Responsibilities
The Building Division administers and enforces building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes, which includes plan review, permit issuance, and inspection. Permit applications are accepted and permits are issued between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Please contact the Permit Center at email or 253-835-2607 for more specific information.
A variety of simple mechanical, electrical, and plumbing projects may be applied for utilizing the over-the-counter (OTC) program through MyBuildingPermit.
Permit Review Time
Virtually every improvement on a residential or commercial lot requires a permit. Some work is exempt from the building permit process (residential permit exemptions / commercial permit exemptions). Because the permit process is a dynamic process involving staff and an applicant, several factors can affect process time lines. The main influences are:
- Availability of key people (owner, architect, engineer, etc.)
- Application volumes at time of submittal
- Completeness and clarity of plans
- Submittal of all requested information
- Type of permit
The division has a number of handouts that summarize code requirements. Please note that the handouts are not intended to replace or substitute for codes. For additional information, please contact the Permit Center at email or 253-835-2607.