WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED WITH EACH BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION?

1. Applicants name, mailing address, and telephone number.
2. Tax parcel number of property being developed (copy of assessor’s map showing subject property and surrounding properties.)
3. Site address (may be applied for at the Lewis County Permit Center).
4. Septic and water approval from the Environmental Services Division or, if utilizing a city connection(s), written authorization from the respective City (forms provided by the Permit Center).
5. Permission to Enter Authorization signed by the property/homeowner or representative (forms provided by the Permit Center) authorizing entry on the property for the purpose of conducting the required inspections.
6. Evidence of compliance with the 2009 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC).  Show method of compliance by either Prescriptive Approach (information available at the Permit Center), Component Performance Approach or System Analysis Approach. Additional information regarding the code can be found at www.engery.wsu.edu.
7. If a contractor is to be employed, a copy of their Washington State Contractor’s License including business name, address, phone number, contractor registration number, and expiration date, will be required prior to permit issuance.
8. Evidence of an approved Road Approach Permit with minimum access of 30’ wide.. Access from a county road must be approved by Lewis County Department of Public Works. Access from a state highway must be approved by Washington State Department of Transportation. Access from private roads require approval from LCDPW,WSDOT or US Forest Service depending on the point of origination of the private road.
9. The County will perform a review of your project for compliance with all Lewis County zoning requirements (Title 17) including Critical Areas and Resource Lands Ordinances. A plot plan (layout of the project proposal on the subject property) is required and shall include the following:
   • Show the lot or parcel’s dimensions and area.
   • Show the location and dimension of all proposed building(s) to include, setbacks from property lines, all existing buildings or structures, driveways, right-of-ways, septic tank and drainfield.
   • Show location of any waterbodies (i.e., ponds, creeks, intermittent creeks, rivers, etc.).
   • Show existing or proposed access to the property (driveways).
   • Indicate “North Arrow”.
10. Two (2) complete sets of building plans, to include:
    • Foundation plan:Show size, materials and reinforcement (re-bar or steel, mud seals, j-bolts, etc.).
    • Floor plan of each floor:Show all plumbing fixtures, and heating system locations.Include all door and window sizes on the plan.Include total square footage for each floor.
    • Wall section(s) to show details of construction.
    • Exterior elevations (all sides) to include windows/doors.
    • Roof plan.
    • Architect’s name, address, and phone number.
All plans shall be drawn to scale on substantial paper and shall be clear enough to show the nature and extent of the proposed work and must include all items noted above.

Please note: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED