Inspection Request is unavailable - (4/25/2008)

Thank you for instesrest in the Inspection Request. This web site will be unavailable on Friday April 25, 2008 from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm due to database upgrade We regret any inconvenience this may cause you.

LEED for Homes Program Review - May 5, 2008 - (3/27/2008)

LEED for Homes Program Review will be offered by the U.S. Green Building Council and held in Kirkland on May 5, 2008 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. For further information go to Education and Seminars on this site.

Kirkland Bldg Inspection Times Are Changing! - (3/26/2008)

City of Kirkland Building Inspection Request times are changing beginning May 1, 2008. *Telephone for next day inspections; call in by 3:00 PM. 425-587-3605. *ONLINE for same day inspections, submit online by 6:00 AM.

Changes for City of Kirkland Mechanical Fees! - (1/31/2008)

City of Kirkland Mechanical fees are changing for Single Family/Duplex Mechanical permits starting on February 1st. Please go to "How to Apply" and "e Permit Fee Schedules" to download the updated fees.

Green Building Seminar News Release - (1/23/2008)

City of Kirkland NEWS RELEASE 123 - Fifth Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033 For information contact Suzanne McCauley Fire & Building Department 425-587-3622 www.ci.kirkland.wa.us January 11, 2008 Kirkland Hosts Free Green Building Seminar Local Experts Share Private and Public Programs Kirkland, WA - A free seminar on Green Building programs offered by Built GreenTM of King and Snohomish Counties, What's Working, Inc. and the City of Kirkland will be held Wednesday, January 23, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Kirkland City Hall, 123 5th Avenue. The seminar is sponsored by the ECityGov Alliance's MyBuildingPermit.com training committee. The seminar is free and advanced registration is encouraged by contacting Suzanne McCauley, Kirkland Fire & Building Department, at 425-587-3622 or smccauley@ci.kirkland.wa.us or online. Aaron Adelstein, Executive Director, Built GreenTM will speak about general Green Building concepts and techniques, the agency's certification program and new developments with Built GreenTM and the industry. David Johnston, founder of What's Working, Inc., Boulder, CO, will share the social and ecological benefits of green building. Tom Jensen, Plans Review Supervisor, Kirkland Building Services Division, will present the City�s new pilot Green Building Program which offers priority permit review for single family residential construction that meets certain rating standards. The City of Kirkland is an ECityGov Alliance member. The Alliance is a group of cities within Washington State that have committed to partner together to provide on-line services and information to customers. For more information, visit www.eCityGov.net.

New Fees on Jan. 1, 2008 - (1/1/2008)

Thank you for your interest in MyBuildingPermit.com New fees will be effective on January 1, 2008 for Bellevue, Duvall and Gig Harbor. Therefore, all permits left in basket by midnight December 31, 2007 will be deleted in order to avoid mixing old fees and new fees. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you.

MyBuildingPermit.com Wins Innovations Award - (7/12/2005)

The Innovations Group recently presented the Outstanding Achievement in Local Government award to the eCityGov Alliance for MyBuildingPermit.com. The award was presented at the Transforming Local Government Conference in Sarasota Florida on June 17, 2005. The IG award was presented for "Outstanding Achievement in Local Government Innovation for MyBuildingPermit.com which is a web-based service that allows property owners and contractors to apply for, pay for, and receive multiple permits for ten jurisdictions in a single on-line transaction."

Code Changes going into effect in the near future. - (6/30/2005)

There are a number of Code Changes going into effect in the near future that may impact the design and construction of your projects that you should be aware of: June 30, 2005 2005 National Electrical Code goes into effect along with Washington State Amendments. You can purchase the 2005 NEC at a variety of sources including the Washington Association of Building Official’s Book Store (www.wabo.org) July 1st 2005 there will be State changes to the following codes: 2003 International Building Code 2003 International Fire Code 2003 International Mechanical Code Washington State Energy Code Adoption of the ANSI 117-2003 Adoption of the 2005 National Electrical Code If you are interested in reviewing the changes, they are available on the State Building Code Council’s web site (http://www.sbcc.wa.gov/ - click on “State Building Codes” & scroll down ~ 1/3 of the page). You can also purchase the documents from the Washington Association of Building Officials web site (www.wabo.org) and select the “Book Store” August 1st 2005 Engrossed House Bill 1848 (EHB 1848) becomes effective. This bill impacts multi-family design and construction either newly constructed or rehabilitated when the permit is issued on or after August 1, 2005 With the exception of EHB 1848 requirements, projects are vested under the codes in effect at the date of application. So its important for you to keep in mind the effective dates of the State Changes as you design and work on projects.

