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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 15, 2004
SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Proposed Amendment to the Fee Schedule for Fire
Prevention Services (Fire Permits, Plan Review, Inspection and Fire
Services)
Report Prepared By: Theresa Johnson, Fire Marshal
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Resolution Amending Fees Established By Resolution 192-99 For
Fire Permits, Plan Review, Inspection and Services
(Including Exhibit A - Schedule of Fees)
2) Comparison Chart (Current and Proposed Base Fee Rate)
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open Public Hearing
.f 2. Receive staff presentation
3. Receive public testimony
4. Close Public Hearing
5. Deliberate
6. Adopt Resolution Amending Fees for Fire Prevention
Services
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: Since July 1, 1997, the City of Dublin has provided fire prevention
services through a contract with the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD). In October 1999, the
Dublin City Council adopted Resolution 192-99, which established the fee schedule for fire permits, plan
review,' inspection and fire services. This fee schedule was based on the fee rates in place at that time for
ACFD.
In an effort to recover the reasonable and necessary costs of providing plan reviews and building
inspection services by the Alameda County Fire Department on behalf of the City, Staff conducted a
review of current fees in light of 2004 salary, benefit and oVerhead costs as well as actual time spent on
the provision of such services. Upon completion of that review, Staff concluded that the hourly fee should
be increased to compensate for the increases in the above mentioned costs. The current hourly rate is $80
per hour, and the proposed hourly rate would be $100 per hour. This change in hourly rate shall have an
effeCt on a majority of the Fire fees, since the current fee schedule is baSed on a rate determined by time
spent on a project. Additionally, the current fee schedule in the area of building construction plan reviews
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was not calculated to recover the cost of the inspections associated with the project, but the new fee will
include the cost of both the plan review and the ordinary customary inspections associated with the
construction project, such as site inspections and fire final inspections. This method will allow the
customer to more easily determine in advance what the fees shall be for their project. The proposed fee
schedule, with a comparison of the current fee versus the proposed fee, is attached.
Staff recommends that the Council: 1) Open public hearing; 2) Receive staff presentation; 3) Receive
public testimony; 4) Close Public Hearing 5) Deliberate 6) Adopt Resolution Amending Fees for Fire
Prevention Services
RESOLUTION NO. -04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING FEES ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION 192-99 FOR FIRE PERMITS, PLAN
REVIEW, INSPECTION AND SERVICES
WHEREAS, Chapter 5.08 of the Dublin Municipal Code, which by reference adopted the Uniform
Fire Code, provides that the City Council may, by resolution, establish fees to defray/he City's reasonable
costs for fire permits, plan review and inspection services; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 5.70 of the Dublin Municipal Code established the weed abatement program,
including the authority to charge private property owners for weed abatement if the property owners do
not, after proper notice, abate the weeds themselves; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may also establish fees to cover the costs related to certain types of
incident response, as well as duplication of fire reports and photographs and other fire related services;
and
WHEREAS, since July 1, 1997, the City of Dublin has provided fire protection, prevention and
emergency response services through a contract with the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD); 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, on October 19, 1999, the City Council of Dublin adopted Resolution 192-99, which
established fees and charges for fire permits, plan review, inspection and services as recommended by
ACFD; and
WHEREAS, ACFD has updated this adopted fee schedule to establish more accurate base fees in
order to compensate for the rising costs associated with providing fire prevention related services; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City of Dublin to implement the new ACFD fee schedule for
fire permits, plan review, inspection and services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby
amend the Fees established by Resolution 192-99 for Fire Permits, Plan Review, Inspection and Services
by adopting the Fee Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 2004.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Fire Permit, Plan Review, Inspection and Service Fees
Proposed Base Fee Rate
FIRE CODE PERMITS Uniform Fire Code Proposed Base Fee
ARTICLE Rate in Dollars**
Fireworks:
Display - Aerial **
Plus amount per shell group < 60 Shells 78 $175
Plus amount per shell group 61-120 Shells 78 $250
Plus amount per shell group 120-181 Shells 78 $300
Plus amount per shell group 181-240 Shells 78 $450
Plus amount per shell group > 241 Shells 78 $560
Plan Review and Inspection
Building Construction-Commercial
New Construction up to 5000 sq. feet $250
New Construction kn excess ef > 5000 to $400
45,000 sq. ft.
