Chapter 15.40 FEES

Chapter 15.40
FEES

Sections:

15.40.010 Amended fee tables and fee schedules.

15.40.020 Building code--Table 1-A.

15.40.030 Building code–-Tables A-33-A and A-33-B.

15.40.040 Mechanical code-–Table 1-A.

15.40.050 Plumbing code--Table 1-1.

15.40.060 Fire code.

15.40.070 Fire code-–Fire and life safety permit fee schedule.

15.40.080 Fire code–-Fire alarm and fire extinguishing system permit fees.

15.40.090 Fire code-–Flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks and flammable and combustible liquid and compressed gas tanks--Fees.

15.40.100 International Property Maintenance Code filing fee.

15.40.110 Automatic fee, fee table, and fee schedule adjustment.

15.40.010 Amended fee tables and fee schedules.

The fee tables and fee schedules contained in the various codes and regulations adopted in this title shall be amended as established herein. (Ord. 1142(part), 2006)

15.40.020 Building code--Table 1-A.

AMENDED TABLE NO. 1-A.

BUILDING PERMIT FEES
TOTAL VALUATION	FEE
$1.00 to $500.00	$19.83
$501.00 to $2,000.00	$19.83 for the first $500.00 plus $2.66 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00	$59.77 for the first $2,000.00 plus $11.89 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00	$333.33 for the first $25,000.00 plus $8.60 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00	$548.44 for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.95 for each additional $1, 000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00	$846.04 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.65 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00	$2,706.04 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.97 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up	$4,691.04 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $2.66 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof

OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES
1.	Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge two hours)	$66.05 per hour*
2.	Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 108.8	$66.05 per hour*
3.	Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated	$66.05 per hour*
4.	Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge, 1/2 hour)	$66.05 per hour*
5.	For use of outside consultants for plan checking, inspections, or both	Actual costs**
6.	Re-roofing (nonresidential): Roofs up to 10,000 square feet, $132.10, plus $66.05 additional for each 10,000 square feet or fraction thereof for roofs exceeding 10,000 square feet in area	$132.10
7.	Swimming pools	$99.07
8.	Mobile/modular homes
	Single Wide	$258.92
	Double Wide	$305.95
	Triple Wide	$333.10
9.	Commercial coach
	Single Wide	$258.92
	Double Wide	$305.95
	Triple Wide	$333.10
10.	Relocations	$66.05 Ag/Storage/Garage/Shed
10.		$132.10 Residential
11.	Residence re-roof where roof sheathing is removed and replaced	$66.05
12.	Home occupation (urban area only)	$66.05
13.	Demolitions	$66.05

* Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest. The cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.

** Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.

(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)

15.40.030 Building code--Tables A-33-A and A-33-B.

AMENDED TABLE A-33-A

GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEES
50 cubic yards (38.20) or less	No fee
51 to 100 cubic yards (40m3 to 76.50)	$19.25
101 to 1,000 cubic yards (77.20 to 764.60)	$28.91
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards (765.30 to 7,645.50)	$38.50
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards (7,646.30 to 76,455)	$38.50 for the first 10,000 cubic yards plus $19.25 for each additional 10,000 yards (7645.5 m3) or fraction thereof.
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards (76,456 m3 to 152,911 m3)	$211.75 for the first 100,000 cubic yards (76,455 m3), plus $11.53 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards (7,645.50) or fraction thereof.
200,001 cubic yards (152,912 m3) or more	$327.05 for the first 200,000 cubic yards (152,911 m3), plus $5.79 for each additional 100,000 cubic yards (7,645.5 m3) or fraction thereof.
Other Fees:
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge--one-half hour)	$66.05 per hour*

* Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.

