HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12102013 - SD.1RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. OPEN the public hearing on Ordinance No. 2013-25 to revise and increase fees for fire safety inspections,
permitting of specific operations, and plan review services within the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District,
RECEIVE testimony, CONSIDER all objections and protests, and CLOSE the public hearing.
2. ADOPT Ordinance No. 2013-25 to revise and increase fees for fire safety inspections, permitting of specific
operations, and plan review services within the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Adoption of this Ordinance will increase the existing fire prevention fees so that they reflect the District’s actual
costs of providing the services for which they are charged. This will enable the District to continue to recover its
actual costs of providing code enforcement, permitting, inspection, plan review services, and other services directly
to the persons who pay the fees.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/10/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Lewis Broschard,
941-3520
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: December 10, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
SD.1
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra County Fire Protection District
Date:December 10, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:HEARING - Fire Prevention Bureau Fee Schedule Revisions
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) conducts fire safety inspections and the permitting of
specific operations and plan review services for the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, in accordance
with the California Fire Code (CFC). The Health and Safety Code authorizes fire departments/jurisdictions to
charge reasonable fees in order to recover expenses for conducting fire and life safety operations. These
operations include annual fire and life safety inspections of occupancies required by the Health and Safety Code
and the California State Fire Marshal.
Additionally, these operations also include, but are not limited to, life safety inspections, plan review for
construction projects, and issuing permits as identified in the CFC for various activities (e.g., operating places of
public assembly, schools, adult and child care facilities, and the production and handling of hazardous materials).
In 1986 the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors adopted a Fire Prevention Fee Schedule for the Contra
Costa County Fire Protection District. Since that time, the Board has approved four increases for the purpose of
recovering the District’s costs for providing these services. The last time that the Board authorized Fire Prevention
Fee Schedule increase was in 2010 (Ord. 2010-04). At that time the Board directed staff to revise the fee schedule
on a more frequent basis (every 2-3 years) to avoid significant changes in fees. Since 2010 costs of providing all
Fire District services have risen, due primarily to increases in labor costs associated with benefits and pension
obligations. The proposed ordinance would increase the fees to account for these cost increases, as explained
below.
Calculation of the Fire Prevention Fees:
Each fee was calculated based on the actual costs of providing the service associated with the code enforcement,
inspection, plan review, or other activity. Each individual fee was calculated using actual hourly costs for each
staff position involved with providing the service associated with each fee or permit. The hourly personnel costs
were calculated including all costs associated with the position such as salary and wages and benefit costs,
including health care, pension, and other benefit costs. These hourly costs are referred to as “fully burdened” costs.
The costs associated with each service (permit, inspection, plan review, etc.) are based on an hourly rate or
fractions thereof and are calculated using historical data regarding the amount of time required to perform each
service. In addition, costs for fuel, vehicle, equipment, office space, information technology support and
equipment was also included in the factor for full cost recovery of providing these services.
Revenue from the fees will be used to cover the District’s actual costs of providing the services for which the fees
are charged, or for administering and enforcing provisions of the California Fire Code and Building Codes. The
fees will be paid by the persons or properties paying the fees or benefiting from the services for which the fees
will be charged. Services for which the fees are charged are not provided to persons or properties that do not pay
the fees.
Calculation of the Nuisance Fire Alarm Response Fees:
The costs associated with responses and mitigation of nuisance fire alarms is authorized pursuant to the California
Fire Code (Sec. 401.5.1) as adopted and amended by Ordinance 2013-22. These fees were calculated using actual
personnel costs for staff associated with a typical response to a fire alarm incident as well as actual costs for fire
prevention personnel assigned to respond to the occupancy and resolve the nuisance alarm. These costs were then
applied to the average amount of time required for an emergency response to a fire alarm incident and one hour of
personnel time for fire prevention personnel for follow-up and inspection at the premise.
Revenue from these fees will be used to cover the District’s actual costs of responding to nuisance fire alarms.
These fees cover the District’s reasonable regulatory costs to enforce the provisions of the California Fire Code.
Comparison to Other Jurisdictions:
Other fire jurisdictions were polled with respect to their Fire Prevention Fee Schedules. A total of fourteen (14)
other fire agencies throughout the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Southern California were surveyed for their fire
prevention fee structures for a rank order comparison. These agencies include the San Francisco Fire Department,
Berkeley Fire Department, San Mateo Fire Department, Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, Hayward Fire
Department, Vallejo Fire Department, Santa Clara City Fire Department, San Jose Fire Department, Orange
County Fire Authority, Vacaville Fire Department, Burlingame Fire Department, Roseville Fire Department, South
San Francisco Fire Department, and Sacramento City Fire Department. In this latest survey, the District’s fees
ranked sixth in order of fees charged for the services provided. It should be noted this same list was used for
comparison in the 2010 fee schedule revision ordinance (Ord. 2010-04) and the District ranked seventh at that
time, showing a relatively consistent rank within the same group of comparable fire prevention bureaus.
With Board approval, the new fee schedule will have rates that are within the range of rates charged in other fire
jurisdictions for services similar to those provided by the District.
For these reasons, District staff recommends that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 2013-25, to increase the
District’s current fire prevention fees. District staff caused a notice of intention to be published, and notice to be
given, in the manner required by Health and Safety Code section 13916.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not adopt this Ordinance, the District’s existing fire prevention fees would remain in effect and
would not increase. Consequently, the District would not recover its actual costs of providing the services for
which the fees are charged. General fund revenues would need to be used to pay the difference between the
amount of the current fee and the actual cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged. This would
result in a decrease in the amount of general fund revenues available for conducting emergency response
activities. This also could require reducing or eliminating certain fire prevention services, which would have
negative public health and safety impacts.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
CLOSED the public hearing; and ADOPTED Ordinance No. 2013-25 to revise and increase fees for fire safety
inspections, permitting of specific operations, and plan review services within the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District.
ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance 2013-25
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Attachment 5
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ENGINEERING/PLAN REVIEW - FEE SCHEDULE
Exhibit ‘A’
CCCFPD
ORDINANCE
2013 – 25
Date of Adoption
Dec. 10, 2013
Review
Number
PLAN REVIEW
Fee
Preliminary Plan Review - Consultations - Meetings
1.1
In office design review/preliminary plan consultation meetings.
Per half hour.$ 122.00
1.2
Out of office design and/or consultation meetings.
