2755ORDINANCE NO.2755
^AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.40 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMIT FEES"
THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Chapter 16.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fire Department Permit Fees"is
amended as follows:
16.40.010 Permit:Any property ownerorauthorized agentwhointends to conduct an operation orbusiness,
orinstall or modify systems and equipment regulated bythe Fire Code adopted bythe Stateof
Washington,orcause anysuch work to be done,shall first make application to the Fire Code
Official and obtain the required permit.
A.Types of Permits:
1.Operational Permit:An operational permit allows the applicant toconductan operation or
a business forwhich a permit is required by this chapter foreither:
a. A prescribed period
b.Until renewed or revoked
2. Construction Permit:Aconstruction permitallowsthe applicanttoinstallormodify systems
and equipment forwhich a permit is required by this chapter.
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B.Permit Application:
1.Application for a permit required by this code shall be made to the Fire Code Official in
such form and detail as prescribed by the FireCode Official.Applications for permits shall
be accompanied by such plans as prescribed by the Fire Code Official.Applicants for
permits shall be accompanied by plans twenty-four inches (24") x thirty-six inches (36") or
thirty inches (30")x forty-two inches (42").Working drawings scaleshall be one eighth inch
(1/8") =one inch (1") and site plans scale shall be one inch (1") =twenty feet (20')or one
inch (1")=forty feet (40'). A minimum of three (3)sets of plans shall be submitted for fire
alarm and fire sprinkler systems.A minimum of two (2)sets of plans shall be submitted
for all other systems.When more than one (1)permit is required for the same location,
such permits may be consolidated into a single permit.
2.Refusal to issue permit: If the application for a permit describes a use that does not
conform to the requirements of this chapter and other pertinent laws and ordinances,the
firecode officialshall not issue a permit, but shall return the application with the refusal to
issue such permit.Such refusal shall be in writing and contain the reasons for refusal.
3.Inspection authorized.Before a new operational permit is approved,the FireCode Official
is authorized to inspect the receptacles,vehicles,buildings,devices,premises,storage
spaces or areas to be used to determine compliance with the currently adopted state fire
code and this code or any operational constraints required.
4.Time 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 diligently prosecuted or a permit shall have been issued;
except that the FireCode Official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for
additional periods notexceeding 90 days each.The extension shall be requested inwriting
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C. Conditions of a permit:A permit shall constitute permission to maintain,store or handle
materials;ortoconduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life orproperty;or
to install equipment utilized in connection with such activities;orto install or modify any fire
protection system or equipment or any other construction,equipment installation or
modification in accordance with the provisions ofthiscode wherea permit is required.
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Expiration.An operational permit shallremain ineffect untilreissued,renewed or revoked
or for such a period of time as specified in the permit.Construction permits shall
automatically become invalid unless the work authorized by such permitis commenced
within one hundred eighty (180)daysafter itsissuance,orifthe work authorized bysuch
permit issuspendedorabandoned for a period ofone hundred eighty (180)daysafterthe
time the work is commenced. Anew permit shall be required before any work
recommences.
Occupancy prohibited before approval.Thebuilding orstructure shall notbeoccupied prior
tothe Fire Code Official issuing a permit andconducting associated inspections indicating
the applicable provisions of this code have been met.
16.40.020 Permits:A permit shall be obtained from the Moses Lake Fire Department for the following
activities,operations,practices, or functions:
A.Required operational permits:The Fire Code Official isauthorized toissue operational permits
forthe operations set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.46 of the 2012 edition of the
International Fire Code.
B.Hazardous materials permits:Hazardous materials permitsareaspecial operation permit and
shallbe submitted on a Moses Lake Fire DepartmentHazardousMaterials permitapplication.
Hazardous materials permits shall expire twenty-four (24)months from the date of issue.
C.Required construction permits:The Fire Code Official is authorized to issue construction
permits for new installations of or modifications to any fire protection or detection system
required by the currently adopted State FireCode or where required by this code.
16.40.030 Permit Fees:
Table 1 -Fire Department Permit Fee Schedule for Construction Permits
All fees shown include plan review.Permit Fee Multiplier(multiplied by
the project value-parts and labor
included-to determine fee amount)
New automatic fire sprinkler installations and
modifications exceeding 10 heads.
