County of Walla Walla

Washington Building Code Update - February 1, 2021
Effective February 1, 2021, Washington State will implement the 2018 Building Codes and Washington State Energy Code.                
     -     Complete application submittals received prior to February 1, 2021 will be reviewed and inspected under the 2015 codes.                
       -     Complete application submittals received on or after February 1, 2021 will be reviewed and inspected under the 2018 codes.

Applications may be submitted outside of office hours via our front door drop-box and email (permits@co.walla-walla.wa.us).  Per WWCC 14.07.050, a complete building permit application shall include a "fully completed and signed application form" and those documents required by WWCC Title 15 - Building and Construction, as listed on the application form.  In the case of most building permit applications, this means that building plans and a site plan are also required. Upon submittal of a permit your application will undergo a preliminary review or screening process. During this stage you may be referred to other staff members to determine if your project will require any Planning approvals. Once the criteria for a complete application has been reviewed the application will be converted into a Building Permit and an application fee of ($200) will be required. For further information and details please see the Building - Introduction page or FAQ's page. 

• A few pointers for successfully submitting building permit applications (Residential)
• A few pointers for successfully submitting building permit applications (Commercial)
• 2018 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) Submittal Requirements.
• 2018 International Building Code - Design Criteria Summary
• Technical Review Committee Meeting Application Request Form  (Pre-application & Roundtable)

• Electrical Permits :   http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Electrical/FeePermInsp/PermitInspect/default.asp 
   

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Application Forms25 documents

• TRC Meeting Application (Preapplication & Roundtable) Request Form
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• 2018 Washington State Energy Code ( WSEC) Submittal Requirements
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• 2021 Commercial Application Pkt
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• New Residence, Addition or Remodel Permit Packet 10-21 TR.pdf
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• Bonfire Only
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• Change of Use
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• Communication Tower
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• Demolition
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• Detached Structure (Residential)
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• Extension Request
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• Fire Protection Systems
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• Foundation Only (Residential)
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• Grading & Excavation
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• International Fire Code Operational Permit
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• Manufactured Home (Factory Built Structure)
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• Residential Pole Building packet
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• Mechanical - Plumbing
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• Refund Request
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• Reroof
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• Siding & Windows (Residential)
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• Sign Permit Application
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• Solar Array (Residential)
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• Swimming Pool
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• Tank Abatement
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• Temporary Tent
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Informational Handouts24 documents

• Accessibilty and Door Clearance.pdf
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• Windows and Glass Door Guards.pdf
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• Water Heaters.pdf
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• Sample Site Plan.pdf
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• Roof Mounted Photo-Voltaic Solar Panels - 1 and 2 Family Dwellings.pdf
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• Residential Smoke Alarms.pdf
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• Residential Handrails.pdf
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• Residential Guards.pdf
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• Residential Garage Separation.pdf
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• Residential Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings.pdf
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• Residential Attic HVAC Equipment.pdf
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• Ramps and Landings.pdf
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• Pole Buildings Minimum Standards.pdf
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• Notching and Boring Rafters-Joist-Studs.pdf
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• Inspections Required.pdf
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• Fire Protection of Horizontal Venting.pdf
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• Change of Occupancy(use).pdf
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• Building Design Criteria.pdf
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• Basic Residential Stairs.pdf
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• Accessible Parking Spaces.pdf
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• A Few Pointers - Commercial
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• A Few Pointers - Residential
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• A Few Pointers - Residential Manufactured Home
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• 2018 Washington State Energy Code ( WSEC) Submittal Requirements
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