
Pg.1
(5 ordinances) and a fee schedule resolution.
and 7/5 Regular Mtg.
Don Tomaso, Fire Marsha/
b. Fire Department pipeline employees.
b. Forward to 6/27 C.O.W.
Pg.35
Chris Flores, Interim Fire Chief
and 7/5 Regular Mtg.
c. Review of Finance and Safety Committee Work Plan.
c. Committee discussion.
Pg.37
Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. MISCELLANEOUS
4th of July fireworks ban.
Discussion.
Next Scheduled Meeting: 116gLnesdav Ju l y 6, 2016
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City of Tukwila
Allen Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Finance and Safety Committee
CC: Mayor Ekberg
FROM: Chris Flores, Interim Fire Chief
BY: B/C Don Tomaso, Fire Marshal
DATE: June 14, 2016
SUBJECT: 2015 International Fire Code Adoption
ISSUE
The State of Washington has adopted the 2015 International Fire Code as amended by the
State Building Code Council. The City is required to adopt the new State Fire Code by July 1St
of 2016. In addition, staff updated fire - related ordinances to reference the 2015 International
Fire Code.
BACKGROUND
Every three years the International Code Council releases the new code series for building, fire,
mechanical, plumbing, property maintenance and residential one and two family dwellings. The
State of Washington reviews this code series in a public process and adopts the changes
recommended by the State Building Code Council with an implementation date of July 1St of the
following year.
DISCUSSION
Staff has reviewed the new fire code, updated all fire code related ordinances to reflect the 2015
code series and aligned the appeals process in all ordinances to utilize the City Hearing
Examiner process. Staff also made some minor wording or clarification language changes
within the ordinances to improve customer service.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
New code books for staff have already been budgeted; the amount is $3,500.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council approve all five Ordinances and the Resolution establishing fees
for all fire issued permits as discussed at the June 21, 2016 Finance and Safety Meeting, and
place them on the July 5, 2016 consent agenda.
ATTACHMENTS
-Fire code adoption ordinance
-Fire sprinkler ordinance
-Fire alarm ordinance
-Mid — Rise ordinance
-High — Rise ordinance
-Fire permit fee resolution
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2435 §2,
§3, §4, §7, §8, §10 §12, AND §13, AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.16, "INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE," TO ADOPT THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE AND APPENDICES WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS
AND AMENDMENTS TO APPLY WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
TO REMOVE FEES FROM THE ORDINANCE LANGUAGE, AND
TO UPDATE APPEAL PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to protect the health, welfare and safety of
Tukwila citizens by keeping current with the most recent fire code requirements; and
WHEREAS, to achieve this end, the City Council has determined to update its
current fire prevention and protection regulations by adopting the 2015 Edition of the
International Fire Code and appendices; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update and clarify appeal procedures; and
WHEREAS, fees for fire permits, temporary/special events, plan review, re-
inspections and appeals shall be moved into a consolidated Fire Department Fee
Schedule for improved clarity and accessibility;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Section 16.16.010 Amended. Ordinance No. 2435 §2, as
codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 16.16.010, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
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16.16.010 Adoption of the International Fire Code
A. Pursuant to RCW 35.21.180, that certain code of technical regulations known
as the International Fire Code and Appendices B, C aPA-D, E, F, G, H, 1, J, K, and L,
except Table B105.2 shall be 50% of the reguired fire flow value, and Section D-107 is
not adopted (241-22015 Edition); and Appendix L shall apply to all mid-rise, high-rise
and other buildinqs that have been determined by the Fire Marshal to meet the
requirements of L101.1 for a Firefighter air replenishment system; and any amendments
thereto published by the Washington State Building Code Council, is hereby adopted by
this reference as if fully set forth, subject to the modifications and amendments set forth
in TMC Chapter 16.16. One copy of said Fire Code shall be maintained on file in the
office of the Fire Marshal for public use and inspection.
B. IFC Section 105.6.5 shall be modified as follows:
105.6.5 Carnivals and fairs. Temr)orarv/SDecial events
An operational permit is required to conduct a carnival or fair or other temporary /special
event. The Temporary/Special Event permit shall be the sole permit issued by the City
for carnivals, fairs and other tempora[y/special events, and shall encompass tempora[Y
membrane structures, liguid propane gas, flammable combustible liquids, electrical,
signs,_ rights of way use and other such permits as approved by the Fire Marshal or the
authorized designee. Other permits or approvals may be required from agencies other
than the City of Tukwila. The City reserves the right to limit the number of
temporary /special events per location if, in the opinion of the City, the event(s) are
detrimental to the public health and welfare.
Section 2. TMC Section 16.16.020 Amended. Ordinance No. 2435 §3, as
codified at TMC Section 16.16.020, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.16.020 Enforcement
A. The International Fire Code shall be enforced by the Fire Marshal's Office
PreventiGn-Bureau within the Fire Department of the City, which is operated under the
supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department.
B. There shall be a Fire Marshal in charge of the Fire Marshal's Office P+evepAiGn
-B-ufea-u who shall be appointed by the Chief of the Fire Department on the basis of an
examination to determine his qualifications.
Section 3. TMC Section 16.16.030 Amended. Ordinance No. 2435 §4, as
codified at TMC Section 16.16.030, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.16.030 Definitions
A. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the International Fire Code, it means
the area within the city limits of the City of Tukwila, Washington.