New Construction > 45,000 sq. ft. $600
Tenant Improvement up to 5000 sq. ft. $250
Tenant Improvement,~.~ ........ ,~,,,~,~oo .,.~ > 5000 to $400
45,000 sq. ft.
Tenant Improvement > 45,000 sq. ft. $450
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Fire Alarm System (includes $40 permit fee) $215
Plus amount for each device on the system $7
Highrise System (includes $40 permit fee) $340
Additional Fee for > 4 stories $40
Plus amount for each device on system $7
FIRE CODE PERMI.TS Uniform Fire Code Proposed Base Fee
ARTICLE Rate in Dollars**
FIXED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Medical Gas System (includes permit) $240
Hood & Duct System (includes permit) $240
Medical Gas System (includes permit) $240
Halon or Clean Agent (includes permit) $240
Spray Booth (per booth, includes permit) $240
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
New Construction-Commercial (includes $40
permit fee)
System with less than 20 heads $290
System with 21-99 heads $390
System with 100 or more heads $490
Plus amount per head in excess of 100 $0.50
New Contruction-Residential (includes $40
permit fee)
NFPA 13D system 1st unit $340
Plus amount per each like unit $240
NFPA 13R system 1st unit $390
Plus amount per each like unit $190
NFPA 13 System 1st unit $390
Plus amoUnt per each like unit $190
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Underground Water Supply (includes permit) $515
Plus amount per each fire hydrant or connection $15
Tenant Imprvmnt < 20 heads (includes permit) $190
Tenant Imprvmnt > 20 heads (includes permit) $290
Plus amount per head in excess of 20 .50
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FIRE CODE PERMITS Uniform Fire Code Proposed Base Fee
ARTICLE Rate in Dollars**
FIRE REGULATED ACTIVITIES
Aerosol 88 $100
Aircraft Refueling 24 $100
Aircraft Repair 24 $100
Automobile Wrecking Yards 34 $100
Bonfire/Open Burning 11 $50
Bowling Alley/Pin Refinishing 26 $50
Candles/Open Flame in Assembly 25 $100
Carnivals and Fairs 25 $100
Combustible Fiber Storage 28 $100
Compressed Gases 74 $50
Combustible Material Storage 110 $50
Cryogenics 75 $100
Dry Cleaning Plants 36/79 $100
Dust Producing Operations 76 $100
Explosives 77 $50
Fire Hydrants and Water Control Valves 9 $50
Flammable or Combustible Liquids Use and
Storage of Class I, II, and III:
Inside Storage and Handling Room (UFC 79) 79 $100
Storage Cabinet 79 $50
Aboveground Tank (1) 79 $100
Each additional tank 79 $50
Underground Tank (1) 79 $I00
Each additional tank ~ 79 $50
Removal of Abovegrotmd Tank (1) 79 $150
Includes permit
Each additional tank 79 $50
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FIRE CODE PERMITS Uniform Fire Code Proposed Base Fee
ARTICLE Rate in Dollars**
Removal of Underground Tank (1) 79 $150
Includes permit
Each additional tank 79 $50
Fruit Ripening 46 $50
Garage/Repairs 29 $100
Hazardous Materials Storage 80 $100
Hazardous Production Materials 51 $100
Highly Toxic Pesticides 80 $100
Junk Yards 34 $50
Liquefied Petroleum Gases
Use, Storage, Handling less than 1999 Gallons 82 $50
Use, Storage, Handling more than 2000 82 $100
Gallons
Liquid or Gas Fueled Equipment in assembly 82 $100
Lumberyard > 100,000 board feet 82 $100
Magnesium Working 48 $50
Mall, covered 35 .$100
Matches (manufacture or bulk storage) 80 $50
Nitrate Film 33 $50
Occupant Load Increase 12 $50
Oil or Natural Gas Well 33 $100
Open Flame Devices - Marinas 11 $50
Organic Coatings 50 $100
Ovens, Industrial Baking and Drying 62 $100
Parade Floats 11 $50
Places of Assembly 25
Occupant Load - 50-299 25 $100
Occupant Load - 300+ 25 $200
FIRE CODE PERMITS Uniform Fire Code Proposed Base Fee
ARTICLE Rate in Dollars**
Pyrotechnical Special Effects Material $100
Radioactive Materials 80 $100
Refrigeration Equipment 63 $50
Spraying and Dipping Operations 45 $50
Tank Vehicles (UFC 79) 79 $100
Tents or Air Supported Structures:
200 to 4199 .Square .Feet 32 $50
4200 Square Feet or more 32 $100
Tire Recapping 31 $100
Waste Material Handling Plant 11/28 $100
Welding and Cutting Operations 49 $100
Proposed Language
** 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 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 $100.00 per hour in 1/2 hour increments in addition to the
basic service fee.
