Mechanical Permit Packet
You can apply, purchase, and have Mechanical Permits issued via e-mail and printed on your own printer. It takes minutes to apply and permits that do not require plan review are typically returned within three (3) hours.
Permit applications requiring plan review may be available on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. Once you complete the pre-application process, the site will inform you whether plan review is required and available for the selected permit and jurisdiction.
Who can apply?
- The "property owner" (a building or home owner)
- An owner’s agent
- A Washington State-licensed contractor registered on this site
What is required to apply?
1. E-mail address
2. MyBuildingPermit.com account
3. License approval (Contractors Only)
4. VISA or MasterCard
5. Printer
When do I need a Permit?
Mechanical permits are needed when installing, altering, repairing, relocating replacing or adding mechanical systems including heating, cooling and ventilation.
Examples include but are not limited to:
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Relocating or replacing a furnace, fireplace insert, or wood stove.
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Installing a gas log or gas log lighter
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Installing an environmental exhaust fan
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Replacing or relocating a gas water heater
Mechanical permits are NOT required in the following cases:
NOTE: In accordance with the adopted Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and National Electrical Codes, "No building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing system may be installed, erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, replaced, moved, improved, removed, converted, or demolished unless a permit has been obtained."
Can I cancel and request a refund for a permit issued through MyBuildingPermit.com?
Yes, the permit will be cancelled and, if a refund is due, it will be processed in accordance with the applicable code(s). To request a cancellation, please contact the jurisdiction directly.