Permitting Requirements
Permitting a building can often be one of the most
frustrating and time-intensive steps of the construction
process. This
document is intended to give you a brief synopsis of
what is involved, and explain what may be required when
we undertake this process.
Documentation Requirements
This
section outlines some of the documents that you will
need to obtain in order to submit your permit
application. Generally
only a few of the documents listed below will be
required, but there are exceptions depending on the
scope of your project. The
underlined documents are almost always a requirement.
Building Permit Application
This
is a general overview of your project and contains basic
information
Engineered Building Drawings
Drawings will need to be wet-stamped and engineered for
loads at your building site. We
will handle this entire step.
Engineered Foundation Drawings
These drawings will also need to be engineered to
account for loading of the building and soil
conditions. This
step can easily be handled by us unless you have another
engineer already selected for this job.
Site Map
This
is an overview of your entire property and locates the
proposed building location. It
also shows other buildings, setbacks, easements, and any
other applicable information.
Geotechnical Surveys
A
geotechnical survey requires an on site inspection of
your soil conditions and will provide the foundation
engineer with definite figures for soil compaction,
settlement, and composition. This step can often save
you money on foundation costs by allowing the foundation
engineer to work with definite numbers
Interior Layout
This
document shows what types of things will be stored where
in your building. It
is often used to determine usage classifications.
Fill and Grade Permit Application
A
fill and grade permit allows you to start clearing and
leveling your site. This is usually only required if you
are displacing a large amount of land. Please
contact your permit office to determine if one is
required for your project.
Documents listed below
are less common but are still likely to be seen for some
applications.
SEPA Application
This
is a review of the environmental impact that a project
will have on the property. This
is only required under certain circumstances and it is
best to contact your permit office to determine whether
or not it is needed
Energy Code Requirements Plan
This
document shows energy system efficiencies, and is only
required if the building is heated
Mechanical Plan
Shows
the components and relationships of the HVAC system.
Only required if heating or AC will be used.
Plumbing Plan
Shows
the components and relationships of the plumbing system. Only required if the building is plumbed.
Landscape Plan
This
document outlines your landscaping plan.
Access Permit
This
is required for new or modified access off of a county
maintained road.
Drainage Plan
This
document outlines the draining provisions that have been
planned for your project.
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require more project management
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