Building

The Online Permit Center allows you to do the following online:

  • Check the status of a permit
  • Apply for a permit (some restrictions apply)
  • Schedule an inspection
  • View inspection schedule
  • Pay permit fees

Adopted Codes

Please note that both the 2021 Building Code (PDF) and the 2021 Fire Code (PDF) are effective March 15, 2024. The following codes are adopted by reference subject to the amendments set forth in BIMC 15.04.021 and through BIMC 15.04.050 and Resolution 99-31:

  • 2021 International Building Codeas amended by the Washington State Building Code Council.  
    • Appendix C (Agricultural Buildings), 
    • Appendix E (Supplementary Accessibility Requirements), 
    • Appendix J (Grading)
  • 2021 International Existing Building Code as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council.  
  • 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
  • 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Commentary (ADA) as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council.  
  • 2021 International Residential Codeas amended by the Washington State Building Code Council.
  • 2021 International Residential Codeas amended by the Washington State Building Code Council.  
    • Appendix F (Radon Control Measures)
    • Appendix J (Existing Buildings and Structures) 
    • Appendix Q (Tiny Homes)
  • 2021 International Mechanical Code amended by the Washington State Building Code Council.  
  • 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2020 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58)

  • 2021 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) as it applies to LP Gas installations.

  • 2021 International Fire Code as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council.  See Ordinance 2024-07 for full adoption

    • Appendix B (Fire Flow requirements)
    • Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads)
    • Appendix E (Hazard Categories)
    • Appendix F (Hazard Ranking)
    • Appendix G (Cryogenic Fluids – Weight and Volume Equivalents)
    • Appendix H (Hazardous Materials Management Plan HMMP), and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement ( HMIS) Instructions), and
    • Appendix I (Fire Protection Systems- Noncompliant Conditions) 
  • 2021 Wildland-Urban Interface Code as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council.  

  • 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council.  

  • 2021 Washington State Energy Code as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council.  

  • National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) – Please see the Department of Labor and Industries for information on the adoption and amendment of the National Electrical Code.

Design Requirements

Building Design Requirements Municipal Code

Building Safety Month
Building Safety Month Proclamation