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B. Wherever the words "Fire Code Official" are used in the International Fire Code,
they mean the Fire Marshal in charge of the Ffire Marshal's Office
C. "Tem ora 1s ecial event" refers to an event taking lace within the City of
Tukwila that will not last more than 21 consecutive days, that is not customary at that
location and would otherwise be prohibited. Examples include a fair, carnival, circus, or
tent or sidewalk sale. Prior approval is required for an event to be held on City property.
Section 4. TMC Section 16.16.060 Amended. Ordinance No. 2435 §7, as
codified at TMC Section 16.16.060, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.16.060 Establishment of Limits of Districts in which Storage of Explosives and
Blasting Agents is to be Prohibited
The limits referred to in Chapter 56, Section 5601.2.1 Section 5601.2.3 and
Section 5601.3 of the International Fire Code, in which storage of explosives and
blasting agents is prohibited, shall apply throughout the City.
Section 5. TMC Section 16.16.070 Amended. Ordinance No. 2435 §8, as
codified at TMC Section 16.16.070, subparagraph D, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
16.16.070 Amendments to the International Fire Code
D. Section 503 of the International Fire Code (29-- 1-22015 Edition) adopted by this
chapter is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 503.2
1. General. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in
accordance with the provisions of this section.
2. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and
enforcement of this section:
a. "Fire apparatus access road(s)" means that area within any public
right -of -way, easement, or private property designated for the purpose of permitting fire
trucks and other firefighting or emergency equipment to use, travel upon and park.
b. "Park," "parking," "stop," "stand-"or "standing" means the halting
of a vehicle, other than an emergency vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when
necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a
police officer or fire official or traffic signal or sign.
C. "Vehicle" means a machine propelled by power, other than human
power, designed to travel along the ground or rail, by the use of wheels, treads, runners
or slides, and shall include, without limitation, truck, automobile, trailer, motorcycle,
tractor, buggy, wagon and locomotive.
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3. Requirements — Standards
a. When required by the Fire Marshal, hard-surfaced fire apparatus
access road(s) shall be provided around facilities which, by their size, location, design
or contents warrant access which exceeds that normally provided by the proximity of
city streets.
b. Fire apparatus access road(s) shall be required when any portion of an
exterior wall of the first story is located more than 150 feet from Fire Department vehicle
access.
4. Surface. Fire apparatus access road(s) shall be either asphalt or
reinforced concrete, a minimum two inches thick, or when specifically authorized by the
Fire Department, compacted crushed rock or other alternate surfaces may be used.
Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed
loads of fire apparatus.
5. Width. The minimum unobstructed width of a fire apparatus access road
shall not be less than 20 feet.
6. Aerial Apparatus Access Roads. Aerial apparatus access roads shall
not be less than 26 feet in width.
7. Vertical clearance. All fire apparatus access roads shall have an
unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet, 6 inches.
Exceptions:
a. When conditions prevent the installation of an approved fire apparatus
access road, the Fire Marshal may permit the installation of a fire protection system or
systems in lieu of a road.
b. When there are not more than two Group R, Division 3 or Group U
occupancies, the requirements of this section may be modified provided that, in the
opinion of the Fire Marshal, firefighting or rescue operations would not be impaired.
c. Clearances or widths required by this section may be increased when,
in the opinion of the Fire Marshal, clearances or widths are not adequate to provide fire
apparatus access.
8. Turning Radius. The turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall
be approved by the Fire Marshal.
9. Turnarounds. All dead-end apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet
shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus.
10. Bridges. When a bridge is required to be used as access under this
section, it shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the applicable
sections of the International Building Code or other regulations adopted by the City and
shall use designed live loading sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus.
11. Grade. The gradient for a fire apparatus access road shall not exceed
15% with a cross slope no greater than 5%.
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12. Obstruction. The required width of any fire apparatus access road shall
not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. Minimum required
widths and clearances established under this section shall be maintained at all times.
13. Markings:
a. When required, approved signs or other approved notices shall be
provided and maintained for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads and
prohibit the obstruction thereof or both.
b. Fire apparatus access roads shall be identified by painting the curb
yellow and a 4- inch -wide line and block letters 18 inches high, painted in the lane, at 50-
foot intervals, stating, "FIRE LANE NO PARKING," color to be bright yellow, or by the
posting of signs stating, "FIRE LANE NO PARKING," and painting the curb. Signs shall
be posted on or immediately next to the curb line or on the building. Signs shall be 12
inches by 18 inches and shall have letters and background of contrasting color, readily
readable from at least a 50 -foot distance. Signs shall be spaced not further than 50 feet
apart, nor shall they be more than four feet from the ground.
c. Residential fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with signs
described in (b) above; no striping or painting shall be required.
14. Parking Prohibited. Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other
traffic, or in compliance with the direction of a police or fire official, or traffic control sign,
signal or device, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not,
at any place where official fire lane signs are posted, except:
a. Momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers, or
b. Temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading
property.
15. Fire Apparatus Road(s) as part of Driveways and /or Parking Areas.
The Fire Marshal may require that areas specified for use as driveways or private
thoroughfares shall not be used for parking. These areas, when specified, shall be
marked or identified by one of the two means detailed in TMC Section 16.16.070.D.13.b
or TMC Section 16.16.070.D.13.c.
16. Existing Buildings. When the Fire Marshal determines that a hazard, due
to inaccessibility of fire apparatus, exists around existing buildings, they may require fire
apparatus access road(s) to be constructed and maintained.
17. Required Gates or Barricades. The fire code official is authorized to
require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across
fire apparatus access roads, trails or other accessways, not including public streets,
alleys or highways. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in
accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed,
constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
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18. Secured Gates and Barricades. When required, gates and barricades
shall be secured in an approved manner. Roads, trails and other accessways that have
been closed and obstructed in the manner prescribed by Section 503.5 of the
International Fire Code shall not be trespassed on or used unless authorized by the
owner and fire code official.
