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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 Labor and Industries (L&I) at www.lni.wa.gov 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 plans for this permit and the printed building permit with conditions 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 Approval Inspection. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, until the final inspection and the occupancy approval inspection have been approved. Approval of the certificate of occupancy inspection 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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Manufactured Homes: All exterior doors require landings with stairs, guardrails, and handrails in accordance with the Kitsap County Building & Fire Code as adopted and amended in KCC Chapter 14.04. All landings and/or decks that exceed 40 square feet and exceed 30 inches in height from grade require separate permits. All such landings and/or decks shall be completed and finaled prior to this permit obtaining final approval.
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Residential Address: Numerals for residential building addresses shall be conspicuously displayed on a contrasting background and shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height with a minimum stroke of 1/2 inch. 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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All structures shall have roof gutters. All gutters, downspouts, and yard drains must be directed at a minimum to splash blocks, (or an infiltration system, if required). Drains shall have a minimum 2% grade away from the foundation. All drainage discharges shall be located so that there is no adverse impact to downstream or adjacent properties.
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This permit shall comply with all Kitsap Public Health District regulations and conditions of approval.
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Prior to requesting a final inspection, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for the mobile or manufactured home shall be provided to Kitsap County Department of Community Development. Please upload documentation showing the VIN in the Online Permit Center.
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