Code News
New 2012 International Code's become effective July 1, 2013.
Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing Permits Information
Electrical Permit Application
Mechanical Permit Application
Plumbing Permit Application
Plan Review submittal requirements are located on the second page of the application.
Gas water heater replacements require a Mechanical Permit.
Electric water heater replacements require a Plumbing Permit.
Please note that the Washington State Building Code Council did not adopt any fuel gas piping, combustion air or venting of equipment under the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code.
All fuel gas piping installations except LPG are covered by the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code and the 2009 International Mechanical Code.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas installations are covered by NFPA 54, the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code.
Storage, handling, transportation, and use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas fire permits will be required. See 2009 International Fire Code Chapter 38.
2009 Energy Code Forms
Washington State University Extension Program - External Website
2009 WSEC Residential Prescriptive Compliance Forms
2009 WSEC Duct Leakage Affidavit for existing construction
2009 Duct and Blower Door Testing - New Construction
2009 Duct Testing Standards - New and Existing Construction
2009 WSEC Duct Testing - New Construction Code Language
2009 Duct Testing - Existing Construction Code Language
2009 Energy Compliance Certificate
2009 WSEC Building Envelope Form
2009 WSEC Energy Metering Form
2009 WSEC Lighting Summary Form
2009 WSEC Mechanical Systems Form
Commercial/Multi-Family/TI/Alteration/Mixed-Use Permits
Use the Alteration and Tenant Improvement submittal information for projects that do not include any additional building square footage. For projects that increase the square footage of a building, use the Commercial / Multi-Family submittal information.
Electronic TI submittal Packet - does not include fee schedule and only provides links to other documents
Complete Application Packages - includes fee schedule, submittal checklist, and all applicable forms
Commercial - includes Multi-Family and Mixed Use
Tenant Improvement - includes alterations and Change of Occupancy
Forms and Applications
Commercial Application (all types)
Expedited Permit Form - very small projects in B or M occupancies
Greenhouse Gas Data Form
Revision Application
Statement of Special Inspections Form
Guides, Checklists, and Worksheets
Certificate of Occupancy Requirements
Code Summary Worksheet
High Pile Combustible Storage Submittal Checklist
Multi-Family Moisture Protection Law
Puget Sound Energy Multifamily New Construction Incentive Program Flyer
Suspended Acoustical Ceiling Technical Guide
Residential Permits and Information
If you are proposing to construct a new single family residence or add on to your existing single family residence please review and submit the Supplemental Submittal Requirements.
Electronic Residential Submittal Packet - This packet can be saved to your USB drive for the submittal process. Does not include fee schedule or acting as your own contractor form.
Complete Application Packages - includes fee schedule, submittal checklist, and all applicable forms
Residential - New, Addition, Remodel, Alteration
Residential Deck
Forms and Applications
2009 WSEC Compliance Form
Acting as Your Own Contractor Form
Deferred Impact Fee Request Form
Revision Application
Greenhouse Gas Data Form
Residential Building Permit Application
Guides, Checklists and Other Information
ADU Submittal Requirements
Adult Family Home WABO checklist
Adult Family Home FAQ's
Adult Family Home WAC
Certificate of Occupancy Requirements
Contractor License Requirements
Residential Greenhouse Gas Example
Neighborhood Example Site Plan
Residential Building Permit Process Flyer