19. Security Gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus
access road shall be approved by the Fire Marshal. Where security gates are installed,
they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and
the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate
operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended
for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the
requirements of ASTM F 2200. Electric operated gates shall have a remote opening
device installed for emergency services.
20. Enforcement. It shall be the duty of the Tukwila Fire Marshal and/or the
authorized designee(s) to enforce Subsection 503.2 of the International Fire Code.
Section 6. TIVIC Section 16.16.080 Amended. Ordinance No. 2435 §10, as
codified at TIVIC Section 16.16.080, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.16.080 Fees
A. Permit Fees. A fee f elnrl nn -k-1 f-, ---[, 'per ait-fe-
the International Fire Go Fees for permits required by the International Fire Code
shall be in accordance with the Fire Department Fee Schedule adopted by resolution of
the City Council.
B. Short Term Permit Fees. A fee of $25.00-sh,all be Ghafged-Eees for each
permit required by the International Fire Code for Liquid Propane or Open Flame permit
ffor food vendors for events not to exceed three consecutive days in duration) shall be
in accordance with the Fire Department Fee Schedule adopted by resolution of the City
Council.
C. Plan review fees for alternative fire protection systems shall be in
accordance with the Fire Department Fee Schedule adopted by resolution of the City
Council.
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D. Re- inspection Fees:
1. Re- inspection Fees for New Construction and Tenant knprovements.
When an inspection is requested for new construction, tenant improvements or spot
inspections, and then, upon arrival, the Fire Inspector finds that the work is not
complete, not ready for inspection, or does not comply with fire code requirements, a
follow -up inspection will be required, and a re- inspection fee of $100.00 1 in accordance
with the Fire Department Fee Schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council will be
assessed.
2. Re- inspection Fees for Company Level Inspections. A re- inspection
fee of -$68.00 -will be assessed when, on thc- follow -up inspections 30 days after the
initial company level inspection, the inspector finds that the violations have not been
corrected. The re- insaection fee(s) shall be in accordance with the Fire Department
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3. Exceptions. Any exception to the items covered by this ordinance shall be
made by the Chief of the department or by the Fire Marshal. Requests for exceptions
must be made in writing; exceptions granted or denied shall be in writing.
E. Penalties. The following penalties shall apply to these violations of the Fire
Code:
IFC Section
Offense
Bail
109.3.2
Non - compliance with orders and notices
$5,000.00
109.3.4
Unlawful removal of a tag
$5,000.00
111.1
Unlawful continuance of a hazard
$5,000.00
111.4
Non - compliance with a Stop Work Order
$5,000.00
503.4
Illegal parking on fire apparatus access roads
$100.00
609.3.3
Failure to: Clean commercial kitchen hoods
$500.00
901.6.1
Failure to: Maintain fire protection systems
$500.00
901.7
Failure to: Conduct a required fire watch
$500.00
904.121 -.6
Failure to: Maintain commercial cooking extinguishing
systems
$500.00
1003.6
Failure to: Maintain means of egress continuity
$250.00
TMC Section
16.40.110
Failure to: Provide required UL central station monitoring
$500.00
F. Other Violations. Bail for all other violations is $250.00 plus court costs.
Fines are forfeitable on the first offense and mandatory appearance is required on
second offense.
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G. False Alarms. False alarms shall not be given, signaled or transmitted or
caused or permitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any manner. False alarms,
in excess of two per year, shall be fined under the fee schedule referenced in TIVIC
Section 8.08.040.
Section 7. TIVIC Section 16.16.090 Amended. Ordinance No. 2435 §12, as
codified at TIVIC Section 16.16.090, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.16.090 Appeals
A. Whenever the Fire Marshal disapproves an application or refuses to grant a
permit applied for, the applicant may appeal the decision to the City's Hearing Examiner
At4hin IA days of the date of final deGision by th
The-A written notice of
appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within 14 days of the date of final decision by the
Fire Marshal. T-9-be aooe e the notice of appeal must be accompanied by an appeal
fee of $250.00 in accordance with the Fire Department Fee Schedule adopted by
resolution of the City Council.
B. The Notice of Appeal shall contain the following information:
1. The name of the appealing party.
2. The address and phone number of the appealing party; and if the
appealing party is a corporation, association or other group, the address and phone
number of a contact person authorized to receive notices on the appealing party's
behalf.
3. A statement identifying the decision being appealed and the alleged errors
in that decision.
4. The Notice of Appeal shall state specific errors of fact or errors in
application of the law in the decision being appealed, the harm suffered or anticipated
by the appellant, and the relief sought. The scope of an appeal shall be limited to
matters or issues raised in the Notice of Appeal.
C. Upon -reGeipt- Limely filing of th-e-a Notice of Appeal, the Fire Marshal shall set a
date for hearing the appeal before the City's Hearing Examiner. Notice of the hearing
will be mailed to the applicant.
D. Deference shall be given to the decision being appealed. The standard on
review shall be based upon a preponderance of evidence. The Hearing Examiner may
affirm, reverse or modify the Fire Marshal, or his/her designee's, decision.
E. The decision of the Hearing Examiner shall be final. Any appea
t1f,
adrninistFative hearing shall be to King GOURty SuperieF Court with; 14 r---;'!,---ndaF days 0
the 1- louring Exa ... iiner's deGiSiGn.-
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Section 8. TMC Section 16.16.100 Amended. Ordinance No. 2435 §13, as
codified at TMC Section 16.16.100, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.16.100 New Materials, Processes or Occupancies which may Require Permits.
