WAC 246-314-990   Construction review fees.  (1) Upon prior approval by the program the project sponsor may exclude from the "project cost" the cost for fixed or installed technologically advanced clinical equipment such as but not limited to: Lithotripters, CT scans, linear accelerators, and MRIs.

     (2) The program shall charge a flat fee for the review of the following projects:

     (a) Installation of interior finishes only, one hundred twenty dollars;

     (b) Change of approved use only, one hundred twenty dollars;

     (c) The first submission for review and approval of the site installation of a mobile unit, four hundred seventy dollars. Each additional submission of the same project, two hundred eighty-five dollars;

     (d) The first submission for review and approval of the equipment supplier of a mobile unit, four hundred seventy dollars. Each additional submission of the same project, two hundred eighty-five dollars;

     (e) Each eight staff hours or fraction thereof for technical assistance, four hundred ten dollars. For technical assistance requiring travel, the program may increase the fee to include travel.

     (3) Building conversion fees will be based on the value of existing construction and derived from the fee schedule. The existing construction value is based on the local area cost data. Current cost data will be made available and posted on the construction review services web site. Project sponsors may submit specific cost data that accurately describes the estimate good faith value for the program's consideration.


CONSTRUCTION FEE TABLE

Project Cost Project Review Fee
$ 0 to $ 999 $ 120  
1,000 to 1,999 250  
2,000 to 2,999 325  
3,000 to 4,999 410  
5,000 to 9,999 530  
10,000 to 19,999 665  
20,000 to 29,999 820  
30,000 to 39,999 975  
40,000 to 49,999 1,125  
50,000 to 64,999 1,325  
65,000 to 79,999 1,535  
80,000 to 99,999 1,845  
100,000 to 124,999 2,200  
125,000 to 149,999 2,550  
150,000 to 199,999 2,970  
200,000 to 249,999 3,325  
250,000 to 324,999 3,650  
325,000 to 449,999 4,100  
450,000 to 574,999 4,600  
575,000 to 699,999 5,200  
700,000 to 849,999 5,825  
850,000 to 999,999 6,550  
1,000,000 to 1,249,999 7,150  
1,250,000 to 2,499,999 7,850  
2,500,000 to 2,999,999 8,550  
3,000,000 to 3,499,999 9,300  
3,500,000 to 4,999,999 10,750  
5,000,000 to 6,999,999 12,200  
7,000,000 to 9,999,999 13,800  
10,000,000 to 14,999,999 15,850  
15,000,000 to 19,999,999 17,850  
20,000,000 to 29,999,999 19,900  
30,000,000 to 39,999,999 23,000  
40,000,000 to 59,999,999 25,600  
60,000,000 and over 28,700  

     (4) Fee reductions. The program may decrease the project review fees, when:

     (a) The project sponsor requests a reduction in the fee according to subsection (1) of this section;

     (b) The project is prepared by a state licensed architect or engineer when architectural or engineering services are not required by rule. In this case the project may qualify for a reduction of up to fifteen percent;

     (c) A facility is converted from another occupancy as defined by the state building code; a facility is converted from one license to another; or, a facility that is currently unlicensed, but was previously licensed through the DOH or DSHS, wishes to be reviewed for licensure, then the construction review fee reduction of up to fifty percent from that shown on the construction review fee schedule shall be allowed. The amount of fee reduction will be determined by the estimated amount of systems review required to ensure that the rules have been met;

     (d) Total fee reductions may not exceed seventy percent of the original estimated review fee.

     (5) Refunds. The program shall refund fees paid when requested by the applicant as follows:

     (a) The final project cost as shown on the project completion card is less than the project cost shown on the application.

     (b) If an application and fee has been received but no plan review or technical assistance has been performed by the program, three-fourths of the fees paid;

     (c) If an application and fee has been received and plan review or technical assistance has been performed by the department, one-half of the fees paid;

     (d) No fees paid by the applicant will be refunded if any of the following applies:

     (i) More than two on-site visits, conferences, or plan reviews for any purpose have been performed by the program;

     (ii) One year has elapsed since an application and fee is received by the program, but no permit is issued because applicant failed to complete requirements for permit;

     (iii) The amount to be refunded as calculated by (a), (b), or (c) of this subsection is one hundred twenty dollars or less;

     (iv) Approval or authorization to begin construction has been given or construction has commenced; or

     (v) A request has not been received to cancel the project.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.110. 06-16-118, § 246-314-990, filed 8/1/06, effective 9/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, 43.70.110 and 43.20B.020. 95-12-097, § 246-314-990, filed 6/7/95, effective 7/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.110. 91-16-107 (Order 185), § 246-314-990, filed 8/7/91, effective 9/7/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-050 (Order 122), § 246-314-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91.]