Entiat, WA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Entiat.

Department

City Clerk-Treasurer / Building Inspector

Address

P.O. Box 228, 14070 Kinzel Street, Entiat, WA 98822

Phone

(509) 784-1500

Email

building@entiatwa.us

Website

https://www.entiatwa.us/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Obtain Building Permit Application Packet from Document Archives on the city website (Archives, Forms & Documents link)
2. Prepare a vicinity map showing all platted lots within 500 feet, adjacent streets, north arrow, and subject lot highlighted
3. Prepare site drawings showing all property lines, roads/alleys abutting property, all proposed and existing buildings with setbacks, relation with adjacent property, driveways, utility lines, and overall dimensions
4. Prepare building plans with sufficient drawings to indicate structural materials and assembly (blueprints required for full residence or business building construction)
5. Gather contractor information and legal description/street address of proposed project property
6. Submit completed application and all supporting documents to Entiat City Hall in person or by mail
7. Schedule pre-application meeting (required for Type II or Type III permit processes)
8. City Clerk-Treasurer reviews application and provides to building inspector
9. Building inspector reviews for compliance with local zoning and building codes; if zoning questions arise, inspector notifies clerk-treasurer and applicant
10. Inspector makes notes on plans to inform applicant of requirements
11. Applicant obtains permit by payment of appropriate fees at City Hall upon approval by building inspector

Typical processing time: Varies; contact City Hall for processing timeframes.

Source: City Clerk-Treasurer / Building Inspector

General Requirements

Building permits required for most construction projects within the City of Entiat.

Required Documents

• Building permit application with legal description and street address
• Contractor information
• Vicinity map
• Site drawings
• Building plans (blueprints required for full residence or business building)

Building code

Current edition International Building Code (IBC) with WA State amendments (WAC Title 51); International Residential Code (IRC) with WA amendments; International Mechanical Code; Uniform Plumbing Code; International Fire Code; Washington State Energy Code; Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code; Washington State Historic Building Code

Contractor requirements

All contractors and sub-contractors must have a current Entiat City Business License and be registered as required by Washington State.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Determined by current city fee schedule resolution. Fees computed by building inspector at time of approval.

Payment note

All fees must be paid in full at City Hall before permit issuance.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City Clerk-Treasurer / Building Inspector to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (509) 784-1500 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Contact City Hall at (509) 784-1500 to schedule inspections. For subdivision, commercial, and right-of-way development, prior notice to public works required.

Typical inspection sequence: For subdivision, commercial, and right-of-way development, City of Entiat Public Works conducts inspections. Critical inspection stages include: Preconstruction Conference (3 working days' notice), Clearing and Temporary Erosion/Sedimentation Control (1 working day), Utility and Storm Drainage Installation (1 working day), Utility and Storm Drainage Backfill and Compaction (1 working day), Subgrade Completion (1 working day), Curb and Sidewalk work (1 working day), Crushed Surfacing (1 working day), Paving (3 working days), and Structural (3 working days for critical stages).

Additional Resources

• Building code: Current edition International Building Code (IBC) with WA State amendments (WAC Title 51); International Residential Code (IRC) with WA amendments; International Mechanical Code; Uniform Plumbing Code; International Fire Code; Washington State Energy Code; Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code; Washington State Historic Building Code
• Verify contractor license: WA L&I Contractor Lookup
• Document Archives & Forms
• License lookup guide: Washington Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Washington Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Washington hub: Washington Contractor License & Permit Hub

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