This is PermitBase’s published record for Ferndale 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 It has since been superseded — see the current record.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.

Ferndale building permits

Ferndale, Washington — as published 2026-09-15.

Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source

Codes adopted

2021 International Building Code — together with the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and 2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1, "published by the International Code Council as amended by the state of Washington and published as Chapter 51-50 WAC, including any subsequent amendments or editions adopted by the state, is hereby adopted by reference" (Chapter 51-50 WAC).2021 International Residential Code — FMC § 15.04.030, as amended by Washington and published as Chapter 51-51 WAC.2021 Uniform Plumbing Code — FMC § 15.04.070: "The 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as amended by the state of Washington and published as Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, including any subsequent amendments or editions adopted by the state, is hereby adopted by reference."2021 International Mechanical Code — adopted under Chapter 51-52 WAC.International Fire Code — adopted under Chapter 51-54 WAC.2021 Washington State Energy Code — FMC § 15.04.110: "The 2021 Washington State Energy Code, adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council and published as Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC, including any subsequent amendments or editions thereto, is hereby adopted by reference."2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 (accessibility) — adopted alongside the building code.RCW 19.27 — the Washington State Building Code beneath all of the above.

Permit types & fees

Building Permit

Required for construction, alteration and repair work in Ferndale, reviewed under the 2021 International Building Code as adopted in FMC Chapter 15.04.

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)
The operative text is the WASHINGTON-amended edition, not the published International one

Required documents

Optional

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes

Verify a Contractor Licence

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

Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source

Requirements

Check contractor registration with Washington State Labor & Industries

Required documents

Optional

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes

Sources & verification

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

City of Ferndale — official building department

Codes & ordinances

Department & other records

City of Ferndale

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 Ferndale building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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