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01.03.2023
Proposal to Provide Plan Check and Building Inspection Services for the City of Renton.
Scope of Work
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EXHIBIT A - (Scope of Work/Budget)
Scope of Work
Plan Review Services
4LEAF will provide on- or off-site plan review for any and all types of structures to ensure compliance with all
adopted codes, local ordinances and state and federal laws that pertain to Building and Safety, and for
compliance with the adopted International Code Council (ICC) Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical,
National Fire Protection codes and standards, and all other applicable ordinances. Types of projects we provide
these services for include; Single-Family Dwellings, Multi-Family Dwelling Units, Commercial, and Industrial.
Approach
We understand that specific building plan review responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Examining plans, drawings, specifications, computations documents, soils reports, and any additional
data;
• Ascertaining whether projects are in accordance with applicable building and fire codes, and City
ordinances, including but not limited to Title 24 and Title 25;
• Performing such reviews as, structural, MEP, green building, fire and life safety, grading and drainage;
• Reviewing plans to ensure conformity to the required strengths, stresses, strains, loads, and stability as
per the applicable laws;
• Reviewing plans to ensure conformity with use and occupancy classification, general building heights
and areas, types of construction, fire resistance construction and protection systems, means of egress,
accessibility, structural design, soils and foundations; and masonry;
• Providing additional plan review services as requested by the City;
• Conducting all plan review at the City Department or, as needed, at a site mutually agreed upon in
writing and;
• Supplying all plan review staff with all code books and other basic professional references.
• Documentation control and off-site electronic plan review through our EZPlan Review Portal and
Bluebeam Revu systems where all reviews are conducted by a licensed Engineer or Architect.
Turn-Around Times
Off-site plan reviews are performed at our office, with plans transmitted by personal delivery or overnight
service.
Type of
Plans
Transportation Initial
Review
Resubmittal
Review
2nd
Resubmittal
Review
Expedited
Review
Expedited
Resubmittal
*Residential < 24 Hours (pick
up & delivery)
< 10 Days
< 5 Days
< 5 Days
< 5 Days
< 3 Days
**Multi-
Family
< 24 Hours (pick
up & delivery)
< 10 Days
< 5 Days
< 5 Days
< 5 Days
< 3 Days
Commercial < 24 Hours (pick
up & delivery)
< 10 Days
< 5 Days
< 5 Days
< 5 Days
< 3 Days
***Large
Commercial
> 15,000 s.f.
< 24 Hours (pick
up & delivery)
Negotiable
Negotiable
Negotiable
Negotiable
Negotiable
Proposal to Provide Plan Check and Building Inspection Services for the City of Renton.
Scope of Work
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*Larger complex plan reviews can be negotiated to achieve the best possible pricing. 4LEAF has a proven track
record of working with municipalities to provide expedited reviews with special discounted pricing.
Pick-up of all plans will be performed by 4LEAF staff within 24 hours of the City’s phone call or e-mail. 4LEAF
staff will transport the plans to and from the City upon a phone call to the 4LEAF office or a simply e-mail for
“pick-up” to pickup@4leafinc.com. Pick-ups are at no additional cost.
Inspection Services
4LEAF can provide interim or full-time inspectors same-day or within one business day. Simply call, email, or
text our assigned Project Manager for an immediate response.
Periodic Inspection Services Available Next Day
Part-Time Inspection Services Available Next Day (within 24 hours)
Full-Time Inspection Services Available Two Days or Less
Project Specific Inspection Services Available Two Days or Less
On Call Building Department Staff Services
4LEAF Permit Technician Staff must be experienced and dedicated to serving the public at the Planning and
Building Department counter. Typical duties include:
• Accepting Plans for Plan Check
• Verification that Plans are accurate and complete
• Calculate Permit Fees
• Explain ordinances and procedures to owners, contractors, developers, architects, and general public
• Assist with preparation of permit applications
• Receive Plans for Planning and Building permits and route to various agencies (if requested)
• Accept complaints on code violations, process, and record complaints
• Answer telephone for field and office staff
• Process inspection requests
• Maintain files for building permits
• Operate Building Department’s computerized information system
• Input variety of information including building permits and inspections
• Complete related duties and responsibilities as assigned by Building Official and Senior staff members
Building Department Services Placement Schedule
Building Department Staff Interim Full-Time
Permit Technician (ICC Certified) Less Than
2 Days
Less Than
5 Days
Assistant Permit Technician/ Counter Staff Less Than
2 Days
Less Than
5 Days
Building Official Less Than
2 Days
Less Than
15 Days
Public Works Inspection Services
In addition to building inspection, 4LEAF has an experienced staff that provides public works inspection,
adhering to the same inspection turnaround times. Our many public works projects include light-rail extension
projects, water/sewer systems, roadways, and bridges. Our team of qualified public works inspectors is available
should you have needs in this area.
