Construction Permits

Fire Permit Fees

• Fire Permit Fees 2023

Fire Permit Checklists

Effective January 1, 2023, the City of Tukwila is contracting with Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (Puget Sound Fire) for Fire and EMS services. Development and new construction permits and inspections are now administered by Puget Sound Fire’s Community Risk Reduction Division, however, all applications and inspection requests must still be made through the City of Tukwila’s permitting website. All permits and approved plans are required to be on-site at the time of inspection. For more information, contact Puget Sound Fire at (253) 856-4400 or by email at fireprevention@pugetsoundfire.org or permits@tukwilawa.gov.

• General Fire Department Forms, Handouts/Fact Sheets, and Checklists

• Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems Checklist

Effective March 1st, 2023, the updated Fire Protection codes and updated Fire Fee Schedule will be in effect. For more information, please go to the Tukwila Fire Marshal’s Office’s website via the following link: FIRE DEPARTMENT

Public Works Fees

• Public Works (PW) Permit Fees 2023
  • Right of Way Use Permit Fee Estimate Worksheet
  • PW Fee Estimate Worksheet (Bulletin A3 – Pavement/Transportation)

Permit Checklists

• Right of Way Use Permit Checklist
• Franchise Small Wireless Checklist

Supplementary Forms

• Authorization of Special Billing
  
• Concurrency Test Notice – Sewer
• Concurrency Test Notice – Surface Water
• Concurrency Test Notice – Water
• Critical Area Covenant and Hold Harmless Agreement
• Developers Project Warranty
  
• Small Wireless Facility Information Form
• Hold Harmless ROW Form
  
• Sewer Availability Form
• Sewer Use Certification Form – Non-Residential
• Sewer Use Certification Form – Residential
  
• Undergrounding Agreement Utility ROW
• Water Availability Form

Templates

• Bond Template (Performance)
• Stormwater Covenant Template

To pick up a Temporary Hydrant Meter:
Contact Jason Bates, Water Superintendent, Tukwila Water Dept. at (206)433-1863 (Office) or (206)396-8235 (Cell) Mon-Thurs. If unable to reach Jason contact Bryan Still, Operations Manager, at (206)571-6308 (Cell).
The meter may be picked up at 600 Minkler Blvd, Tukwila.

Building Permit Fees

• Construction – Development Permit Fees 2023

Building Permit Checklists

• Above Ground Storage Tanks
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Handout
• Building Demolition
• Combo Permit for New Single Family Residence
• Commercial – New or Addition
• Commercial – Tenant Improvement
• Electrical Permit Requirements for Non-Residential
• Fences
• Foundation Only
• Grading
• Mechanical Non-Residential
• Plumbing
• Rack Storage
• Reroof – Commercial
• Reroof – Residential
• Retaining Wall
• Satellite Dishes, Antennas, Wireless Facilities
• Single Family Residential Remodel and Addition
• Signs – Permanent Wall and Freestanding
• Signs – Temporary and Special Event Signage
• Solar Installations
• Special Events
• Window or Siding Replacement – Single Family Residence
• Window or Siding Replacement – Multifamily

• Bond Template (Performance)
• Cross Section Framing
• Deck Construction and Details
• Developers Project Warranty Form (Bond)
• Design Criteria Table
• Egress Windows
• Flashing
• Foundation Dampproofing
• Home Occupation (Residential Uses) – Change of Use Permits and Business License Requirements
• Mercantile Means of Egress
• New Deck Addition Floor Plan
• Off Hours Inspection
• Plan Set Examples
• Plumbing Plans
  
• Retaining Wall Guidelines
• Revision Submittal Form
• Safety Glazing
• Sample Foundation Drains
• Sample Plan Accessory Structure
• Sample Remodel Floor Plan
• Sample Residential Site Plan
• Sample Slab on Grade Insulation
• Sample TI Site Plan
• Setbacks Projections Building-Height
• Smoke & CO Alarms
• Stairways and Landings
• Solar Installations – which include the following:
  • AC Module
  • Micro-Inverter
  • Standard String System
  • Supply-Side Connection
  • Worksheet
• Special Inspection Form
• Temporary Tent (Covid-related structures) Handout
• Typical Foundation Wall

Effective February 1, 2021, all submittal documents shall be designed to the 2018 State Building Codes as follows:

• 2018 International Building Code with statewide amendments
• ICC/ANSI A117.1-09, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, with statewide amendments
• 2018 International Residential Code with statewide amendments
• 2018 International Mechanical Code with statewide amendments
• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code with statewide amendments (part of the International Mechanical Code (IMC) adoption)
• 2017 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58)
• 2018 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) (for LP Gas installation only)
• 2020 National Electrical Code with statewide amendments
• 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code with statewide amendments, including Appendices A, B and I
• 2018 Washington State Energy Code
• 2018 International Existing Building Code with statewide amendments found in the IBC
• 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

NEW CODES IN EFFECT SOON!
Effective October 29, 2023, all submittal documents shall be designed to the State Building Codes as follows:

• 2020 Edition
  • Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code

2021 Edition

• • International Building Code
  • International Fire Code
  • International Fuel Gas Code
  • International Residential Code
  • International Mechanical Code
  • National Fuel Gas Code
  • Uniform Plumbing Code
  • Washington State Energy Code

2023 Edition

• 2023 National Electrical Code with statewide amendments

Related Building Code information is available on the International Code Council web site and the Washington State Building Code Council web site.

Building, Fire, and Public Works Permit Inspections

All Building, Fire, or Public Works inspections must be scheduled online prior to 5:00 PM for next day, or for the next available inspection.

Planning inspections must be requested at least three days in advance. Planning staff will coordinate to confirm the inspection and may request to re-schedule based upon staff availability.

For detailed steps on how to schedule your inspection, please view the instructions below.

How to schedule a Building (D, EL, M, MISC, PG, S, SPEC or W) or Public Works (PW or PWF) Inspection

How to schedule a Fire Inspection

To request inspections during OFF HOURS, please fill out this form.