Permits, inspections, and codes - building and land use

These systems store electricity from the grid or on-site generation sources, including solar and wind. Some energy sources don’t produce power continuously, and a BESS can store electricity when it’s available and release it when it’s needed. At different scales, BESS may be used to support electrical grid operations or to provide backup power for homes and businesses.

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.

The Code Enforcement Section investigates complaints regarding violations of King County Codes (KCC) related to zoning, building, property maintenance, shorelines and critical areas in unincorporated King County as outlined in KCC Title 23.

After King County issues a building permit, inspections are required at different stages of the project.

When you use MyBuildingPermit to schedule an inspection, you will search for your record, then select the inspection by name.  When you schedule inspections by phone (IVR) or text (SelecTEXT), you will enter your record number, and then the inspection code associated with the inspection you are scheduling.

If your project involves road or drainage site work, the information below outlines the applicant's expectations, responsibilities, and obligation to contact Permitting before initiating the work.

We issue land use, building, mechanical, fire regulatory and operating permits for unincorporated areas of King County.