($ 243.00 Per hour two hour minimum) $ 486.00
Subdivisions
2.1
2.1b
16.1
17.1
Major Subdivision Plan Review (5 or More Lots/Parcels)
Review of subdivision for access, hydrant placement.
Fees include two (2) hours plan review and one (1) visual inspection.
Each additional site inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 729.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
2.2
2.2b
16.1
17.1
Minor Subdivision Plan Review (1 to 4 Lots/Parcels)
Review of subdivision for access, hydrant placement.
Fees include ½ hour plan review and one (1) visual inspection.
Each additional inspection.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 366.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
2.3
2.3b
16.1
17.1
Single Family Home Review – access & water supply
Review of plans for access and water supply.
Fees include ½ hour plan review and one (1) visual inspection.
(Does not include review of fire sprinkler systems – see Sec 5.4)
Each additional inspection.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 366.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
Water Supply – Fire Service Mains – Fire Hydrants
3.1
3.1b
17.1
Fire Service – Emergency Repair
Review of underground piping, placement, and size.
Fees include one (1) hour plan review and one (1) visual inspection.
Each additional inspection.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
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3.2
3.2b
16.1
17.1
Private Fire Service Mains
Minimum plan review base fee of system.
Fees include one (1) hour plan review and one (1) visual inspection.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
Fire service main installation also requires hydro and flush. See 3.3 & 3.4
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
3.3
3.3b
Flush - Private Fire Service System
Minimum inspection base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour onsite inspection time.
Each additional inspection per hour.
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
3.4
3.4b
Hydrostatic Test - Private Fire Service System
Minimum inspection/test base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour onsite test time.
Each additional inspection per hour.
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
3.5
Water Flow Information (office only, no field test required)
Fee for water flow information.
(Fire District information must be current within 6 months)
$ 122.00
3.6
3.6b
Water Flow Information Field Test
Minimum field test base fee.
(Fee includes field testing for available fire flow for
Hydrant and Fire Sprinkler Systems)
Additional or multiple flow tests per ½ hour.
$ 486.00
$ 122.00
3.7
3.7b
16.1
17.1
3.7e
Rural Water Supply
Minimum plan review base fee of tank & underground piping.
Fees include one (1) hour plan review and one (1) visual inspection.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
Rural water supply flush.
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
$ 243.00
Building Construction – New Buildings and Tenant Improvements
4.1
4.1a
4.1b
16.1
17.1
New Construction or Building Additions Plan Review
Minimum plan review base fee.
Plus $.07 per square foot in excess of 2000 sq. ft.
Fee includes two (2) hours of plan review and one (1) field inspection.
Additional inspections per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 729.00
$ .07 sq. ft.
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
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4.2
4.2a
4.2b
16.1
17.1
Tenant Improvement Plan Review (for building additions see 4.1)
Minimum plan review base fee.
Plus $.07 per square foot in excess of 2000 sq. ft.
Fee includes one (1) hour plan review and one (1) field inspection.
Additional inspections per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 486.00
$ .07 sq. ft.
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
Fire Protection Systems
5.1
5.1a
5.1b
16.1
17.1
Tenant Improvement Fire Sprinklers (without calculations)
Minimum plan review base fee.
Plus $.50 per head in excess of 10 heads.
Fee includes one (1) hour of plan review and one (1) field inspection.
Additional inspections per hour (i.e. weld-o-let, hydro, visual, etc…).
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 486.00
$ .50
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
5.2
5.2a
5.2b
16.1
17.1
Tenant Improvement Fire Sprinklers (with calculations)
Minimum plan review base fee.
Plus $.50 per head in excess of 10 heads.
Fee includes 1.5 hrs of plan review and one (1) field inspection.
Each additional inspection per hour (i.e. weld-o-let, hydro, visual, etc…)
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 610.00
$ .50
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
5.3
5.3a
5.3b
16.1
17.1
New Commercial Fire Sprinkler System (13 & 13R systems)
Minimum plan review base fee per riser.
Plus $.50 per sprinkler head.
Fee includes two (2) hours plan review and two (2) field inspections.
Each additional inspection per hour (i.e. weld-o-let, hydro, visual, etc…)
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 972.00
$ .50
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
5.4
5.4b
16.1
17.1
Residential Fire Sprinkler System (single family home)
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour of plan review and
1 water service flush, 1 overhead hydro & 1 final.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 547.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
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5.5
5.5a
5.5b
16.1
17.1
Residential Fire Sprinkler System (multiple homes)
Minimum plan review base fee per model.
For model only - fee includes one (1) hour of plan review and
1 water service flush, 1 overhead hydro & 1 final.
Each additional lot (flush, hydrostatic test and final)
Each Additional inspection per hour (i.e. models, individual homes)
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 610.00
$ 366.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
5.6
5.6b
16.1
17.1
Standpipe System
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes plan review and one (1) field inspection.
Each additional inspection per hour (i.e. hydro, flush, flow test, etc…)
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 729.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
5.7
5.7b
16.1
17.1
Spray Booth (includes booth and fire extinguishing system)
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes two (2) hours plan review and one (1) field inspection.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 729.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
5.8
5.8b
16.1
17.1
Pre-Action Fire Suppression System
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hours plan review and two (2) field inspection.
*(Fire alarm review (6.1) not included)
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 729.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
5.9
5.9a
5.9b
16.1
17.1
Fixed Fire Suppression System – (wet/dry chem., water mist, etc…)
Minimum plan review base fee.
Each additional separate system at same location.
Fee Includes plan review and one (1) field inspection.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
5.10
5.10b
16.1
17.1
Clean Agent Fire Suppression System
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour plan review and up to 3 hours of inspection time.
*(does not include fire alarm plan review – see Sec. 6.1)
Each Additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 972.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
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5.11
5.11b
16.1
17.1
Fire Pump Installation
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes two (2) hours plan review and up to five (5) hrs field inspection time.
*(does not include review of generator or separate fuel storage tank)
Each Additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$1,701.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
5.12
5.12a
5.12b
16.1
17.1
Commercial Cooking (Hood and Duct) Fire Suppression System
Minimum plan review base fee.
Each additional system review $243.00 each.
Fee includes one (1) hour plan review and one (1) hour of inspection time.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
5.13
5.13b
16.1
17.1
Smoke & Heat Vents
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour plan review and one (1) hour of inspection time.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
5.14
5.14b
16.1
17.1
Smoke Management/Control System
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes two (3) hours plan review and up to four (4) hrs field inspection time.
Each Additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 1,701.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
5.15
5.15b
16.1
17.1
Explosion Control (includes: vents, dust collection, etc…)
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes two (2) hours plan review and up to two (2) hours field inspection time.
Each Additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 972.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
Fire Alarm Systems
6.1
6.1a
6.1b
16.1
17.1
6.1e
Fire Alarm System
Minimum plan review base fee.
Plus $ 10.00 per initiating & notification device.
Fee includes two (2) hours plan review and up to one (1) hour field inspection time.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
Pre-wire inspections assessed at $ 243.00 per hour.
$ 610.00
$ 10.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
$ 243.00
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6.2
6.2b
16.1
17.1
Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System (i.e. sprinkler monitoring, elevator
recall, etc…)
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour plan review and one (1) hour of field inspection time.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
6.3
6.3b
16.1
17.1
Fire Alarm Panel Replacement Only
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour plan review and up to one (1) hour field inspection time.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 486.00
$ 180.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
6.4
6.4a
6.4b
16.1
17.1
6.4e
High-Rise Fire Alarm (new and/or system upgrade)
Minimum plan review base fee.
Plus $ 10.00 per initiating device & notification devise.
Fee includes four (4) hours plan review and
up to four (4) hours field inspection time.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
Each per-wire inspection where required.
$1,944.00
$ 10.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
$ 243.00
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Under/Aboveground Tanks - Piping – Dispensing
7.1
16.1
17.1
Install Underground Tanks
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour of plan review of tank location and
one (1) hour of site inspection time.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
7.2
7.2b
Remove Underground Tank
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour plan review and two (2) hours of inspection/site time.
Each additional inspection/stand-by time per hour.
$ 729.00
$ 243.00
7.3
7.3a
7.3b
16.1
17.1
Install Aboveground Tank
Minimum plan review base fee.
Each additional tank.
Fee includes one (1) hour plan review and one (1) hour of inspection/site time.
Each additional inspection.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
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7.4
7.4b
Abandon Underground Tank in Place
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour plan review and two (2) hours of inspection/site time.
Each additional inspection/stand-by time per hour.
$ 729.00
$ 243.00
7.5
7.5b
7.5c
7.5d
Environmental Upgrade (vapor recovery and processing systems, spill control,
secondary containment and environmental agency requirements)
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour plan review and one (1) hour of inspection time.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
7.6
7.6b
Apply Interior Coating to Flammable Liquid Tanks
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour plan review and two (2) hours of inspection/site time.
Each additional inspection/stand-by time per hour.
$ 729.00
$ 243.00
Compressed Gas Systems: LPG – CNG - Medical – Cryogenics
8.1
8.1b
16.1
17.1
Container Exchange Programs; LPG Tank Installation Without Dispensing
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour of plan review and one (1) site inspection time.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
8.2
8.2b
16.1
17.1
LPG – CNG – Hydrogen (Tank Install and/or Dispensing)
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes 1½ hours of plan review and two (2) hours site inspection time.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 850.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
8.3
8.3b
16.1
17.1
Medical or Compressed Gas Systems
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes 1 ½ hours of plan review and two (2) site inspections.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 850.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
8.4
8.4b
16.1
17.1
Cryogenics Fixed Installation
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes 1½ hours of plan review and two (2) site inspections.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 850.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
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8.5
8.5b
16.1
17.1
Compressed Gas Storage
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour of plan review and one (1) field inspection.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
Special Hazards - Hazardous Materials
9.1
9.1b
16.1
17.1
Battery Systems
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour of plan review and one (1) field inspection.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
9.2
9.2b
16.1
17.1
Dust Collection Systems
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour of plan review and two (2) site inspections.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 610.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
9.3
9.3b
16.1
17.1
Explosives Storage
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes two (2) hours of plan review and two (2) site inspections.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 972.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
9.4
17.1
Hazardous Materials Compliance Review
Minimum review of MSDS, HMMP and/or HMIS submittals.
Fees include one (1) hour of review time.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
9.5
9.5a
9.5b
16.1
17.1
Hazardous Materials – Storage – Dispensing – Open/Closed Systems
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes two (2) hours of plan review and two (2) site inspections.
Each additional system minimum two (2) hours of plan review.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 972.00
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
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9.6
9.6b
16.1
17.1
Mechanical Refrigeration Systems
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour of plan review and two (2) site inspections.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 729.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
High-Pile Rack Storage Systems
10.1
10.1b
16.1
17.1
High-Pile or Rack Storage
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes 1½ hours of plan review and 1½ hours site inspections.
Field inspection time will be charged per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 729.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
Temporary Access Roads & Water Supply
11.1
11.1a
11.1b
16.1
17.1
Install a Temporary Access Road – Residential and Commercial
Minimum plan review base fee for one and two homes.
Minimum plan review for large developments and commercial projects.
Fee includes one (1) hour of plan review and one (1) field inspection.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 243.00
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
12.1
12.1b
16.1
17.1
Install a Temporary Water Supply System
Minimum plan review base fee.
Fee includes one (1) hour plan review and one (1) hour field inspection.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
Miscellaneous Submittals - Alternative Means and Methods
13.1
13.1a
13.1b
16.1
17.1
Miscellaneous Submittals or Plans Review
Plans or submittals not described elsewhere.
Minimum plan review base fees up to two hours.
Additional plan review time will be charged on hourly basis.
Fee includes one (1) hour of plan review and one (1) field inspection.
Each additional inspection per hour.
Re-submittals or revisions.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
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13.2
17.1
Alternative Means and Methods Requests or Code Interpretation Review
Minimum review base fee.
Fee includes 2 hours of plan review/consultation time.
Additional plan review time, per half hour.
$ 486.00
$ 122.00
13.3
13.3a
13.4
13.4a
13.5
Expedite Plan Review Requests and
Reviews Expedited as a Result of Working without Approved Plans
Working without approved plans - Minimum plan review fees (overtime) two (2)
hours -plus applicable plan review fees.
(Additional plan review time, $ 243.00 per hour)
Expedited Plans - reviewed after normal business hours, two-hour minimum.
(Additional plan review time, $ 243.00 per hour)
All revisions will be performed on an expedited/overtime basis at
$ 243.00 per hour with a two hour minimum.
Total fees assessed will be the sum of all applicable plan review fees including
expedite/overtime fees.
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
13.6 Demolition Permit pursuant to Chapter 14, CFC $ 243.00
Copies, Microfilm, Instructional
14.1
Photocopies
Minimum fee per page, letter or legal size.$ .20
14.2
14.2a
Microfilm, Laser Fiche Retrieval
Minimum fee per ¼ hour per review.
Plus $ .20 per page.
$ 9.00
$ .20
14.3
14.3a
Copies of Photos
$9.00 per ¼ hour.
Plus the actual cost of photos.
$ 9.00
14.4
14.4b
Instructional Services
Minimum instructional fee.
Fees include two (2) hours of instruction service during normal working hours.
Each additional hour.
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
Additional Charges and Inspection Time
15.1
15.2
15.3
Additional inspection time during normal business
Hours - $ 122.00 per half hour.
Additional inspection time after normal business
hours - $ 243.00 per hour.
Overtime and weekend inspections:
Two-hour $ 486.00 minimum fee.
$ 122.00
$ 243.00
$ 486.00
16.1 Re-submittals or revisions.$ 243.00
17.1 Additional plan review time, $ 122.00 per half hour.$ 122.00
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Minimum review and inspection fees are based on $ 243.00 per hour during normal business hours,
unless otherwise noted.
Normal business hours are between 0800hrs and 1700hrs, Monday - Friday.
All overtime fees are assessed at $ 486.00 for a two hour minimum, unless otherwise noted.
Overtime rates apply to weekends, holidays, and all times outside normal business hours.
Expedited plan reviews are conducted after normal business hours.
Total fees assessed will be the sum of all applicable plan review fees including expedite/overtime fees.
Revisions to previously submitted plans, including plans requiring re-submittal and/or client generated
changes, will be assessed $ 243.00 for each hour of plan review. Reviews conducted and requiring more
than one hour of plan review time during normal business hours will be assessed $122.00 per half hour.
Authority
Health & Safety:§§ 13114, 13131.5, 13143.2 (b, c, d, e), 13145, 13147, 13143.9,
13146 (a) (1) (b), (d), e), 13862, 13869, 13869.7, 13875, 13916, 17921, 17951, 17962
Government Code § 6103.7, 6253(b)
Fire District Ordinance: No. 2010-15
Title 19, CCR: § 1.12(a) & 3.28
California Fire Code: § 101.1, 101.2, 101.10, 103.3.3.2.3, 105.1, 105.4, 901.2.2
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Exhibit ‘B’
CCCFPD
ORDINANCE
2013 – 25
Date of Adoption
Dec. 10, 2013
Permit
Code Permit/Activity Fee
MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS
MS - 1
Aerosol Products
Permit to store, manufacture or handle an aggregate quantity of Level 2 or
Level 3 aerosol products in excess of 500 pounds net weight.
$ 243.00
MS - 2
Asbestos Removal
Permit to conduct asbestos removal operations. $ 243.00
MS - 3
Automobile Wrecking or Dismantling Yard
Permit to operate an automobile wrecking or dismantling yard.$ 486.00
MS - 4
Battery Storage
Permit to operate stationary lead-acid battery systems having a liquid
capacity of more than 50 gallons.
$ 243.00
MS - 5
Cellulous Nitrate
Permit for the storage, use or handling in a public assembly.$ 364.00
MS - 6
Change of Occupancy/Site Inspection/Miscellaneous Inspection.
Site, miscellaneous or requested inspection for the change of occupancy
including but not limited to: Inspections conducted when required by
Building Official, Planning, or other Governmental agency and where not
elsewhere listed. Provides 1¼ hour of site/inspection time
$ 303.00
MS - 7
Christmas Tree Sales
Permit to operate a Christmas Tree lot.$ 425.00
MS – 8.1
MS – 8.2
Combustible Dust Production
Permit to operate facility with combustible dust operations (i.e., cabinet
shops, milling & fiberglass cutting/forming operations, etc…)
Less than 2500 sq. ft.
More than 2500 sq. ft.
$ 243.00
$ 486.00
MS - 9
Combustible Fibers
Permit for storage/handling of combustible fibers in excess of 100 cu. ft. $ 425.00
MS - 10
Compressed Gas
Permit for storage/use/handling of compressed gas in excess of amounts in
Table 105.6.8. CFC
$ 303.00
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MS - 11
Covered Mall
Permit for the placement/installation of displays, concession equipment,
displays of highly combustible goods, liquid or gas-fired equipment and the
use of open flame equipment in the mall. (i.e., auto displays, etc…)
$ 303.00
MS - 12
Cryogenics
Permit to produce, store, transport on site, handle or dispense amounts in
excess of Table 105.6.10. CFC
$ 303.00
MS - 13
Cutting, Welding & Hot Works
Permit to conduct welding, cutting & similar operations using electric or gas
equipment.
$ 303.00
MS - 14
Dry Cleaning Operations
Permit to engage in dry cleaning operations or to change to a more hazardous
cleaning solvent in existing equipment.
$ 303.00
MS - 15
Fire Hydrant - Private
Permit to remove from service or the operation of a private fire hydrant.
A change to existing hydrant systems requires plan review and approval.
(Refer to Engineering fee schedule for appropriate fees)
$ 243.00
MS - 16
Floor Finishing
Permit to use Class I or Class II liquids for the refinishing of floorings in
excess of 350 square feet.
$ 303.00
MS - 17
Fumigation & Thermal Fogging
Permit to operate a business of fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging
and to maintain a room, vault or chamber in which a toxic or flammable
fumigant is used.
N/C
MS - 18
MS - 18.1
High-piled Storage
Permit for the use of a building or portion thereof for High-pile storage:
in excess of 500 square feet, < 5,000 square feet;
in excess of 5000 square feet.
$ 486.00
$ 729.00
MS - 19
Industrial Oven
Permit to operate an industrial oven.$ 425.00
MS - 20
Lumber Yard
Permit for the storage or the processing of lumber exceeding 100,000 bf.$ 486.00
MS - 21
Magnesium
Permit to melt, heat, casting or grinding in excess of 10 lbs.$ 364.00
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MS - 22
Miscellaneous Combustible Storage
Permit to store in any building or upon any premises in excess of 2,500 cubic
feet gross volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or
similar containers, rubber tires, rubber, cork, wood or plastic pallets or
similar combustible materials.
$ 486.00
MS - 23
MS - 23a
Model Rockets
Permit to operate/launch motorized rockets
- (½ hour minimum site inspection)
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
MS - 24
Pyroxylin Plastics
Permit for the storage and handling in of more than of 25 lbs. of cellulose
nitrate.
$ 243.00
MS - 25
Refrigeration Equipment
Permit to operate a mechanical refrigeration unit or system.$ 364.00
MS - 26
Rooftop Heliport
Permit to operate a rooftop heliport.$ 243.00
MS - 27
Spraying or Dipping
Permit to conduct spraying or dipping operations utilizing flammable or
combustible liquids or the application of combustible powder.
$ 303.00
MS - 28
MS - 28a
Smoke-Control Systems Test
To conduct smoke-control testing for Atriums, Malls or other enclosed
occupancies. $243.00 for the first hour.
- Each additional ½ hour $95.00.
$ 243.00
$ 122.00
MS - 29
Tire Storage (new)
Permit to store tires in excess of 1,000 cubic feet inside buildings (per
Chapter 25).
$ 303.00
MS - 30
Tire Storage and Scrap Tires
Permit to establish, conduct or maintain storage of: scrap tires and tire by-
products in excess of 2,500 cubic feet of total volume of scrap tires and
indoor storage of tires or tire byproducts.
$ 425.00
MS - 31
Tire Rebuilding Plant
Permit to operate and maintain a tire rebuilding plant.$ 425.00
MS - 32
Waste Handling Facility
Permit to operate a waste handling facility including: processing and storage
of recycled, paper, hazardous chemicals, etc…
$ 425.00
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MS - 33
Wood Products/Recycling Operations
Permit to store chips, hogged material, cuttings, lumber and plywood in
excess of 200 cubic feet.
$ 425.00
MS - 34
Third or Non-Compliant Inspections
Inspection fees for third and/or non-compliant inspections will be assessed at
$ 243.00 per inspection.
$ 243.00
LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)
LG - 1
LG - 2
LG - 3
LG - 3.1a
LPG
Permit for the exchange of cylinders only – no refilling -
Permit to dispense, store and use LPG.
To operate a plant/facility 5000 sq ft or less
-Each additional 10,000 sq ft or fraction thereof.
$ 243.00
$ 303.00
$ 486.00
$ 486.00
OUTSIDE EVENTS
OE - 1
OE - 1a
OE - 1b
OE - 1c
Carnival
Permit to operate a carnival.
- Inspections conducted during normal work hours – (1.25 hrs)
Additional inspection time during normal business hours @
$ 122.00 per ½ hour
Additional inspection time after normal business hours @
$ 243.00 per hour
Overtime and weekend inspections:
Two hour minimum fee - $ 486.00.
$ 303.00
$ 122.00
$ 243.00
$ 486.00
OE - 2
OE - 2a
OE - 2b
OE - 2c
Fair, Festival, Exhibition
Permit to operate a Fair, Street Fair, Festival or Exhibition.
- Inspections conducted during normal work hours – (1.25 hrs)
Additional inspection time during normal business hours @
$ 122.00 per ½ hour
Additional inspection time after normal business hours @
$ 243.00 per hour
Overtime and weekend inspections:
Two hour minimum fee - $ 486.00.
$ 303.00
$ 122.00
$ 243.00
$ 486.00
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TENTS, BOOTHS and CANOPIES
TN - 1
TN – 2
TN – 3
TN - 1a
TN - 1b
TN -1c
Tents & Canopies
Permit to operate an air-supported or temporary membrane structure
including tents and canopies:
Tents 201 sq/ft to 499 sq/ft
Canopies or Tents 500 sq/ft. to 5000 sq/ft
Tents greater than 5000 sq/ft
- Inspections during normal work hours only –
Additional inspection time during normal business hours @
$ 122.00 per ½ hour
Additional inspection time after normal business hours @
$ 243.00 per hour
Overtime and weekend inspections:
Two hour minimum fee - $ 486.00.
$ 122.00
$ 243.00
$ 364.00
$ 122.00
$ 243.00
$ 486.00
TN - 4
Extended Period of Use,
Permit to extend the use of a tent, canopy or air supported structure for an
additional 180 days.
(1 Extension of use per structure)
$ 243.00
EXPLOSIVES
EX - 1
EX - 1.1
Explosives
Permit to manufacture, store, handle, sell or the use of any quantity of
explosives or explosive materials.
(For permits regarding fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects
refer to FW – 1 & FW – 2).
Up to 100 lbs
In excess of 100 lbs
$ 425.00
$ 729.00
EX - 2
EX - 2.1
EX - 2.1a
Gunpowder Sales
Permit for the resale of gunpowder (inspection fees not included. Requires
EX – 2.1)
Up to 100 lbs.
Over 100 lbs.
-Inspection time assessed at $122.00 per ½ hour.
$ 2.00
$ 10.00
$ 122.00
EX - 3
Model Rockets Motors (sales)
Permit for the retail sales of model rockets.$ 122.00
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FIREWORKS
FW - 1
FW - 1a
FW - 1b
FW - 1c
Fireworks Theatrical or Set Piece
Permit to use fireworks, pyrotechnics inside.
- Inspections during normal work hours – (2 hrs)
Additional inspection time during normal business hours @
$ 122.00 per ½ hour
Additional inspection time after normal business hours @
$ 243.00 per hour
Overtime and weekend inspections:
Two hour minimum fee - $ 486.00.
$ 486.00
$ 122.00
$ 243.00
$ 486.00
FW - 2
FW - 2a
FW - 2b
FW - 2c
Fireworks Aerial Display
Permit to use fireworks, pyrotechnics outside.
- Inspections during normal work hours – (2.5 hrs)
Additional inspection time during normal business hours @
$ 122.00 per ½ hour
Additional inspection time after normal business hours @
$ 243.00 per hour
Overtime and weekend inspections:
Three hour minimum fee - $ 729.00.
$ 607.00
$ 122.00
$ 243.00
$ 729.00
FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
FL - 1
FL - 2
FL - 1.1
FL - 2.1
Flammable/Combustible Liquids – Storage or Use
Permit to store, handle or the use of:
Class I liquids in excess of 5 gallons –Inside
Class I liquids in excess of 10 gallons –Outside
Class II or Class III A liquids in excess of 25 gallons -Inside
Class II or Class III A liquids in excess of 60 gallons –Outside
$ 303.00
$ 425.00
$ 303.00
$ 425.00
FL - 3
Flammable/Combustible Liquids – (removal)
Permit to remove flammable or Class II combustible liquids from
underground tanks by means other than an approved fixed pump.
$ 303.00
FL - 4
Flammable/Combustible Liquids/Plants
Permit to operate tank vehicles, wells, fuel-dispensing stations, refineries,
distilleries and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids
are: produced, processed, transported, stored, or used.
$ 425.00
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FL - 5
Flammable/Combustible Liquids – Out of Service Tank
Permit to place temporarily out of service (for more than 90 days) an
underground, protected above-ground (vaulted) or aboveground flammable
or combustible liquid tank.
$ 607.00
FL - 6
Flammable/Combustible Liquids – Change of Contents
Permit to change contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank
which poses a greater hazard.
$ 303.00
FL - 7
Flammable/Combustible Liquids - Manufacture
Permit to manufacture, process, blend, or refine flammable or combustible
liquids.
$ 425.00
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HZ - 1
HZ - 1.1
HZ – 1.2
Hazardous Materials
Permit to store, transport on site, dispense, use or handle hazardous materials
in amounts in excess of Table 105.6.20 CFC
1-5 Products
5-10 Products
11 or more Products
$ 243.00
$ 607.00
$ 1215.00
HZ - 2
Semi-conductor Fabrication-Group H-5 Facility
Permit to store, handle or use hazardous production materials.$ 1215.00
ENGINE or MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITIES
EN - 1
Aviation Facilities
Permit to use Group-H or Group-S occupancies for aircraft servicing or the
repair of aircraft, including aircraft fuel-servicing vehicles.
Does not include permits for hot works,
Flammable/Combustible spraying operations or hazardous materials.
$ 425.00
EN - 2
EN - 2.1
EN - 2.2
Repair Garage
Permit to operate an engine or motor vehicle repair garage including:
automotive, marine and similar fueled apparatus.
1 - 4 repair bays
5 – 8 repair bays
Greater than 8 repair bays
$ 303.00
$ 364.00
$ 425.00
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EN - 3
Dispensing/fueling of Motor Vehicles.
Permit for the refueling of vehicles including: automobiles, marine
apparatus/watercraft and fleet motor fuel - dispensing vehicles.
$ 425.00
EN - 4
Tank Vehicle Dispensing
Permit for the fueling of motor vehicles at approved locations from a tank
vehicle.Also includes the limited or temporary fueling operations for
special events (i.e. the fueling or watercraft from shore, piers, floats, or
barges)
$ 243.00
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
PA - 1
PA - 1.1
PA - 1.2
PA - 1.3
Public Assemblies
Permit to operate and maintain a place of assembly including places of
worship, restaurants, dancehalls, etc…
Occupancy load 50-100
Occupancy load 101-200
Occupancy load 201-299
Occupancy load 300 +
$ 303.00
$ 425.00
$ 504.00
$ 607.00
PA - 2
Open Flames and Candles
Permit for the use of open flames inside restaurants, public assemblies and/or
drinking establishments
N/C
with PA Permit
LICENESED CARE FACILITY
LC - 1
LC - 1.1a
LC - 2
LC - 2.1
24 HOURS
Permit to operate a facility such as: Social Rehabilitation Facility, RCF’s,
Assisted Living, RCFE’s, Halfway Houses, Community Correction Centers,
Re-entry Centers, Treatment Programs, Work Furlough, Alcoholism or Drug
Abuse Recovery/Treatment Facility, Congregate Living Health Facility,
Group Homes, Immediate Care Facility and Infant Care Facilities.
Occupant load greater than six (6). (up to 6 non-ambulatory)
Occupant load less than seven (7).
Base Fee
Plus $ 4.00 per unit/occupant
Infant-care facility for children 2 ½ years of age and younger.
Base Fee
Plus $ 4.00 per unit/occupant
$ 243.00
$ 4.00
$ 243.00
$ 4.00
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LC - 3
LC - 3.1a
LC - 4
LC - 4.1a
LC - 5
LC - 5.1a
LC - 6
LESS THAN 24 HOURS (occupant load greater than six)
Permit to operate a facility such as: Adult Day Care, Adult Day Support
Center, Child Day Care, Infant Day Care, Large Family Day Care Home
Adult or Day Care Facility (non-amb)
Plus $ 4.00 per unit/occupant
Adult or Child Large Family Day Care
Plus $ 4.00 per unit/occupant
Adult or Child Day Care Center
Plus $ 4.00 per unit/occupant
Licensed Clinic
$ 243.00
$ 4.00
$ 243.00
$ 4.00
$ 243.00
$ 4.00
$ 243.00
SCHOOLS
SC - 1
SC - 1.1
SC - 1.2
SC - 1.3
School (E occupancy)
To operate and maintain a school
Occupant load less than 50
Occupant load 50-149
Occupant load 150-499
Occupant load 500 or greater.
$ 303.00
$ 425.00
$ 504.00
$ 607.00
HIGH-RISE, MID-RISE - FIRE & LIFE SYSTEM SAFETY
INSPECTION
HR - 1
High Rise
To inspect a Hi-Rise building (State certification inspection) -Pre 1974 $1,944.00
HR - 2
HR - 2.1a
High Rise
To inspect a Hi-Rise building (State certification inspection) -Post 1974
($ .005 per sq ft)
$486.00
$ .005 sq. ft.
HR - 3
HR - 3.1a
Mid-Rise
To inspect and test life safety systems (i.e. smoke management) and where
such systems are installed in lieu of fire department access or when required
for the mitigation of other life safety issues or requirements.
Life safety system test
($ .005 per sq ft)
$486.00
$ .005 sq. ft.
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HOSPITALS – INSTITUTION/JAILS
IN - 1
IN - 1.1a
IN - 2
IN - 2.1a
IN – 3
IN - 4
Hospitals (medical, surgical & psychiatric) and Nursing Homes
Plus $ 4.00 per patient/bed
Out Patient Clinics greater than 5 patients.
Plus $ 4.00 per unit/occupant
Inspection of Police Services Facilities (holding cells) & DOJ Review.
(includes the approval of Evacuation & Life Safety Procedures).
Base Fee
Inspection of adult and/or juvenile detention facilities.