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ATTACHMENT 2
Comparison Chart
Fire permit~ ~Plan Review, Inspection and Service Fees
Current and Proposed Base Fee Rate
FIRE CODE PERMITS Current Base Fee Proposed Base' Fee
Rate in Dollars* Rate in Dollars**
Fireworks:
Display - Aerial **
Plus amount per shell group < 60 Shells $140 $175
Plus amount per shell group 61-120 Shells $200 $250
Plus amount per shell group 120-181 Shells $240 $300
Plus amount per shell group 181-240 Shells $360 $450
Plus amount per shell group > 241 Shells $450 $560
Plan Review and Inspection
Building Construction-Commercial
New Construction up to 5000 sq. feet $120 $250
New Construction in excess ef > 5000 to $240 $400
45,000 sq. ft.
New Construction > 45,000 sq. fi. $400 $600
Tenant Improvement up to 5000 sq. ft. $120 $250
Tenant Improvement Lq excess ~f > 5000 to $240 $400
45,000 sq. ft.
Tenant Improvement > 45,000 sq. ft. $280 $450
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Fire Alarm System (includes $40 permit fee) $140 $215
Plus amount for each device on the system $7 $7
Highrise System (includes $40 permit fee) $240 $340
Additional Fee for > 4 stories $40 $40
Plus amount for each device on system $7 $7
FIRE CODE PERMITS Current Base Fee Proposed Base Fee
Rate in D°llars~ Rate in Dollars**
FIXED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Medical Gas System (includes permit) $160 $240
Hood & Duct System (includes permit) $160 $240
Medical Gas System (includes permit) $160 $240
Halon or Clean Agent (includes permit) $160 $240
Spray Booth (per booth, includes permit) $120 $240
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
New Construction-Commercial (includes $40
permit fee)
System with less than 20 heads $200 $290
System with 21-99 heads $280~ $390
System with 100 or more heads $360 $490
Plus amount per head in excess of 100 $0.50 $0.50
New Construction-Residential (includes $40
permit fee)
NFPA 13D system 1st unit $240 $340
Plus amount per each like unit $160 $240
NFPA 13R system 1st unit $280 $390
Plus amount per each like unit $120 $190
NFPA 13 System ist unit $280 $390
Plus amount per each like unit $120 $190
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ,~
Underground Water Supply (includes permit) $380 $515
Plus amount per each fire hydrant or connection $15 $15
Tenant Imprvmnt < 20 heads (includes permit) $120 $190
Tenant Imprvmnt > 20 heads (includes permit) $200 $290
Plus amount per head in excess of 20 .50 .50
FIRE CODE PERMITS Current Base Fee Proposed Base Fee
Rate in Dollars* Rate in Dollars**
FIRE REGULATED ACTIVITIES
Aerosol (UFC 88) $80 $100
Aircraft Refueling ( UFC 24) $80 $100
Aircraft Repair (UFC 24) $80 $100
AUtomobile Wrecking yards (UFC 34) $80 $100
BOnfire/Open Burning (UFC 11) $40 $50
Bowling Alley/Pin Refinishing ( UFC 26) $40 $50
Candles/Open Flame in Assembly (UFC 25) $80 $100
Carnivals and Fairs (UFC 25) $80 $100
Combustible Fiber Storage (UFC 28) $80 $100