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FEE SCHEDULE
2023 FEE SCHEDULE & BASIS OF CHARGES
FOR THE CITY OF RENTON
All Rates are Subject to Basis of Charges
PLAN REVIEW COST STRUCTURE NOTES
Plan Review Percentage: 70%
(Inclusive of all disciplines except Fire and Civil
which are billed on an hourly basis)
Hourly Plan Review: $105 Non-Structural Review
$137 Structural Review
Fee includes:
Initial review and two (2) rechecks. Hourly
charges apply after three (3) or more
rechecks.
Shipping, courier, and electronic service.
Building
Chief Building Official .......................................................................................................................... $130/hour
Structural Plan Review Engineer ......................................................................................................... $137/hour
Non-Structural Plans Examiner............................................................................................................ $105/hour
Senior Combination Building Inspector (Building Inspector III)............................................................ $104/hour
Commercial Building Inspector (Building Inspector II) ......................................................................... $89/hour
Residential Building Inspector (Building Inspector I) ........................................................................... $79/hour
Senior Electrical Inspector (Building III) ................................................................................................ $104/hour
Electrical Inspector (Building II) ............................................................................................................ $89/hour
Electrical Inspector (Building I) ............................................................................................................. $79/hour
Permit Manager .................................................................................................................................. $84/hour
Senior Permit Technician..................................................................................................................... $75/hour
Permit Technician ............................................................................................................................... $65/hour
Clerk/Administrator ............................................................................................................................ $59/hour
Civil Plan Review (Grading, Improvement Plans) ................................................................................. $150/hour
Inspector of Record ............................................................................................................................. $145/hour
GoFormz Software .................................................................................................................. $50/user monthly
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement Director ............................................................................................................... $145/hour
Code Enforcement Manager ............................................................................................................. $130/hour
Senior Code Enforcement Officer ...................................................................................................... $105/hour
Code Enforcement Officer II .............................................................................................................. $92/hour
Code Enforcement Officer I ............................................................................................................... $85/hour
Code Enforcement Officer ................................................................................................................. $75/hour
Fire
Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) ............................................................................................................. $160/hour
Fire Prevention Officer ........................................................................................................................ $140/hour
Fire Plans Examiner ............................................................................................................................. $135/hour
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Fire Inspector II.................................................................................................................................... $101/hour
Fire Inspector I .................................................................................................................................... $90/hour
Project Management
Project Manager.................................................................................................................................. $160/hour
Principal-in-Charge............................................................................................................................... $205/hour
Planning
Housing Policy Director ..................................................................................................................... $190/hour
Planning Director .............................................................................................................................. $160/hour
Principal/Planning Manager .............................................................................................................. $142/hour
Senior Planner ................................................................................................................................... $130/hour
Associate Planner .............................................................................................................................. $115/hour
Assistant Planner ............................................................................................................................... $98/hour
Planning Technician .......................................................................................................................... $82/hour
Engineering, Public Works Inspection, & Construction Management (Prevailing Wage)
Civil Plan Review (Grading, Improvement Plans) ................................................................................. $150/hour
Traffic Engineer ..................................................................................................................................... $160/hour
Construction Manager .......................................................................................................................... $150/hour
Public Works Inspector (Regular Time) ................................................................................................ $120/hour
BASIS OF CHARGES
Rates are inclusive of “tools of the trade” such as forms, telephones, and consumables.
• All invoicing will be submitted monthly.
• Staff Augmentation work (excluding plan review) is subject to 4-hour minimum charges unless stated
otherwise. Services billed in 4-hour increments.
• Most plan reviews will be done in 10 business days or less and 5 business days or less for re-checks. This
is not inclusive of holidays or the day of the pick-up of plans.
• Expedited reviews will be billed at 1.5x the plan review fee listed in the fee schedule. Return time will be
within seven (7) days of receipt of the plans from the City.
• Plan review of deferred submittals & revisions will be billed at the hourly rates listed.
• All plan review services will be subject to a $250.00 minimum fee if percentage-based fee or 2-hour
minimum charge if hourly rates apply.
• Larger complex plan reviews can be negotiated to achieve the best possible pricing.
• All plan review services will be subject to 2-hour minimum fee.
• All plan review services are billed on a percentage basis and includes the initial review and 2 rechecks.
- Plan reviews will be billed on an hourly basis only after the initial review and 2 rechecks unless
otherwise agreed upon on a case-by-case basis.
- Fire and Civil Reviews are billed on an hourly basis and are not included in our plan review
percentage.
• Mileage driven during the course of Inspections will be charged at cost plus 20%.