The Buildinci Official I ii-- Director-, the Fire Chief and the Fire Marshal of the
shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving
affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or
occupancies for which permits are required, in addition to those now encumbered in
said code. The Fire Marshal of the Fire --P ev - Rtio -n— Bureau shall post such list in a
conspicuous place in his office, and distribute copies thereof to interested persons.
Section 9. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section /subsection numbering.
Section 10. 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 11. 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
on July 1, 2016, 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 , 2016.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Allan Ekberg, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney Ordinance Number:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 2437 §5, §9, §11, §14, §15 AND §18, AS CODIFIED
IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.40, "FIRE
ALARM SYSTEMS," TO REMOVE FEES FROM THE
ORDINANCE LANGUAGE AND TO UPDATE APPEAL
PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide a safe living and working
environment in the City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide the highest degree of life safety for
its citizens; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that automatic fire alarm systems facilitate a
safe working environment and provide a high degree of life safety;
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update and clarify appeal procedures; and
WHEREAS, fees for plan review, re-inspections and appeals shall be moved into a
consolidated Fire Department Fee Schedule for improved clarity and accessibility;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Section 16.40.040 Amended. Ordinance No. 2437 §5, as
codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 16.40.040, subparagraph C, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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16.40.040 Approval and Design Plans
C. After the fire alarm plans have been approved by the Tukwila Fire Marshal, a
job number will be issued to begin work. The plan review fees — - shall be in
accordance with the Fire Department Fee Schedule adopted by resolution of the City
Council.
Section 2. TIVIC Section 16.40.080 Amended. Ordinance No. 2437 §9, as
codified at TIVIC Section 16.40.080, subparagraph A, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
16.40.080 Acceptance Testing
A. Upon completion of a system installation, a satisfactory test of the entire
installation shall be made by the contractor's representative in the presence of a
member of the Tukwila Fire Marshal's Office and shall comply with the procedures
contained in NFPA 72 and the manufacturer's specifications. The use of a decibel
meter will be employed to determine minimum sound levels during acceptance testing.
Final approval is contingent upon a successful performance test.
Section 3. TIVIC Section 16.40.100 Amended. Ordinance No. 2437 §11, as
codified at TIVIC Section 16.40.100, subparagraph A.12, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
16.40.100 Applicability
12. Any building or portion of a building which, due to the nature of its
occupancy, is determined by the Fire Marshal Ghief to be a special hazard or have a
high life safety need.
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Section 4. TMC Section 16.40.130 Amended. Ordinance No. 2437 §14, as
codified at TMC Section 16.40.130, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.40.130 Re-inspection Fees for New Construction, Tenant Improvements,
and Spot Inspections
When an inspection is requested for new construction, tenant improvements or spot
inspections and then, upon arrival, the Fire Inspector finds that the work is not complete,
not ready for inspection, or does not comply with fire code requirements, a follow-up
inspection will be required, and a re-inspection fee of- $100.00 -in accordance with the
Fire Department Fee Schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council will be
assessed.
Section 5. TMC Section 16.40.140 Amended. Ordinance No. 2437 §15, as
codified at TMC Section 16.40.140, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.40.140 Exceptions
Any exception to the items covered by TMC Chapter 16.40 shall be made by the
� -by-the Fire Marshal. Request for exception must be
made in writing; exceptions granted or denied shall be in writing.
Section 6. TMC Section 16.40.170 Amended. Ordinance No. 2437 §18, as
codified at TMC Section 16.40.170, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.40.170 Appeals
A. Whenever the Fire Marshal disapproves an application or refuses to grant a
permit applied for, the applicant may appeal the decision to the City's Hearing Examiner
within 14 days of the date Gf fiRaI deGiSiGR by the Fire-Mafshal.
The-A written notice of
appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within 14 days of the date of final decision by the
Fire Marshal. Tb a ptedtjhe notice of appeal must be accompanied by an appeal
fee of $250.00 in accordance with the Fire Department Fee Schedule adopted by
resolution of the City Council.
B. The Notice of Appeal shall contain the following information:
1. The name of the appealing party.
2. The address and phone number of the appealing party; and if the
appealing party is a corporation, association or other group, the address and phone
number of a contact person authorized to receive notices on the appealing party's
behalf.
3. A statement identifying the decision being appealed and the alleged errors
in that decision.
4. The Notice of Appeal shall state specific errors of fact or errors in
application of the law in the decision being appealed, the harm suffered or anticipated
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by the appellant, and the relief sought. The scope of an appeal shall be limited to
matters or issues raised in the Notice of Appeal.
C. Upon receipt -timed of �ea Notice of Appeal, the Fire Marshal shall set a
date for hearing the appeal before the City's Hearing Examiner. Notice of the hearing
will be mailed to the applicant.
D. Deference shall be given to the decision being appealed. The standard on
review shall be based upon a preponderance of evidence. The Hearing Examiner may
affirm, reverse or modify the Fire Marshal, or his/her designee's, decision.
E. The decision of the Hearing Examiner shall be final. A.
se
adMiRiStFative heaFiRg shall be to KiRg GOURty Superior Court within 14 G IS-Of
the HeaFiRg ExamiRer's deG*S*GP,
Section 7. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section/subsection numbering.