Compressed Gases (UFC 74) $40 · $50
Combustible Material Storage (UFC 11) $40 $50
Cryogenics (UFC 75) $80 $100
.Dry Cleaning Plants (UFC 36/79) $80 $100
Dust Producing Operations (UFC 76) $80 $100
Explosives (UFC 77) $40 $50
Fire Hydrants and Water Control Valves (UFC $40 $50
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Flammable or Combustible Liquids Use and
Storage of Class I, II, and III:
Inside Storage and Handling Room (UFC 79) . $80 $100
Storage Cabinet $40 $50
Aboveground Tank (1) $80 $100
Each additional tank. $40 $50
Underground Tank (1) $80 $100
Each additional tank $40 $50
Removal of Aboveground Tank (1) $120 $150
Includes permit
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FIRE CODE PERMITS Current Base Fee' Proposed Base Fee
Rate in Dollars* Rate in Dollars**
Each additional tank $40 $50
Removal of Underground Tank (1) $120 $150
Includes permit
Each additional tank $40 $50
Fruit Ripening (UFC 46) $40 $50
Garage/Repairs (UFC 29) $80 $100
Hazardous Materials Storage (UFC 80) $80 $100
Hazardous Production Materials (UFC 51) $80 $100
Highly Toxic Pesticides (UFC 80) $80 $100
Junk Yards (UFC 34) $40 $50
Liquefied Petroleum Gases (UFC 82)
Use, Storage, Handling less than 1999 Gallons $40 $50
Use, Storage, Handling more than 2000 $80 $100
Gallons
Liquid or Gas Fueled Equipment in assembly $80 $100
(UFC 25)
Lumberyard > 100,000 board feet (UFC 30) $80 $100
Magnesium Working (UFC 48) $40 $50
Mall, covered (UFC 35) $80 $100
Matches (manufacture or bulk storage) UFC 80 $40 $50
Nitrate Film (UFC 33) $40 $50
Occupant Load Increase (UFC 12) $40 $50
Oil or Natural Gas Well (UFC 33) $80 $100
Open Flame Devices - Marinas (UFC 11) $40 $50
Organic Coatings (UFC 50) $80 $100
Ovens, IndUstrial Baking and Drying (UFC 62) $80 $100
Parade Floats (UFC 11) $40 $50
Places of Assembly (UFC 25)
Occupant Load - 50-299 $80 $100
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FIRE CODE PERMITS Current Base Fee Proposed Base Fee
' Rate in Dollars* Rate in Dollars**
Occupant Load - 300+ $160 $200
Pyrotechnical Special Effects Material (UFC $80 $100
78)
Radioactive Materials (UFC 80) $80 $100
Refrigeration Equipment (UFC 63) $40 $50
Spraying and Dipping Operations (UFC 45) $40 $50
Tank Vehicles (UFC 79) $80 $100
Tents or Air Supported StructureS: (UFC 32)
200 to 4199 Square Feet $40 $50
4200 Square Feet or more $80 $100
Tire Recapping (UFC 31) $80 $100
Waste Material Handling Plant (UFC ! 1/28) $80 $100
Welding and Cutting Operations (UFC 49) ' · $80 . $100
Existing Language
* The fire permit fee is an estimate based on the cost of basic service including but not
limited to office reviews and field inspections. The actual amount charged is based on actual
time spent. 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.
Proposed Language
** 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 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 $100.00 per hour in 1/2 hour increments in addition to the
basic service fee.