Issaquah building permits

Requirements

• “2021 International Residential Code – Chapter 51-51 WAC” (CAC 101.2)
• IRC Appendices F (Radon Control Methods), Q (Tiny Houses) and U (Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems) are included; other appendices “shall not apply unless specifically adopted”
• The IRC also covers adult family homes, foster family care homes and family day care homes licensed by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (CAC 101.4.2)
• Fees are charged on valuation under Table A, and valuation includes the contractor's overhead and profit
• Applications expire 18 months after filing; permits expire 2 years after issuance (CAC 105.3.4, 105.5)

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationA permit “shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law, outlined in the Construction Administrative Code, or adopted by resolution have been paid” (CAC 109.1).
• RequiredSubmittal Documents for Plan ReviewRequired by CAC Section 107. A plan review fee is paid at the time of submitting them; the Building Official may take a deposit in lieu of the full fee “if the full amount is not known at the time” (CAC 109.3).
• RequiredContractor Code of Conduct AgreementIMC 16.01.060 requires agreement to the contractor code of conduct, and IMC 16.01.070 makes contractors responsible for the actions of their subcontractors.
• OptionalAffordable Housing DocumentationNeeded to obtain the fee waiver under CAC 109.2.A where units qualify as affordable housing as defined in Chapter 18.102 IMC. In mixed buildings fees are pro-rated by the number of affordable units.

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Requirements

• “2021 International Building Code – Chapter 51-50 Washington Administrative Code” (CAC 101.2)
• The 2021 International Existing Building Code is listed alongside it, also under Chapter 51-50 WAC
• The IBC applies to “the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every building or structure” (CAC 101.4.1)
• Fees follow Table A on valuation, with inspection, plan review and related services added under Table D
• Permits expire 2 years after issuance, extendable for phased work “due to the unique size and scope of project work” with a pre-approved construction schedule

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationNot valid until fees are paid under CAC 109.1.
• RequiredSubmittal Documents for Plan ReviewPer CAC Section 107; consultants may be used under CAC 107.3.1, in which case a plan review fee is payable at submittal.
• RequiredContractor Code of Conduct AgreementRequired under IMC 16.01.060.

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Requirements

• “2021 Uniform Plumbing Code – Chapter 51-56 WAC” (CAC 101.2)
• Table B-1 governs one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses; Table B-2 governs commercial and multifamily and was NOT read for this entry
• “Plumbing Permit Fee for new construction: An amount equal to 8% of the determined building permit” fee (Table B-1)
• Additional inspection, plan review and related fees come from Table D

Required documents

• RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationFiled under IMC Chapter 16.04; not valid until fees are paid (CAC 109.1).

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Requirements

• “2021 International Mechanical Code – Chapter 51-52 WAC” (CAC 101.2)
• “2021 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) – Chapter 51-52 WAC” and “2021 International Fuel Gas Code – Chapter 51-52 WAC”
• “2020 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) – Chapter 51-52 WAC” — the one document named at a 2020 edition
• Each has its own adopting section: IMC 16.04.040, 16.04.050, 16.04.060 and 16.04.070

Required documents

• RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationFiled under IMC Chapter 16.04; not valid until fees are paid (CAC 109.1).

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Requirements

• THE SECTION LIST OF IMC CHAPTER 16.04 CONTAINS NO ELECTRICAL ADOPTION SECTION — it runs Construction Administrative Code, IBC, IRC, IEBC, IMC, NFPA 54, NFPA 58, IFGC, UPC, energy code, IPMC, ISPSC, IWUIC Section 403.2.4, documents to be filed, and violation/penalty
• CAC 101.2.1(11): “‘NEC’ means the latest edition of the National Electrical Code promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association.” — with no “as adopted by the City”, unlike every sibling definition
• CAC 101.2 does not list an electrical code among the Applicable Codes
• CONFIRM WITH THE CITY OR L&I which body issues electrical permits for your project; this entry does not establish it

Required documents

• RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationNOT ESTABLISHED FROM THE CODE. Chapter 16.04 adopts no electrical code and does not say who issues electrical permits; ask the city or the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries before filing.

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Requirements

• Default hours are “only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, excluding weekdays that are legal holidays” (IMC 16.35.010(A))
• Applies to building permits, utility permits, grading permits and land use certification permits alike
• Approved by the City Development Services Director or the Director of Public Works Engineering “as determined by the Mayor”
• Three application classes: Class 0 (minor work valued under $15,000), Class 1 (a single-family residence not part of a larger residential project), Class 2 (everything else)
• “Approval may only be for specific dates and times and under terms that the approving official deems appropriate”
• Regular municipal maintenance and operations activities not covered by a City permit are outside the chapter

Required documents

• RequiredExpanded Work Hours Permit ApplicationFiled in the applicable class under IMC 16.35.005. The Development Services Director sets the review procedures and approval criteria, aimed at ensuring the hours “will not unreasonably disturb persons or property in the vicinity of the work”.

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