This group reviews, processes, issues, and inspects building permits to ensure that construction and development complies with the provisions of the adopted International Building Code, the Edgewood Municipal Code, and any relevant State codes.

We recognize the need to turnaround the review of applications quickly, the need of contractors to keep up with their construction schedule and, most importantly, the need for businesses to begin operating as soon as possible. With that in mind, the Building Division is always looking for ways to help applicants navigate through the permitting process.

Building Construction Hours

Per EMC 18.90.140(G)
^{Unless otherwise modified by a permit decision}

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday and City-Observed Holidays: NO CONSTRUCTION

Building Permit Processing

How long will it take to get a permit?
The process of obtaining a building permit is an interactive process. Factors that influence how long it will take the City to issue a permit include:

• The type of permit being requested (residential, commercial, simple or complex)
• Completeness, accuracy and clarity of the application materials provided
• Availability of contacts (owner, agent, architect, engineer etc.) to answer reviewer questions
• Workload and availability of City Staff at the time of permit application
• Other site-specific issues or concerns

Depending on the type of permit and the factors listed above, the length of time will vary greatly. For example:

• Very small "interior-only" projects with no engineering requirements might complete review in 1 week (express).
• Smaller residential alterations and additions, and/or "interior-only" commercial tenant improvement projects might complete a first review in 2 weeks (fast track). If plan corrections are needed an additional review will be required, and that is typically completed within 1 week of resubmittal.
• New detached residences typically take about 5 weeks for the first review. If plan corrections are needed an additional review will be required, and that is typically completed within 2 weeks of resubmittal.
• Other more complex projects may take up to 10 weeks for the first review. If plan corrections are needed an additional review will be required, and that is typically completed within 3 weeks of resubmittal.

Additional Resources

• WABO Adult Family Home Checklist
• Over-The-Counter Permit Qualifications (PDF)
• Express Permit Qualifications (PDF)
• Fast Track Permit Qualifications (PDF)
• Typical Review Time by Permit Type (PDF)
• Average Building Elevation: Calculation Instructions
• Duct Leakage testing is now also required when changing equipment for existing construction per Washington State Energy Code 101.3.2.6. Use this Duct Leakage Test Results Form if needed for your mechanical project.