Base fee
$ 486.00
$ 4.00
$ 243.00
$ 4.00
$ 243.00
$ 729.00
MULTI RESIDENTIAL
(hotel, motel, apartments, condominiums)
MR - 1
MR - 1.1a
MR - 2
MR - 2.1a
MR - 3
MR - 4
MR - 4.1a
MR - 5
MR - 5.1a
Motel – Hotel
To inspect and maintain a Hotel or Motel
Base fee
Plus $ 4.00 per unit
Apartment – Condominiums
To inspect and maintain Apartments/Condominiums
-Three (3) Stories and Greater
Base Fee of $ 243.00
Plus $ 4.00 Per Unit
To inspect and maintain an Apartments/Condominiums
- Less Than 3 Stories
3 – 12 Units, base fee
13 - 30 Units, base fee
Plus $ 3.00 per unit
31 + Units, base fee
Plus $ 4.00 per unit
$ 364.00
$ 4.00
$ 364.00
$ 4.00
$ 100.00
$ 122.00
$ 3.00
$ 122.00
$ 4.00
BURNING PERMIT
BP-1.11 Agricultural Burn Permit - BAAQMD 5-401.11
Range Management $ 60.75
BP -1.12 Open Burning: Recreational-Bonfire Permit $ 243.00
BP -1.13 Religious Service Burn Permit N/C
Group B/M Occupancy Inspections
SI-1 Inspection of Group B/M Occupancy (1/2 hr. inspection time)$ 122.00
SI-1a Additional inspection time (1/2 hour increments)$ 122.00
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Inspection fees are based on $243.00 per hour.
Inspection and/or permit fees will be assessed at the time of the primary inspection.
All inspection/permit fees include one (1) primary and one (1) re-inspection, unless otherwise noted.
Occupancies requiring three (3) or more inspections for compliance will be assessed an additional
$243.00 fee for each inspection.
Authority
Health & Safety Code: §§ 12101, 12640, 13109, 13113, 13116, 13131.5, 13143.2 (b), (c), (d), (e), 13143.9,
13145, 13146(a)(1)(b), (c), (e), 13146.1, 13146.2 (a), (b), 13146.3, 13916, 13235, 13862, 13869, 13869.7,
13875, 13874, 17921, 17951, 17962
Government Code: §§ 6103.7, 6253(b)
California Fire Code: §§ 101.1, 101.2, 101.10, 103.3.3.2.3, 105.1, 105.4, 901.2.2
Title 19, CCR: §§ 1.12, 3.28, 982, 1565.1, 1033, 1034, and 1035.
Fire District Ordinance No. 2010-15
FALSE ALARMS
FA – 1
Nuisance (Repeated) False Alarms.
Engine company responses in excess of three (3) reported false alarms within
a 180-day period. (Includes; alarm sounding, water-flow alarms, and smoke
or heat detectors).
$ 471.00
HOURLY INSPECTION – OVERTIME - INSTRUCTIONAL RATES
IT - 1
OT - 2
OT - 3
Additional inspection or instructional time during normal business hours
@ $ 122.00 per ½ hour
Additional inspection time after normal business hours @
$ 243.00 per hour
Overtime and weekend inspections:
Two hour minimum fee - $ 486.00.
$ 122.00
$ 243.00
$ 486.00
COPIES INSTRUCTION
CO - 1 Photocopies $ .20 per Page Letter or legal Size $ .20
CO - 2
CO – 2.1a
Microfilm Retrieval/Minimum $ 9.00 Per ¼ Hour
Plus $.20 Per Page.
$ 9.00
$ .20
CO - 3
CO – 3.1a
Copies of Photos: $9.00 Per ¼ Hour
Plus Actual Cost of Photos.
$ 9.00
CO - 4
CO – 4.1a
Instructional Services (2 Hour Min. @ $ 486.00)
Plus $ 243.00 Per Hour Over 2 Hours.
$ 486.00
$ 243.00
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU FEES
(Supporting Facts for Fire Prevention Bureau Fee Schedule)
Attachment 1
Positions assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau:
Senior Clerk
Fire Inspector
Fire Prevention Captain (50% supervision)
Fire Marshal (10% supervision/administration)
Productive
Hourly
Rate
Senior Clerk
Monthly Salary & Benefits Cost $ 8,167.08
Annual Salary & Benefits Cost $ 98,005.00
Hourly costs (2080 hours/yr.)$ 47.12
(Hourly Rate) $ 47.12
Fire Inspector
Monthly Salary & Benefits Cost $ 18,718.58
Annual Salary & Benefits Cost $ 224,623.00
Hourly costs (2080 hours/yr.)$ 107.99
(Hourly Rate) $ 107.99
Fire Marshal
Monthly Salary & Benefits Cost $ 26,246.83
Annual Salary & Benefits Cost $ 314,962.00
Hourly costs (2080 hours/yr.)$ 151.42
(Hourly Rate - 10% supervision/administration)$ 15.14
Fire Prevention Captain
Monthly Salary & Benefits Cost $ 20,777.17
Annual Salary & Benefit Cost $ 249,326.00
Hourly costs (2080 hours/yr.)$ 119.87
(Hourly Rate – 50% supervision)$ 59.93
Fire Prevention Bureau Hourly Personnel Costs $ 230.19
Information Technology Recovery Fee ($5.00 per inspection hour)$ 5.00
Communications Technology Recovery Fee ($2.00 per inspection hour)$ 2.00
Vehicle Costs ($3.65 per hour)$ 3.65
Office costs per person $ 2.54
Fire Prevention Bureau Total Productive Hourly Rate $ 243.38
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FIRE DISTRICT FALSE ALARM OPERATING COSTS
Emergency Apparatus Response
Attachment 2
Current Fire District policy is to respond a minimum of two emergency apparatus to every
reported alarm sounding. This change in policy requiring two apparatus to respond was a
result of a NIOSH report on fire fighter injuries and/or deaths when a single engine
company with minimum personnel responds to reports of alarms. A single engine
company response is incapable of providing an effective and safe rescue and/or interior
fire attack when reported alarms result in a fire incident.
Average two-engine response time from report of alarm to clearing the incident is
approximately 20 minutes per response.
