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This is PermitBase’s published record for Bainbridge Island as of 2026-09-15. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.

Bainbridge Island building permits

Bainbridge Island, Washington — as published 2026-09-15.

Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source

Codes adopted

2021 International Building Code — BIMC § 15.04.020(A), as amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, together with ICC A117.1, Appendix C (Agricultural Buildings), Appendix E (Supplementary Accessibility Requirements), Appendix J (Grading), and the 2021 International Existing Building Code.2021 International Residential Code — BIMC § 15.04.020(B), Chapter 51-51 WAC, together with Appendix F (Radon Control Measures), Appendix J (Existing Buildings and Structures), and Appendix Q (Tiny Homes).2021 Uniform Plumbing Code — BIMC § 15.04.020(C), Chapter 51-56 WAC, including Appendices A, B, I and M.2021 International Mechanical Code — BIMC § 15.04.020(D), Chapter 51-52 WAC, "except that the standards for handling liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) and NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code)".2021 International Energy Conservation Code — BIMC § 15.04.020(E), amended in Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC.2021 International Fuel Gas Code — BIMC § 15.04.020(F).2021 International Green Construction Code — BIMC § 15.04.020(G): "International Green Construction Code (IGCC), 2021 Edition, is adopted by reference as an optional alternative to the 2021 IBC and/or 2021 IRC".2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code — BIMC § 15.04.020(H).RCW 19.27 — the Washington State Building Code, the statewide instrument beneath all of the above.

Permit types & fees

Building Permit

Required for construction, alteration and repair work on Bainbridge Island, reviewed under the 2021 International Building Code as adopted at BIMC § 15.04.020(A).

Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source

Requirements

  • A building permit is required before beginning regulated construction
  • Commercial work is reviewed under the IBC (Chapter 51-50 WAC); one- and two-family dwellings under the IRC (Chapter 51-51 WAC)
  • Check which appendices apply — Bainbridge Island adopts several by name

Required documents

  • Optional

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes

Verify a Contractor Licence

Washington contractors register with the Department of Labor & Industries. Registration is a STATE record; Bainbridge Island does not issue it.

Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source

Requirements

  • Check contractor registration with Washington State Labor & Industries

Required documents

  • Optional

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-15.

Department & other records

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Bainbridge Island building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

Later version (2026-09-16) →View current record →All versions →

Permalink: /washington/kitsap-county/bainbridge-island/as-of/2026-09-15/

Snapshot date: 2026-09-15

Commit: 73884a5

Reproducible from PermitBase’s version-controlled dataset, commit 73884a5.