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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-084 Plumbing Permit Fees ORDINANCE NO. 2004- 84 AN ORDINANCE relating to the plumbing code and related regulation; increasing plumbing permit and plan review fees for the City of Yakima; providing for an automatic annual adjustment of the plumbing permit and plan review fees based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Seattle area; and amending Section 11.44.040 of Chapter 11.44 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Section 11.44.040 of the Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "11.44.040 Amendment to Part 1-- Administration. Part 1, Administration, of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as applied to the city of Yakima, is amended to read as follows: 10.1. Title. This ordinance shall be known as the "Uniform Plumbing Code" and will be referred to as "this Code" herein. 10.2. Purpose. This code is an ordinance providing minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. Enforcement and adoption of this Code shall not be construed for the particular benefit of any individual person or group of persons, other than the general public. In the event of a conflict between the intent of this subsection and any other section herein, this subsection shall govern insofar as applicable. 10.3. Scope. (a) The provisions of this Code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems within this jurisdiction. (b) Additions, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems shall comply with the provisions for new systems except as otherwise provided in Section 10.4 of this part. (c) The provisions in the appendix are intended to supplement the installation requirements of this Code. The provisions in the Installation Standards shall not be considered part of the Uniform Plumbing Code unless formally adopted as such. 10.4 Application to Existing Plumbing System. (a) Additions, Alterations or Repairs. Additions, alterations or repairs may be made to any plumbing system without requiring the existing plumbing system to comply with all the requirements of this Code, provided the addition, alteration or repair conforms to that required for a new plumbing system. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing system to become unsafe, insanitary or overloaded. 1 (b) Existing Installation. Plumbing systems lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of this Code may have their use, maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and no hazard to life, health or property has been created by such plumbing system. (c) Changes in Building Occupancy. Plumbing systems which are a part of any building or structure undergoing a change in use or occupancy, as defined in the Building Code, shall comply to all requirements of this Code which may be applicable to the new use or occupancy. (d) Maintenance. All plumbing systems, materials and appurtenances, both existing and new, and all parts thereof shall be maintained in proper operating condition. All devices or safeguards required by this Code shall be maintained in conformance with the Code edition under which installed. The owner or his designated agent shall be responsible for maintenance of plumbing systems. To determine compliance with this subsection, the Administrative Authority may cause any plumbing system to be reinspected. (e) Moved Buildings. Plumbing systems which are a part of buildings or structures moved into this jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this Code for new installations. 10.5 Authority to Abate (a) Any portion of a plumbing system found by the Administrative Authority to be insanitary, as defined herein, is hereby declared to be a nuisance. (b) Where a nuisance exists or a plumbing system is maintained in violation of this Code or any notice issued pursuant to this section, the Administrative Authority shall require the nuisance or violation to be abated and, where necessary, shall seek such abatement in the manner provided by law. 20.1 Administrative Authority. Whenever the term "Administrative Authority" is used in this Code, it shall mean the Code Administrative Manager or his authorized representative. 20.2 Duties and Powers of Administrative Authority. (a) The Administrative Authority may appoint such assistants, deputies, inspectors, or other employees as are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and this Code. (b) Right of Entry. Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or whenever the Administrative Authority or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises, any condition or violation of this Code which make the building or premises unsafe, insanitary, dangerous or hazardous, the Administrative Authority or his authorized representative may enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed upon the 2 Administrative Authority by this Code, provided that if such building or premises is occupied, he shall present his credentials to the occupant and request entry. If such building or premises is unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or the other person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the Administrative Authority or his authorized representative has recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry. When the Administrative Authority or his authorized representative shall have first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no owner, occupant, or person having charge, care, or control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry herein by the Administrative Authority or his authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code. (c) Stop Orders. Whenever any work being done contrary to the provisions of this Code, the Administrative Authority may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop work until authorized by the Administrative Authority to proceed with the work. (d) Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies. The Administrative Authority and his authorized representative shall have the authority to disconnect a plumbing system to a building, structure or equipment regulated by this Code in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property. (e) Authority to Condemn. Whenever the Administrative Authority ascertains that any plumbing system or portion thereof, regulated by this Code, has become hazardous to