Inspections
King County Construction Guidance
To ensure the safety of all customers and staff
- King County employees will be following Public Health guidance and all inspections will be limited to no more than two people on site at any one time, exercising social distancing
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Do not request inspections for work that is inside an occupied home or building in which occupants are displaying symptoms of illness, are currently sick, or have been sick within the past 14 days
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Inspections may be canceled or postponed at the inspector’s discretion
Building inspections
Permitting building and fire inspectors inspect residential and commercial building projects that are under construction in unincorporated King County for compliance with King County Building Codes.
Land use Inspections
Permitting land use inspectors monitor construction of roads, parking lots, road frontage (such as curbs, gutters, sidewalks), drainage facilities, erosion control, and other site work on developments or building permits. Inspections are limited to unincorporated King County and some cities with an Interlocal agreement.
Post-construction inspections
If your project involves road or drainage site work, a Permitting site inspector will be in touch with you regarding any needed post-construction inspections.
Plumbing and Electrical Inspections
King County Permitting does not perform plumbing, on-site septic or electrical inspections.
Seattle - King County Public Health inspections
- Plumbing and gas piping at 206-263-9566
- On-site septic systems, and well inspections at 206-477-8050
- Public pools and spas at 206-263-9566
Learn more about Public Health regulations, permits and installation
Electrical inspections
Unincorporated King County north, northwest, and northeast, contact the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) Electrical Division in Bellevue at 425-990-1430.
Unincorporated King County south, southwest, and southeast Contact the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) Electrical Division in Tukwila at 206-835-1000.
Department of Local Services, Permitting Division
Department of Local Services, Permitting Division
919 SW Grady Way, Suite 300
Renton, WA 98057
Most of our staff members are working remotely. Most of our services are available on this website and MyBuildingPermit.com. For details, see our Customer Service Bulletin.
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To reach customer service, call 206-296-6600 during the following hours: 9-11 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m., Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri.
Keep final plans and permits displayed on-site!
Approved building and land use permits must be displayed prominently on construction and development sites.
Maintaining these records on-site is the responsibility of the applicant and/or contractor.