ATTENTION:
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. 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. An application fee ($200) is required in order for us to review your application, but we cannot accept payment until we have entered your permit application into our tracking system, this does not have to be received by February 1.
- Complete application submittals received on or after February 1, 2021 will be reviewed and inspected under the 2018 codes.
Scroll down the page to find the application and informational handouts.
- 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.
- Pre-application meeting request form
- Electrical Permits : http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Electrical/FeePermInsp/PermitInspect/default.asp

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Application Forms25 documents
- 2018 Washington State Energy Code ( WSEC) Submittal Requirements
- 2021 Commercial Application Pkt.pdf
- 2021 New Residence, Addition or Remodel Application Pkt.pdf
- Bonfire Only.pdf
- Change of Use.pdf
- Communication Tower.pdf
- Demolition.pdf
- Extension Request.pdf
- Fire Protection Systems.pdf
- Foundation Only.pdf
- Grading & Excavation.pdf
- International Fire Code Operational Permit.pdf
- Manufactured Home (Factory Built Structure).pdf
- Mechanical - Plumbing.pdf
- Pole Building (residential).pdf
- Preapplication and TRC Roundable Request Form.pdf
- Refund Request.pdf
- Reroof.pdf
- Residential Detached Structure.pdf
- Siding & Windows (residential).pdf
- Sign.pdf
- Solar Array(residential).pdf
- Swimming Pool.pdf
- Tank Abatement.pdf
- Temporary Tent.pdf
Informational Handouts24 documents
- 2018 Washington State Energy Code ( WSEC) Submittal Requirements
- A few Pointers - Commercial 10-19 lw.pdf
- A few Pointers - Residential 10-19 lw.pdf
- A few Pointers - Residential 10-19 lw.pdf
- Accessibilty and Door Clearance.pdf
- Accessible Parking Spaces.pdf
- Basic Residential Stairs.pdf
- Building Design Criteria.pdf
- Change of Occupancy(use).pdf
- Fire Protection of Horizontal Venting.pdf
- Inspections Required.pdf
- Notching and Boring Rafters-Joist-Studs.pdf
- Pole Buildings Minimum Standards.pdf
- Ramps and Landings.pdf
- Residential Attic HVAC Equipment.pdf
- Residential Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings.pdf
- Residential Garage Separation.pdf
- Residential Guards.pdf
- Residential Handrails.pdf
- Residential Smoke Alarms.pdf
- Roof Mounted Photo-Voltaic Solar Panels - 1 and 2 Family Dwellings.pdf
- Sample Site Plan.pdf
- Water Heaters.pdf
- Windows and Glass Door Guards.pdf