Section 8. 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 9. 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 12016.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
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Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 2436 §5, §6, §8, §9, §12, §13 AND §16, AS
CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
16.42, "SPRINKLER SYSTEMS," TO UPDATE VARIOUS
CODE REFERENCES, TO REMOVE FEES FROM THE
ORDINANCE LANGUAGE AND TO UPDATE APPEAL
PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide a safe living and working
environment in the City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide the highest degree of life safety for
its citizens; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that fire protection systems facilitate a safe
working environment and provide a high degree of life safety;
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update and clarify appeal procedures; and
WHEREAS, fees for plan review, re-inspections and appeals shall be moved into a
consolidated Fire Department Fee Schedule for improved clarity and accessibility;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Section 16.42.040 Amended. Ordinance No. 2436 §5, as
codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 16.42.040, subparagraph H, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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16.42.040 Approval and Design Plans
H. After the sprinkler plans have been approved by the Tukwila Fire Marshal, a job
number will be issued to begin work. The plan review fees - 'n-1 f_-Il-_v shall be in
accordance with the Fire Department Fee Schedule adopted by resolution of the City
Council.
GernrneFGial: For 1 5 heads:
Base fee - $100. 00
GornmeMial: Fer 6 or meFe heads:
Base fee - $200.00 + $1.50 per sprinkler head in eXGess of 10
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Single family: Base fee - $50.00 + $1.50 per sprinkler head in e_-^_e_s6 ef 1 GO
Resubmittal: Fee-- $200.00
Section 2. TIVIC Section 16.42.050 Amended. Ordinance No. 2436 §6, as
codified at TIVIC Section 16.42.050, subparagraphs C and D, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
16.42.050 Where Required
C. Fire walls, fire barriers, or vertical or horizontal fire barriers as noted in Section
7065.1 of the International Building Code shall not be considered to separate a building
to enable deletion of a required automatic sprinkler system.
D. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in new one-family
and two-family dwellings and townhouses in accordance with Appendix R and Q (WAC
51-51-60105) and Appendix S and V (WAC 51-51-60107).
Section 3. TIVIC Section 16.42.070 Amended. Ordinance No. 2436 §8, as
codified at TIVIC Section 16.42.070, subparagraph J, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
16.42.070 General Requirements
J. The fire department connection shall have a downward angle bend of 30
degrees, with a 5-inch Knox locking Storz fitting.
Exception: If the calculated pumping pressure of the fire deDartment connection will
exceed either the 5-inch Storz fitting pressure rating or the pressure rating of the 5-inch
supply hose, 2-1/2-inch fire department connections are allowed.
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Section 4. TMC Section 16.42.080 Amended. Ordinance No. 2436 §9, as
codified at TMC Section 16.42.080, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.42.080 Special Requirements
A. All hotel/motel occupancies shall be sprinklered a minimum ordinary hazard
Group I density throughout; no omissions are allowed. Sprinkler spacing in the guest
rooms may be Light Hazard.
B. Each new commercial/industrial or multi-family building shall have its own
indicating control valve on the exterior or outside away from the building. Each floor of
a multi-story building shall have sectional control valves and waterflow switches.
C. Multi-family dwelling sprinkler systems shall be designed Minimum Light
Hazard-, spacing with no omissions are allowed, with a minimum ordinary hazard Group
I design density.
D. All sprinkler system control valves shall be electronically supervised against
tampering.
E. When a sprinkler system is required for a one- or two-family dwelling, sprinkler
protection shall be extended to attached garages.
F. Where guick response fire sprinklers are required by the International BuildinA,
Code (903.3.2) fors ecific occupancies and there are no listed Cluick response heads
listed for ordinary hazard systems as defined by NFPA 13, Light Hazard guick response
heads are permitted with the system desiqned to a minimum ordinary Group 1 density_.
Section 5. TMC Section 16.42.110 Amended. Ordinance No. 2436 §12, as
codified at TMC Section 16.42.110, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.42.110 Re-inspection Fees for New Construction, Tenant Improvements
and Spot Inspections
When an inspection is requested for new construction, tenant improvements or spot
inspections and then, upon arrival, the Fire Inspector finds that the work is not complete,
not ready for inspection, or does not comply with fire code requirements, a follow-up
inspection will be required, and a re-inspection fee of $100.00 -in accordance with the
Fire Department Fee Schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council will be
assessed.
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Section 6. TMC Section 16.42.120 Amended. Ordinance No. 2436 §13, as
codified at TMC Section 16.42.120, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.42.120 Exceptions
Any exception to the items covered by this chapter shall be made by the C-h-ief --ref
Fire Marshal. Requests for exception must be made in
writing; exceptions granted or denied shall be in writing.
Section 7. TMC Section 16.42.150 Amended. Ordinance No. 2436 §16, as
codified at TMC Section 16.42.150, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.42.150 Appeals
A. Whenever the Fire Marshal disapproves an application or refuses to grant a
permit applied for, the applicant may appeal the decision to the City's Hearing Examiner
within 14 days of the date of fines) deGision by the Fire Maf&ha4. The written notice of
appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within 14 days of the date of final decision by the
Fire Marshal. To be nnn°n+°d-tThe notice of appeal must be accompanied by an appeal
feef$2-50.00 in accordance with the Fire Department Fee Schedule adopted by
resolution of the Citv Council.
B. The Notice of Appeal shall contain the following information:
1. The name of the appealing party.
2. The address and phone number of the appealing party; and if the
appealing party is a corporation, association or other group, the address and phone
number of a contact person authorized to receive notices on the appealing party's
behalf.
3. A statement identifying the decision being appealed and the alleged errors
in that decision.
4. The Notice of Appeal shall state specific errors of fact or errors in
application of the law in the decision being appealed, the harm suffered or anticipated
by the appellant, and the relief sought. The scope of an appeal shall be limited to
matters or issues raised in the Notice of Appeal.
