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Building Permit Resources

Resources

• *NEW* Over the Counter Permit Application Packet: 271 KB
• How to Obtain a Building Permit for New Construction, Additions and Remodels: 158 KB
• Earthquake Quiz! Test your safety knowledge and be prepared! (Northwest Cable News)

Forms

• Affidavit of Applicant Status: 104 KB
• Banner Permit Application: 401 KB
• Building Permit Application: 66 KB
• Clearing and Grading Permit Application: 74 KB
• Commercial Bldg Code Summary Worksheet: 87 KB
• Contractor Registration Affidavit: 156 KB
• Correction Form: 107 KB
• Demolition Application and Checklist: 224 KB
• Eastside Fire & Rescue Site Plan Review: 28 KB
• Financial Responsibility Form: 34 KB
• Fire Sevices Application: 222 KB
• Lien for Development Impact Fees Packet: 182 KB
• Moving Permit Application: 48 KB
• Over The Counter Application: 402 KB
• Over The Counter Application Packet: 479 KB
• Permit Extension Request Form: 35 KB
• Plumbing-Mechanical Permit Application: 163 KB
• Re-roof Permit Application : 220 KB
• Refund Request: 27 KB
• Registered Plan Approval : 85 KB
• Release of Lien for Development Impact Fees Packet: 120 KB
• Revision Form: 108 KB
• Sign Permit Application: 269 KB
• Site Development Permit: 228 KB
• Traffic Concurrency Review Application : 209 KB
• Tree Removal Application Packet: 294 KB
• WSEC & VIAQ Prescriptive Compliance - Single Family Residence (2006): 228 KB
• WSEC Prescriptive Compliance - Garage/Workshop (2006): 33 KB

Guidelines

• Construction Guidelines #1: 245 KB – Prescriptive Foundation (IRC)
• Construction Guidelines #11 Public Health Checklist: 102 KB
• Construction Guidelines #2: 237 KB – Braced Walls Continuous w/Openings
• Construction Guidelines #3: 70 KB – Average Finished Grade--Upland Property
• Construction Guidelines #4: 104 KB – Average Existing Grade--Shoreline Property
• Construction Guidelines #5: 126 KB – Commercial-Mechanical Checklist
• Construction Guidelines #6: 60 KB – Tenant Improvements
• Construction Guidelines #7: 224 KB – Private Residential Pools and Spas
• Construction Guidelines #8: 147 KB – Quality Assurance Plan
• Construction Guidelines #9: 78 KB – Registered Plan Program
• Guideline #10 - Windstorm-Tree Handling Procedures: 63 KB
• Guideline #11 - Public Health Checklist: 102 KB

For additional tip sheets please visit www.mybuildingpermit.com

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Contacts

1. Online permits: www.mybuildingpermit.com
2. Permit status: www.mybuildingpermit.com
3. Contact Permit Center staff at City Hall for more information:
   • Darci Donovan, Customer Service Permit Center Manager, (425) 295-0530
   • Amy Jeffery, Permit Technician, (425) 295-0531

Other Agencies

Although the city handles most types of permits, the assistance of other agencies will be required to issue permits and inspect specific aspects of a project:

• Washington State Department of Labor and Industries: (425) 990-1400

• Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District: (425) 392-6256
• NE Sammamish Sewer and Water District: (425) 868-1144

• Eastside Fire and Rescue: (425) 392-3433

• Seattle/King County Public Health: (206) 296-4932