AMENDED TABLE A-33-B

GRADING PERMIT FEES1
50 cubic yards (38.2 m3) or less		$19.25
51 to 100 cubic yards (40 m3 to 76.5 m3)		$28.91
101 to 1,000 cubic yards (77.2 m3 to 764.6 m3)		$28.91 for the first 100 cubic yards (76.5 m3) plus $13.51 for each additional 100 cubic yards (76.5 m3) or fraction thereof.
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards (765.3 m3 to 7645.5 m3)		$150.50 for the first 1,000 cubic yards (764.6 m3), plus $11.53 for each additional 1,000 cubic yards (764.6 m3) or fraction thereof.
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards (7646.3 m3 to 76,455 m3)		$254.27 for the first 10,000 cubic yards (7645.5 m3), plus $51.91 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards (7645.5 m3) or fraction thereof.
100,001 cubic yards (76,456 m3) or more		$721.46 for the first 100,000 cubic yards (76,455 m3), plus $28.91 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards (7645.5 m3) or fraction thereof.
Other Inspections and Fees:
1.	Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge--two hours)	$56.10 per hour2
2.	Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 108.8	$56.10 per hour2
3.	Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge--one-half hour)	$56.10 per hour2

1. The fee for a grading permit authorizing additional work to that under a valid permit shall be the difference between the fee paid for the original permit and the fee shown for the entire project.

2. Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.

(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)

15.40.040 Mechanical code--Table 1-A.

TABLE NO. 1-A

MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
PERMIT ISSUANCE
(1)	For the issuance of each permit	$19.83
(2)	For issuing each supplemental permit	$6.06

UNIT FEE SCHEDULE

(Note: The following do not include permit issuance fee.)
FURNACES
(1)	For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliance, up to and including 100,000 Btu/h	$14.56
(2)	For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliance over 100,000 Btu/h	$17.22
(3)	For the installation or relocation of each floor furnace, including vent	$11.95
(4)	For the installation or relocation of each suspended heater, recessed wall heater or floor-mounted unit heater	$11.95
APPLICANCE VENTS
(5)	For the installation, relocation or replacement of each appliance vent installed and not included in an appliance permit	$8.60
REPAIR OR ADDITIONS
(6)	For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to each heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption unit, or each heating, cooling, absorption, or evaporative cooling system, including installation of controls regulated by this code.	$16.17
BOILERS, COMPRESSORS & ABSORPTION SYSTEMS
(7)	For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor to and including three horsepower, or each absorption system to and including 100,000 Btu/h	$14.61
(8)	For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over three horsepower to and including 15 horsepower (or 3.1 to 15 tons cooling), or each absorption system over 100,000 Btu/h to and including 500,000 Btu/h	$24.12
(9)	For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 15 horsepower to and including 30 horsepower (or 15.1 to 50 tons cooling), or each absorption system over 500,000 Btu/h to and including 1,000,000 Btu/h	$32.40
(10)	For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 30 horsepower to and including 50 horsepower (or 30.1 to 50 tons cooling), for each absorption system over 1,000,000 Btu/h to and including 1,750,000 Btu/h	$44.19
(11)	For the installation or relocation of each boiler or refrigeration compressor over 50 horsepower (50.1 tons cooling or more), or each absorption system over 1,750,000 Btu/h	$73.98
AIR HANDLERS
(12)	For each air-handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet per minute, including ducts attached thereto. Note: This fee shall not apply to an air-handling unit which is a portion of a factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler or absorption unit for which a permit is requested elsewhere in this code.	$11.27
(13)	For each air-handling unit over 10,000 cfm	$15.29
EVAPORATIVE COOLERS
(14)	For each evaporative cooler other than portable type	$11.27
VENTILATION AND EXHAUST
(15)	For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct	$8.60
(16)	For each ventilation system which is not a portion of any heating or air-conditioning system authorized by a permit	$8.60
(17)	For the installation of each hood which is served by mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for such hood	$11.95
INCINERATORS
(18)	For the installation or relocation of each domestic or industrial-type incinerator	$21.50
(19)	For the installation or relocation of each commercial or industrial-type incinerator	$86.77
MISCELLANEOUS
(20)	For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by this code but not classed in other appliance categories, or for which no other fee is listed in this code	$8.60
(21)	When IFGC is applicable (see Section 103), permit fees for fuel-gas piping shall be as follows:
	--For each gas-piping system of one to four outlets	$6.68
	--For each gas-piping system of five or more outlets, per outlet	$2.66
(22)	When IMC is applicable (see Section 103), permit fees for process piping shall be as follows:
	--For each hazardous process piping system (HPP) of one to four outlets	$2.66
	--For each piping system of five or more outlets, per outlet	$1.41
	--For each nonhazardous process piping system (NPP) of one to four outlets	$2.66
	--For each piping system of five or more outlets, per outlet	$0.68
(23)	Wood Stove / Pallet Stove only (no new home construction)	$30.82

OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES

(Fee is per hour)
(1)	Inspections outside of normal business hours	$66.05*
(2)	Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 116.6, per inspection	$66.05*
(3)	Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge one-half hour)	$66.05*
(4)	Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge one-half hour)	$66.05*

* Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.

(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)

15.40.050 Plumbing code--Table 1-1.

TABLE NO. 1-1 PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
PERMIT ISSUANCE
(1)	For issuing each permit	$26.45
(2)	For issuing each supplemental permit	$13.30
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE (in addition to Items 1 and 2 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)	$9.33
(2)	For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer	(A)
(3)	Rainwater systems--per drain (inside building)	$9.33
(4)	For each cesspool (where permitted)	(B)
(5)	For each private sewage disposal system	(B)
(6)	For each water heater and/or vent	$9.33
(7)	For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including its trap and vent, excepting kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps	$15.86
(8)	For each installation, alteration or repair of water piping and or water treating equipment, each	$9.33
(9)	For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture	$9.33
(10)	For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter including backflow protection devices therefor	$7.98
(11)	For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not included in Item 12:
	1--5	$6.68
	over 5, each	$1.72
(12)	For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers:
	2 inch diameter and smaller	$9.33
	over 2 inch diameter	$20.24
OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES
(1)	Inspections outside of normal business hours	$66.05*
(2)	Re-inspection fee	$66.05*
(3)	Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated	$66.05*
(4)	Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge--one-half hour)	$66.05*

* Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of all the employees involved.

(A) Obtain permit from Sewer Utility Operator.

(B) Obtain permit from Yakima County Health District.

(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)

15.40.060 Fire code.

A. Each temporary activity, operation, practice or function set forth in Section 105.6 shall have a permit fee of thirty-three dollars and two cents.

B. Permits required by Section 105.6.48 shall be referred to as “fire and life safety permits.” Fees for fire and life safety permits shall be as established in Section 15.40.070.

C. Permits required by Section 105.7.7 shall have a fee of sixty-six dollars and five cents per item (3), Inspection, for which no fee is specifically indicated.

D. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be sixty-five percent of the permit fee as noted in the tables above.

E. The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees and are in addition to those fees. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at a rate of sixty-six dollars and five cents per hour (a minimum charge of one hour).

OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES
(1)	Inspections outside of normal business hours	$66.05*
(2)	Re-inspection fee	$66.05*
(3)	Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated	$66.05*
(4)	Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans, charge per hour (minimum charge--one-half hour)	$66.05*

* Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of all the employees involved.