Snohomish County Joins MyBuildingPermit.com - (4/8/2005)

Snohomish County, Washington, is the newest member of MyBuildingPermit.com and now offers on-line residential mechanical, residential plumbing, and re-roof permits through the site. The County joins nine cities in offering on-line building permits, tip sheets and other valuable information through MyBuildingPermit.com. The addition of the County more than doubles the number of citizens and businesses served by MyBuildingPermit.com.

MyBuildingPermit.com Adds New Service - (3/22/2005)

The eCityGov Alliance is proud to announce the launch of the latest enhancement to MyBuildingPermit.com. The site now offers on-line permit status and history for six cities. With this latest enhancement anyone can now: Check the status of any permit Review the permit history (including fees, activities and conditions) Research property information A contractors, architects, project managers and property owners now have direct access to permitting information stored in participating cities databases. Accessing permit status and history on-line eliminates the need for phone calls or standing in line at the counter just to find a piece if information that is now available from the comfort of your office or home. Go to www.MyBuildingPermit.com and click on the Permit Research Tab. Follow the simple directions find to available permit status and history data on a particular permit or parcel.

Snohomish County Inks Subscription Agreement - (2/7/2005)

Snohomish County has signed a subscription agreement with the eCityGov Alliance for MyBuildingPermit.com. The County’s implementation team has been working closely with the Alliance building officials and the MBP.com management teams for the past couple of months to prepare for the launch. This is the first major expansion of MBP.com since the launch of the original nine cities. The Alliance is extremely pleased to welcome Snohomish County to MBP.com. An analysis of the County customer base reveled that 50% of the County’s customers for over the counter permits are already using MBP.com The Alliance and County are planning for a launch date in the later part of March, 2005.

Post-Tensioned Concrete Construction Seminar - (1/23/2005)

Post-Tensioned Concrete Construction Seminar (January 20th, 2005) This is a FREE two course seminar on post-tensioned (PT) concrete construction. The first half will focus on procedures for pre-construction meetings and what Building Inspectors should be aware of. The second half will focus on plan reviews and what Plans Examiners should be requiring on the plans. The inspection and PT pre-construction meeting session will be presented by Michal Rosencrans and Bob Gardner. The PT design/plan review session will be presented by Paul Crockeris.

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Seminar - (1/11/2005)

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Seminar This is the second seminar (January 12th 2005) Regulations for communities to participate in the NFIP. A community must adopt and enforce a flood plain management ordinance that regulates development in the community's floodplain in order to participate.

International Existing Building Code Seminar - (12/7/2004)

International Existing Building Code Seminar  A comprehensive overview of the newly developed code.

Seismic Hazards and Implications seminar - (12/7/2004)

Seismic Hazards and Implications Seminar This course will include a comprehensive coverage of the Pacific Northwest Region’s seismic hazards associated with earthquakes generated along the shallow and deep Cascadia subduction zone, and from nearby faults in the shallow North American continental crust. It will also reiterate the potential seismic risk to any structure or facility in the Pacific Northwest and how it is dependent on the importance of the facility, its proximity with respect to the potential sources of earthquakes and the potential seismic hazards, its site topographic, geologic and hydrologic conditions, and the frequency of recurrence of a particular seismic hazard.

Commissioning Requirements Seminar - (12/7/2004)

Understanding the Commissioning Requirements in the Non-Residential Energy Code The commissioning requirements in the mechanical and lighting chapters of the Non Residential Energy Code are some of the least understood provisions of the Washington State Energy Code.  This workshop is designed to provide an overview of code language pertaining to commissioning, close out, and acceptance.

Earthquake Home Retrofit Workshop for Building Pro - (11/7/2004)

Attend a six-hour professional training that provides a consistent, approved Regional approach to the seismic retrofit of older, wood-frame homes.

Building Safety Week - (4/4/2004)

International Building Safety Week is April 4 - 10, 2004. It is a time to increase public awareness of the life-safety services provided by local and state building departments. It is also an occasion to let the public know about the ongoing work that needs to be done in order to maintain the high standard of building safety we now enjoy. This high level of confidence is made possible by the efforts of dedicated professionals in building departments around the country to ensure that safety is the first priority. This year’s focus is on the prevention team dedicated to ensuring the public’s safety at home, at school, and at work and is aimed at raising this level of awareness and appreciation among the public. Please visit or call your local City Hall for additional information regarding their planned activities and events during International Building Safety Week.

