Building Services

The purpose of the Building Services Division is to enforce State and Local Codes to protect the health and life safety of the city's citizens and visitors.

 

The Building Services Division provides information on city ordinances pertaining to building codes, plans, regulations, development, and zoning to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, homeowners, and citizens. The department assists in the permitting process and performs various plan reviews, site visits and inspections. 

 

The goal of the Building Services Division is to provide exceptional customer service in a timely, friendly, and professional manner.


Permits & Applications

Alarm Permit (Residential & Commercial)

Alarm Permit Q & A's

Building Permit Application w/ Fees Table
Change In Use Application/New Tenant Review
Deferred Submittals Request
Electrical Permit
Energy Form (Non-Residential)
Energy Form (Residential) - Simple Worksheet: Zone 1, Table 6-1
Fire System Application
Grading Application
Irrigation
Manufactured Structure
Mechanical Permit Application
New Tenant Review / Change In Use Application
Plans Change Application
Pretreatment
Plumbing Permit Application
Water Availability Form

 

Fee Schedule-Updated February 2013


Brochures, Checklists & Handouts

Building Permits – General Information

Certificate of Occupancy FAQs
Commercial Submittal Documentation Checklist
Commercial Development Permit/Requirements
Commercial Plan Review Checklist (submit with all new Commercial Applications)
Project Closeout Checklist
Residential Design Criteria
Residential New/Addition - Checklist
Commercial Tenant Improvement - Checklist


Building Codes

What Codes Are in Effect?
State Adopts Moisture Protection Law
Engrossed House Bill 1848 (EHB - 1848)

Contact

Bill Anderson
Building Official
(253) 912-5216
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Building Inspection Requests (253) 912-5219

Backflow Assembly Inspections - Fred Foreman (253) 377-4971