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Learn about residential permit requirements, available permit options, and resources to help you plan your project. This page will help you determine what type of permit you may need and guide you to additional information for your specific residential project.

Residential Permitting 101

A residential structure contains six or fewer dwellings and/or is accessory to a structure with six or fewer dwellings and three stories or less, then the submittal process is through the residential combination permit process. The specific types of structures are identified below:

  • Single-Family/ Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit, 3 Stories or Less
  • Duplex/ Detached Accessory Dwelling With 2 Dwelling Units, 3 Stories or Less
  • Townhomes Between 3 and 6 Dwelling Units, 3 Stories or Less
  • Multi-Dwelling Structures Containing 6 Dwelling Units or Less and 3 stories or Less
  • Accessory Structures of 3 Stories or Less Associated with Primary Structure Listed Previously

Structures not meeting the scope of residential described previously must be submitted as commercial review. Typical commercial structures include mixed-use, industrial, restaurants, tenant improvements, structures with more than 6 dwelling units, and structures taller than 3 stories.

Alteration (BLDRA): Repairs, remodels, additions and/or changes to existing buildings/structures:

  • Partial or interior demolition, siding, roofing, windows, decks, dormers, ramps, stairs, landings, building additions, retaining walls, whole-house repipes.

Demolition (DEMOR): Demolition of an entire building or structure.

Fire Protection (FIRER): Fire alarms, above ground fire sprinklers.

Mechanical (MECHR): Relocate, remove, or new installation:  ventilation units, duct work, dryer hookups, exhaust fans, heating, a/c units.

New Building (BLDRN): New or replaced buildings or structures:

  • single-family home, duplex, or townhouse 1-2 units
  • detached shed, garage, gazebo, or other structure
  • fences over 7 feet high, retaining walls over 4 feet high.

Plumbing (PLMBR): Relocate, remove, or new: piping, toilets, showers, sinks, dishwashers, laundry hookups, water heaters.

QEYD: Grading, paving, gravel, cut, and fill on private property is reviewed under the residential building permit, unless over 50 cubic yards of cut/fill is proposed; in which case, a Site Development permit is required.

 

*Residential ePermits: The following residential projects may be eligible to be submitted online as an ePermit:

Dam örtüyü (ECOF)Kommersiya tikililərində mövcud dam örtüyünün birdən çox olmayan təbəqəsi üzərində dam örtüyünün quraşdırılması, mövcud damda heç bir struktur və ya yamac dəyişikliyi olmadan.

Zolaq və Yenidən Dam (ESTRIP): Removal of existing roofing material on a commercial building, down to the sheathing, and installation of new roofing material which is similar to the previous material.

Misal: asfalt şiferlərinin sökülməsi və yenisi ilə əvəz edilməsi

Suvarma Sisteminin Geri Axın Qarşısının Alınması (EISBF): New and replaced backflow preventers installed on or to the water line of commercial or residential private property.

The table below summarizes the submittal process for new alterations/additions and project developments, and when a separate Site Development permit submittal is required.

Yaşayış növüWhat Qualifies?Nə daxil olub?Site Development Submittal Required?
Residential New Construction (BLDRN)New building is proposed, building being removed and replaced, and alterations/additions of 80% or greaterPlumbing, Mechanical, Site DevelopmentNO. The site development review is completed under the BLDRN permit. All Site Development documents must be submitted under the BLDRN.
Residential Alteration/Addition (BLDRA)Remodels, additions, alterations of less than 80% building valuation, miscellaneous structures without living space or storage space, (i.e. walls, fences, pools)Plumbing, Mechanical, Site DevelopmentNO. The site development review is completed under the BLDRA permit. All Site Development documents must be submitted under the BLDRN.
Residential Project DevelopmentWhen multiple new residential structures are proposed for one site or the site has common services, utilities, amenity areas, access pathways, and/or landscaping.See Footnote 1 YES. A separate site development permit is required and must include the Residential Project Development Form and common site plan with each permit.

For all residential BLDRN and BLDRA permits, an associated Site Development permit includes water connection from meter to structures, sewer connection to structures, storm connection or onsite management, utility cut pavement restoration, driveways and approach, erosion control and onsite grading. Separate right-of-way permits required for sidewalk, curb and gutter, ramps, street paving, light pole installations, impacts to existing City traffic systems, and utility service extensions.

What Does Not Require a Residential Permit

Certain residential building, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, repairs, and public service agencies projects may be exempt from permit requirements. This information is based on IRC Section R105.2 and Tacoma Municipal Code 2.02.540

Bina:

  • One-story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2).
  • Hündürlüyü 7 futdan (2134 mm) çox olmayan çəpərlər.
  • Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
  • Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
  • Sidewalks and driveways. (Note: separate site development permits may be required for these items).
  • Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
  • Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
  • Swings and other playground equipment.
  • Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
  • Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4.
  • Reroofing of single family or duplex residential buildings, provided the existing roof coverings are removed prior to reroofing and the following conditions are met:
  • The new roofing material does not exceed 2.5 pounds per square foot, or
  • For a vegetated roof, where it is the same weight as the previous roof and a vegetated roof was previously approved through a building permit.
  • No changes are made to roof framing.
  • The building is not constructed with unreinforced masonry.

Elektrik: Görmək TMC Fəsil 12.06A.

Gas:

  • Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
  • Avadanlığın təsdiqini dəyişdirməyən və ya belə avadanlığı təhlükəli hala gətirməyən hər hansı kiçik hissənin dəyişdirilməsi.
  • Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

Mexanik:

  • Portable heating appliances.
  • Portable ventilation appliances.
  • Portable cooling units.
  • Steam, hot- or chilled-water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
  • Avadanlığın təsdiqini dəyişdirməyən və ya belə avadanlığı təhlükəli hala gətirməyən hər hansı kiçik hissənin dəyişdirilməsi.
  • Portable evaporative coolers.
  • Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.
  • Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

Santexnika:

  • The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
  • The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

R105.2.1 Emergency Repairs

Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official.

R105.2.2 Repairs

Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures, replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.

R105.2.3 Public Service Agencies

A permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration or repair of generation, transmission, distribution, metering or other related equipment that is under the ownership and control of public service agencies by established right.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Residential Permits

  • Pəncərənin dəyişdirilməsi
  • Woodstoves
  • Siding Modification or Replacement
  • Roof Overlay (Pre-Inspection must be completed)
  • Complete Demolition of a Building
  • Like for Like Replacement
  • Heat Pump or Furnace
  • Like for Like Replacement
  • Re-Pipe, Water Heater

Residential ePermits

Kommersiya və ya yaşayış binalarının su xəttinə və ya su xəttinə quraşdırılmış yeni və dəyişdirilmiş əks axın qarşısını alan qurğular.

Roofing installation over no more than one existing layer of roof material on residential homes, with no structural or pitch changes to the existing roof.

Repair of existing residential water lines.

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Select a resource below to learn more about permit requirements or your specific residential project.

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