Chapter 16.06 FIRE CODE

The 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code, as published by the International Code Council, including Appendix B, Appendix C and modified Appendix D as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54 WAC, is adopted by reference. The 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code is amended by the City to include the following new and amended provisions. All references in this chapter shall be to the 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code (hereinafter “IFC”). In the event of any conflict between any provision of the IFC and this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall apply. New sections or subsections shall be deemed deleted from the IFC and the amended provisions inserted in their place in accordance with the direction of this chapter. (Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.020 Authority of the Fire Chief and the Fire Department.

Section 104.1 of the 2009 International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

If the Fire Department of the City of Issaquah ever consolidates its Fire Department with any other fire department, the Fire Chief of the consolidated fire department shall be authorized to administer this code. Such authority shall become effective immediately upon consolidation and shall terminate immediately upon dissolution of the consolidated fire department. Such authority shall be subject to review and approval by the Mayor of the City of Issaquah.

(Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.030 Appeals.

A. Section 102 of the 2009 International Fire Code is hereby amended by the addition of a new Subsection 102.13, entitled “Appeals,” and Subsection 102.13.1, entitled “Limitations on authority,” to read as follows:

102.13. Appeals. The City of Issaquah hearing examiner shall hear and make decisions of appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Fire Official relative to the application and interpretations of this code.

102.13.1. Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The hearing examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.

B. Section 108 of the 2009 International Fire Code, entitled “Board of appeals,” is hereby deleted in its entirety. (Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.040 Open flames – Group A occupancies.

Section 308 of the 2009 International Fire Code is hereby amended by the addition of new Exception 4 to Subsection 308.3, entitled “Group A occupancies,” to read as follows:

4. Where approved by the Fire Chief.

(Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.050 Indoor displays – Vehicles.

Repealed by Ord. 2585. (Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.060 Fire apparatus access roads.

Section 503 of the 2009 International Fire Code, entitled “Fire apparatus access roads,” is hereby adopted. (Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.070 Emergency radio communication.

Section 510 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

510.1 Building radio coverage. Except as otherwise provided, no person shall maintain, own, erect, or construct any building or structure or any part thereof, or cause the same to be done which fails to support adequate radio coverage for City emergency services workers, including but not limited to firefighters and police officers.

Exceptions:

1. This section shall not apply to: single family residential buildings; any building constructed of wood frame; or any building thirty-five (35) feet high (as defined by International Building Code) or less as long as none of the aforementioned buildings make primary use of metal or concrete construction or contain below grade storage or parking areas. For purposes of this section, parking structures are included in the definition of building, and stair shafts are included in the definition of all parts of a building, but elevators may be excluded.

2. Buildings constructed prior to the implementation of this section shall not be required to comply with public safety radio coverage provisions of this section. However, should exempted structures undergo renovation, restoration, or significant alteration, exceeding 50% of the building valuation, to the original structure, exemption from the provisions of this requirement shall not apply.

510.1.1 Adequate radio coverage. A minimum signal strength of three (3) micro volts shall be available in 95% of all areas of the building and 99% in elevators (measured at the primary recall floor), stair shafts and Fire Command Centers when transmitted from the Regional 800 MHz. Radio System.

510.1.2 Minimum signal strength. A minimum signal strength of one-half (0.5) micro volts shall be received by the Regional 800 MHz. Radio System when transmitted from 95% of all areas of the building and 99% in elevators (measured at the primary recall floor), stair shafts and Fire Command Centers.

510.1.3 Frequency range. The current frequency range which must be supported shall be 806 MHz. to 824 MHz. and 851 MHz. to 869 MHz. in all areas of the building as described in 510.1.1. The system must be capable to adapt to all frequencies used in the Public Safety Spectrum in the future such as the frequencies between 824 MHz and 851 MHz and the 700 MHz range. Measurements in buildings for the purpose of this ordinance shall be to a portable radio with a half-wave antenna, worn on the belt. The City may designate alternate methods of measuring the signal level, which satisfy appropriate levels of public safety grade coverage.

510.2 Inadequate Radio Coverage. Buildings and structures which cannot support the required level of radio coverage shall be equipped:

1. A radiating cable system; and/or

2. An internal multiple antenna system with FCC certificated bi-directional 800 MHz amplifiers; or

3. Systems otherwise approved by the city radio system manager in order to achieve the required adequate radio coverage.

In the event that a signal booster is employed, it shall be fully encased with a NEMA 4 (or equivalent) dust/waterproof rated enclosure, and filters that reject adjacent frequencies in addition to the multi-band pass filters.

510.3 Battery Backup Required. If any part of the installed system or systems contains an electrically powered component, the installed system or systems shall be provided with an independent battery system capable of operating for a period of at least twenty four (24) hours without external power input. The battery system shall automatically charge in the presence of external power input.

510.4 Supervision/continuing operation. The occurrence of any fault in this radio system where the system function is decreased will result in the transmission of a supervisory signal to the central station. If the system cannot be fully restored within one hour, the fire chief will be notified.

510.5 Proof of compliance. Each owner shall submit at least one field test, or as determined by the Fire Code Official, whenever structural changes occur to the building that would materially change the original field performance tests by a consultant approved by the Fire Code Official. The performance test shall include at a minimum a floor plan and the signal strength in various locations of the building.

510.6 Annual test. It shall be the building owner’s responsibility to have all active components of the system, such as amplifiers, power supplies and backup batteries tested a minimum of once every twelve (12) months. Amplifiers shall be tested to ensure that the gain is the same as it was upon initial installation and acceptance. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load of a period of one hour to verify that they will properly operate during an actual power outage. If, within the one hour test period, and in the opinion of the testing technician, the battery exhibits symptoms of failure, the test shall be extended for additional one-hour periods until the integrity of the battery can be determined. All other active components shall be checked to determine that they are operating within the manufacturer’s specification for the intended purpose. A report shall be submitted to the fire code official upon conclusion of the testing and not later than January 30th of each year.

510.7 Five-Year Tests. In addition to the annual test, it shall be the building owner’s responsibility to perform a radio coverage test a minimum of once every five (5) years to ensure that the radio system continues to meet the requirements of the original acceptance test. A report shall be submitted to the fire code official upon conclusion of the testing.

510.8 Qualification of Testing Personnel. Personnel conducting radio system tests shall be qualified to perform the work. All tests shall be documented and signed by a person in possession of a current FCC General Radio Telephone Operator License, or a current technician certification issued by the Associated Public Safety Communications Officials International (APCO), the National Association of Business and Education Radio (NABER) or the Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA).

510.9 Approval prior to installation. No amplification system capable of operating on frequencies used by the Regional 800 MHz. Radio System shall be installed without prior coordination and approval of the radio system licensee (The Eastside Public Safety Communications Agency) and any such system must meet any standards adopted by the King County Regional Communications Board.

510.10 Acceptance Tests. Acceptance testing for an in-building radio amplification system is required, upon completion of installation. It is the building owner’s responsibility to have the radio system tested by qualified personnel to ensure a minimum of 95% two-way coverage on each floor of the building.

Point of Information

510.10.1 A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued to any structure if the building fails to comply with these provisions. Talk-back testing from a site to the Regional 800 MHz. Radio System shall use a two (2) watt, portable transceiver with speaker/microphone and flexible antenna (or any calibrated device which will produce signal levels useable by the prescribed portable radio). Field strength testing instruments must have been calibrated within one (1) year of the date of the acceptance test. Field strength testing instruments must be of the frequency selective type incorporating a flexible antenna similar to the ones used on the hand held transceivers. The City may designate alternate methods of measuring the signal level, which satisfy appropriate levels of public safety coverage. A report shall be submitted to the City at the conclusion of acceptance testing containing a floor plan and the signal strengths at each location tested and other relevant information. A representative of the City may oversee the acceptance test. Acceptance testing is also required whenever changes occur to the building that would materially change the original field performance test.

510.10.2 Testing Criteria. Each floor of the building shall be divided into a grid of approximately forty (40) equal areas. A maximum of two (2) nonadjacent areas will be allowed to fail the test. In the event that three (3) of the areas fail the test, the floor may be divided into eighty (80) equal areas in order to be more statistically accurate. In such event, a maximum of four (4) nonadjacent areas will be allowed to fail the test. After the eighty (80) area tests, if the system continues to fail, the building owner shall have the system altered to meet the 95% coverage requirement. A spot located approximately in the center of a grid area will be selected for the test, then the radio will be keyed to verify two-way communication to and from the outside of the building through the Regional 800 MHz. Radio System. Once the spot has been selected, prospecting for a better spot within the grid area is not permitted. The gain values of all amplifiers shall be measured and the results kept on file with the building owner so that the measurements can be verified each year during the annual tests. In the event that the measurement results become lost, the building owner will be required to rerun the acceptance test to reestablish the gain values.

(Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2579 § 1 (Att. A), 2010. Formerly 16.06.065).

16.06.080 Definitions.

All references in the 2009 International Fire Code to the “ICC Electrical Code” shall be deleted and replaced with “National Electrical Code.” (Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.090 Power tap.

Subsection 602.1 of the 2009 International Fire Code is hereby amended by the addition of a new definition entitled “Power Tap,” to read as follows:

Power Tap. A listed device for indoor use consisting of an attachment plug on one end of a flexible cord and two or more receptacles on the opposite end that has overcurrent protection.

(Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.100 System out of service.

Subsection 901.7 of the 2009 International Fire Code, entitled “Systems out of service,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

Where a fire protection system is out of service, the fire department and the Fire Chief shall be notified immediately and, where required by the Fire Chief, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shut down until the fire protection system has been returned to service.

Where utilized, fire watches shall be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the fire department and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols of the protected premises and keep watch for fires.

(Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.110 Automatic sprinkler system.

Subsection 903.2 of the 2009 International Fire Code, entitled “Where required,” is hereby amended by deleting the exception thereto in its entirety. (Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.120 Alarms.

Subsection 903.4.2 of the 2009 International Fire Code, entitled “Alarms,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

Approved audible and visible alarm notification appliances, to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act, shall be provided for every automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 907 and throughout areas designated by the Fire Chief. Sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm.

Exception: With approval of the Fire Chief, audible and visible alarm notification appliances may be omitted for approved residential sprinkler systems in 1 or 2 family dwelling units if not otherwise specifically required.

(Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.130 Floor control valves.

Subsection 903.4.3 of the 2009 International Fire Code, entitled “Floor control valves,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor.

Exception: When approved by the Fire Chief in NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R systems.

(Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.140 High-rise building standpipes.

Section 905 of the 2009 International Fire Code is hereby amended by the addition of a new Subsection 905.3.8, entitled “High-rise building standpipes,” to read as follows:

Standpipe risers shall be combination standpipe/sprinkler risers using a minimum pipe size of 6 in. One 2 1/2 in. hose connection shall be provided on every intermediate floor level landing in every required stairway. Where pressure reduction valves (prv) are required, each hose connection shall be provided with its own prv. The system shall be designed to provide a minimum flow of 300 gpm at a minimum pressure of 150 psi (maximum 200 psi) at each standpipe connection, in addition to the flow and pressure requirements contained in NFPA 14.

(Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.150 Dry standpipes.

Section 905.8 of the 2009 International Fire Code, entitled “Dry standpipes,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

Dry standpipes, when approved by the Fire Chief, are acceptable in other than high-rise buildings.

(Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.160 Portable fire extinguishers.

Section 906.1.1 of the 2009 International Fire Code, entitled “Where required,” is hereby amended by deleting the exception thereto in its entirety. (Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.170 Where required – New buildings and structures.

Section 907.2 of the 2009 International Fire Code, entitled “Where required – New buildings and structures,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

An approved manual, automatic, or manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 or where required by the Fire Chief. Where automatic sprinkler system protection installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 is provided and connected to the building fire alarm system, automatic heat detection required by this section shall not be required.

An approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72. Devices, combinations of devices, appliances and equipment shall comply with Section 907.1.2. The automatic fire detectors shall be smoke detectors, except that an approved alternative type of detector shall be installed in spaces such as boiler rooms where, during normal operation, products of combustion are present in sufficient quantity to actuate a smoke detector.

(Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.180 Monitoring.

Subsection 907.7.5 of the 2009 International Fire Code is hereby amended by the addition of a new Subsection 907.7.5.2, entitled “Monitoring required,” to read as follows:

When required by the Fire Chief, all fire detection systems shall be monitored and shall meet the following requirements:

1. The current NFPA Article 72, National Fire Alarm Code;

2. The current International Fire and Building Codes;

3. The system shall be supervised;

4. All signals from the fire alarm control panel shall be transmitted to an approved central station conforming to UL Standard 827, listed by Underwriters Laboratories and approved by the Fire Chief;

5. The building owner shall provide the fire department with proof of monitoring service;

6. The installer shall provide written certification to the Fire Department that the system has been installed in accordance with approved plans and specifications; and

7. The system shall have a signed maintenance agreement prior to Certificate of Occupancy.

(Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.190 Single-family and multiple-family residential developments.