.070
Fire Pumps and related equipment-to include on site
fire suppression water storage
.070
Existing automatic fire sprinkler system modification
less than 10 heads
.035
Emergency responder radio coverage system*.070
New fire alarm/fire detection system .070
Kitchen fire suppression systems(UL-300).050
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Special hazard systems (FM-200,Carbon Dioxide,Dry
Chemical)
.050
Paint/Spray Booth (factory built).050
Paint/Spray Room .070
Private fire hydrants.(Applies to hydrants installed on
private property that are not subject to
inspection/review by the City of Moses Lake Municipal
Services/Engineering Department)
.050
Underground fire mains for fire sprinkler systems .050
Installation oftanks piping,and associated structures
for the distribution of petroleum,LPG, or materials
posing a physical or health hazard (to include
cryogenic materials)
.070
All other construction permits required under the 2012
edition of the International Fire Code
.035
Fire apparatus roads/gates plan review fee $100
*Emergency responder radio coverage systems required by the State Fire Code must also be
reviewed and approved by the Multi-Agency Communication Center for compliance with FCC
regulations.
Table 2 - Fire Department Permit Fee Schedule for Operational Permits
Type Permit Fee/Expiration Time Frame
Aviation Facilities (Group H or S occupancy for
servicing,repair, or fuel servicing
$200.00 -must be renewed every
24 months
Carnivals and fairs.$100.00 - valid for 10 days
Combustible dust producing operations.$100.00 -must be renewed every
24 months.
Dry cleaning.$100.00 -must be renewed every
24 months or upon change to a
more hazardous solvent
Exhibits and trade shows.$100.00 - valid for 10 days
High Piled Storage.Required for any building or
portion thereof as a high piled storage area
exceeding 500 square feet.
$200.00 -must be renewed every
24 months
Hot work operations inside buildings.$75.00 -must be renewed every 24
months
Hot work operations:Application of roof coverings
with the use of an open-flame device
$50.00 - valid for 7 days at a single
address
Industrial ovens regulated by Chapter 30 ofthe 2012
International Fire Code
$500.00 -must be renewed every
24 months
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Lumberyards exceeding 100,000 board feet of
storage
$100.00 -must be renewed every
24 months
Temporary membrane structures and tents
exceeding 400 square feet
$75.00 - valid for a period not to
exceed 180 days
Battery systems having a liquid capacity of more man
50 gallons
$200.00 -must be renewed every
24 months
16.40.040 Hazardous Materials Permits:Occupancies storing,maintaining,producing,or using hazardous
materials or hazardous wastes that exceed the permit quantities shown in Table HI,HIF
(Flammable&Combustible Liquids) or HIC (compressed gases/aerosols)below shall submit a
hazardous materials permit application to the Fire Code Official along with all supporting
documentation required on the permit application form.Permits shall be valid for two (2 years).
For the purposes of permit fee calculations,permit fees shall be based on the hazard ranking of
the produces)utilizing the hazard ranking outlined in National Fire Protection Association Standard
704 (Standard System for the Identification ofthe Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response)
Permit fees for hazardous materials permits shall be calculated using Table H2 below.
Table Hl-Permit Amounts for Hazardous Materials
Type of Material Amount
Corrosive materials Liquids: 55 gallons
Solids:1000 pounds
Explosive Materials Any quantity within the scope of Chapter 56,
2012 edition of the International Fire Code
Flammable Solids 100 pounds
Highlytoxic materials(OSHA definition)Gases,Liquids,Solids:Any amount
Toxic materials (OSHA definition)Liquids 10 gallons
Solids 100 pounds
Oxidizing materials Liquids:
Class 4 Any Amount
Class 3 1 gallon
Class 2 10 gallons
Class 1 55 gallons
Solids:
Class 4 Any amount
Class 3 10 pounds
Class 2 10 gallons
Class 1 55 gallons
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Organic Peroxides
Pyrophoric materials
Reactive materials
Water Reactive Materials
Liquified petroleum gas
Liquids:
Class I or II Any Amount
Class in 1 gallon
Class IV 2 gallons
Class V No permit required
Solids:
Class I&II Any amount
Class III 10 pounds
Class IV 20 pounds
Class V No permit required
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Gases,Liquids, Solids:Any Amount
Liquids:
Class 3 &4 Any amount
Class 2 5 gallons
Class 110 gallons
Solids:
Class 3 &4 Any amount
Class 2 50 pounds
Class 1 100 pounds
Liquids:
Class 3
Class 2
Class 1
Solids:
Class 3
Class 2
Class 1
Any amount
5 gallons
55 gallons
Any amount
50 pounds
500 pounds
Storage and use of LPgas above 500 gallons
water capacity
Operations of cargo tankers (rail &road) that
transport LP gas.
