HomeMy WebLinkAbout5866RESOLUTION NO. 5866
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE
ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2026 VALLEY REGIONAL FIRE
AUTHORITY FEE SCHEDULE AS ADOPTED BY THE VRFA
BOARD OF GOVERNANCE
WHEREAS, the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) was established in 2007
under the authority of RCW 52.26 and operates as a separate municipal corporation, with
independent taxing authority, and within an independent taxing district; and
WHEREAS, VRFA serves the cities of Algona, Auburn, and Pacific and is guided
by a Governance Board comprised of elected officials representing each city; and
WHEREAS, the VRFA Governance Board has adopted an updated fee schedule
for 2026 that covers a portion of the direct cost of permit review, plan review, and
inspection services performed out of the Fire Marshal's office; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn collects direct service fees on behalf of VRFA in
order to support the concept of a one -stop -shop for development and permitting services;
and
WHEREAS, in order to collect direct service fees on behalf of VRFA, the City of
Auburn must incorporate VRFA fees into city procedures, city permitting software
systems, and city financial systems.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Valley Regional Fire Authority Fee Schedule is hereby adopted
as set forth in the attached "Exhibit A".
Resolution No. 5866
10/20/2025
Page 1 of 2
Rev. 2024
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this Resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures and on January 1, 2026
Dated and Signed this 20t" day of October, 2025.
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY B C-K-G'-,1MA OR
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Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
Resolution No. 5866
10/20/2025
Page 2 of 2
Whalen, City Attorney
Rev. 2024
Resolution No. 5866 - Exhibit A
Nalley Regional,.•r,ity.2,026 Fee Schedule
Effective January 1, 2026 and will remain in effect unless amended by the VRFA Board of Governance
Activity.
1,
.�Ullding:0epartment
Review`(.Inclu+desInitial Inspection}
1.1
Commercial Occupancy Review
35% of Jurisdictional Permit Fee 1
1.2
Multi -Family Occupancy Review (112)
20% of Jurisdictional Permit Fee 1
1.3
Other Permit Fees (mechanical,
plumbing etc...)
3
$282.00
1.4
Revisions to previously reviewed plans
$282.00 3
1.5
Single Family Occupancy Review (R3)
15% of Jurisdictional Fee 2
F
" Land Use"Reviews-: a
2.1
Boundary Line Adjustment
$142.00 3
Civil Reviews (FAC, hydrant place nt,
2.2
fire flow, fire department access,
grading)
$282.00 3
2.3
Preliminary Plat and Plat Reviews
(subdivisions)
$282.00 3
Other Permit Fees miscellaneous,
2.4
administrative, etc...)
$142.00 3
2.5
SEPA review
$282.00
2.6
Short Plat Review
$282.00
2.7
Variances
$142.00 3
2.8
Water Availability Reviews
$142.00
:,Fire Protection Systems (;Includes.Plah`Reviewand
Initial 2 Inspections) ;.
Fire Sprinkler Systems
3.1
Commercial Fire Sprinkler System
$463.00 + $0.75 per sprinkler head over 10 heads 3
Commercial Fire Sprinkler System with
3.2
a Fire Pump.
$840.00 + $0.75 per sprinkler head over 10 heads a
3.3
Residential Fire Sprinkler System
$142.00
Underground Fire Sprinkler Line
3.4
(Commercial and Residential)
(WAC 51-54A-0105.6.25)
$463.00 per system / building 3
Fire Sprinkler Over the Counter Permit
(9 heads or less)
3.5
$142.00
Fire Alarm Systems....
$463.00
3.6
Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
$463.00 + $5.00 per device over 5 devices 3
Fire Alarm Over the Counter Permit (4
3.7
devices or less)
$142.00
Spray Booth Installation
3.8
Spray Booth Installation (MEC or TEN)
3
$142.00
3.9
Spray Booth Fire Protection System
$463.00 + $0.75 per device over 10 devices 3
Other,Fire.Protection Systems
Commercial Kitchen Fire Protection
3.10
System
$463.00 + $0.75 per sprinkler head over 10 heads 3
Commercial: Other Fire Protection
Systems (clean agent, FM200, wet or
3.11
dry chemical, CO2, foam, mist, inert
gas, and other systems)
$463.00 + $0.75 per sprinkler head over 10 heads 3
Emergency Responder Radio Coverage
3.12
System (DAS)
$463.00 + $0.75 per device 3
4..
Other Fire Permits;(Includes
Plan Review.and�Initial 2 inspectlonsj._
4.1
Battery Systems
$840.00 3
4.2
New Business License Review
Included with Fire Benefit Charge
4.3
Compressed Gases
$840.00 3
4.4
Cryogenic Fluids
$840.00 3
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
(including above ground tanks, below
4.5
ground tanks, dip tanks, etc...)
installation and repair
$840.00 3
Commercial Flammable and
4.6
Combustible Liquids tank removal
$463.00 3
4.7
Hazardous Materials Facility
$840.00 3
4.8
Industrial Ovens
$840.00 3
4,9
LP Gas Commercial
$840.00 3
4.10
LP Gas Residential
$463.00 3
Marijuana Extraction Systems (WAC
4.11
105.7.19)
$840.00 3
4.12
Commercial Heating Tank Removal
$463.00 3
Residential Home Heating Tank
4.13
Removal
$142.00 s
Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems,
4.14
Residential
$142.00 3
Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems,
4.15
Commercial
$840.00 3
4.16
Other Miscellaneous Plan Review not
$463.00 3
listed
Working without a permit or ahead of
4.17
the permit
Double the permit and inspection fee
Temporary Use Fire -Permits (Includes Plan Review and Initial 2.inspections) 4
Temporary Use Fire Permit for Special
4.18
Events (Outdoor Events, Carnivals,
Fairs....)
