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Resolution No. 2132
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING
A REVISED FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE
SCHEDULE; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. 2065.
WHEREAS, the City has analyzed current Fire Department fees for various services
provided including, but not limited to, permits, plan review and re -inspections; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to fully recover the City's costs for processing of
permit applications, plan reviews, re -inspections, and other services provided by the
Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department Fee Schedule will be evaluated in the Fall of 2026
to ensure the expected revenues are achieving the City's goal of 100% cost recovery.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Repealer. Resolution No. 2065 is hereby repealed.
Section 2. 2026 Tukwila Fire Permit Fee Schedule. Tukwila Fire Permit 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.
2025 Legislation: Fire Permit Fees
Version: 12/02/2025
Staff: M. Baker
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TUKWILA FIRE PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
FIRE CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
Development Review
Fee
Fire Plan Review
65% of Fire Permit Fee
Fire Permit
See Total Valuation Table (below)
Single Family Review
42% of Building Permit Fee
Commercial Review
58% Building Permit Fee
Fireworks (pyrotechnic) — Display Permit
$395.00 per event.
Additional Fire Department standby costs may be required —
Contact Puget Sound Fire.
Fireworks (pyrotechnic) Sales
$100.00 per location per RCW 70.77.555
Tank — Removal, Abandonment, or
Installation Permit
$451.00 per tank
Total Valuation
Permit Fee Calculator
$1.00 to $500.00
$167.36
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$167.36 for the first $500.00, plus $22.31 for each
additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$502.08 for the first $2,000.00, plus $99.18 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$2,783.13 for the first $25,000.00, plus $74.38 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$4,642.68 for the first $50,000.00, plus $49.59 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$7,122.08 for the first $100,000.00, plus $39.67 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
$22,990.24 for the first $500,000.00, plus $37.19 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$1,000,000.00.
$1,000,001.00 and up
$41,585.74
OTHER FIRE SERVICES
After -Hours Expedited Fire Plan Review
Contact Puget Sound Fire for rate
After -Hours Expedited Fire Inspection
Contact Puget Sound Fire for rate
2025 Legislation: Fire Permit Fees
Version: 12/02/2025
Staff: M. Baker
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Fire Review -- Alternative Materials and Methods: Residential
$310.00
Fire Review -- Alternative Materials and Methods: Commercial
$620.00
Other Review — Resubmittals, Changes, Deferred Submittals,
Additions, or Revisions to Plans. Fees will be assessed after
first re -submittal.
$254.00 per hour
LIFE SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND OPERATIONAL PERMITS
Operational Fire Permits regulated by the International Fire Code:
• High Pile Storage
• Hazardous Materials
$417.00 each
All other Operational Fire Permits regulated by the International Fire
Code, and as amended in TMC Chapter 16.16, that do not have a
separate listing in the fee schedule
$209.00 each
New Business Life Safety Inspection
$81.00
Annual Life Safety Inspection
$81.00
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Fire Protection System Confidence Testing Compliance Services
$17.00 per system
Starting work before a permit issuance shall be subject to an investigation
fee equal to 100% of applicable permit fees.
A 5% Technology Fee will be added to all Fire fees unless the
Technology Fee is already being charged by another City department.
A 3% processing fee will be added if payment is made by credit card for Fire fees.
REINSPECTION FEES:
For Construction Permits, Operational Permits, life safety inspections
or spot inspections.
TMC 16.16.030
$226.00 per re -inspection
APPEAL FEE
TMC 16.16.030
$620.00
Special Event Permit
TMC 16.16.030
$508.00
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution and the fee schedule contained herein
shall be effective January 1, 2026.
2025 Legislation: Fire Permit Fees
Version: 12/02/2025
Staff: M. Baker
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON at the
Regular Meeting thereof this 15th day of December, 2025.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Signed by:
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Andy Youn-Barnett, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
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Office of the City Attorney
2025 Legislation: Fire Permit Fees
Version: 12/02/2025
Staff: M. Baker
Signed by:
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Tosh Sharp, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk: 12/09/2025
Passed by the City Council: 12/15/2025
Resolution Number: 2132
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