life, health, property, or has become insanitary, he shall order in writing that such plumbing either be removed or placed in a safe or sanitary condition, as appropriate. The order shall fix a reasonable time limit for compliance. No person shall use or maintain defective plumbing after receiving such notice. When such plumbing system is to be disconnected, written notice shall be given. In cases of immediate danger to life or property, such disconnection may be made immediately without such notice. (f) Liability. The Administrative Authority or his authorized representative, charged with the enforcement of this Code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of duties, shall not thereby render himself personally liable for any darnage that may accrue to the persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties. .A suit brought against the Administrative Authority or employee because of such act or omission performed by him in the enforcement of any provision of this Code shall 3 be defended by 1ega1 counsel provided by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings. 20.3 Violation and Pen (a) Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $250.00, or by imprisonment in the jail facility for the City of Yakima for not to exceed 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisnment. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this Cod No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it authorized is lawful. (b) The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans shall not prevent the Administrative Authority from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this Code or any other ordinance or from revoking any Certificate of Approval when issued in error. (c) Every permit issued by the Administrative Authority under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of issuance of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall first be obtained to do so. (d) Table Number 3 A! Plumbing Permit Pecs: EFFECTIVE PERMIT FEE JANUARY 21, 1992 Water Closet; S-6700 Lavatory (Basin) 6:90 Bathtub 6700 Shower j 6700 _ Kitchen Sink j ) 6:09 Dishwasher � 6:00 Laundry Tray 6:00 Water Heater 7-700 Water Piping /Service 4:00 4 . . Roof Drain 6700 Sieic Scwcr F „ . . „ F Floor Drain 6700 Clothes Washcr 6-.-00 Lawn Sprinkler 1-----8700 The fees for plumbing permits and plan review shall be as indicated in the following schedule. City4if Yakiiria:Plumbingjees* Basic Permit Fee :' $.25:73' Supplemental Permits $ 12.94 ...„ _ UNIT FEE SCHEDULE IN ADDITION TO ITEMS ABOVE Fixture Fee Schedule (Per Fixture or Trap) - „ '-\-,,,,, Each plumbing fixture on one trap Or a set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping & backflow protection thereof) $ 9.08 .„ , Eachbuilding sewer and each'fr park sewr, ': J --, 1,2,: -:11 $1740 , Rainwater systems - per drain (inside building)_ $ 9.08 „ „. `55-775 Cesspool (where permitted - obtain permit from Yakima County,FlealthiDistriet) ':-4,:, ,i' Private sewage disposal system (where permitted - obtain permit from Yakima County Health District 08 ,, z, 9.' I iWater heatoearid/or veoh,, „. $ ..k ....-' . _. _. , . - 1 Industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including trap & vent, excepting kitchen type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps $ 15.43 ',Installation, alteration or repair of wateriMping aridYcif 9.08 . ., Repair or alteration of drainage/veht piping, each fixture $ 9.08 Lawn sprinkler 'system on anyone meter includinghatkfloWljrotection devices therefore l If $ 7.76 Atmospheric type vacuum breakers not included in lawn sprinkler system „„. .. , (for 1=5) '-' ,,.!,- $ 650' (over 5 each) $ 1.67 i'laaflow protective device other thartatinospherictypieVanbreakers: „-': : ":- = ' I Two-inch diameter & 1 smaller $ 9.08 " ' " - . ' - , : " " -----,--,,: Over two-inch diameter ''-,,,$ 19 697<-22 ,- OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES ...... ... i Inspections outside of normal business hours $ 64.25 -,.., Rei, feeS',',:&.„ ::' .' , q 5 - 5 $''6'C25 1. Inspections for, which no fee is syecifically indicated $ 64.25 . .„ Additional planseView required by change; additiOrislbr-reVisions td approved rirsns, „,, minimum charge is 1/2 hour._ _ f -::: Per hour $ 64.25 * Beginning January 1, 2006, and On January 1 of each subsequent year, the fees in this table shall be adjusted automatically to account for any increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Seattle area (Seattle CPI-W).” 5 Section 2. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or any provision of the Yakima Municipal Code established by this ordinance, is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance, or other provisions of the Yakima Municipal Code established by this ordinance. Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL at a regular meeting and signed and approved this 14` day of December, 2004. / , /P Paul P. George, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Publication Date: 12 -17 -2004 Effective Date: 1 -16 -2005 ' I 6 • w BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Ig Item No. For Meeting of December 14, 2004 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Ordinance amending the City Plumbing Permit Fees SUBMITTED BY: William R. Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development Department CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Doug Maples, Code Administration and Planning Manager (509) 575 -6121 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: At the City Council budget wrap -up meeting of December 7, 2004, Council voted 6 -0 to approve the policy issue to increase plumbing permit fees. Staff has developed the attached legislation for City Council's review and approval. It is important to note that the plumbing fees have not been increased since 1991. This ordinance would increase the permits to help l offset the code inspector's partial FTE and other funding short falls to ensure that excellent customer service continues. Resolution Ordinance X Other (Specify) Contract Mail to (name and address): Phone: Funding Source General Fund - -New Plumbing Permit Fees APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: � , City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Pass Plumbing Permit Fee Ordinance BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: COUNCIL ACTION: Ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -84