South Snohomish County Fire Interlocal Agreement for Fire Code Official ServicesINTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY
AND THE CITY OF EDMONDS FOR FIRE CODE OFFICIAL SERVICES
This INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between
SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY, a
Washington municipal corporation (the "Authority"), and the CITY OF EDMONDS, a
Washington municipal corporation (the "City"), on this 1:t Day of June, 2025. The Authority and
the City are individually referred to herein as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
WHEREAS, the City was annexed into the Authority effective June 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Fire Authority ("RFA") Plan contemplates that the City will
contract for fire code official services from the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the RFA recognizes the inherent value of providing Fire Code Official
services to the City inasmuch as such services have a direct impact on firefighter safety; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and the City are authorized, pursuant to Chapter 39.34 of the
Revised Code of Washington ("RCW'), to enter interlocal cooperation agreements to provide
high quality Services, as defined herein, to the public in an efficient manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained
herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to ensure high quality and uninterrupted
fire code official services to the residents of the City during the Term of this Agreement, as
noted below.
2. TERM. This Agreement shall commence June 1, 2025 (the "Effective Date") and will
continue until terminated as provided herein (the "Term"). Either Party may terminate this
Agreement for any reason upon not less than twelve (12) months' advance written notice;
provided, however, that neither Party shall issue notice of termination prior to December 31,
2025.
2.1 Termination by Authority for Cause. The Authority may also terminate this
Agreement upon thirty (30) days' notice if the City fails to pay any collected Fire Fees and
Charges, as defined herein, within ninety (90) days of its due date and fails to timely cure prior
to the termination date stated in the notice.
2.2 Termination by City for Cause. If the Authority is in material breach of any
term or condition herein, the City may provide the Authority with a written notice describing the
default in detail. The Authority shall cure such breach within ninety (90) days after receipt of
such notice and shall confer with the City on the steps being taken; provided, however, that the
time for cure shall be extended if the default cannot be cured within ninety (90) days and the
Authority is making a good faith effort to cure such default in a timely manner. If the Authority
fails to timely cure the default as provided in this Section, the City may issue written notice of
termination which shall take effect not less than thirty (30) days following such notice.
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3. SERVICES. During the Term of this Agreement, the Authority agrees to provide those
fire code official services identified on Exhibit A hereto (the "Services") within the boundaries
of the City, as those boundaries may be adjusted in the future.
4. LEVEL OF SERVICE. The Services shall be provided in such a manner as.to maintain
the existing levels of service ("Level of Service") immediately prior to the Effective Date until or
unless a revised scope of services is mutually agreed upon in an amendment to this
Agreement.
4.1 The Services shall be administered in the interest of the City and shall be
performed in a professional and competent manner pursuant to and within the timelines
required of the City's Municipal Code (the "Code"), City policies and procedures, including
applicable customer service standards, and any state or federal laws applicable to the
performance of the Services. The city expectation is that the Fire Code Official position be
assigned full time, to an individual as described in section 7.0 of this document. It is recognized
by both Parties that there are exceptions that will impact turnaround times that shall be taken
into consideration in determining compliance with this Section of the Agreement. Example:
Training Events, Sick Leave, Vacations, Court Dates and Unforeseen needs that could take
priority over daily work. In no instance shall permit issuance exceed one hundred twenty days,
as required by WAC 365-196-845 (10).
4.2 The Authority warrants its staff performing the Services have the requisite
training, skill, and experience necessary to provide the Services and are appropriately
accredited and licensed by all applicable agencies and governmental entities.
4.3 In the event the City, for any reason, determines that it is in the interest of the
City to change the defined Level of Service, the City shall pay the Authority the actual cost
incurred by the Authority in servicing the volume increase. Any modification to the Level of
Service shall be stated in a written amendment to this Agreement specifying the modifications
to the Level of Service and the changes to the payment to the Authority under this Agreement.
