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Any driveway or road approach work proposed adjacent to a public street or right of way requires application for a Right of Way permit with Public Works Department. Please refer to Public Works front counter at Bainbridge Island City Hall, 280 Madison Avenue, Bainbridge Island WA, or Public Works Right of Way Use website: http://www.ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us/632/Right-of-Way-Use
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Approved plans shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Building Department. Revisions shall be submitted and approved by the Department of Planning and Community Development prior to inspection.
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Any equipment and/or appurtenances not shown on this approved site plan (i.e. mechanical equipment, retaining walls, decks, etc.) are not approved. Revisions to plans must be submitted to COBI for approval prior to installation.
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Structures designed with shearwalls, holddowns and/or other designed attachment devices are subject to inspection prior to cover.
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An energy compliance certificate must be posted within 3 feet of the electrical panel or pursuant to WSEC Section R401.3.
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Permit Expiration: All permits expire 180 days after permit issuance, or 180 days after the last approved inspection activity is performed. The Building Official may extend the time for action for a period not exceeding 180 days, upon the receipt of a written extension request indicating that circumstances beyond the control of the permit holder have prevented action from being taken. Extension requests must be received prior to permit expiration, or additional fees will be due to reactivate the permit.
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Erosion and sedimentation control devices shall be installed in accordance with best management practices. Provide silt fence(s) along contours. Provide appropriate gravel construction entrance mat. Protect all exposed soils.
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Building plans and review shall be subject to the 2015 International Codes, or subsequent edition as adopted by Bainbridge City Council at time of building permit application.
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All structures shall have roof gutters. All gutters, downspouts, and yard drains must be directed at a minimum to splash blocks, (or an infiltration system, if required). Drains shall have a minimum 2% grade away from the foundation. All drainage discharges shall be located so that there is no adverse impact to downstream or adjacent properties.
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Any site retaining walls in excess of 4 feet in height will require a separate building permit under the City of Bainbridge Island Municipal Code Section 15.08.
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ELECTRICAL WORK. If electrical work is proposed, a separate electrical permit is required. You can contact L&I at 360-415-4000 to obtain an electrical permit. Electrical systems must be inspected by L&I prior to requesting a framing inspection and final approval granted prior to requesting a final building inspection from the Department of Planning & Community Development.
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Any grading in excess of 50 cubic yards will require a City of Bainbridge Island grading permit as identified in the 2015 IBC Section J 103.
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Reinspection Fee: All approved construction plans, the approved site plan, the printed building permit, and the permit inspection placard are required to be on-site for inspection purposes, and work to be inspected shall be complete and ready for inspection. If an inspection is called for and plans are not available on site, or the work is not ready for inspection, or if previously identified corrections have not been made, approval will not be granted. In addition, a re-inspection fee will be charged and must be collected by the Department of Planning & Community Development prior to any further inspections being performed or approvals granted.
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Final Inspection Required: All building permits shall have a final inspection performed and approved by the Department of Planning & Community Development prior to permit expiration. The failure to request a final inspection or failure to obtain final approval prior to expiration will be documented in the legal property records on file with Bainbridge Island as being non-compliant with Bainbridge Island ordinances and building regulations and will be referred to Code Compliance for action.
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The project shall comply with the requirements of the adopted Fire Code and any applicable NFPA standards or other requirements as stipulated by the Fire Marshal.
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A final inspection by the Fire Department is required. Please call 206-451-2033 to schedule your inspection. 48 hours notice is required for all Fire Department inspections.
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Noise Regulations (Chapter 16.16). Construction activities (site preparation, assembly, construction, erection, demolition, substantial repair, alteration or similar action on a property, buildings, structures or activities) within residential zones or within 100 feet of residential zones shall (A) be prohibited between the hours of 7:00pm and 7:00am on weekdays that do not constitute legal holidays; (B) be prohibited before 9:00am and after 6:00pm on Saturdays that do not constitute legal holidays; (C) be prohibited on Sundays and all legal holidays except that work on the inside of an enclosed structure may occur between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm.
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State Legal Holidays for 2017: January 2, January 16, February 20, May 29, July 4, September 4, November 10, November 24, November 25, December December 25.
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Premise identification (address number) is required for the dwelling and shall be clearly posted at the head of the driveway. It shall be of a contrasting color to the surface it is mounted to and be large enough to be clearly visible. An approved sign may be obtained from the Fire Department.
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An approved carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedroom and on each level.
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Any new smoke alarm/carbon monoxide alarms shall be interconnected to existing alarms.
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