$282.00 3
4.19
Fireworks Display Permit
$463.00 11
4.20
Fireworks Sales Permit without a tent
$100.00 3, 10, 11
4.21
Fireworks Sales Permit with a tent
$282.00 + $100 3,10,11
5
- Cnspection- Fees
5.1
Initial Inspection
Included in the permit fee
5.2
1st Re -inspection
Included in the permit fee
5.3
2nd Re -inspection
$282.00 for first 2 hours 3
Any subsequent (after 2nd) re-
5.4
inspection
3
$282.00 for first 2 hours
Activity`
After Hours Inspection (Outside of
5.5
normal business hours)
$213.00 per hour (2 hour minimum) 3'8'9
Progressive Inspections (beyond the
5.6
first 2 inspections)
3
$142.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
Re -inspection (due to a failure to
cancel appointment or work not ready
5.7
for inspection at time of appointment)
$142.00 per hour (2 hour minimum) 3
Pre-Appl'icet on' Foes
6.1
Pre -Application Fees
Included with Fire Benefit Charge
Consultant Fees
Use of Outside Consultants for Plan
Actual Costs
7.1
Review and Inspection, and Rapid
Access Equipment
8 :
ether Fire Authority'Fees
8.1
Fire Ambulance Transport Fee
$1,400.00
Fire Ambulance Transport Mileage Fee
8.2
$23.00 per mile
The Compliance Engine Administrative
8.3
Fee per submittal
$20.00
False Alarm'Responses (within a calendar year)
Preventable Nuisance or Malfunction
Alarm -1st and 2nd violation
No Penalty
Preventable Nuisance or Malfunction
8.4
Alarm - 3rd violation
$87.00
Preventable Nuisance or Malfunction
8.5
Alarm - 4 or more violations
$173.00
Medical Records Requests and:Public Records Requests.,,
WAC 246708-0400; 45 CFR 164.5 21(c)(4);RCW 42.56J 0 '
Description,,.
Fee
General Records - Photocopies,
printed copies of electronic records,
or for the use of agency equipment
PRR 1
to make photocopies '
$0.15 per page
General Records - Records
transmitted in electronic format or
for use of agency equipment to send
PRR 2
records electronically
$0.10 per gigabyte
General Records - Records uploaded
to cloud based storage service or
PRR 3
other means of electronic delivery
$0.05 per 4 electronic files
General Records - Scanned records
or use of agency equipment for
PRR 4
scanning
$0.10 per page
Medical Records/Patient Care
PRR 5
Records - Clerical Fee
$28.00 per record
Medical Records/Patient Care
PRR 6
Records - HITECH Fee
$6.50 per record
Medical Records/Patient Care
PRR 7
Records - Paper copies pages 1-30
$1.24 per page
Medical Records/Patient Care
PRR 8
Records - Paper copies pages 31+
$0.94 page
Digital storage media: Thumb drive,
PRR 9
Other
Actual cost of media
PRR
10
Outsourced copying and scanning
Actual cost + cost of media
PRR
11
Records mailed or shipped
Actual cost of postage, container, and media
PRR
12
Video and audio tapes
Actual cost to reproduce
10..
;., OPERATIONAL PERMITS
All Operational Permits listed in the International Fire Code Section 105.6 are included with the Fire Benefit
Explanatory Notes
1. The VRFA establishes its review and inspection fees on a percentage of the permit fee assessed by the
authority having jurisdiction. Using a percentage of the jurisdictional fee as the basis of VRFA eliminates the
need to adjust the VRFA fee schedule every time a jurisdictional fee changes.
2. The fee only applies to single family occupancies that require fire protection systems.
3. Hourly rebate is based on the direct costs of VRFA staff time, salary, benefits, overhead, administrative
costs, and resources.
4. Includes plan review and first two inspections.
5. Preventable nuisance and malfunction false alarms exist to reduce unwarranted calls that remove
emergency apparatus from service. Though there is no penalty for 1st and 2nd violations, it provides an
opportunity for the VRFA to educate owners about any mechanical problems for repair technicians to
correct any deficiencies that may exist. Subsequent false alarms incur a penalty in an attempt to encourage
needed repairs of the associated systems.
6. The VRFA Fire Marshal is authorized to reduce any fees for permits. In compelling cases where the
applicant -the party responsible for payment of such fees - is an organization exempt from taxation under
26 USC 501C3, and where the permit relates directly to the provision of charitable services to residences of
the VRFA service area, the VRFA Fire Marshal is vested with discrection to reduce any fees for permits,
publications, and actions by up to 50%.
7. Permits that are not completed and no project improvement are made can, in writing, ask for inspection
fees to be refunded.
8. The VRFA will attemp to accommodate a client's requests for inspection outside of normal working hours.
If there is not an inspector available, the request may be denied. If a client requests such inspection and the
inspection cannot be completed for any of the reasons outline above, the department shall retain the
minimum inspection fee and is authorized to deny any future requests. A 24-hour notic for cancellations is
required for refund of fees.
9. After hours inspecton fees are charged when an inspection is performed outside of normal work hours as
the client's request.
10. Fees in accordance with RCW 70.77.555
11. If an inspection for a fireworks display/fireworks sales permit is scheduled outside of normal VRFA hours
for the Fire Marshal's Office, it will be billed at a two hour minimum in accordance with line 5.5. in this fee
schedule.