In the event substantial volume increases affect the ability of the Authority to meet the defined
Level of Service, the Parties agree to collaborate in the public interest to address adjustments
in the payment under this Agreement and/or Fire Fee and Charge necessary to satisfy the
Level of Service or to make changes to the Level of Service on mutually agreeable terms;
provided, that no adjustment to the payment under this Agreement or Fire Fee and Charge, or
change to the Level of Service shall be effective unless stated in a written amendment to this
Agreement.
4.4 Designees from each Party shall meet on a regular basis, at the request of
either Party, to discuss the Level of Service, the quality of service, Fire Fees and Charges, the
payment under this Agreement, and any other issues arising out of the performance of this
Agreement.
5. PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE SPACE.
5.1 The Authority shall be solely responsible for establishing and supplying all
staffing (the "Assigned Authority Personnel") and all equipment necessary to provide the
Services, except for any equipment which the City is expressly required herein to provide. For
the purposes of performing the Services and subject to licensing terms and security
requirements, the parties agree to cooperate and share access to electronic permitting systems
and other electronic systems necessary to coordinate services.
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5.2 As partial consideration for the Services, the City shall provide the following to
the Authority at no cost: (i) suitable office space within the City for the Assigned Authority
Personnel; and (ii) access to office equipment and supplies reasonably needed to provide the
Services, e.g., computers, Internet access, telephones, computer software licenses, etc.
5.3 The City shall provide the Assigned Authority Personnel with access to permit
files and other City records reasonably necessary for the Authority to provide the Services.
6. FIRE FEES AND CHARGES. The Authority reserves the right to collect fees for
existing Building Inspections, using the Authority's equipment and software needed to perform
existing Building Inspections. Fees from Existing Building Inspections will be set in the
mutually agreed Fee Schedule. The City shall collect and remit to the Authority all fees and
charges it collects related to services provided by the Authority under this Agreement, including
plan review, inspections, and enforcement (the "Fire Fees and Charges").
6.1 Payment. All Fire Fees and Charges shall be due and payable to the Authority
within ninety (90) days of the City collecting those amounts. When remitting payment to the
Authority, the City may deduct 5% of the established permit fee for processing costs it incurred
to collect the fees, including but not limited to court costs, attorneys' fees, and payments to
debt collection companies. The City is not required to pay the Authority for uncollected or
unpaid fees. If payment of a collected Fire Fee and Charge is more than ninety (90) days
delinquent, interest shall accrue at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum.
6.2 Supporting Documentation. When the City transmits the Fire Fees and
Charges to the Authority, the City shall provide the Authority with supporting documents that
describe the Services for which the money was collected. The Authority has a right to request
an audit of the Fire Fees and Charges no more frequently than once per year. The cost of an
audit requested by the Authority shall be paid by the Authority unless otherwise agreed by the
Parties.
6.3 Schedule of Fire Fees and Charges. By no later than September 1 of each
year, the Authority will submit to the City proposed updates to the Fire Fees and Charges
schedule. Updates to the fee schedule are subjected to City Council approval, which will not
unreasonably be withheld. In the event the City Council does not approve the new Fire Fees
and Charges schedule proposed by Authority, Authority may request discussion of the financial
impacts to the Authority of not having its proposed Fire Fees and Charges schedule approved.
6.4 No Unfunded Mandates. The City shall not create any unfunded mandates for
increased Services or reporting by the Authority without fully compensating the Authority for
actual costs incurred.
7. FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. For purposes of Section 103.2 of the International Fire Code
("IFC"), the City Mayor shall designate the Fire Code Official as defined in Exhibit A. The Fire
Code Official and prevention personnel will perform the functions specified in this Agreement,
the IFC, and any City Code. The City shall retain the full and ultimate authority for code
adoption, interpretation, and enforcement.
7.1 The IFC refers to all applicable Adopted Codes of the IFC and the City's
municipal code.
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7.2 The Fire Code Official may, from time -to -time, make recommendations to the
City regarding suggested revisions or amendments to the City's Municipal Code. Such
recommendations shall be made according to the process prescribed by the City.
7.3 The Fire Code Official shall provide reports to the Building Code Official or
designee as requested. While the Fire Chief shall have the authority to direct the work of the
Authority employees, the City's Building Code Official or designee shall be kept informed of the
development review work performed by the Authority employees and shall have authority to
provide input to the Fire Chief in setting the desired outcomes of the Fire Prevention staff.
8. FIRE PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTIONS. The following terms and conditions shall apply
with regards to the Plan Review and Inspection Services outlined on Exhibit A:
8.1 All Services provided pursuant to this Exhibit shall be performed in a
professional and competent manner pursuant to and within the timelines required of the Codes,
City policies and procedures, including applicable customer service standards, and any state or
federal laws applicable to the performance of that Service. The Assigned Authority personnel
shall obtain and maintain certifications needed to perform the duties of these Services.
8.2 The Authority personnel assigned to the City shall maintain their operational
training and provide operational support as part of their daily activities as directed by the
Authority. It is recognized by both parties that there are exceptions that arise that impact
turnaround times that shall be taken into consideration in determining compliance with this
section of the Agreement. Operational support could be anything delegated by the Authority for
emergency needs such as EOC Liaison for a major regional event affecting the Authority.
9. FIRE CODE ENFORCEMENT. The following terms and conditions shall apply
regarding those Fire Code Enforcement Services outlined on Exhibit A:
9.1 The City shall be responsible for providing prosecution services and legal
counsel necessary to prosecute any civil or criminal code enforcement issues when
enforcement requires judicial action (including hearing examiner proceedings). Once
enforcement is turned over to the City for judicial action, the City retains independent
prosecutorial discretion as to how or whether to proceed with enforcement action. The City will
also maintain responsibility for any Code compliance activities that require the presence or
involvement of commissioned law enforcement officers. The Assigned Authority Personnel
who inspected the property and found it to be in violation shall appear before any court,
hearing examiner, board, committee, or other body empowered to enforce the provisions of the
IFC to assist the City with enforcing the IFC at the sole cost of the Authority. The Parties
acknowledge that the Authority, by statute, has no duty to enforce any provisions of the Code
or to enforce ordinances of the City except under the terms of this Agreement and the RFA
Plan. Any duty the Authority does have to enforce the Code is not intended to benefit any
specific members of the public. The City agrees that all court costs and other legal costs
incurred in the judicial enforcement of the Code within the City limits shall be paid by the City
and shall not be considered an operating expense of the Authority.
9.2 The Authority will cooperate and coordinate with the City when enforcement
efforts are contested.
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9.3 The Authority will attend and provide testimony and exhibits at Code compliance
hearings before the City's Hearing Examiner, and upon appeal, if any, to court.
10. RECORDS. All records received, 'used, or prepared in connection with the Services
shall remain in the custody of the City and shall be maintained in such manner(s) as may be
prescribed by the City. All such records shall be accessible by the Assigned Authority
Personnel to perform the Services. The Authority reserves the right to store records related to
their official duties.
10.1 The City shall be solely responsible for responding to public records requests
received by the City which involve public records generated pursuant to this Agreement;
provided, however, that the Authority and the Assigned Authority Personnel shall assist in a
timely manner, as necessary, in locating responsive records necessary for the City to fulfill its
statutory duties under the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56 ("PRA").
10.2 The Authority shall be solely responsible for responding to public records
requests received by the Authority which involve public records generated pursuant to this
Agreement; provided, however, that the City shall cooperate in a timely manner, as necessary,
in providing records necessary for the Authority to fulfill its statutory duties under the PRA.
10.3 The Parties acknowledge time is of the essence in responding to requests under
the PRA. Further, in the event of a PRA request, the entity receiving the request may provide
the other party with a copy of the Records Request, who shall promptly provide copies of any
responsive records in their possession and cooperate to communicate related timelines for
production.
11. INDEMNIFICATION. Each party shall be liable and responsible for the consequences
of any negligence or wrongful act or failure to act on the part of itself and its employees.
Neither party assumes responsibility for the other party for the consequences of any act or
omission of the other party or of any person, firm, or corporation not a party to this Agreement:
11.1 To the extent permitted by law, the Authority shall indemnify, hold harmless, and
defend the City, and its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, from any and all
claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages ("Claims") of any nature
whatsoever, by reason of negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the Authority, and its
officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, in performing services pursuant to this
Agreement. In the event that any suit based upon such a Claim is brought against the City, the
Authority shall defend the same at its sole cost and expense; provided, however, that the City
retains the right to participate in said suit if any principle of governmental or public law is
involved; and further provided that if final judgment be rendered against the City, and its
officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, or jointly against the City and the Authority,
and their respective officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, for negligent or intentional
acts or omissions of the Authority, the Authority shall satisfy the same; and further provided
that if any such Claim is based on the concurrent negligence of the Parties, then the Authority's
obligation under this Section applies only to the extent of its negligence.
11.2 To the extent permitted bylaw, the City shall indemnify, hold harmless, and
defend the Authority, and its officers, agents and employees, or any of them, from any and all
claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages ("Claims") of any nature
whatsoever, by reason of negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the City, and its officers,
agents, and employees, or any of them, in performing services pursuant to this Agreement. In
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the event that any suit based upon such a Claim is brought against the Authority, the City shall
defend the same, at its sole cost and expense; provided, however, that the Authority retains the
right to participate in said suit if any principle of governmental or public law is involved; and
further provided that if final judgment be rendered against the Authority, and its officers, agents,
and employees, or any of them, or jointly against the Authority and the City, and their
respective officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, for negligent or intentional acts or
omissions of the City, the City shall satisfy the same; and further provided that if any such
Claim is based on the concurrent negligence of the Parties, then the City's obligation under this
Section applies only to the extent of its negligence.
11.3 It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification
provided herein by each party constitutes that party's waiver of immunity under Industrial
Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of the foregoing indemnification. This waiver
has been mutually negotiated by the Parties.
12. INSURANCE. Each Party shall maintain its own insurance and/or self-insurance for its
liabilities from damage to property and /or injuries to persons arising out of its activities
associated with this Agreement as it deems reasonably appropriate and prudent. The
maintenance of, or lack thereof of insurance and/or self-insurance shall not limit the liability of
the indemnifying party to the indemnified party. Each Party shall provide the other with a
certificate of insurance or letter of self-insurance upon request.
13. THE CITY AND AUTHORITY ARE INDEPENDENT MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS.
The Parties recognize and agree that they are independent governments. No separate legal or
administrative entity is created by this Agreement. Except as expressly provided to the
contrary in this Agreement, any real or personal property acquired or used by either Party in
connection with the performance of this Agreement shall remain the sole property of such
Party, and the other Party shall have no interest therein. Except for the specific terms herein,
nothing herein shall be construed to limit the discretion of the governing bodies of each Party.
Specifically, and without limiting the foregoing, the Authority shall have the sole discretion and
the obligation to determine the exact method by which the Services are provided to the City.
14. ADMINISTRATION OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall be administered by the
Authority's Fire Chief and the City Mayor or the City Mayor's designee. The Fire Chief and the
City Mayor or the City Mayor's designee shall meet regularly and at the request of either Party
to ensure the satisfaction of the City with the Services. The City Mayor or the City Mayors
designee may provide input to the. Authority's Fire Chief concerning desired outcomes, quality,
and timeliness of the Services.
14.1 In addition to the foregoing, the Authority will provide such reports in writing or in
person before the City Council as may be reasonably requested by the City Mayor or the City
Mayor's designee for the community to remain informed regarding the Services performed
pursuant to this Agreement.
15. ASSIGNED AUTHORITY PERSONNEL. The Assigned Authority Personnel shall,
always, be Authority employees and shall not be deemed to be loaned employees of the City.
The Authority shall be solely responsible for all compensation due to the Assigned Authority
Personnel, supervision, and discipline. The City shall provide regular feedback to the Fire
Chief pertaining to the performance of the Assigned Authority Personnel. The City shall
immediately notify the Human Resources Director for the Authority concerning any actions by
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the Assigned Authority Personnel requiring involvement by the Authority's Human Resources
Department. The Authority retains the right to move or reassign employees.
16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. It is the intent of the Parties herein to attempt to resolve all
disputes between them without litigation. In the event of a dispute, the Parties shall mutually
agree upon a mediator. Any expenses incidental to mediation, including the mediator's fee,
shall be borne equally by the Parties. If the Parties cannot agree upon a mediator, the Parties
shall submit the matter to either the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service ("JAMS"),
Judicial Dispute Resolution ("JDR"), or the Washington Arbitration and Mediation Service
("WAMS") and shall request that a mediator be appointed. If the Parties cannot agree on which
of these services to use, one of them shall be selected at random. This requirement to mediate
the dispute may only be waived by mutual written agreement before a Party may proceed to
litigation.
17. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE. Jurisdiction and venue for any dispute arising out of
this Agreement shall lie exclusively in the Superior Court of Snohomish County, Washington
18. NON -WAIVER. No waiver of any act or omission, including, but not limited to,
acceptance of payment by the Authority, shall (i) operate as a waiver of any past or future
default; (ii) deprive a Party of its right to terminate this Agreement; or (iii) be construed to
prevent a Party from promptly exercising any other right or remedy it has under this
Agreement.
19. NOTICES. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication that
either Party desires or is required to give to the other Party shall be in writing addressed to the
other Party at the addresses as follows:
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
Regional Fire Authority
Attention: Fire Chief
12425 Meridian Ave. S
Everett, WA 98208
City of Edmonds
Attention: City Mayor
121 51 Ave. N
Edmonds, WA 98020
Or such address as may have been specified by notifying the other Party of the change of
address. Notice shall be deemed served on the date of actual delivery or the first (1s`)
attempted delivery as shown on the return receipt if mailed with the United States Postal
Service by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by the receipt from any private delivery
service such as Fed Ex or DHL.
20. DRAFTING. Each Party has fully participated in the drafting of this Agreement.
Therefore, this Agreement shall be construed according to its fair meaning without regard to
which Party drafted a particular provision.
21. SURVIVAL. All obligations of either Party as provided for in this Agreement shall not
cease upon the termination of this Agreement and shall continue as obligations until fully
performed. All clauses of this Agreement which require performance beyond the termination
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date shall survive the termination date of this Agreement.
22. NON-DELEGATION/NON-ASSIGNMENT. Neither Party may delegate the
performance of any contractual obligation, hereunder to a third party, unless mutually agreed
on in writing. Neither party may assign this agreement without the written consent of the other
party.
23. NO BENEFIT TO THIRD PARTIES. This Agreement shall not be construed to provide
any benefits to any third parties, including but not limited to the employees or volunteers of any
Party. Specifically, and without limiting the foregoing, this Agreement shall not create or be
construed as creating an exception to the Public Duty Doctrine.
24. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. All Parties to this Agreement shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations in the performance of this
Agreement. In all Authority services, programs or activities, and all Authority hiring and
employment made possible by or resulting from this Agreement, there shall be no
discrimination by the Authority or their employees, agents, subcontractors or representatives
against any person because of sex, age, (except minimum age and retirement provisions),
race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or the presence of
any disability, including sensory, mental, or physical handicaps, based upon a bona fide
occupational qualification in relationship to hiring and employment. This requirement shall
apply, but not be limited to the following: employment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates of
pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The
Authority shall not violate any of the terms of Chapter 49.60 RCW, Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
or any other applicable federal, state or local law or regulation regarding nondiscrimination.
25. ASSIGNMENT. The Parties to this Agreement may assign any of their duties, rights or
responsibilities under this Agreement without the express written consent of the other Parties.
26. SEPARATE PROPERTY. It is not contemplated that any property, real or personal, will
be acquired by any Party separately or jointly because of this Agreement. No separate fund
shall be established regarding this Agreement. Any acquisition of joint property shall be
subject to a separate Interlocal Agreement executed prior to or at the time of such joint
acquisition. All equipment and property owned or acquired solely by a Party hereto shall
remain the equipment and property of that Party.
27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains all the understandings between the
parties. Each Party represents that no promises, representations, or commitments have been
made by the other as a basis for this Agreement which have not been reduced to writing
herein. No oral promises or representations shall be binding upon either Party, whether made
in the past or to be made in the future, unless such promises or representations are reduced to
writing in the form of a modification to this Agreement and executed with all necessary legal
formalities by the legislative authorities of each Party.
28. AMENDMENTS. This Agreement may only be amended or modified by a written
agreement approved and authorized by the legislative authorities of each Party.
29. FILING. Executed copies of this Agreement shall be filed as required by Section
39.34.040 of the Revised Code of Washington prior to this Agreement becoming effective or,
alternatively, posted on the website of each party.
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30. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
and each such counterpart hereof shall be deemed to be an original instrument, but all such
counterparts together shall constitute but one agreement.
SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE &
RESCUE REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY
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Jim Kenny (Jun 2, 202 10:19 PDT)
By: Jim Kenny
Its: Chair
Mark Laurence (Jun 5, 2025 20:23 PDT)
By: Mark Laurence
Its: Vice Chair
David Chan (Jun 12, 2025 11:41 PDT)
By: David Chan
ts: Commissioner
Edward C Widdis (Jun 5, 2025 17:11 PDT)
By: Ed Widdis
Its: Commiss oner
Micah Rowland (Jun 13, 2025 09:55 PDT)
By: Micah Rowland
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Michael Fearnehough (Jun 5, 2025 20:2 DT
By: Michael Fearnehough
Its: Commissioner
Chris Teofilak (Jun 10, 2025 17:11 PDT)
By: Chris Teofilak
Its: Commissioner
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CITY OF Edmonds
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Mike Rosen (Jun 18, 2025 16:54 HST)
By: Mike Rosen
Its: City Mayor
ATTEST:
By: Scott Passey
Its: City Clerk
ATTEST:
Melissa Blankenship (Jun 13, 2025 09:97 PDT)
By: Melissa Blankenship
Its: Executive Assistant
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EXHIBIT A
LIST OF SERVICES
1— PLAN REVIEW, PERMIT REVIEW, AND INSPECTION SERVICES:
The Authority will provide Plan Review, Permit Review and attend Pre -Application Conferences
within the City's boundaries, as those boundaries may be adjusted in the future. The
description of Plan Review, Permit Review and Pre -Application Conferences in this Exhibit A
include, but are not limited to, administration and interpretation of applicable fire codes (Last
Adopted IFC) and the Millcreek Municipal Code ("Code").
The Authority shall provide, in consultation with the City, the following Plan Review,
Investigations, and Inspection Services:
A. Direct the management and supervision of personnel performing the Services.
B. Administer fire prevention programs and activities to include Code inspections and plan
review for Code compliance.
C. Interpret Code as necessary to perform the Services. In the event of ambiguity or conflict
in the Code, the Authority will consult with the City.
D. Approve materials, equipment, and devices used in construction, and the methods of
construction to the extent that approval is required by the Code.
E. Coordinate the collection of fees with the City.
F. Maintain records in accordance with state approved retention schedules, route
development applications and plans, and fulfill public record requests consistent with this
agreement. '
G. Coordinate with the City to process development plans and Code related permit
application packages in a timely manner consistent with City established customer service goals
and applicable laws. The Authority and the City agree to discuss performance metrics and
timelines for review.