Appendix D, Section D106 of the 2009 International Fire Code, entitled “Multiple Family Residential Developments,” is hereby adopted and amended as follows:

Single family and multiple family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.

Exception: Projects having more than 100 units may have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all buildings, including nonresidential occupancies, are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the International Fire Code.

(Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.200 Automatic fire-extinguishing system.

A. All newly constructed buildings with a gross square footage of 5,000 square feet regardless of type or use as well as zero lot line townhouses with an aggregate area of 5,000 square feet or greater must be sprinklered. Additions to existing buildings which would result in a gross floor area greater than 5,000 square feet and which exceed 50 percent of the building valuation must be retrofitted with an automatic sprinkler system. Subject to the approval of the Fire Chief, a phasing plan of up to 5 years is permitted.

B. Floor Area, Gross. For the purpose of this section, “gross floor area” shall be defined as the floor area, whether above or below grade, within the inside perimeter of the exterior walls of the building under consideration, exclusive of vent shafts and courts, without deduction for corridors, stairways, closets, the thickness of the interior walls, columns or other features. The floor area of a building, or portion thereof, not provided with surrounding exterior walls shall be the usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above. The gross floor area shall not include shafts with no openings or interior courts. For the purposes of this section, fire barriers of any type do not constitute separate buildings. (Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.210 False alarms – Penalties.

A. For the purpose of determining the time periods imposed by this section, false alarms shall be dated from the day of their occurrence.

B. First Response. Response to a premises at which no other false alarm has occurred within the same calendar month shall be referred to as a “first response.” No penalty or administrative sanction shall be imposed by any first response.

C. Second and Subsequent Response – Civil Penalty. When 2 or more false alarms have occurred at any premises in any calendar month the owner shall have committed the infraction of a “repetitive false alarm.” The civil penalty for a second and succeeding false alarm in any calendar month shall be $200.00 per occurrence, in addition to any fees imposed pursuant to Chapter 3.62 IMC. Any false alarm which results from a failure to take required corrective action to prevent such recurrence after notice thereof by the Fire Chief and/or any nonpayment of any false alarm penalty may result in the Fire Chief providing written notice ordering the disconnection of such alarm until the required corrective action or payment of penalty has been made; provided, however, that no disconnection shall be ordered on any premises required by law to have an alarm system in operation.

D. Notice of Violation.

1. Responsibility for Issuance. The Fire Chief shall be responsible for the issuance of written notices of infraction to the owner following the second and each succeeding false alarm in any calendar month. The Fire Chief shall notify the City Finance Department of the amount of the penalties to be collected. It shall be the responsibility of the Finance Department to collect such penalties.

2. Waive Imposition. In the event the Fire Chief determines that the false alarm(s) occurred as a direct result of an interruption of electrical power, telephone system malfunction, an alarm equipment malfunction, or other causes beyond the control of the owner, the Fire Chief may waive imposition of the applicable false alarm penalty or administrative sanction. (Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.220 Fire lanes.

The Fire Chief shall establish and designate fire lanes in conformance with the following requirements:

A. All designated fire lanes shall be clearly marked by the property owner in the following manner: Vertical curbs shall be painted 6 inches in height and shall be painted red on the top and side, extending the length of the designated fire lane with 4-inch white block lettering stenciled on the face “NO PARKING – FIRE LANE.” The stenciling shall be spaced every 50 feet. Rolled curbs or surfaces without curbs shall have a red 6-inch-wide stripe painted extending the length of the designated fire lane with 4-inch white block lettering stenciled on the stripe “NO PARKING – FIRE LANE.” The stenciling shall be spaced every 50 feet.

B. Signs may be substituted for curb painting when approved in writing by the Fire Chief.

C. Signs shall not be less than 18 inches in height by 12 inches in width, with block lettering of not less than 3-inch-high brush stroke, reading: “NO PARKING – FIRE LANE.” Such signs shall be reflective in nature, with red lettering on a white background, and be spaced at intervals of not more than 50 feet apart. The top of such signs shall not be less than 4 feet nor more than 6 feet from the ground. Signs may be placed on buildings when approved in writing by the Fire Chief. When posts are required, they shall be constructed of either 2-inch or greater galvanized steel, or 4-inch by 4-inch or greater pressure treated wood.

