CITY OF PUYALLUP PERMITTING PORTAL

Building Division

* Final approval by the Building Official is required prior to use or occupancy.* Work shall not proceed until the inspector has approved the stages of construction.* Surface storm water shall be diverted from the building site and shall not drain onto adjacent properties.* I hereby acknowledge that I have read this Permit/Application, that the information given is correct; that I am the owner or the duly authorized agent of the owner; that plans submitted herewith are in compliance with all applicable city, county and state laws and that all construction will proceed in accordance with said laws. This permit shall expire if work is not commenced with 180 days or if the work is suspended for a period of 180 days. Permits expire two years from issuance. * By leaving the contractor information section blank, I hereby certify further that contractors (general or subcontractors) will not be hired to perform any work in association with this permit. I also certify that if I do choose to hire a contractor (general or subcontractor) I will only hire those contractors that are licensed by the State of Washington. If you are a property owner, contractor or permittee and you are paying for someone to perform the work, they must have a valid contractor registration and the person(s) installing plumbing inside a structure must meet the plumbing certification requirements. If you have any questions regarding these regulations, you may contact the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries or you can find more information on-line at: http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Contractors/HireCon/default.asp

1. INSTALL ADDRESS NUMBERS PER THE FOLLOWING DISTANCES:0-50FOOT SETBACK FROM STREET NUMBERS SHALL BE 6 INCHES IN HEIGHT; 51-100 FEET 12 INCHES IN HEIGHT. ALL NUMBERS SHALL CONTRAST WITH THEIR BACKGROUND. ADDITIONAL NUMBERS MAY BE NEEDED AT DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE IF BUILDING NUMBERS ARE NOT VISIBLE FROM THE STREET. REAR DOORS OF SUITES OR UNITS SHALL ALSO BE LABELED WITH MINIMUM 4 INCH NUMBERS. 2. FIRE HYDRANTS REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS SHALL BE INSTALLED AND APPROVED BY THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL PRIOR TO THE STORAGE OR INSTALLATION OF ANY COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING MATERIAL. ACCESS ROADWAY SURFACES SHALL BE DESIGNED TO CITY STANDARDS AND BE DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN THE IMPOSED LOADS OF A 80,000 POUND FIRE APPARATUS. ASPHALT TREATED BASE, ASPHALT OR CONCRETE PAVEMENT CAN BE USED TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED ALL-WEATHER DRIVING SURFACE. 3. ANY REQUIRED FIRE LANE MARKINGS SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION AND PER CITY ORDINANCE. 4. KNOX BOXES, WHEN REQUIRED, SHALL BE INSTALLED USUALLY TO THE RIGHT OF THE MAIN FRONT DOOR AND NO HIGHER THAN 6 FEET OFF OF THE GROUND. ONLY HINGED KNOX BOXES SHALL BE USED. KNOX BOXES AND KEY SWITCHES CAN BE ORDERED ONLINE AT THE "KNOX COMPANY" 5. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WILL BE REQUIRED PER CHAPTER 9 OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE. GENERALLY, 1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH A MINIMUM RATING OF 2A 10BC SHALL BE INSTALLED PER EVERY 3,000 SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA. THE LOCATION OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SHALL BE NEAR THE EXIT DOORS AND TRAVEL DISTANCE TO AN EXTINGUISHER SHALL NOT EXCEED 75 FEET. ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE MAY BE NECESSARY TO INDICATE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER LOCATION.

Development & Permitting Services

Separate fire alarm and fire sprinkler permits are required for modification or coverage changes. Separate permits for hood suppression systems. Fire extinguishers to be updated and installed as required by the Washington State Fire Code.

Development & Permitting Services

Must provide Plumbing Contractor doing the work to be named on permit. Contractor must be registered with Washington State Labor and Industries AND have a valid City of Puyallup business license endorsement with Washington State Department of Revenue.