C. Upon reGeipt- timely filing of the-a Notice of Appeal, the Fire Marshal shall set a
date for hearing the appeal before the City's Hearing Examiner. Notice of the hearing
will be mailed to the applicant.
D. Deference shall be given to the decision being appealed. The standard on
review shall be based upon a preponderance of evidence. The Hearing Examiner may
affirm, reverse or modify the Fire Marshal, or his /her designee's, decision.
E. The decision of the Hearing Examiner shall be final. Any appeal frern the
t,ha (- lo+rinn Gv�mirn�arc rlr�nicinn
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Section 8. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section/subsection numbering.
Section 9. 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 10. 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 2016.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2330
§4, §12, §16, §18 AND §19, AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.46, "FIRE PROTECTION IN
MID -RISE BUILDINGS," TO UPDATE VARIOUS CODE
REFERENCES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MID -RISE
BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA, TO REMOVE
FEES FROM THE ORDINANCE LANGUAGE AND TO UPDATE
APPEAL PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is concerned about the health, welfare and safety of
persons working or residing in mid -rise buildings; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide appropriate standards for construction of
mid -rise buildings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update and clarify appeal procedures; and
WHEREAS, fees for re- inspections and appeals shall be moved into a consolidated
Fire Department Fee Schedule for improved clarity and accessibility;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Section 16.46.030 Amended. Ordinance No. 2330 §4, as
codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 16.46.030, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
16.46.030 Sprinkler Systems.
Every building shall be fully sprinklered in accordance with the standards set down in
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) #13, minimum design density of ordinary
hazard Group I.; _fnMinimum light hazard spacing with no omissions allowed in guest
rooms and sleeping areas and ordinary hazard in all other common areas.
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Section 2. TMC Section 16.46.110 Amended. Ordinance No. 2330 §12, as
codified at TMC Section 16.46.110, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.46.110 Emergency Communications System
A. An emergency communications system shall be provided with jacks on each
floor of each emergency stair tower and beside the emergency elevator. A minimum of
six handsets shall be stored in a room, the location of which shall be designated by the
Fire Marshal of the Fire Department (Section 907.2.132.3 of the IBC).
B. Emergency responder radio coverage shall be provided in accordance with the
28892015 Edition of the International Fire Code Section 510.
Section 3. TMC Section 16.46.150 Amended. Ordinance No. 2330 §16, as
codified at TMC Section 16.46.150, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.46.150 Re- inspection Fees for New Construction, Tenant Improvements, and
Spot Inspections.
A Fe iR peGtien fee of $100 will be assessO When an inspection is requested for new
construction, tenant improvements or spot inspections, ofwhen --and then, upon arrival,,
the Fire Inspector finds that the work is not complete, not ready for inspection, or does
not comply with fire code requirements_. URdeF these GenditieRs, a follow -up inspection
will be required, and a re- inspection fee in accordance with the Fire Department Fee
Schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council will be assessed.
Section 4. TMC Section 16.46.170 Amended. Ordinance No. 2330 §18, as
codified at TMC Section 16.46.170, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.46.170 Appeals
A. Whenever the Fire Marshal disapproves an application or refuses to grant a
permit applied for, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Beard of Appeals
- stabl�.Tshed in SeGtien 1...08 of _ !Rterna+�al FiFe Code- City's Hearing Examiner.
Marshal's within 30 days frorn the Fire A written notice of appeal shall be
filed with the City Clerk within 14 days of the date of final decision by the Fire Marshal.
The notice of appeal must be accompanied by an appeal fee in accordance with the
Fire Department Fee Schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. SeGtien -188
settled by the !RteFRatienal FiFe Cede Institute. When deemed appropriate, the Fi
Marshal will request a form , w,ritt-en i-terpretatiOR frem the !Rstitute.
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B. The Notice of Appeal shall contain the following information:
1. The name of the appealing party.
2. The address and phone number of the appealing party; and if the
appealing party is a corporation, association or other group, the address and phone
number of a contact person authorized to receive notices on the appealing party's
behalf.
3. A statement identifying the decision being appealed and the alleged errors
in that decision.
4. The Notice of Appeal shall state specific errors of fact or errors in
application of the law in the decision being appealed, the harm suffered or anticipated
by the appellant, and the relief sought. The scope of an appeal shall be limited to
matters or issues raised in the Notice of Appeal.
C. Upon timely filing of a Notice of Appeal, the Fire Marshal shall set a date for
hearing the appeal before the City's _Hearing Examiner. Notice of the hearing will be
mailed to the applicant.
D. Deference shall be given to the decision being appealed. The standard on
review shall be based upon a preponderance of evidence. The Hearing Examiner may
affirm. reverse or modifv the Fire Marshal. or his /her desianee's, decision.
E. The decision of the Hearina Examiner shall be final.
Section 5. TMC Section 16.46.180 Amended. Ordinance No. 2330 §19, as
codified at TMC Section 16.46.180, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.46.180 Exceptions
Any exceptions to the items covered by this chapter shall be granted by the fief etl�e
Eire— Depeer> erFire Marshal. Requests for exception must be made in writing;
exceptions granted or denied shall be in writing.
Section 6. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section /subsection numbering.
Section 7. 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.