New International Code Update - (3/12/2004)

The new International Codes as amended by the State will become effective July 1, 2004. A goal of the combined cities is to create a common approach to adoption of the codes, resulting in consistent technical and administrative provisions, appendixes, and supplemental codes.

eCityGov Alliance and MBP.com win WSA Award - (3/1/2004)

The eCityGov Alliance was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Digital Government Award for MyBuildingPermit.com by the Washington Software Alliance (WSA) See the 2004 award winners

Adult Family Home Inspection Checklist - (6/30/2003)

This document provides much needed clarification to the building code rules regulating Adult Family Homes. The rules became effective July 1,2001

SAFE BUILDINGS....SAVE LIVES! - (4/4/2003)

Building Safety Week, April 6 - 12, promotes the use and understanding of construction and building codes worldwide. Since 1980, this annual event has helped building department personnel demonstrate to the citizens we serve how the construction of safe, sound and accessible buildings is achieved. this year's focus is on the prevention team dedicated to ensuring the public's safety at home, at school and at work. To learn more, visit the International Code Council's web site, where you will find useful and interactive information and activities regarding home safety, The West Nile Virus, toxic mold, and much more.

Planned Site Maintenance 9am - 10am, Feb. 2nd - (2/2/2003)

Please be advised that between 9am-10am this Sunday morning, Feb. 2nd 2003, you may experience delays when accessing MyBuildingPermit.com.

Bellevue Home Show, January 24-26 - (1/24/2003)

Bellevue Home Show, January 24-26, Meydenbauer Center Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit the MyBuildingPermit.com booth--where rotating staff from Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Woodinville, Kenmore, and Snoqualmie will: explain how governments are working together to give citizens a single point of access to governments services show you all the information you can get and the business you can do on-line answer your permit questions or show you where you can get the answers explain about retrofitting your home in case of an earthquake

ATC-20 Post Earthquake Bldg Evaluation Training - (12/6/2002)

Friday, December 6, 2002 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM City of Mercer Island Council Chambers 9611 SE 36th Street; Mercer Island 98040 (map http://www.ci.mercer-island.wa.us/ContactUs.asp) Instructors: Behrooz (Ben) Emam & Gerry Ronningen-Fenrich Description: This course covers the basic principles of structure evaluation after an earthquake following the Applied Technology Council (ATC) method. King County and cities have inspectors to perform building evaluations following an earthquake, however, given the potential for delay and the need for site-specific information, it is helpful for people on-site to understand the criteria used to determine if a building is safe for occupancy. There is NO class fee for this training. Normally our office, King County Office of Emergency Management, charges $40.00/person to attend this class, but for this one time offering we will be covering all expenses. The class includes an ATC-20 Field Manual. Register with Laurel Nelson, King Co. Office of Emergency Management (laurel.nelson@metrokc.gov or phone: 206-205-8110) Space is limited to 50 people; first come, first serve. Please limit your organization's attendance.

Temporary Service Outage - (8/30/2002)

On August 30th from 12:00 AM until 6:00 AM a service outage may be experienced while scheduled maintenace in performed on our network infrastructure. We apologize for any inconvience this may cause.

Clandestine Drug Labs: What you need to know - (8/7/2002)

This free seminar in Kirkland City Hall, Council Chambers, on Wednesday August 7, 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. will discuss methamphetamine labs and show examples of some of the precursor chemicals used in the most current methods of manufacturing illicit substances. See the attached registration form for details and a map.

First Annual WABO Education Institute - (6/17/2002)

Leavenworth,Washington on June 17-21,2002. The Washington Association of Building Officials has established the WABO Annual Education Institute(WABO AEI). This institute is the first week-long multi-track program of quality education and training offered in Washington state. The curriculum offers architects, engineers, plumbers, fire protection personnel, electricians, insurance adjusters and code enforcement personnel.

Public Meeting - Earthquake Home Retrofit Grants - (5/15/2002)

Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Earthquake Home Retrofit Grants for Low-to-Moderate Income Homeowners. May 15, 2002 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm Central Area Senior Center (500 – 30th Ave. South). City of Seattle Emergency Management staff will describe the Earthquake Home Retrofit project and alternatives currently under consideration. The new federal requirement for all-hazard mitigation planning will be mentioned. After the presentation, there will be a discussion about the alternative solutions for the project. Time will be allotted for questions and comments.

