Ocean Shores, WA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Ocean Shores.

Department

Building Division, Department of Public Works

Address

Ocean Shores City Hall, Ocean Shores, WA

Website

https://www.osgov.com/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Contact Building Division for application forms
2. Submit required plans and specifications
3. Pay permit fees based on project valuation
4. Schedule required inspections

Source: Building Division, Department of Public Works

General Requirements

A building permit is required for all construction within the City of Ocean Shores.

Required Documents

• Application forms
• Plans and specifications

Building code

International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), Washington State Energy Code, Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Fire Code (IFC)

Contractor requirements

Washington State L&I registration required.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Based on Table 1-A of 1997 Uniform Building Code, using ICC Building Valuation Data (updated annually)

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Division, Department of Public Works to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Inspections required at various construction phases.

Additional Resources

• Building code: International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), Washington State Energy Code, Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Fire Code (IFC)
• Verify contractor license: WA L&I Contractor Lookup
• Adopted Codes on File
• License lookup guide: Washington Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Washington Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Washington hub: Washington Contractor License & Permit Hub

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