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Innovative - Responsive - Professional
Building Permit Checklist
(Single Family)
Building Services
Complete this form to submit at City Hall. Or, use mybuildingpermit.com to submit your application entirely online.
Use this checklist to help gather all the required information and documents in order to submit a complete building
permit application for a project involving construction or modification of detached one- or two-family dwellings, or
their accessory structures.
The Building, Fire, Planning and Public Works Departments can inform you of requirements for demolishing,
remodeling, adding to or constructing a new residence or residential accessory structure.
• Required setbacks, height limitations, floor area ratios, lot coverage, and other zoning information may be
obtained from the Planning Department. (425-587-3600)
• Structural and life safety requirements can be obtained from the Building Department. (425-587-3600)
• Water, sewer and right-of-way information can be obtained from the Public Works Department.
(425-587-3800)
• Fire sprinkler information can be obtained from the Fire Department. (425-587-3650)
Property information, including relevant zoning code, structural design criteria and permitting history for your
property may be obtained from maps.kirklandwa.gov
.
GENERAL SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS
Building Permit Application (completely filled out)
Supplemental Building Information (Required for NEW construction and projects proposing a change in use, change
in space or change in square footage.)
Rodent Abatement Declaration (Required for NEW construction and projects where exterior work is to occur.)
Construction Plan Set (If paper application, submit 3 complete sets plus one extra Site Plan.)
Site Plan (May not be required if work is entirely within an existing building footprint.) See Single Family Site
Plan Requirements.
Boundary and/or Topographic Survey (See the City of Kirkland Survey Policy to see if a survey is required for
your project.) Must be stamped and signed by the licensed surveyor.
Architectural Drawings (Floor plans, roof plan, designation of room uses, elevations, building sections, details,
dimensions, etc.) If prepared by a WA State licensed design professional, the plans must be stamped and signed
by the design professional.
Structural Drawings (Structural notes, design criteria, foundation plan, framing plans, shearwalls, holdowns,
connection details, truss layout, etc.) If prepared by a WA State licensed design professional, the plans must be
stamped and signed by the design professional.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Energy Code Compliance Information shall be included on plans in the construction plan set. (Required for new
construction and projects with changes to the thermal envelope or heated space.)
Building Thermal Envelope Compliance Method
Energy Credits (required credits and selected option(s))
Heating Equipment Type and Sizing
Window and Door Schedule (including fenestration U-factor(s))
Energy Code Notes (such as high-efficacy lighting)
Supporting Calculations and Worksheets used to demonstrate energy code compliance shall be provided.
Worksheets from WSU Energy Extension Program may be used.
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Whole House Ventilation Compliance Information shall be included on plans in the construction plan set.
(Required for new construction and additions greater than 500 square feet of heated space.)
Specify the proposed method of whole house ventilation
Specify whether operation is to be intermittent or continuous
If operation is to be intermittent, specify the run-time percentage in each 4 hour segment
Specify proposed cubic feet per minute flow rate
Geotechnical Report (Required if construction will occur in an area containing soft compressible soils, or where
there are landslide or seismic hazards, or when the foundation design calls for unique or deep foundations.)
Structural Calculations. If structural calculations have been done for lateral or gravity structural design, the
calculations shall be submitted. If calculations have been done by a WA State licensed design professional, the
calculations and any plan sheets that contain structural information, such as design criteria, connection details,
shearwalls and holdowns, must also be stamped and signed by the design professional.
Additional Documentation (Required for NEW construction and projects that have plumbing and/or mechanical
work included with this Building Permit.)
Single Family Plumbing Worksheet
Supplemental Plumbing Information
Supplemental Mechanical Information
Any other items deemed pertinent by the Building Department.
KIRKLAND'S GREEN BUILDING PRIORITY REVIEW PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
A completed and signed Green Building Program Priority Review Application for a new single family residence
A completed Preliminary LEED for Homes Checklist or BuiltGreen
TM
Checklist
A copy of the contract with a Third Party Verifier
Ensure that the submitted construction plans will achieve either silver or better rating from LEED for Homes or four
star or better rating through BuiltGreen
TM
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Registration Application (Required if the project involves creating a new ADU or
registering an existing ADU.)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Calculations (Required for NEW construction or any project with an addition of new square
footage.) FAR calculations shall be provided by structure (garage, house, shed, etc.) and area (in square feet) by
floor (basement, 1st Floor, 2nd floor, attic) of existing and proposed structures. If located in Houghton, contact a
Planner to determine if FAR Calculations are required or not. To be included on Site Plan.
Average Building Elevation (ABE) Calculations (Required for new construction or if there is any change in the
existing roof line, or if an addition is occurring on a portion of the site with lower topography.) See ABE Calculation
Instructions. To be included on Site Plan.
Lot Coverage Calculations (Required for NEW construction or any project with an addition of impervious surface.)
To be included on Site Plan.
Building Height Table (Required when a topographic survey is required. See the Survey Policy.)
Tree Retention Plan (May not be required is work is entirely within an existing building footprint.) See KZC 95.30 or
call the Planning Department at 425-587-3600 for details on which plan is required for your project.
