Beginning 7/1/2011 Plans Examiners will be available from 12-5 pm for assistance.  During the mornings they will be doing uninterrupted plan review.

What Codes has the City of Redmond Adopted?

We conduct our plan reviews using the 2009 International Codes with the exception of the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code. Click here for a complete list of codes and design requirements.

Are intake appointments required?

Intake appointments are required when you are submitting any permit that requires plan review or picking up 3 or more permits or 3 or more over-the-counter permits. Incomplete applications and applications delivered by courier, fax or mail will not be accepted.  

Does the work I am planning require a permit?

The International Building Code (IBC) Section 105.1 and International Residential Code (IRC)Section R105.1 states, "Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit."

There are some exceptions, which you will find under the IBC Exempt Work and IRC Exempt Work provision in the Redmond Municipal Code (RMC), Chapter 15.08.050, Section 105.2 and 15.08.060, Section R105.2.

If you are in doubt about the need for a permit you should contact the Development Services Center at 425-556-2473. 

Is the worksite located in the City of Redmond?

While some mailing addresses include Redmond as the city, they may not actually be located within the city limits and are probably located in unincorporated King County. We have jurisdiction only where the work to be performed is located within the City of Redmond. You can find out what jurisdiction you are in by checking out the King County Parcel Viewer Information. You will need the address, cross streets or parcel number for the property in questions. 

County residents should contact King County’s Department of Development and Environmental Services for more information.

Permit, Form and Handout Categories

Building Forms & Handouts include: TI/Alteration, Commercial/Multi-Family New projects and Additions, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing applications and submittal requirements. Also includes Sign, Demo, and miscellaneous permit information.

Public Works Forms & Handouts include: Water/Sewer Extension Review, Hydrant Use Permit, Right of Way (or Street Use) Permit, Side Sewer Permit, Special Events Permit, Temporary Construction Discharge Permit, Water Meter Permit, miscellaneous permits information and Bond Forms. 

Fire Forms & Handouts include: Local Codes, Standards, Code Interpretations, Permit Applications/Checklists and miscellaneous permit information.

Land Use Forms & Handouts include:  Submittal Requirements for all Land Use Permits, Shoreline Application Forms, Transportation Concurrency Information, PreApplication Meeting Forms, SEPA Forms, Critical Area Forms, Public Notice/Posting Requirements and Bond Forms.

Sign Permits