WILL MY PROJECT NEED TO BE DRAWN OR REVIEWED BY A LICENSED ENGINEER OR ARCHITECT?

The Building Official may require plans, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the State of Washington.

Building projects over 3,000 square feet and residential buildings over four dwelling units must be prepared (or reviewed) and stamped by a registered architect or engineer.

Residences or accessory buildings (garage, storage, etc.) with a wall height 14 foot or taller must be reviewed and stamped by a licensed structural engineer.

Building with a clear span of 40’ must be prepared (or reviewed) and stamped by a licensed structural engineer.