Arborist Report (If required by the Tree Retention Plan.) See KZC 95.30 or call the Planning Department at
425-587-3600 for details on whether or not an arborist report is required for your project.
Geotechnical Report (Required if construction will occur on or within 25' of a regulated slope.)
Any other items deemed pertinent by the Planning Department.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Civil Drawings (Drainage, utilities, etc., when required) To be included in the construction plan set.
Stormwater Drainage Plan (Required for projects creating 500 square feet or more of new or replaced
impervious surface.) Find more information on the Public Works Storm Drainage Pre-Approved Plans and
Policies website, particularly Policies D-2 and D-3.
Right-of-Way Improvements Plan (Required for all new single family residences, and all single family additions
with a value greater than $200,000 - the value of the addition is determined using the published Building
Valuation Data Table.) The right-of-way improvements plan must be designed by a licensed civil engineer.
These improvements include sidewalks, curbs and gutters, underground storm drainage, planter strip and
street trees, and alley paving, among other items. For more information about this requirement, contact the
Public Works Department at 425-587-3800.
Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC) Plan (Required for projects creating 500 square feet or more of new
or replaced impervious surface.) Visit Public Works to learn more about temporary erosion and sediment
control. See an example ESC Plan.
Sewer Availability Certificate (Required if a new sewer connection will be through a district other than the City of
Kirkland or if the project is on a septic system and at least one bedroom is being added.) Contact the King County
Public Health Department for septic system requirements at 206-296-4600.
Water Availability Certificate (Required if a new water connection will be through a district other than the City of
Kirkland.)
Stormwater Drainage Report/TIR (May be required for projects that create or replace 2,000 square feet or more of
impervious surface.) Submit the appropriate type of drainage report depending on the project size and scope, per
Policies D-2 and D-3. Projects that trigger Simplified Drainage Review are required to submit a Simplified Drainage
Plan Submittal Template to meet TIR requirement. (If paper application, submit 2 hard copies and 1 electronic
copy.)
Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention (CSWPP) Plan (Required for projects creating 500 square feet or
more of new or replaced impervious surface.) Projects that trigger this requirement are required to submit a
Construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention (CSWPP) Plan Template.
Soils Report (Required if no public storm drainage is available, or when required by Policy D-8.)
Any other items deemed pertinent by the Public Works Department.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Understand that there are several circumstances in which a fire sprinkler system may be required for a new or
existing one or two-family dwelling.
For new construction or where there is an addition in square footage, items such as the available fire flow, hydrant
proximity, and Fire Department access are checked by the Fire Department. If any of these items are found to be
deficient, a fire sprinkler system may be required.
If the gross floor area of the building is 5,000 square feet or greater (as defined in the Kirkland Municipal Code), a
fire sprinkler system will be required.
For more information, please refer to:
Fire Prevention Operating Policy #2 Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems
Fire Prevention Operating Policy #4 Fire Hydrants
Fire Prevention Operating Policy #6 Fire Department Access
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ACTIONS TO TAKE
Verify that the project has been designed for compliance with the codes currently adopted by the City of Kirkland
and amended by the State of Washington.
Pay relevant fees when they are due. Learn more about Building Department Fees, Public Works Fees, and Planning
Department Fees.
Demolition of any existing structure(s) shall be applied for under a separate Demolition Permit.
If full or partial demolition is to occur which would render the building uninhabitable, you must contact the Puget
Sound Clean Air Agency whether there is asbestos or not. Call 1-800-552-3565 with questions or go to the PSCAA
website for instructions and regulations.
Electrical work shall be applied for under a separate Electrical Permit (except when the Building Permit is for NEW
construction).
Mechanical work shall be applied for under a separate Mechanical Permit (except when the Building Permit is for
NEW construction or when the mechanical work is included with the Building Permit).
Plumbing work shall be applied for under a separate Plumbing Permit (except when the Building Permit is for NEW
construction or when the plumbing work is included with the Building Permit).
If a fire sprinkler system is to be installed, a separate Fire System Permit must be obtained.
If a rodent baiting program is required, a rodent abatement letter shall be provided to the City of Kirkland from
the abatement company indicating that the requirements of the Kirkland Municipal Code Section 21.41.302 (e)
have been complied with, prior to issuance of the permit.
Rodent abatement could take from 2 to 6 weeks depending on the vegetation/rodent population on the site. A rat
baiting program shall be initiated on the project site at least fifteen days prior to the start of demolition, clearing,
or land surface modification activity. The baiting program must continue at least until the project begins, however,
no demolition, clearing or land surface modification work shall commence until all significant rat activity has been
abated even if it has been fifteen or more days since the initiation of the rat baiting program, unless approved by
the building official.
All designated trees to be retained must be prominently marked and fenced, and the tree fencing inspection shall
be completed and signed off by the Planning Department prior to issuance of the building permit. Call
425-587-3225 to schedule this inspection, and allow 2 days time for this inspection to be completed and signed off.
See the City of Kirkland Survey Policy to learn if building height field verification will be required.
Learn about recycling construction, demolition and landclearing (CDL) debris by visiting King County Solid Waste
Division.
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