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The 2018 Code Cycle expires March 14, 2024. The City of Ellensburg will adopt the 2021 IRC, IBC, UPC, IFC, IEBC, IMC, IPMC code on March 15, 2024.
Please see the attached guidance document for more information.
The Building Division is responsible for ensuring all new structures and major remodel work on existing structures are built to the nationally recognized standards in the International Building and Fire Code(s).
The goal for the Building Division is to have construction in the City designed and built structurally sound and free of any major life safety hazards. Accomplishing this goal requires staff to engage in all phases of a building's life cycle - - from initial questions about the building posed at the Community Development counter in City Hall to major repair and retrofitting projects to demolitions resulting in a building's life cycle starting over again.
Building Permit Application Submittals:
Community Development is asking that all building and planning permits be submitted in electronic format only, which can be applied for online at the SMARTGov permit tracking portal, or submitted via email. For general building submittal questions, or to submit a Building permit, Mechanical or Plumbing Application, please email permitting or call (509) 962-7239.
For answers to many of your questions keep scrolling down this web page. You will also be able to access building forms and applications, and information about submittal requirements.
Building Permit Applications
- BA-01 Building Permit Application
- BA-02 Mechanical/Plumbing Permit Application
- BA-03 Sign Permit Application
- BA-04 Demolition Permit Application
- PA-14 Mural Permit Application
Building Permit Forms
- BF-01 Master Plan Agreement Form
- BF-02 PV SOLAR PERMIT CHECKLIST
- BF-02.1 COMMERCIAL SOLAR SETBACKS & PATHS
- BF-03 MFH Installation Affidavit Form
- BF-04 Pre-Application Meeting Form
- BF-05 Heating System Affidavit Form
- BF-06 15-Day Rodent Abatement Verification Form
Building Department Information Bulletins
- BB-01 Commercial Building Permit Submittal Requirements
- BB-33 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST
- BB-02 Multi-Family Building Permit Submittal Requirements
- BB-03 Residential Building Permit Submittal Requirements
- BB-32 IRC PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST
- BB-04 Sign Permit Submittal Requirements
- BB-05 Demolition Permit Submittal Requirements
- BB-06 Mechanical/Plumbing Permit Submittal Requirements (coming soon)
- BB-07 Manufactured Home Permit Submittal Requirements (coming soon)
- BB-08 [ Reserved ]
- BB-09 [ Reserved ]
- BB-10 Site Plan Requirements
- BB-11 PERMIT EXEMPTIONS
- BB-12 Contractor License Requirements
- BB-13 Architect & Engineering Requirements
- BB-14 Design Criteria and Codes
- BB-15 Residential Inspection Request Info
- BB-16 Asbestos/Lead Paint Information
- BB-17 Exterior Flashing Requirements
- BB-18 Egress Window Requirements
- BB-19 CSST Gas Pipe Requirements
- BB-20 Smoke Alarm Requirements (IRC)
- BB-21 Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements (IRC)
Inspections
Code Enforcement
Building Permit Questions
Building Permit Fees
Building Code
2018 International Building Code
2018 International Residential Code
Washington State Building Code Council
Washington State University-Energy Program
Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) - (for Non-Res Energy Code Forms)
Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) - (for gen info & code books)
International Code Council (ICC) - (for code information and code books)
Building Permit Activity Reports
2023 Building Permit Activity Reports
2022 Building Permit Activity Reports
2021 Building Permit Activity Reports
2020 Building Permit Activity Reports
2019 Building Permit Activity Reports
2018 Building Permit Activity Reports
2017 Building Permit Activity Reports
Building Permit Report Summaries
2023 Building Permit Report Summaries
2022 Building Permit Report Summaries
2021 Building Permit Report Summaries
2020 Building Permit Report Summaries
2019 Building Permit Report Summaries
2018 Building Permit Report Summaries
2017 Building Permit Report Summaries
Contact
(509) 962-7239 permits@ci.ellensburg.wa.us
Lia Sommer/Inspector-Plan Review
(509) 962-7103 | Email Building Inspector
Alicia Winbauer / Permit Technician
(509) 962-7239 | Email Permit Tech
Building Code Questions: We continue to encourage our customers to access services online, by phone, or by email. Staff will be available for limited in-person meetings by appointment only.
Email Building Official
or call (509) 925-8663
- Commercial Permits
- Pre-Application Building Questions
- Code interpretations
Email Building Inspector
or call (509) 962-7103
- Residential Permits
- General Permit Questions
If your submitted project already has a designated staff member, please direct your inquiries to the assigned Building staff.