Free Seminar - Listing and Labeling - (5/15/2002)

The Cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond, and Mercer Island invite you to attend a seminar intended to cover the meanings of Listed and Labeled as it pertains to nationally recognized testing laboratories. It will also cover alternatives to select from when a product does not have the required label aspplied to the product. It will also cover means to search for technical information using the Internet. The instructor will be Bob Eugene a Staff Engineer at Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Q U A K E F E S T ! - (4/27/2002)

Saturday and Sunday, April 27 - 28, 2002 10 am - 5 pm Seattle- In conjunction with the Burke’s popular new exhibit, The Big One: Earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest, the museum will present QUAKEFEST!, a whole weekend of fun-filled earthquake activities for the whole family! Kids can participate in educational and craft projects, test their Earthquake IQ, and learn all about the science behind Northwest quakes, while completing a wide range of exercises in their own take-home Shake, Rattle, and Roll Guidebook! There will be special presentations about Animals and Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics, Engineering Secrets of Seattle’s Downtown Buildings, and Earthquakes in Native American Legends and Stories. Don’t miss this opportunity to have a great time learning about the history of earthquakes in our region, the possibility of a Big One striking here in the future, and what you can do to prepare. Shake, rattle, and roll your family down to the Burke Museum for QUAKEFEST!

Recent Advances in Geotech. Earthquake Engineering - (4/20/2002)

Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering seminar present on April 20, 2002. The seminar is sponsored by the ASCE Seattle Section Geotechnical Group and University of Washington Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Setting the Standard for Building Safety - (4/7/2002)

International Building Safety Week is April 7 - 13, 2002. It is a time to increase public awareness of the life-safety services provided by local and state building departments. It is also an occasion to let the public know about the ongoing work that needs to be done in order to maintain the high standard of building safety we now enjoy. This high level of confidence is made possible by the efforts of dedicated professionals in building departments around the country to ensure that safety is the first priority. The theme for International Building Safety Week, Setting the Standard for Building Safety, is aimed at raising this level of awareness and appreciation among the public. Please visit or call your local City Hall for additional information regarding their planned activities and events during International Building Safety Week.

Home Earthquake Safety Weekend - (3/30/2002)

Seattle- On Saturday and Sunday, March 30-31, 2002, the Burke Museum will present a free Home Earthquake Safety Weekend. Offerings will include: lectures and workshops on home retrofitting and personal preparedness, information and resources needed to make homes and businesses earthquake resistant, and fun earthquake-related children's activities. This is one-stop-shopping for quake preparedness! A great opportunity to stock up on the valuable info you'll need in order to be ready for another major tremor in our region. Admission to Home Earthquake Safety Weekend is FREE, sponsored by State Farm Insurance Companies.

Earthquake Home Retrofit Workshop - (3/2/2002)

Saturday, March 2, 2002 UW Seattle Campus Seattle Project Impact and the Universite of Washington provide Earthquake Home Retrofit Workshops for Building Professionals. Attend a six-hour professional training that provides a consistent, approved Regional approach to the seismic retrofit of older, wood-frame homes. Follow the link above for more course and registration information.

Free Seminar - Residential Energy Code Training - (2/27/2002)

The Cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond, and Mercer Island invite you to attend a one-day seminar on the Washington State Residential Energy Code. Bruce Carter with Washington State University Energy Program will present topics dealing with the residential energy code. The seminar is an eight hour session with the morning session highlighting the requirements of the current 2000 edition of the WSEC as well as the proposed 2001 WSEC, which will become effective July 1, 2002. The afternoon session will take place on site going through an actual home in construction

Structural Steel Design, Seminar 128i - (2/16/2002)

Seminar Code: 128I Seminar Title: Structural Steel Design-Vol 1 on February 16, 2002 in Seattle, Washington. For more seminar information, please call ICBO at 1-800-423-6587 Ext 3418.

Commissioning Code Presentation Synopsis - (1/29/2002)

Requirements of the New Washington State Commissioning Code The Building Commissioning Association (BCA) invites you to attend an overview of the new commissioning code on January 29, 2002 at the City of Bellevue Council Chambers from 10:00 to 12:00am. BCA member, Craig Hawkins of Notkin Engineering, will address what building types are involved, how the code affects design and construction, and the steps needed to successfully implement the code now. For more information, contact Richard Marsh or Craig Hawkins by email or by phone at (206) 448-1911.

Bellevue Home Show 01/25/2002 - 01/27/2002 - (1/25/2002)

The 2002 Bellevue Home Show will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the 25th through the 27th of January 2002 at the Meydenbauer Center. Admission is only $4 Children 12 and under admitted free.