H. Assist City with Code complaints or inquiries from the public to include data entry, file
creation, and routing of information.
Schedule and conduct Code inspections for developers or contractors.
J. Recommend and prepare updates to the Code for consideration by the City, including
but not limited to state mandated updates to the International Fire Code.
K. Review and sign voluntary compliance agreements.
L. Perform all other administrative tasks necessary to support Fire Prevention Services for
the City, including all administrative tasks designated by the Code as the responsibility of the
Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, and/or Fire Code Official.
M. Participate in the City's Special Events.
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II — FIRE CODE ENFORCEMENT:
The Authority shall provide the following Fire Code Enforcement Services in the City's
boundaries:
A. Perform inspection duties including, but not limited to, existing building inspections as
required or authorized by the Code, including the inspection of new or relocated businesses for
Code compliance and permit issuance.
B. Assist City with investigating and resolving Code violation complaints or inquiries.
C. Perform all Code enforcement duties of the Fire Marshal, Fire Code Official, and/or Fire
Chief as provided in the Code. Provided, however, the City shall be responsible for providing
prosecution services and legal counsel necessary to prosecute any civil or criminal code
enforcement issues when enforcement requires judicial action (including hearing examiner
proceedings). Once enforcement is turned over to the City for judicial action, the City retains
independent prosecutorial discretion as to how or whether to proceed with enforcement action.
The City will also maintain responsibility for any Code enforcement activities that require the
presence or involvement of commissioned law enforcement officers. The Authority staff who
inspected the property and found it to be in violation shall appear before any court, hearing
examiner, board, committee, or other body empowered to enforce the provisions of the IFC to
assist the City with enforcing the IFC at the sole cost of the Authority. The Parties acknowledge
that the Authority, by statute, has no duty to enforce any provisions of the Code or to enforce
ordinances of the City except under the terms of this Agreement and the RFA Plan. Any duty
the Authority does have to enforce the Code is not intended to benefit any specific members of
the public. The City agrees that all court costs and other legal costs incurred in the judicial
enforcement of the Code within the City limits shall be paid by the City.
D. Coordinate with the City when enforcement efforts are contested and when the City is
undertaking related non -fire code enforcement efforts.
E. Coordinate with the City on post -disaster building and system inspections and/or
evaluations.
F. Approve and/or review fire safety, emergency evacuation, lockdown, shelter -in -place,
and hazardous materials management plans.
G. Assist the City and provide testimony if needed and present exhibits at Code compliance
hearings before the City's Hearing Examiner, and upon appeal, if any, to court.
H. Perform all other tasks related to providing the above Fire Code Enforcement Services
III - GENERAL FIRE PREVENTION MANAGEMENT:
A. Manage the Knox/Supra lock box program.
B. Coordinate with the City to provide timely development review program services,
including answering project inquiries, attending meetings, reviewing plans for Code compliance,
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and approving plans when in compliance with the Code. The Authority and the City agree to
discuss metrics and timelines for review.
C. Provide development inspection program services to include pre -construction meetings,
inspections, troubleshooting fire protection systems, final acceptance tests, field review of basic
permits, coordination with the Community and Economic Development/Building Code Official for
the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy.
D. Assist and advise the City in its economic development activities to include research of
properties, systems and code requirements for potential projects and existing buildings.
E. Approve hydrant placement on public and private projects
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Fire Code Official Services ILA SCF and City of
Edmonds SCF executed
Final Audit Report 2025-06-20
Created:
2025-06-18
By:
Melissa Blankenship (mblankenship@southsnofire.org)
Status:
Signed
Transaction ID:
CBJCHBCAABAAjiA8_ngQGkCl1IeyCSdPNUAiL05_-pzs
"Fire Code Official Services ILA SCF and City of Edmonds SCF
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Document created by Melissa Blankenship (mblankenship@southsnofire.org)
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