Table HIF-Permit Amounts for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Class 1
Liquids
In excess of 5 gallons in a building or 10 gallons outside.Permit required for
fuel dispensing stations refineries bulk plants or similar facilities.
Class II or
IHA
In excess of 25 gallons in a building or in 60 gallons outside.
Class III In excess of 500 gallons
Table H.C.-Permit Amounts for Compressed Gases and Aerosols
Type of Gas Amount (Cubic feet at N.T.P.)
Corrosive 200
Flammable (Except Liquified
Petroleum Gas)
200
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Highly Toxic Any Amount
Inert and simple asphyxiant 600
Oxidizing (including oxygen)504
Pyrophoric Any Amount
Toxic Any Amount
Permit Fee Calculation: Instructions forcalculating permit fees is found on the Fire Department
Hazardous Materials Permit Application.
Each class of hazardous material shown in tables HI,HIF and H1C above the permit amount will
be used to calculate permit fees (individual materials within a class will be counted toward the
aggregate quantity for that class).
Table H2 -Hazardous Materials Permit Fees
1 Class $100.00
2 Classes $200.00
3 Classes $300.00
4 Classes or more than 4,000 gallons,19,000 cubic feet,or 249,000 pounds of
any one class.
$450.00
5 or more classes or more than 5,000 gallons,25,000 cubic feet,or 280,000
pounds of any one class.
$580.00
HighlyToxic, Toxic, &Pyrophoric materials all amounts up to maximum allowed
by the 2012 edition of the International Fire Code.
$400.00
16.40.050 Demolition of Svstems/Fire Equipment:The removal or demolition of any fire protection system,
fire protection equipment or fire alarm system or any component of those systems that are
required under the current or previously adopted state fire,building, or mechanical code shall
requirea fire department permit.Components include, butare notlimitedto:vents,fans, plenums,
and hoods forspecial hazard systems including UL300and FM200systems,wiring,alarm panels,
sprinklers,piping,or other devices as determined by the Fire Code Official.
A. Removal ofcomponents otherthan removaland replacement during normalmaintenance: $75
B.Demolition of fire protection systems or fire protection equipment:$150
16.40.060 Third PartyReview:When,inthe opinion of the Fire Code Official,third partyreview is necessary
due to a lack of sufficient reference material (standards)or when a process is of sufficient
complexity thatitexceeds the knowledge and training of City staff,the City reservesthe right to
hire individuals orcompaniesto perform expert analysis and review atthe expense ofthe permit
applicant.
16.40.070 Permission Granted bv Permit:A permit constitutes permission to maintain,store,use, orhandle
materials,orto conduct processes which produce conditions hazardousto life or property,orto
install equipment used in connection with such activities.Such permission shall not beconstrued
as authority toviolate,conceal,orset aside anyofthe provisions of this chapter.
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16.40.080 Compliance with International Fire Code:Permit applicants and the applicants agents and
employeesshall carry outthe proposed activity in compliance with the currently adoptedState Fire
Code and with other lawsand regulationswhich are applicable,whether or not specified in this
chapter, and incomplete accordance with approved plans and specifications.
16.40.090 Posting ofPermit: Permits shall be kept on the premises designated within the permitat all times
and shall be posted in a conspicuous location onthepremises in a location designated by the Fire
Chief.Permits shall be subject to inspection at all times by an officer of the Fire or Police
Department or other persons authorized bythe FireChief.
16.40.100 Permit Revocation:A permit shall continue until revoked or for such a period of time as
designated within the permit at the time of issuance.Permits shall not be transferred andany
change in use,occupancy,operation,orownership shall require a new permit.The Fire Chief is
authorized to suspend or revoke a permitwhen itis determined bythe Chiefthat:
A.The permit was used by a personotherthan the personto whom the permit was issued.
B.The permitwas used for a location other than that for which it was issued.
C.Any ofthe conditions or limitations set forth in the permit have been violated.
D.The Permittee failed,refused, or neglected to comply with the orders or notices duly served
in accordance with the provisions ofthe International FireCodewithin thetimeprovided within
the International Fire Code.
E.There has been a false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact inthe application
or plans on which the permit or application was based.
F. The permitwas issued in error or in violation ofan ordinance, regulation,or the International
Fire code.
Anyrevocation bythe FireChiefcan be appealed to the Moses Lake City Council within ten (10)
days of receiving the revocation notice.
Section 2.This ordinance shall take effect and be inforce five (5)days after its passage and publication of
its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on February 10,2015.
ATTEST:
Dick Deane,Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Katherrne L.Kenison, CityAttorney