type of work | alteration permit and inspection required? | |
Yes | No | |
(1) Air Conditioner/Heat Pump | ||
(a) New installation | X | |
(b) Replacement | X | |
(c) Reconnection after moving home | X | |
(d) Repair | X | |
(e) Adjustment and/or maintenance | X | |
(2) Bottom Board - Repair | X | |
(3) Clothes Washer | ||
(a) New installation | X | |
(b) Replacement | X | |
(c) Repair with approved parts | X | |
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance | X | |
(4) Clothes Dryer (Electric) | ||
(a) New installation (Prewired electrical) | X | |
(b) Replacement | X | |
(c) Repair with approved parts | X | |
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance | X | |
(e) Replacement with gas clothes dryer when modifications to electrical or gas systems are performed | X | |
(5) Clothes Dryer (Gas) | ||
(a) New installation (Preplumbed gas) | X | |
(b) Replacement | X | |
(c) Repair with approved parts | X | |
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance | X | |
(e) Replacement with electric clothes dryer when modifications to electrical or gas systems are performed | X | |
(6) Dishwasher | ||
(a) New installation | X | |
(b) Replacement | ||
(i) Cord connected | X | |
(ii) Direct wired | X | |
(c) Repair | X | |
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance | X | |
(7) Doors (Interior and Exterior) | ||
(a) Additional* | X | |
(b) Replacement of door that fits into the same opening | X | |
(8) Electrical | ||
(a) Replacing main electrical panel****** | X | |
(b) Adding circuits | X | |
(c) Extending existing circuit(s) | X | |
(d) Replacing lighting fixtures**** | X | |
(e) Replacing circuit breakers/fuses | X | |
(f) Replacing switches, receptacles, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and glass or plastic shades | X | |
(g) Repairing bath exhaust fans | X | |
(h) Repairing fans in kitchen range hoods | X | |
(9) Exterior Finish | ||
(a) Painting | X | |
(b) Replacement of siding | X | |
(10) Furnace (Electric) | ||
(a) New installation | X | |
(b) Replacement | X | |
(c) Repair | X | |
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance | X | |
(e) Replacement with gas furnace | X | |
(11) Furnace (Gas) | ||
(a) New installation | X | |
(b) Replacement | X | |
(c) Repair | X | |
(d) Change from LP Gas to Natural Gas or from Natural Gas to LP gas per its listing | X | |
(e) Adjustment and/or maintenance | X | |
(f) Replacement with electric furnace | X | |
(12) Gas Lines | ||
(a) New installation | X | |
(b) Extend existing gas line | X | |
(c) Repair | X | |
(13) Interior | ||
(a) Painting, wall papering and similar finish work | X | |
(b) Replacement or addition of curtains, drapes, blinds, window shades and other window coverings | X | |
(c) Replacement of carpeting and other floor-covering materials with similar materials | X | |
(14) Microwave Oven (Over range) | ||
(a) New installation when electrical system modifications are performed | X | |
(b) Replacement | X | |
(c) Repair | X | |
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance | X | |
(15) Microwave Oven (Countertop) | X | |
(16) Pellet Stove | ||
(a) New installation | X | |
(b) Replacement | X | |
(c) Repair | X | |
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance | X | |
(17) Plumbing | ||
(a) Adding plumbing fixtures*** | X | |
(b) Repairing damage*** | X | |
(c) Replacing fixtures*** | X | |
(d) Repairing fixtures*** | X | |
(e) Replacement/repair of shower doors and curtains | X | |
(18) Range/Cook Top/Eye Level Oven (Electric) | ||
(a) Replacement | ||
(i) Cord connected | X | |
(ii) Direct wired | X | |
(b) Repair with approved parts | X | |
(c) Adjustment and/or maintenance | X | |
(d) Replacement with gas appliance(s) | X | |
(19) Range/Cook Top/Eye Level Oven (Gas) | ||
(a) New installation | X | |
(b) Replacement | X | |
(c) Repair with approved parts | X | |
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance | X | |
(e) Replacement with electric appliance(s) | X | |
(20) Roofing | ||
(a) Reroofing | X | |
(b) Applying liquid or mastic roof sealant to a metal roof | X | |
(c) Repair of damaged composition shingles | X | |
(21) Structural changes | ||
(a) Adding a dormer* | X | |
(b) Truss repairs* | X | |
(c) Add opening in wall** | X | |
(d) Add gypsum board to walls or ceilings | X | |
(e) Repair or replacing floor decking/joists | X | |
(22) Water Heater (Electric) | ||
(a) Replacement w/electric water heater | X | |
(b) Repair | X | |
(c) Adjustment and/or maintenance | X | |
(d) Replacement with gas water heater | X | |
(23) Water Heater (Gas) | ||
(a) Replacement w/gas water heater | X | |
(b) Repair | X | |
(c) Change from LP gas to Natural Gas or from Natural Gas to LP gas per its listing | X | |
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance | X | |
(e) Replacement with electric water heater | X | |
(24) Windows | ||
(a) Replacement in same opening with no structural changes***** | X | |
(b) Replacement when structural changes are required | X | |
(c) Replacement of glass | X | |
(25) Wood Stove/Fireplace | ||
(a) New installation | X | |
(b) Replacement | X | |
(c) Repair | X | |
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance | X | |
* | May also require a plan review. Please contact your local L&I representative. |
** | May also require a plan review. The department has detailed drawings you may use for openings in sidewalls. Please contact your local L&I representative. |
*** | Fixtures include: Faucets, sinks, lavatories, laundry tubs, water closets (toilets), tubs, showers and tub/shower combos. A permit is not required for replacement of a like fixture as long as there are no changes to the existing water or drain lines. |
**** | Fixtures must be installed per its listing and intended use. |
***** | Windows in bedrooms must be of egress type. |
****** | Meter bases may only be installed by the manufacturer of the home unless repaired or replaced. |
Note: | Exemption from the permit and inspection requirements shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in violation of the applicable code, chapter 296-150M WAC. |