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CITY CLERK
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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 17,1997
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing: Adopting Fee Schedule for Fire Permits, Plan Review,
Inspection and Fire Services
(Report Prepared by: Richard C. Ambrose, City Manager) ;
EXHIBITS ATTACHED: 1.
Resolution Amending Resolution 96.84 Establishing Fees and
Charges for Public Services by Adding Exhibit 9: Fire Permit, Plan
Review, Inspection and Service Fees.
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Exhibit 9: Fire Permit, Plan Review, Inspection and Service Fees.
RECOMMENDATION: 1.
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Open Public Hearing;
Receive staff presentation;
Receive public testimony;
Close Public Hearing;
Deliberate; and
Adopt resolution.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Fire permit, inspection, plan review and service fees are charged to defray
the City's costs of providing special fire services, including :fire permits,
plan review and inspection. Most of these services are related to the :fire
prevention function. These fees are projected to generate approximately
$66,000 of revenue during the 1997.98 fiscal year.
DESCRIPTION:
Since 1988, the Dougherty Regional Fire Authority (DRF A) has provided :fire suppression, prevention and
emergency response services to the City of Dublin. Under the fire prevention function, all fire permits,
:fire plan review and inspection and other related fire services have been provided by DRF A. DRF A has
charged fees to cover the reasonable cost of providing these fire prevention services, and, in addition, has
established fees for other specified services, including weed abatement, incident response in certain
circumstances and fees for copies of reports and photographs.
On July 1, 1997,DRFA will be dissolved. Beginning on that date, the City of Dublin will provide fire
suppression and prevention services through a contract with the Alameda' County Fire Department
(ACFD). It is therefore necessary for the City of Dublin to establish a fee schedule to cover the
reasonable costs of fire prevention and other specified services to be provided through ACFD. This fee
schedule will be adopted as an amendment to the City's Master Fee Resolution and will be labeled Exhibit
9.
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COPIES TO: Jim Ferdinand, ACFD
ITEM NO. 6eS
Fire Prevention Fees
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On May 20, 1997, the City Council adopted Ordinance 12-97, which adopted the Uniform Fire Code and.....
prescribed regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and prope~ in the City of Dublin. These .' .:':
standards and regulations are implemented and enforced by the Fire Department's fire prevention function
through such mechanisms as fIre permits, plan review and inspection. Ordinance 12.97 provides that the
City Council may, by resolution, establish fees to defray the City's reasonable costs for these fire
prevention services, which are generally related to the use of property, special activities and/or the
development of property.
Fire permits are required for certain types of uses to insure that proper fire safety measures are in place.
Fire permits are generally issued on an annual basis, and locations requiring :fire permits are inspected
annually by :fire prevention staff. In addition, certain fire permits are issued on a per occurrence basis,
such as permits for tank removal, parades, or :fireworks displays. Prior to issuing these permits, fire
prevention staff conducts necessary inspections to insure that fire safety measures are in place.
Fire plan review and inspection is required for new construction and tenant improvements. The Uniform
Fire Code adopted' by the City Council establishes fire safety requirements that must be in place for
different types of construction, including requirements for :fire alarm systems, fixed :fire protection
systeins and sprinkler systems.
In addition to these :fire prevention functions, ACFD will continue the successful self-inspection program.
implemented by DRF A for all commercial occupancies not requiring special fire permits or inspections.
This program operates on a three-year cycle, with the businesses conducting their own inspection for two
years and a :fire inspector conducting the inspection for the third year of the cycle.
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The proposed fee schedule, which is attached to the proposed resolution as Exhibit 9, includes charges for
all of the permits and services described above. The proposed fee rates are those that are currently in
place for ACFD. In establishing the fee, ACFD determined! the hourly rate of fire prevention services,
including all overhead and related consultant fees and then established the basic fee based on the average
time reqUired to perform the specific service. The fee schedule provides that when permits or plan
reviews require more than two field inspections or _ when extra costs are incurred due to certain
circumstances, additional fees are charged at the established hourly rate. It is reasonable for Dublin to
utilize the ACFD fee schedule, as under the terms of the contract for :fire services, the City will be
compensating ACFD for all of these costs based on the actual time, materials and overhead required to
perform these various services.
For the self-inspection program, the proposed fee for the annual notice of inspection is the $11.00 fee that
is currently in place for DRF A, as ACFD currently does not operate a similar program in its jurisdiction. .'
This fee covers the administrative cost of the program. If a particular location requires a :fire permit or
additional inspection, the $11.00 fee is credited against additional charges.
Weed Abatement Fees
On May 20, 1997, the City Council adopted Ordinance 13-97, which established the weed abatement ...
program. for the City of Dublin. Under this program, property owners are required, after proper notice, to .:::. .
abate their weeds. If such abatement does not occur, then the City is authorized to abate the weeds and
charge the property owner for the cost of this service. The proposed fee schedule (attached Exhibit 9)
provides that the fee for weed abatement shall include the direct cost of the weed abatement contractor as
well as City inspection and administrative costs.