Fire Apparatus Equipment (1500 GPM – Type I) - hourly rate $ 106.00
(Based on CCCFPD Ordinance 2012-06)
2 apparatus per fire alarm dispatch – hourly rate $ 212.00
Engine/Quint Company Personnel Costs (3 person crew Firefighter/Engineer/Captain)
Hourly rate per crew (salary/benefits/personnel costs)$240.00
2 crews (one crew per company) – hourly rate $480.00
Hourly rate for 2 Engine/Quint Companies including personnel $692.00
Fractional cost based on 20 minute commitment: $692.00 per hour x .33 $228.00
Cost of two apparatus per response (20 minutes)$ 228.00
Cost follow-up FPB personnel (one hour)$ 243.00
Total cost per hour per false alarm response $ 471.00
California Fire Code, Section 401.5.1, provides the Fire District the ability to charge this
fee. The current Fire District Ordinance (2013-22) was amended and adopted as follows:
Chapter 4. Emergency Planning and Preparedness.
Section 401.5 is amended by adding a new subsection 401.5.1 to read:
401.5.1 Nuisance Fire Alarm fee.A fee may be charged for false and/or nuisance fire alarms in
accordance with a fee schedule adopted by the Board of Directors.
2013 FIRE DEPARTMENT SURVEY
Attachment 3
1. San Francisco
Plan Review Fees Based on Total Build/project Valuation
Inspection $ 110.00 per hr. + $ 330.00 Permit Fees
2. Berkeley Fire
Plan Review Fees Based on Total Build/project Valuation (min $235/hr.)
Inspection $ 350.00 per hr.
3. San Mateo
Plan Review $ 357.00 + additional plan review time
Inspection $ 228.00 per hr.
4. Sacramento Metro
Plan Review $ 182.00 per hr. (2 hour minimum)
Inspection $ 182.00 per hr. (2 hour minimum)
5. Hayward Fire
Plan Review $ 316.00 per hr.
Inspections $ 210.00 per hr. ($532 minimum charge)
6. CCC Fire Protection District
Plan Review $ 243.00 per hr.
Inspection $ 243.00 per hr.
7. Vallejo Fire
Plan Review $ 248.00 per hr. + fees based on project valuation
Inspection $ 185.00 per hr.
8. Santa Clara City Fire Department
Plan Review $ 208.00 per hr. + fees based on project valuation
Inspection $ 208.00 per hr.
9. San Jose Fire Department
Plan Review $ 206.00 per hr.
Inspection $ 206.00 per hr.
10. Orange County Fire Authority
Plan Review $ 191.00 per hr.
Inspection $ 191.00 per hr.
11. Vacaville
Plan Review $ 174.00 per hr. + fees based on project valuation
Inspection $ 174.00 per hr.
12. Burlingame
Plan Review $ 160.00 per hr.
Inspection $ 160.00 per hr.
13. Roseville
Plan Review $ 133.00 per hr. + fees based on project valuation
Inspection $ 133.00 per hr.
14. South San Francisco
Plan Review Fees Based on Total Build/project Valuation
Inspection $ 125.00 per hr.
15. Sacramento City Fire
Plan Review Fees Based on Total Build/project Valuation
Inspection $ 110.00 per hr.
Average Per/Hour Costs
Plan Review $ 235.00 per hour*
Inspection $ 220.00 per hour
*Those jurisdictions surveyed that base their plan review on building valuation are not included in
the average costs and may be higher than the average.
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FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU OPERATING COSTS
Vehicle & Office Space Costs
Attachment 4
Auto Operating Costs
A.Vehicle cost includes: maintenance, insurance and depreciation
$ .76 per/mile x 10,000 miles per year=$ 7,600
Annual costs $ 7,600 2080/hours/year =
Cost per hour $ 3.65
(Figures are based on AAA Driving Costs report for 2013.)
Office Space Operating Cost
B.Figures are estimates for Clerical and Prevention Personnel
includes: Janitorial supplies, utilities and maintenance based
on 100 square feet per/person.
100 sq/ft per office employee x $ 4.28/sq ft = $ 428.00.
$ 428.00 per/month x 12 months = $ 5,136/year
Annual cost $ 5,136.00 2080 hours/year =
Cost per hour $ 2.47
C.Additional costs includes: office supplies, business cards, paper, etc.
$145.00 per person per year
$145.00 2080 hours/year
Cost per hour $ .07
Total Office Cost Per/Hr $ 2.54
Calculations for Operating Vehicle Costs
In its yearly study on vehicle costs, the AAA found that motorists pay an average
of 76 cents a mile, or $ 7,600 a year for 10,000 miles of motoring for a medium
size sedan, similar to what is used by Fire Prevention Bureau Personnel.
Costs take into account gas, oil, maintenance and tires, as well as insurance,
depreciation, financing charges, license, title and registration.
Multi-Residential Fee Schedule Descriptions
Attachment 5
APARTMENTS OR CONDOMINIUMS (Occupancies 3 stories and greater)
MR - 2 Base Fee of $243.00* + $4.00 Per Unit
These occupancies are buildings that have living units built on grade or
constructed above the garage. These occupancies may have common
exterior balconies serving 3 or more units, exit corridors and/or enclosed or
open stairways. These occupancies will also be equipped with automatic fire
sprinklers throughout and may have manual and/or smoke detection systems.
Note: parking or lower garage levels are not considered a story unless there
are living units also on the same ground level as the parking level.
APARTMENTS OR CONDOMINIUMS (Occupancies less than 3 stories)
MR - 3 3 – 12 Units, Base Fee $ 100.00*
MR - 4 13 - 30 Units, Base Fee $ 122.00* + $3.00 Per Unit
MR - 5 31+ Units, Base Fee $ 122.00* + $4.00 Per Unit
These occupancies are buildings that have living units built on grade or
constructed above the garage with no interior corridors or enclosed stairwells.
Typically these occupancies range from small stand-alone apartments or
condominiums to large planned unit developments.
Note: parking or lower garage levels are not considered a story unless there
are living units also on the same ground level as the parking level.
*All fees listed includes 2 inspections (1 primary and 1 re-inspection)
All third and subsequent inspections may result in additional inspections fees.
All third inspection fees will be assessed at $ 243.00 per inspection.
LICENSED CARE FACILITIES
LC – (ALL) Base fee of $243.00* + $4.00 Per Unit
These occupancies are licensed by Community Care Licensing and may have
ambulatory and/or non-ambulatory occupants. These occupancies range from
a single to multi-story buildings. These properties typically have interior
common dining and laundry facilities.
*All fees listed includes 2 inspections (1 primary and 1 re-inspection)
All third and subsequent inspections may result in additional inspections fees.
All third inspection fees will be assessed at $ 243.00 per inspection.