Chapter 16.08
PLUMBING CODE

Sections:

16.08.010    Adoption.

16.08.015    Subsequent amendments.

16.08.075    Table 104.5 amended – Schedule of fees and refunds.

16.08.080    Section 20.14 amended – Board of plumber appeals.

16.08.120    Section 20.17 added – Appendices.

16.08.130    Water conservation performance standards.

Prior legislation: Ords. 507, 556, and 621.

16.08.010 Adoption.

A certain document, not less than one copy of which is on file in the office of the building official of the city of Marysville, being marked and designated as the “Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition,” published by the International Code Council, and appendices thereto, are adopted as the plumbing code of the city of Marysville for regulating the installation, removal, alteration or repair of plumbing and drainage systems and fixtures and water heating and treating equipment. Each and every one of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of the code are incorporated and made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 3251 § 17 (Exh. B1), 2023; Ord. 2876 § 2, 2011; Ord. 2740 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2708 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2523 § 2, 2004; Ord. 2204 § 4, 1998; Ord. 2062 § 5, 1996; Ord. 1948 § 5, 1993; Ord. 1372 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1077 § 1, 1979; Ord. 853 § 1, 1975).

16.08.015 Subsequent amendments.

All amendments or supplements to the Uniform Plumbing Code which are hereinafter adopted by the International Code Council and by the state of Washington as a part of the State Building Code, Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, shall become a part of this code in all respects insofar as it is applied and enforced within the jurisdictional boundaries of the city of Marysville. (Ord. 2876 § 2, 2011; Ord. 2740 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2708 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2523 § 2, 2004; Ord. 853 § 2, 1975).

16.08.075 Table 104.5 amended – Schedule of fees and refunds.

The schedule of fees specified in Table 104.5 entitled “Plumbing Permit Fees” is hereby adopted.

Section 104.5.3 amended – Refunds.

The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 70 percent of the plan review or permit fee paid when no review or work has been done. The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 90 days after the date of the fee payment.

2018 Uniform Plumbing Code Table 104.5, amended 

Permit Issuance

1.

For issuing each permit

1 hour*

Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to item 1 above)

 

1.

For each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping and backflow protection therefor)

$20.00

2.

For each grinder pump

2 hours*

3.

Rainwater systems – per drain (inside building)

$20.00

4.

Water service connection: water line from meter to house or structure. Must add to building application for plumbing if new construction or connecting to city sewer and water

1 hour*

5.

For each private sewage disposal system

Approval required from Health/Snohomish County

6.

For each water heater and/or vent

$20.00

7.

For each gas piping system of one to five outlets

$20.00

8.

For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet

$20.00

9.

For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including its trap and vent, except kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps

$20.00

10.

For each installation, alteration or repair of water piping and or water treating equipment, each

$20.00

11.

For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture

$20.00

12.

For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter including backflow protection devices therefor

$20.00

13.

For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers:

 

2 inch (51 mm) diameter and smaller

$20.00

over 2 inch (51 mm) diameter

$20.00

14.

For each graywater system

$20.00

15.

For initial installation and testing for a reclaimed water system

$20.00

16.

For each annual cross-connection testing of a reclaimed water system (excluding initial test)

$20.00

17.

For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlet(s)/outlet(s) for a specific gas

$30.00

18.

For each additional medical gas inlet(s)/outlet(s)

$25.00

19.

For each fire sprinkler system including $0.50 per head

1 hour*

20.

For each industrial waste pretreatment grease interceptor including its trap and vent, and inspections

$30.00

 

Other Inspections and Fees:

 

1.

Inspections outside of normal business hours

 

2 hours*

2.

Reinspection fee under Section 105.2.6

1 hour*

3.

Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated

1 hour*

4.

Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge – one hour)

1 hour*

5.

Jurisdiction may issue permit fees from project valuation for commercial, townhomes, and multifamily and/or the hourly cost to cover employee inspection time, whichever is greatest.

6.

Typical plan review fees for plumbing work shall be equal to 25% of the total permit fee as set forth in Section 104.5 as amended. Except for commercial and multifamily projects. Commercial and multifamily projects will be based on project valuation and a 65% plan review fee.

7.

For miscellaneous applications, plan reviews and permits including expired applications and permits for which no fee is specified: Fee will be at a per hour rate* with a minimum fee of one hour* or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wage and fringe benefits of the employees involved.

 

 

 

 

*Hourly rates for the building division will increase 3% each year as shown below.

2023/2024

2025

2026

2027

2028

$112

$115

$119

$122

$126

(Ord. 3277 § 4 (Exh. 4), 2023; Ord. 3251 § 18 (Exh. B2), 2023; Ord. 2876 § 2, 2011; Ord. 2740 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2708 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2523 § 2, 2004; Ord. 2204 § 6, 1998; Ord. 1948 § 7, 1993; Ord. 1719, 1989).

16.08.080 Section 20.14 amended – Board of plumber appeals.

Appeals from any ruling made under this chapter may be made to the building code board of appeals. Procedural rules concerning appeals shall be as provided in the building code. (Ord. 2876 § 2, 2011; Ord. 2740 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2708 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2523 § 2, 2004; Ord. 853 § 5, 1975).

16.08.120 Section 20.17 added – Appendices.

There is added to the administration chapter of the Uniform Plumbing Code a new Section 20.17, which shall read as follows:

20.17 Appendices. The following appendices A, B, D, I, L of the 2018 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code are incorporated by reference and made a part of this chapter.

(Ord. 3251 § 19 (Exh. B3), 2023; Ord. 2876 § 2, 2011; Ord. 2740 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2708 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2523 § 2, 2004; Ord. 1948 § 8, 1993; Ord. 1476 § 2, 1986; Ord. 1372 § 5, 1984; Ord. 1077 § 7, 1979; Ord. 853 § 9, 1975).

16.08.130 Water conservation performance standards.

Water conservation performance standards specified in RCW 19.27.170 are now included in the body of the Uniform Plumbing Code. (Ord. 2876 § 2, 2011; Ord. 2740 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2708 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2523 § 2, 2004; Ord. 1807 § 2, 1990).