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Mechanical permit in Kenmore, Washington

Permit for mechanical work in Kenmore, under the International Mechanical Code adopted at KMC 15.20.140.

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When you need this permit

  • KMC 15.20.140 adopts “The 2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, excluding Chapter 1, ‘Scope and Administration’”, with the amendments in Chapter 51-52 WAC, and substitutes KMC Chapter 15.30 for the code's own Chapter 1.
  • A MECHANICAL PERMIT NOT ASSOCIATED WITH A BUILDING PERMIT EXPIRES IN ONE YEAR (KMC 15.30.245(C)) — the shortest of Kenmore's three permit lives.
  • Where mechanical work is part of a building permit it takes that permit's life instead, two years for an IRC structure and three for a commercial one, as an “associated ancillary permit” under KMC 15.30.245(A) and (B).

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Fee schedule

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No dollar figure is published in the code. Show full citationNo dollar figure is published in the code. KMC 15.30.350 says a fee shall be paid “in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority” — IT DOES NOT NAME THE BODY — and adds that “the building official is authorized to establish fees for any permit activity not specifically set forth herein”. A plan review fee is due at submittal under KMC 15.30.355. THE VALUATION THE FEE IS COMPUTED FROM IS NOT THE APPLICANT'S NUMBER BY DEFAULT: KMC 15.30.365 requires the applicant to give an estimated value, then provides that valuation “shall be made by the applicant or building official, whichever is higher”, with the official using “the latest edition of the ICC ‘Building Safety Journal’ publication”. Ask the city for the current schedule; it cannot be derived from the code.
Set by adopted fee schedule

Review timeline

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    • Whether your mechanical permit runs one year or rides on a two or three year building permit depends on whether it is associated with one. A standalone equipment replacement gets the short clock.

    Frequently asked questions

    Kenmore requires a mechanical permit for: KMC 15.20.140 adopts “The 2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, excluding Chapter 1, ‘Scope and Administration’”, with the amendments in Chapter 51-52 WAC, and substitutes KMC Chapter 15.30 for the code's own Chapter 1.; A MECHANICAL PERMIT NOT ASSOCIATED WITH A BUILDING PERMIT EXPIRES IN ONE YEAR (KMC 15.30.245(C)) — the shortest of Kenmore's three permit lives.; Where mechanical work is part of a building permit it takes that permit's life instead, two years for an IRC structure and three for a commercial one, as an “associated ancillary permit” under KMC 15.30.245(A) and (B).. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Kenmore at (425) 398-8900 before starting work.

    In Kenmore, the published Permit fee is: Set by adopted fee schedule. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    One year from issuance under KMC 15.30.245(C), which covers sign, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits not associated with a building permit.

    You'll need: Permit application; Estimated permit value. Depending on your project, Kenmore may also ask for: Submittal documents for plan review; Critical-area confirmation where an exemption is relied on. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Kenmore at 18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028. Phone: (425) 398-8900. Official information: https://www.kenmorewa.gov/.

    Kenmore, Washington has adopted: IBC — KMC 15.20.010: “The 2021 Edition of the International Building Code, excluding Chapter 1, ‘Scope and Administration,’ as published by the International Code Council, is adopted, together with the amendments set forth in Chapter 51-50 WAC.”; IRC — KMC 15.20.120: “The 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code”, expressly including Appendix AT “Solar Ready Provisions”, Appendix AWU “Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems”, Appendix AWV “Fire Sprinklers”, Appendix AWY “Construction and Demolition Material Management” and Appendix AWZ “Building Deconstruction”.; IMC — KMC 15.20.140: “The 2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, excluding Chapter 1”, with the amendments in Chapter 51-52 WAC.; UPC — KMC 15.20.145: “The 2021 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, excluding Chapter 1, ‘Administration,’ as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials”, together with Appendix A on sizing the water supply system.; NFPA 54 — KMC 15.20.150: “The 2021 National Fuel Gas Code, excluding Chapter 1, ‘Administration,’ as published by NFPA, is adopted together with the amendments set forth in Chapter 51-52 WAC.”; NFPA 58 — KMC 15.20.155: “The 2020 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, excluding Chapter 1, ‘Administration,’ as published by NFPA, is adopted, together with the amendments set forth in Chapter 51-52 WAC.”; IFGC — KMC 15.20.160: “The 2021 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, excluding Chapter 1, ‘Administration’”, with the amendments in Chapter 51-52 WAC.; WSEC — KMC 15.20.165: “The 2021 Washington State Energy Code, excluding Chapter 1, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC”.; IEBC — KMC 15.20.170: “The 2021 Edition of the International Existing Building Code, excluding Chapter 1, ‘Scope and Administration’”.; International Swimming Pool and Spa Code — KMC 15.20.175: “The 2021 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, excluding Chapter 1”. The first city in this Washington series to adopt it by name.; International Wildland-Urban Interface Code — KMC 15.20.180 IS HEADED “International Wildland-Urban Interface Code adopted” AND ITS BODY READS, IN FULL, “Repealed by Ord. 24-0610.” KENMORE DOES NOT ADOPT IT. The heading is the only thing that says otherwise.; NO ELECTRICAL CODE IS ADOPTED IN TITLE 15. Chapter 15.20's sections were enumerated end to end and none adopts the NEC or the Washington Cities Electrical Code, unlike Mountlake Terrace, Mercer Island, SeaTac and Des Moines. KMC 15.30.245(C) nonetheless sets a one-year life for “electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits not associated with a building permit”. The usual Washington route is inspection by Labor and Industries under Chapter 19.28 RCW, BUT NO SUCH PROVISION WAS FOUND IN THIS TITLE and none is asserted here.. Local amendments apply — see the Kenmore overview page for the full list.

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    Codes & ordinances

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