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Other Fire Service Fees
The proposed fee schedule also provides fees for duplication of reports and photographs. The proposed
fees are consistent with those charged by the City of Dublin in other areas. In addition, the fee schedule
provides that, in certain circumstances, the City may charge for the cost of fire incident response and
investigation. Specified circumstances include intentionally caused fires, fires caused by negligence,
vehicle incidents caused by driving under the influence of alcohol, and hazardous materials incidents.
The proposed fee rate is the actual cost of labor, materials and equipment, including administrative
overhead.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council hold the public hearing and adopt the proposed resolution
amending the City's Master Fee Resolution to include the schedule of fees for fire permits, plan review,
inspection and other services (Exhibit 9 of the Master Fee Resolution).
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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AMENDING RESOLUTION 96-84 ESTABLISHING FEES
AND CHARGES FOR PUBLIC SERVICES BY ADDING EXHIBIT 9:
FIRE PERMIT, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTION AND SERVICE FEES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dublin adopted Resolution 96-84, which
establishes fees and charges for public services provided by the City of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, effective July 1, 1997, the City of Dublin will provide fire protection,
prevention and emergency response services, which services have previously been provided by
the Dougherty Regional Fire Authority; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin will provide all of these fire services through a contract
with the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD); and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 1997, the City Council of the City of Dublin adopted Ordinance
12-97, which adopted the Uniform Fire Code and prescribed regulations governing conditions
hazardous to life and property in the City of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 12-97 provided that the City Council may, by resolution,
establish fees to defray the City's reasonable costs for fire permits, plan review and inspection
services; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 1997, the City Council of the City of Dublin adopted Ordinance
13-97, which established the weed abatement program, including the authority to charge private
property owners for weed abatement if property owners do not, after proper notice, abate weeds
themselves; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may also establish fees to cover costs related to certain
types of incident response, as well as duplication of fire reports and photographs and other fire
related services; and
WHEREAS, under the contract for fIre services with ACFD, the City will compensate
ACFD for all costs related to the provision of fire suppression, prevention, and emergency
response services in the City of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, ACFD has established fees which cover the cost of providing services for
fire permits, plan review and inspection and other fire related services; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City of Dublin to implement the ACFD fee schedule
for these services. ·
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin
does hereby adopt EXHIBIT 9 - FIRE PERMIT, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTION AND
SERVICE FEES, as attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, which shall be
incorporated with Resolution No. 96-84 as amended.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 1997.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT 9
FIRE PERMIT, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTION AND SERVICE FEES
FIRE CODE PERMITS UFC Rate in Dollars*
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Aerosol Products 88 $80.00
Aircraft Refueling 24 $80.00
Aircraft Repair 24 $80.00
Automobile Wrecking Yards 34 $80.00
Bonfire/Open Burning.. 11 $40.00
Bowling A1leylPin Refinishing.. 26 $40.00
Candles/Open Flame in Assembly 25 See places of assembly
Carnivals and Fairs 25 $80.00
Cellulose Nitrate Storage 27 $80.00
Combustible Fiber Storage 28 $80.00
Compressed Gases 74 $40.00
Combustible Materials Storage 11 $40.00
Cryogenics 75 $80.00
Dry Cleaning Plants 36/79 $80.00
Dust Producing Operations 76 $80.00
Explosives 77 $40.00
Fire Hydrants and Water Control Valves 9 $40.00
Fireworks:
Manufacturing 78 $80.00
Display. Setpiece.... 78 $80.00
Display - Aerial.. 78 $240.00
Sale. Permit 78 $80.00
plus amount per day open for business 78 $20.00
Flammable or Combustible Liquids
Use and Storage oIClass 1,11 and III:
Inside Storage or Handling Room 79 $80.00
Storage Cabinet 79 $40.00
Aboveground Tank (1) 79 _$80.00
Plus additional tanks (each) 79 $40.00
Underground Tanks (1) 79 $80.00
Plus additional tanks (each) 79 $40.00
Removal of Aboveground Tank.... 79 $80.00
Plus additional tanks (each) 79 $40.00
Removal of Underground Tank.... 79 $80.00