D. The Fire Chief may approve deviations from any of the specifications when practical difficulties exist. Requests for deviations must be in writing and shall state the reasons therefor and shall be maintained on file in the Fire Department’s records.

E. Existing signs may be allowed to remain until the Fire Chief determines that a need for replacement exists based on the illegibility or other deterioration of the existing signs. Such replacement shall occur within 30 days of receiving written notification of the deficiency.

F. Fire lane markings shall be established and maintained as often as required by the Fire Chief to clearly identify the designated area as a fire lane, at the sole expense of the property owner. The property owner shall have completed the required establishment or maintenance of fire lanes within 30 days of receiving written notification that such is necessary.

G. At the entrance to the property where fire lanes have been designated, signs shall be posted in a clearly conspicuous location, and shall clearly state that vehicles parked in fire lanes may be impounded, and the name, telephone number, and address of the towing firm where the vehicle may be redeemed.

H. The owner, manager, or person in charge of any property upon which any designated fire lane has been established shall be responsible to prevent the parking of vehicles in such fire lanes by informing the appropriate towing company of the violation. If the lane is blocked by any other obstructions, the owner, manager, or person in charge of the property shall attempt to remove the obstruction, and, if unable, shall inform the Fire Department that the obstruction exists.

I. All criminal violations of the International Fire Code and obstruction of a fire apparatus road may be enforced by any regular or reserve police officer of the Police Department.

J. The Fire Chief, and such other personnel of the Fire Department as designated by the Fire Chief and approved by the City Administrator, shall have the authority to issue infractions for violations of the International Fire Code on forms provided by the Chief of Police for such purposes.

K. Any vehicle or object obstructing a designated fire lane is hereby declared to be an immediate hazard to the public safety, and may be impounded without notice to the owner pursuant to Chapter 46.55 RCW, and in accordance with Chapter 10.34 IMC. (Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.230 Fire lanes – Penalties.

A. Any person who fails to mark or maintain the marking of or tampers with the marking of a designated fire lane or sign as required by this chapter, or willfully obstructs or allows the obstruction of a designated fire lane or sign is guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days.

B. Except when in compliance with the law or at the direction of a police or fire officer, no person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in an area designated “Fire Lane.” Violation of this section is an infraction and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $250.00. (Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.240 Other penalty provisions.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to silence an alarm without the approval of the Fire Chief unless the silencing of an alarm is accomplished by resetting the system in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

B. Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter other than those set forth in IMC 16.06.200 and 16.06.210 shall be a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.00. Each day of continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation. In the event of conflict between this general penalty provision and a penalty of specific application specified herein, this general provision shall be inapplicable. (Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.250 International Fire Code operational permit fees.

The following operational fees and renewal fees are hereby established for the specified permit issued under the International Fire Code:


