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Permit Expiration: Building permits expire 365 days after permit issuance, or 180 days after the last approved inspection activity is performed. The Building Official may extend the time for action for a period not exceeding 180 days, upon the receipt of a written extension request indicating that circumstances beyond the control of the permit holder have prevented action from being taken. Additional fees may be due to reactivate the permit.
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ELECTRICAL WORK. If electrical work is proposed, a separate electrical permit is required. You can contact L&I at 360-415-4000 to obtain an electrical permit. Electrical systems must be inspected by L&I prior to requesting a framing inspection and final approval granted prior to requesting a final building inspection from the Department of Community Development.
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Reinspection Fee: All approved construction plans, the approved site plan, the printed building permit, and the permit inspection placard are required to be on-site for inspection purposes, and work to be inspected shall be complete and ready for inspection. If an inspection is called for and plans are not available on site, or the work is not ready for inspection, or if previously identified corrections have not been made, approval will not be granted. In addition, a re-inspection fee will be charged and must be collected by the Department of Community Development prior to any further inspections being performed or approvals granted.
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Final Inspection Required: All building permits shall have a final inspection performed and approved by the Kitsap County Department of Community Development prior to permit expiration. The failure to request a final inspection or failure to obtain final approval prior to expiration will be documented in the legal property records on file with Kitsap County as being non-compliant with Kitsap County ordinances and building regulations and will be referred to Kitsap County Code Compliance for action.
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Certificate of Occupancy. All buildings require a certificate of occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, until a final inspection has been approved and a certificate of occupancy issued. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of any violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
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Demolition: All demolition debris shall be properly transported to, and disposed of within an approved solid waste facility. The property shall be left in a clean, safe condition, protected from erosion. Copies of disposal receipts shall be provided to the Department of Community Development prior to final inspection. Any demolition work that does not remove the entire structure, shall be performed such that no structural member remains undermined or left in any position or situation that could cause harm to any person or property. Partial demolition shall not cause any portion of a building to become unsafe. For information regarding asbestos removal or lead abatement, contact Puget Sound Clean Air Agency at (206) 343-8800. All asbestos and hazardous material removal shall comply with all requirements of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA). Copies of documents submitted to PSCAA shall be forwarded to the Department of Community Development prior to requesting final inspection.
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A separate permit is required for each proposed sign.
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Commercial Address: Numerals for commercial buildings shall be conspicuously displayed on a contrasting background and shall be a minimum of 12 inches in height with a minimum stroke of 1-1/2 inches when within 50 feet of the way of travel. Buildings located between 50 and 100 feet from the way of travel shall have numerals a minimum height of 18 inches with a minimum stroke of 2 inches. Buildings located more than 100 feet from the way of travel shall have numerals a minimum of 24 inches in height with a minimum stroke of 2-1/2 inches. Numerals designating suite numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height. All sizes may be reduced by 50 percent if numerals are illuminated 24 hours per day. If the building is not clearly visible from a named way of travel, the numerical designation (address) shall also be displayed near the main entrance to the property as well as at the driveway entrance that leads to the building. Property addresses shall be posted prior to requesting any inspections. If property addresses are not posted upon inspection, inspection will not be approved and a re-inspection fee will be charged and must be collected by the Department of Community Development prior to any further inspections being performed or approvals granted.
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This permit shall comply with all Kitsap Public Health District regulations and conditions of approval.
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The uses of the subject property are limited to the uses proposed by the applicant and any other uses will be subject to further review pursuant to the requirements of the Kitsap County Code (KCC). Unless in conflict with the conditions stated and/or any regulations, all terms and specifications of the application shall be binding conditions of approval. Approval of this project shall not, and is not, to be construed as approval for more extensive or other utilization of the subject property.
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CO Revision Checklist:
The following checklist is provided to help you prepare for the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) inspection. Please use it to perform your own building and fire safety check prior to requesting an inspection. Some of the most frequently overlooked, common safety items that should be verified are:
1. Exits, corridors, stairs and ramps:
a. Unobstructed; b. No deadbolts on any other exit doors except for the main entrance; (with appropriate verbiage applied) c. Illuminated exit signs working and battery backup is operational; d. Handrails on stairs and ramps.
2. Building address is clearly posted as required, and visible from the road.
3. Fire extinguishers:
a. Serviced within the last year or recently purchased with manufacturer's tag attached and dated; b. Minimum size 2-A:10-B:C; c. Mounted near the exit(s) no higher than 5 feet above the floor.
4. Combustible storage:
a. At least 24 inches below the ceiling; b. Not located within required aisles; c. Not located in combustible attic space or crawl space; d. Not located in mechanical rooms.
5. Flammable liquids and hazardous materials:
a. Quantities appropriate for use and storage, and consistent with amounts stated within application documents; b. Materials stored in close proximity to each other are compatible with each other; c. Stored in approved flammable liquid storage cabinet if quantities exceed 10 gallons;
6. Cooking operations:
a. Hood and duct suppression system for any cooking that can produce grease-laden vapors; b. Class K fire extinguisher for deep fat frying operations.
7. Electrical
a. Service panel is clear and unobstructed; b. Extension cords are not used for any form of permanent wiring; c. All temporary electrical cords in good condition; d. Electrical system and any modifications have been inspected and approved by the Department of Labor & Industries.
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Kitsap County sanitary sewer currently serves the project parcel. The project will have additional impacts on the sewer system and will be assessed additional newcomer fees.
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Fire alarm and fire sprinkler plan submittals are deferred. Plan shall be submitted and approved prior to any commencing of work on those system.
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