(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)

15.40.070 Fire code--Fire and life safety permit fee schedule.

FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
B, R, U OCCUPANCY1,2
Area in Square Feet	Fee
Under 1,000	$443.52
1,000--2,500	60.05
2,501--5,000	86.92
5,001--7,500	129.08
7,501--10,000	172.43
10,001--12,500	215.83
12,501--15,000	259.29
15,001--17,500	301.39
17,501--20,000	344.85
Over 20,001	388.20

1. Occupancy groups shall be as defined in Section 202 of the International Fire Code. General examples of occupancies include, but are not limited to:

B --	Offices, Professional Services
R --	Motels, apartments
U --	Agricultural Building
A --	Drinking and Dining Facilities, Theaters, Stadiums
E --	Schools, Day Care
LC --	Care Facilities licensed by the state; Boarding Homes, Residential Treatment Facilities, Alcoholism Detoxification Service
M --	Retail Stores, Markets, Shopping Centers
F --	Factories, Packing Rooms
H --	Warehouses for Flammable Liquids, Explosives and Hazardous Materials; Repair Garages
I --	Nurseries, Hospitals, Health Care Centers
S --	General Storage and Cold Storage Buildings, Controlled-Atmosphere Warehouse

2. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be 65% of the permit fee as noted in the tables above. The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees and are in addition to those fees. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at a rate of $66.05 per hour (a minimum charge of 1 hour).

Exterior Site Inspection

(Agricultural, Cold Storage or Controlled Atmosphere)

$66.05/hr. (with 1 hour minimum)

For existing buildings, permit fees will be applied as follows:

• If no reinspection is necessary, the fee is 50 percent of the fee schedule. No reinspection would be required when fewer than five minor deficiencies are noted, provided that written documentation of compliance is received by the Fire Prevention Bureau.

• If an initial inspection plus no more than two reinspections are necessary, the fee is 100 percent of the fee schedule.

• If more than two reinspections are necessary, the fee is 100 percent plus 50 percent of the fee schedule. Continued failure to correct deficiencies may result in issuance of a citation.

• When more than one structure is on the same property, the fee will be based on the area of the largest structure, plus 50% of each additional structure.

• Technical assistance and a preinspection survey will be provided upon request at no charge. This will be followed by an initial inspection. Following the initial inspection, reinspections will be made as necessary. When necessary corrections, if any, have been made, a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued for the building or facility.

(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)

15.40.080 Fire code--Fire alarm and fire extinguishing system permit fees.

FIRE ALARM AND FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM PERMIT FEES
		Basic Fee
Sec. 105.7.1	Building Fire Extinguishing System	$132.10 + $0.67/head
Sec. 105.7.1, 105.7.10	Spray Finishing Fire Extinguishing System	$66.05 + $0.67/head
Sec. 105.7.1	Hood and Duct Fire Extinguishing System	$33.02 + $0.67/head
Sec. 105.7.3	Fire Alarm System	$132.10 + $0.67/device
Sec. 105.7.4, 105.7.9, 105.7.11	Fire Flow Systems	$66.05 + $12.34/ hydrant or standpipe

When a plan or other data is required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be sixty-five percent of the permit fee as noted in the tables above. The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees and are in addition to those fees. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at a rate of sixty-six dollars and five cents per hour (a minimum charge of one hour).

(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)

15.40.090 Fire code--Flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks and flammable and combustible liquid and compressed gas tanks--Fees.

The following fee schedule shall be applicable for permits issued for the installation of flammable liquid storage tanks or other containers: as indicated in Sections 105.7.5, 105.7.6, and 105.7.8:

Tank Size (In Gallons)	Fee
1--300	$59.38
301--600	71.26
601--1,000	83.22
1,001--5,000	95.06
5,001--10,000	106.90
10,001--20,000	118.85
Over 20,000	131.94

When a plan or other data is required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be sixty-five percent of the permit fee as noted in the tables above. The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees and are in addition to those fees. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at a rate of fifty dollars per hour (a minimum charge of one hour).

TANK REMOVAL PERMIT FEES
Tank Size	Fee
N/A	$28.00 per tank

(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)

15.40.100 International Property Maintenance Code filing fee.

Filing Fee

$0.00

(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)

15.40.110 Automatic fee, fee table, and fee schedule adjustment.

The fees, fee tables and fee schedules contained in Yakima County Code Chapter 13.24 shall be adjusted annually as provided in BOCC Resolution No. 679-1995. (Ord. 1142(part), 2006)