Type of Permit	Code	Fee	Renewal
1. Automatic fire alarm install	FBAI	$100.00
2. Automobile wrecking yard Site plan Floor plan	FBAW	$100.00	$60.00
3. Bowling alley/pin refinish Floor plan Start/End date	FBBA	$100.00	N/A
4. Open burning, land clear	FBBP	$100.00	N/A
5. Candles/Open flame Start/End date	FBCF	$25.00	N/A
6. Carnivals – operate Site plan Insurance certificate Certificate of flammability for tents Start/End date	FBCO	$50.00
7. Combustible fiber – storage Floor plan	FBCS	$75.00	$45.00
8. Compressed gases store/use/ handle (ref. IFC Table 4.108-A) Site plan Floor plan	FBCG	$75.00	$45.00
9. Combustible material/store Floor plan	FBCM	$75.00	$45.00
10. Dry cleaning plant Floor plan	FBDC	$75.00	$45.00
11. Dust producing operation Site plan Floor plan	FBDP	$100.00	$60.00
12. Explosives/blast agents – use Site plan Floor plan	FBEU	$100.00	$100.00
13. Explosives/blast agents – store Site plan Start/End date	FBES	$100.00	$100.00
14. Explosives/blast agents – transport Start/End date	FBET	$50.00	$30.00
15. Fireworks display (public) Site plan Insurance certificate Pyrotechnician’s WA St. license Start/End date	FBFD	$100.00
16. Fireworks stand Fireworks stand (nonprofit) Site plan Insurance certificate State Fire Marshal’s permit $50.00 check (cleanup bond) Start/End date	FBFW	$100.00 $10.00
17. Flammable/combustible liquids storage/handling/use Site plan and floor plan	FBFL	$75.00	$45.00
18. Flammable/combustible tank installation Site plan Piping diagram	FBFI	$75.00
19. Flammable/combustible tank abate/removal Site plan Start/End date	FBFR	$75.00
20. Fruit ripening Site plan Floor plan	FBRF	$25.00	$15.00
21. Fumigation/fogging Floor plan Start/End date	FBFF	$25.00	$15.00
22. Garages/vehicle repair Floor plan	FBVR	$75.00	$45.00
23. Hazardous materials storage/use/handle Site plan Floor plan	FBHM	$75.00	$45.00
24. Hazardous production materials Site plan Floor plan	FBPM	$75.00	$45.00
25. Hi-toxic pesticides Site plan Floor plan	FBTP	$100.00	$60.00
26. High piled combustible storage Floor plan	FBHP	$75.00	$45.00
27. Junk yards – operate Site plan	FBJY	$100.00	$60.00
28. LPG tank – install Site plan	FBLI	$50.00
29. LPB tank – maintain Site plan	FBLM	$50.00	$30.00
30. Lumber yards – storage Site plan	FBLY	$75.00	$45.00
31. Magnesium working + 10 lbs. per working day Site plan	FBMW	$75.00	$45.00
32. Mall covered, temporary display/concession/kiosk Floor plan Start/End date	FBMC	$25.00
33. Mall covered, temporary assembly use Floor plan Start/End date	FBMA	$50.00
34. Mall covered – use open flame Floor plan Start/End date	FBMF	$50.00	$30.00
35. Mall covered – use comp. gas Floor plan Start/End date	FBMG	$50.00	$30.00
36. Organic coating – mfg Site plan Floor plan	FBOC	$100.00	$60.00
37. Ovens industrial Floor plan	FBOI	$50.00	$30.00
38. Place of assembly – operate Floor plan	FBPA	$75.00	$45.00
39. Place of assembly One-time event	FBPA2	$25.00
40. Place of assembly One-time event (nonprofit)	FBPA3	$10.00
41. Radioactive material store/handle Site plan Floor plan	FBRM	$100.00	$60.00
42. Refrig. equip. – install Floor plan	FBRI	$50.00	$30.00
43. Refrig. equip. – use Floor plan	FBRU	$50.00	$30.00
44. Sprinkler installation	FBSI	$100.00
45. Suppression system, fixed Dry chem., wet chem., CO2	FBFS	$75.00
46. Spray finish – operate Site plan Floor plan	FBSO	$100.00	$60.00
47. Dipping operation Floor plan	FBDO	$75.00	$45.00
48. Tents/canopies and temp. membrane structures Site plan Flame spread certification Start/End date	FBTE	$50.00	$30.00
49. Tire recapping Site plan Floor plan	FBTR	$100.00	$60.00
50. Tire storage – 200 – 2,500 Site plan	FBTS	$100.00	$100.00
51. Tire storage – 2,500+ Site plan	FBTX	$150.00	$150.00
52. Waste material plant Site plan Floor plan	FBWP	$100.00	$60.00
53. Welding/cutting – operation Floor plan	FBWO	$75.00	$45.00

(Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).

16.06.260 Permit fees.

Sections 105 and 113 of the adopted State Fire Code establish requirements for fire permits and fees. The following fee schedule is established as referenced in those sections. The Fire Marshal is authorized to establish fees for any permit activity not specifically set forth herein.

Table 16.06.260-1 Fire Alarm Fees

Eastside Fire and Rescue
– City of Issaquah
Estimated plan check intake fees (due at submittal)*
Fire Alarm Systems: $50.00
See Table 16.06.260-2 for fire sprinkler fees.
Fire Alarm Tenant Improvement or System Modification Fees:**
Per Device
From:	To:	Inspection Fee	Plan Review Fee*
1	10	$80.00	$110.00
11	20	$120.00	$150.00
21	40	$120.00	$200.00
41	100	$180.00	$220.00
>100		$180.00 plus $76.00 per 100 additional devices or portion thereof.	$220.00 plus $114.00 per 100 additional devices or portion thereof.
New System Fees:**
Per Device
From:	To:	Inspection Fee	Plan Review Fee*
1	25	$80.00	$110.00
26	50	$120.00	$180.00
51	100	$180.00	$295.00
>100		$180.00 plus $76.00 per 100 additional devices or portion thereof.	$295.00 plus $114.00 per 100 additional devices or portion thereof.
In addition to the device fees shown above, the following charges apply:
New or Replaced
		Inspection Fee	Plan Review Fee*
FACP		$20.00	$140.00
Transmitter		$20.00	$100.00
Power Sub-Panel		$0.00	$50.00
*Additionally, the City may require the applicant to deposit an amount estimated by the Fire Marshal to cover the anticipated costs of a consultant. See Table 16.06.260-3 for additional plan review fees.
**Above fees based on 2 inspections and 1 re-inspection. Additional inspections billed at $80.00 each. See Table 16.06.260-3 for plan review fees.

Table 16.06.260-2 Fire Sprinkler Fees

Eastside Fire and Rescue
– City of Issaquah
Estimated plan check intake fees (due at submittal)*
Sprinkler Systems
a.	Tenant Improvement: $100.00
b.	New Construction (Commercial/Res): $200.00
Tenant Improvement Fire Sprinkler or System Modification Fees:**
Per Head or Device
From:	To:	Inspection Fee	Plan Review Fee*
1	10	$60.00	$60.00
11	30	$80.00	$100.00
31	50	$80.00	$150.00
51	100	$120.00	$230.00
>100		$120.00 plus $60.00 per 100 additional devices or portion thereof.	$230.00 plus $40.00 per 100 additional devices or portion thereof.
New Fire Sprinkler System Fees:**
Per Device
From:	To:	Inspection Fee	Plan Review Fee*
1	40	$80.00	$520.00
41	100	$120.00	$505.00
From:	To:	Inspection Fee	Plan Review Fee*
101	300	$200.00	$500.00
>300		$200.00 plus $66.00 per 100 additional devices or portion thereof.	$500.00 plus $44.00 per 100 additional devices or portion thereof.
		Inspection Fee	Plan Review Fee*
Per supply installed by fire sprinkler contractor (Includes 1 post/wall indicator valve and 1 fire department connection)		$0.00	$30.00
		$0.00	$30.00
Per supply installed by other than fire sprinkler contractor		$0.00	$120.00
Per riser (Each interior zone supply)		$0.00	$30.00
Per standpipe (FDC supply inlet and associated outlets)		$120.00	$380.00
Fire pump		$120.00	$530.00

13D Fire Sprinkler System Fees:**
	Devices	Inspection Fee	Plan Review Fee*
	1 to 40	$80.00	$270.00
	>40	$120.00	$380.00
Over the Counter Permit Inspection Fee:
1 – 10 devices maximum		$100.00
*Additionally, the City may require the applicant to deposit an amount estimated by the Fire Marshal to cover the anticipated costs of a consultant. See Table 16.06.260-3 for additional plan review fees.
**Above fees based on 2 inspections and 1 re-inspection. Additional inspections billed at $80.00 each. See Table 16.06.260-3 for plan review fees.

Table 16.06.260-3 Miscellaneous Fees

Eastside Fire and Rescue
– City of Issaquah
Fixed Fire Extinguishing System review and inspection fees:	Inspection	Plan check
Full systems (including piping, nozzles and releasing panel)	$50.00	$230.00
Tenant improvement or system modification (nozzle change/move)	$50.00	$100.00
Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies	$50.00	$75.00
Flammable/combustible liquid storage tank installation/removal	$50.00	$150.00
Fire flow and fire access review:
All these are plan review only.
Commercial building (less than 5,000 sq. ft.)		$95.00
Commercial building (greater than 5,000 sq. ft.)		$125.00
Commercial revisions/multifamily		$95.00
Single-family residence		$95.00
Subdivisions		$95.00
Additional fees and penalties:
A. Inspections. 1. Reinspection fees, per inspection, when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete, approved plans and permit is not on the site or when corrections called for are not made: $80.00. 2. Inspections outside normal business hours (minimum charge for 2 hours): $125.00 per hour.
B. Plan Review/Inspection Fees. 1. If Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) determines that it is necessary to hire an outside consultant to review plans or perform inspections, the applicant shall reimburse Eastside Fire & Rescue for the costs of such consultant. EF&R may also require the applicant to deposit an amount estimated by the Fire Marshal to be sufficient to cover the anticipated costs of the consultant. 2. Plan review revisions will be billed at $80.00 per hour when the review is performed by Eastside Fire & Rescue staff.

(Ord. 2585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2498 § 1, 2007).