Form revised December 9, 2004

FISCAL NOTE FOR NON-CAPITAL PROJECTS

Department:	Contact Person/Phone:	DOF Analyst/Phone:
Planning and Development	Maureen Traxler/233-3892	Amanda Allen/684-8894

Legislation Title:

An ordinance relating to the Seattle Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Seattle Municipal Code, Chapter 22.450, amending Section 22.450.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and the Seattle Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code regulations affecting the installation, operation and maintenance of boilers and pressure vessels.

Summary of the Legislation:

This legislation updates the Seattle Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The proposed changes coordinate Seattle’s code with current state boiler regulations and with the International Building and Mechanical codes that were adopted by the City in 2004.

Background:

Boilers and pressure vessels are regulated by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries. Seattle is one of a few jurisdictions in the state with its own boiler inspection program. The Seattle Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code supplements the state regulations and adopts national standards for installation and operation of boilers and pressure vessels. Seattle’s regulations are required to be at least as stringent as those of the state.

_X___ This legislation does not have any financial implications.