
Building Department
The Building
Department has the responsibility of administering building related codes. The
primary duties of the department include issuance of building, mechanical, and
plumbing permits for all new and existing construction as well as perform
project plan review and field inspections to ensure compliance with current
Building Codes, Pacific Municipal Ordinances, and State and Federal Laws.
APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS PAGE DESIGN CRITERIA
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00
am - 5:00 pm (except holidays)
Inspection Hours
Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 3:30 pm (except holidays)
Inspection requests must be received 24 hours in advance.
Email your request (preferred) or call (253) 929-1110
For Fire Permit inspections, contact VRFA at (253) 288-5870
Adopted Codes
Building Codes adopted by the City of Pacific, as amended by the State of Washington Building Code Council (SBCC):
2018 International Building Code
2018 International Residential Code
2018 International Mechanical Code
2018 International Existing Building Code
2018 International Fuel Gas Code
2018 International Fire Code
2018 Uniform Plumbing Code
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
2018 International Property Maintenance Code
Residential Energy Code Info
WA State Amendments to ICC Codes (as applicable)
National Electrical Code: Electrical permits administered by the WA State Dept. of L & I
Applications & Forms
Visit our Permits Webpage
Handouts
Construction Drawing Requirements - Commercial
Construction Drawing Requirements - Residential
Quick Links
Architect / Engineer License Status
Call Before You Dig
Construction Tip Sheets (MyBuildingPermit.com)
Demolition (Contractor / Homeowner)
Design Criteria (Climatic & Geographical)
Do I Need a Permit?
Energy Code Questions
International Code Council
Is your Contractor Licensed?
King County’s Construction & Demolition Ordinance
NEW C&D Recycling Requirements: King County now requires that C&D (construction & demolition) materials be taken to a King County Designated Facility and has banned specific readily recyclable C&D materials from being disposed of in a landfill. A list of designated facilities and details on the bans can be found on the King County C&D website.
King County Construction & Demolition Flyer