Plus additional tanks (each) 79 $40.00
Fruit Ripening 46 $40.00
GarageIRepair 29 $80.00
Hazardous Materials Storage 80 $80.00
Hazardous Production Materials 51 $80.00
Highly Toxic Pesticides 80 $80.00
High Piled Combustible Storage 81 $80.00
Junk Yards 34 $40.00
Liquefied Petroleum Gases:
Use, Storage and Handling less than 1,999 gallons 82 $40.00
Use, Storage and Handling 2,000 or more gallons 82 $80.00
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EXHIBIT 9
FIRE PERMIT, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTION AND SERVICE FEES
Liquid or Gas Fueled Equipment in Assembly 25 S80.00
Lumberyard (> 100,000 board feet) 30 S80.00
Magnesium Working 48 S40.00
FIRE CODE PERMITS UFC Rate in Dollars'"
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Mall, covered 35 $80.00
Matches (manufacture or bulk storage) 80 S40.00
Nitrate Film 33 S40.00
Occupant Load Increase 12 $40.00
Oil or Natural Gas Well 33 S80.00
Open Flame Devices~Marinas 11 $40.00
Organic Coatings 50 $80.00
Ovens, Industrial Baking and Drying 62 $80.00
Parade Floats.. 11 $40.00
Places of Assembly:
Occupant Load - 50 to 299 25 $80.00
Occupant Load ~ 300 or more 25 $160.00
Pyrotechnical Special Effects Material 78 $80.00
Radioactive Materials 80 $80.00
Refrigeration Equipment 63 S40.00
Spraying and Dipping Operations 45 $40.00
Tank Vehicles" 79 $80.00
Tents or Air Supported Structures:
200 to 4,199 square feet 32 S40.00
4200 square feet or more 32 $80.00
Tire Recapping 31 S80.00
Waste Material Handling Plant 11/28 $80.00
Welding and Cutting Operations 49 $80.00
PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION
BuildinE Construction-Commercial Rate in Dollars'" .
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New Construction up to 5,000 square feet $120.00
New Construction in excess of 5,000 square feet S240.00
Tenant Improvement up to 5,000 square feet S120.00
Tenant Improvement in excess of 5,000 square feet $240.00
Building Construction-Residential Rate in Dollars'"
Custom Lot S40.00
Water Supply $80.00
Fire Access $120.00
Fire Alarm Systems Rate in Dollars'"
Fire Alann System $200.00
Fire Alann, highrise 4 or more stories $240.00
plus amount per story in excess of 4 stories S40.00
Fixed Fire Protection Systems Rate in Dollars'"
Halon System S160.00
Hood and Duct System $120.00
Medical Gas System $80.00
Spray Booth (per booth) S120.00
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EXHIBIT 9
FIRE PERMIT, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTION AND SERVICE FEES
Fire Sprinkler Systems
New Construction-Commercial Rate in Dollars.
System with less than 20 heads $200.00
System with 21-99 heads $280.00
System with 100 or more heads $280.00
plus amount per head in excess of 100 $0.50
Fire Sprinkler Systems (continued)
New Construction-Residential Rate in Dollars.
NFPA 13D Sprinkler System - 1st unit $240.00
plus amount per each like unit $160.00
NFPA 13R Sprinkler System - 1st unit $280.00
plus amount per each like unit $120.00
NFPA 13 Sprinkler System - 1st unit $280.00
plus amount per each like unit $130.00
Existing Construction - Commercial or Residential Rate in Dollars.
Tenant Improvement (drops only) with up to 20 heads S120.00
Tenant Improvement (drops only) more than 20 heads $200.00
plus amount per each head in excess of20 $0.50
Underground Water Supply $200.00
Fire Inspections - Requested $80.00
Self Inspection Program Rate in Dollars
Annual notice of inspection (if additional services are required, $11.00
this fee is deducted from related fees.)
Miscellaneous Fees Rate in Dollars
Duplication offire related reports:
Initial Page S1.00
Additional Pages SO.10
Photo (3x5) $5.00
Photo (8xl0) S10.00
Weed Abatement Fees Rate in Dollars. .
Abatement of weeds by contractor Direct contractor cost plus City
inspection and administrative
costs.
Incident Response Fees Rate in Dollars.
Response to Intentionally Caused Fires, Fires Caused by Negligence, Actual cost of labor, materials
Vehicle Incidents Caused by Driving Under the Influence of and equipment, including
Alcohol and Hazardous Materials Incidents and Related administrative overhead.
Investigations
.The permit fee is an estimate based on the cost of basic service, including, but not limited to, office reviews and two (2)
field inspections. The actual amount charged is based on the actual time spent. The plan review and inspection fee
covers the cost of basic services, including, but not limited to, review and approval of plans, two (2) field inspections and
consultant fee for construction plan,sprinkler plan and calculation review. Extra cost incurred due to system failure,
unusual circumstances, excessive time required, missed appointments and personnel expense shall be billed at the rate of
$80 per hour in 1/2 hour increments in addition to the basic service fee.
"Fire permits that are not covered by an annual permit shall submit application for permit required for each occurrence.
In addition to the fire permit, fireworks displays must have one engine company on standby during the event at the
perimitee's expense. Event time includes 1/2 hour before and 1/2 hour after the actual display.
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