Building Department

Click here to access the permit portal Citizens Connect
Coming soon! FAQs about our new electronic plan submittal and review process.

The building department is located in the Community Development and Public Works building at 1309 Myrtle Avenue, one block north of City Hall. Plan review and inspections services are provided by the building department.

Don McCann is the City Building Official.

Note:  Permit applications and payments cannot be accepted, and permits cannot be issued after 4:00 p.m.

Call 811 before you dig! Questions? https://call811.com/

Additional Inspection Information regarding siding and roofing materials

Building permits that are applied for after February 1, 2021 shall use the 2018 Building Codes as adopted by the City of Enumclaw and Washington State, except that residential lots that are subject to a Natural Gas Development Agreement that was executed prior to February 1, 2021 may use the 2015 Building Codes.


INSPECTIONS
Inspections are offered Tuesday through Friday. For inspections call the day prior by 3 PM.
Call before you dig! 1-800-424-5555

  • Inspection Line: 360-615-5678
  • Schedule your inspection online *Click Here*
  • View your permit online through the review process *Click Here*
  • Master Plan Policy and Procedures *Click Here*
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Current Design Values

  1. Assigned Design Values For Current IBC
  2. Assigned Design Values For Current IRC

Useful Links:

Hiring a Contractor – Washington State Department of Labor & Industries - https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/contractors/hiring-a-contractor/


Electrical Permits, Fees & Inspections – Washington State Department of Labor & Industries - https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/electrical/electrical-permits-fees-and-inspections/


Public Health-Seattle & King County On-site Sewage System (OSS) Program - https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/environmental-health/piping/onsite-sewage-systems.aspx


Homeowners on a Septic System: Guidelines for Remodeling, Expanding and Additions - https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/environmental-health/piping/onsite-sewage-systems/~/media/depts/health/environmental-health/documents/oss/septic-system-remodeling-brochure.ashx