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Section 8. 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 2016.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2329, §3, §11, §15 AND §17, AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.48, "FIRE PROTECTION
IN HIGH -RISE BUILDINGS," TO UPDATE APPEAL
PROCEDURES AND VARIOUS CODE REFERENCES FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH -RISE BUILDINGS WITHIN
THE CITY OF TUKWILA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is concerned about the health, welfare and safety of
persons working or residing in high -rise buildings; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide appropriate standards for construction of
high -rise buildings; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to clarify procedures relating to filing of an appeal;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Section 16.48.030 Amended. Ordinance No. 2329 §3, as
codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 16.48.030, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
16.48.030 Sprinkler Systems
Every building shall be fully sprinklered in accordance with the standards set down
in NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) #13:, minimum design density of
ordinary hazard Group 1. Mfninimum light hazard spacing with no omissions allowed in
guest rooms and sleeping areas and ordinary hazard in all other common areas.
Section 2. TMC Section 16.48.110 Amended. Ordinance No. 2329 §11, as
codified at TMC Section 16.48.110, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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16.48.110 Emergency Communications System
A. An emergency communications system shall be provided with jacks on each
floor of each emergency stair tower and beside the emergency elevator. A minimum of
six handsets shall be stored in a room, the location of which shall be designated by the
Fire Marshal of the Fire Department (Section 907.2.12.3 of the IBC).
B. Emergency responder radio coverage shall be provided in accordance with the
2-N92015 Edition of the International Fire Code, Section 510.
Section 3. TIVIC Section 16.48.150 Amended. Ordinance No. 2329 §15, as
codified at TIVIC Section 16.48.150, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.48.150 Re-inspection Fees for New Construction, Tenant Improvements,
and Spot Inspections.
- fee ef $100 will be assesse"When an inspection is requested for new
construction, tenant improvements or spot inspections, of- � -and then, upon arrival,
the Fire Inspector finds that the work is not complete, not ready for inspection, or does
not comply with fire code requirements_. 1JRdeF the se-Genditions, a follow-up inspection
will be required, and a re-inspection fee in accordance with the Fire Department Fee
Schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council will be assessed.
Section 4. TIVIC Section 16.48.170 Amended. Ordinance No. 2329 §17, as
codified at TIVIC Section 16.48.170, is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.48.170 Appeals
A. Whenever the Fire Marshal disapproves an application or refuses to grant a
permit applied for, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Beard of Appeals
established in SeGtien 108 of the inteFRatiE)Ral Pre-GGde-City's Hearing Examiner.
withiR r 30 -ay s frern the Fire Marshal's deGiSion(I . A written notice of appeal shall be
filed with the City Clerk within 14 days of the date of final decision by the Fire Marshal.
The notice of appeal must be accompanied by an appeal fee in accordance with the
Fire Department Fee Schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. 'SeGtioR 109
4-
shall be nisp, ites regardiRg iRterpretatieR Gf God �_�4e
settled by the IRternational Fire Code insfitute. W.14en deerned —,*te-Fife
MaFshal "' i I a formal, writteR inteFp tatiOR fFern the IRSfitUte:
B. The Notice of Appeal shall contain the following information:
1. The name of the appealing party.
2. The address and phone number of the appealing party; and if the
appealing party is a corporation, association or other group, the address and phone
number of a contact person authorized to receive notices on the appealing party's
behalf.
3. A statement identifying the decision being appealed and the alleged errors
in that decision.
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4. The Notice of Appeal shall state specific errors of fact or errors in
application of the law in the decision being appealed, the harm suffered or anticipated
by the appellant, and the relief sought. The scope of an appeal shall be limited to
matters or issues raised in the Notice of Appeal.
C. Upon timely filing of a Notice of Appeal, the Fire Marshal shall set a date for
hearing the appeal before the City's Hearing Examiner. Notice of the hearing will be
mailed to the applicant.
D. Deference shall be given to the decision being appealed. The standard on
review shall be based upon a preponderance of evidence. The Hearing Examiner may
affirm, reverse or modify the Fire Marshal, or his/her designee's, decision.
E. The decision of the Hearing Examiner shall be final.
Section 5. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section/subsection numbering.
Section 6. 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 7. 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 12016.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Allan Ekberg, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney Ordinance Number:
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D"' R A F T
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING
A FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE.
WHEREAS, the City has analyzed current Fire Department fees for permits, plan
review and re-inspections; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to recover a portion of the City's costs for
processing of permit applications, plan reviews and re-inspections; and
WHEREAS, adopting Fire Department fees in a separate document will improve
clarity and accessibility and allow them to be more easily updated in the future;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Fire Department Fee Schedule. Fire Department fees will be charged
according to the following schedule, which shall supersede any previously adopted fire
permit fee, plan review fee or re-inspection fee.
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
FIRE PERMIT FEES
TYPE
FEE
Fire permits required by the International Fire Code
$100.00 150.00 for each
TMC 16.16.080
permit
Short term permits (i.e. for food vendors); for events not to exceed
$25.00 for each permit
3 consecutive days in duration:
- Liquid propane permit
- Open flame permit
TMC 16.16.080
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TYPE
FEE
Tempora[y / Special Events Permit:
TMC 16.16.030
- Commercial
$400.00
- Residential
$100.00
PLAN REVIEW FEES
For alternative fire protection
systems
TMC 16.16.080
Commercial:
For 1-5 devices/heads .............
Base fee = $100.00 200.00
For 6 or more devices/heads ...
Base fee = $200.00 300.00 + $4,58 2.00
per device/head in excess of 10
Single-family: ............................
Base fee = $50.00 + $1.50 per
sprinkler head in excess of 10
Resubmittal fee
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_$200,00-10- _0.00
For fire alarm plans
TMC 16.40.040
Commercial:
For 1-5 devices ........................
Base fee = $100.00 200.00
For 6 or more devices ..............
Base fee = $200.00 300.00 + $4-50 2.00
per device in excess of 10
Single-family: ............................
Base fee = $50.00 + $1.50 per device
in excess of 10 devices
Resubmittal fee
$288:88 300.00
For sprinkler system plans
TMC 16.42.040
Commercial:
For 1-5 heads ...........................
Base fee = $100.00 200.00
For 6 or more heads ................
Base fee = $200.09 300.00 + $4-.-&8 2.00
per sprinkler head in excess of 10
Single-family: ............................
Base fee = $50.00 + $1.50 per
sprinkler head in excess of 10
Resubmittal fee
$299,00A000
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RE-INSPECTION FEES
For new construction, tenant improvements or spot inspections
$100.00
TMC 16.16.080
TMC 16.40.130
TMC 16 42. 110
TMC 16.46.150
TMC 16.48.150
For company level inspections:
TMC 16.16.080
On the follow-up inspection 30 days after the initial company level violation,
when the inspector finds that the violations have not been corrected .......................... = $60.00
On the second follow-up inspection, when the inspector finds that the
violations have not been corrected ...... ........................................................................ = $85.00
On the third follow-up inspection, when the inspector finds that the violations
have not been corrected ............................................................................................... = $110.00
Fee for the fourth and any subsequent follow-up inspections when the inspector
finds that the violations have not been corrected .......................... ............................... = $135.00
APPEAL FEE
$250.00
TMC 16.16.090
TMC 16.40.170
TMC 16.42.150
TMC 16.46.170
TMC 16.48.170
Section 2. Effective Date. The fee schedule contained in this resolution shall be
effective immediately.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 12016.
ATTEST/AUTH ENTI CATE D:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Joe Duffie, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk.-
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Finance and Safety Committee
FROM: Chris Flores, Interim Fire Chief
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: June 15, 2016
SUBJECT: Pipeline Employees
ISSUE
The Fire Department Administration seeks the authorization to expand the utilization of pipeline
positions from three positions to a total of five positions.
BACKGROUND
The utilization of the pipeline positions in the department has been advantageous. As of the end
of April 2016, the department was over budget by $32,000.00 in Salaries, and under budget
$118,000.00 in Overtime. Overall the department is under budget. Through June 15, 2016 the
department filled 55 24 -hour overtime positions related to minimum staffing. Without the
pipeline positions, the department would have filled 132 24 -hour overtime positions related to
minimum staffing during the same period. The additional staffing created by the utilization of the
pipeline positions has increased in service time for an aid unit, thereby increasing the level of
service. One retirement has reduced pipeline positions from three to two. Two additional
retirements have been declared. Approximately 30% of the uniformed staff is eligible to retire at
this time. When a member retires and a replacement is not in place to fill the vacancy, the
department incurs between 50 and 70 24 -hour shifts of overtime related to maintaining minimum
staffing and service levels.
DISCUSSION
The authority to increase department pipeline positions from three to five will greatly enhance
the capability of the department to keep up with current and pending retirements and
separations, and to continue to provide a staffing and succession practice that is more efficient
and cost effective than through the utilization of excessive overtime expenditures for the
purpose of maintaining minimum staffing. Hiring would not take place until mid to late August of
2016. For 2016 the addition of two pipeline positions would impact the department general fund
budget by approximately $60,000.00 including salaries and benefits.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
For 2016 the addition of two pipeline positions would impact the department's general fund
budget by approximately $60,000.00 including salaries and benefits. This should be offset
during the same period by continuing to remain under budgeted overtime. When the additional
employees complete training and report for duty, their presence should continue to offset
overtime expenditures even further.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to approve the proposal and consider this item at the June 27, 2016
Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent July 05, 2016 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
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Finance and Safety Committee - 2016 Work Plan
City of Tukwila
Updated 6/14/16
escriptionQtr_:
Dept
Action or
Brie
� Status /Notes
1.
Facilities /Public Safety Plan
1 -3
Multiple
A
Ongoing
2.
Financial policies
3 -4
FIN
A
3.
Non - represented employee compensation resolution
1
HR
A
Complete
4.
Code Cleanup- Business Licenses
1
FIN
A
Complete
5.
Budget Schedule and process overview
1
FIN
A/B
Complete
6.
Employee reimbursement policy
1
FIN
A
Complete
7.
Budget priorities
2
Multiple
A
Complete
8.
SPRINT — Residential speeding focus
2
PD
B
Complete
9.
Non - represented employee compensation policy
3
HR
A
10.
New or increased revenues
3 -4
FIN
A
11.
Human Resources Policy Review
3
HR
B
12.
Operating budget and CIP (2017 -2018)
3
FIN
A
13.
Review relevant department budgets (2017 -2018)
3
Multiple
A
14.
Budget adoption ordinances
3
FIN
A
15.
Bond issuance — 42nd
4
FIN
A
To 2017
16.
Property tax levy ordinances
4
FIN
A
17.
Score jail cost analysis
4
FIN
B
18.
Capitalization policy
4
FIN
A
19.
Gambling tax collection (monthly vs quarterly)
4
FIN
A
20.
Budget amendments
1, 4
FIN
A
Ongoing
21.
Resolution cancelling uncollectible accounts
4
FIN
A
22.
Resolution cancelling unclaimed property
4
FIN
A
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Revenue and Investment Reports
Quarterly
FIN
Police
Quarterly
PD
Fire
Quarterly
FD
Committee work plan
2 -4 x
Council
Police & Fire budget detail
Quarterly
FIN
City of Tukwila
Updated 6/14/16
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