BUILDING

 

The Building Codes Division reviews and inspects building and site-development projects to ensure that public life, safety, and accessibility standards are achieved. The Building Division also provides code advice on construction projects of all sizes and types, providing service and support to our citizens, homeowners, designers, architects, engineers, and/or developers.

 

Our philosophy is to provide assistance as early as possible in the design process to facilitate the application review process, to make your project viable, efficient, and cost-effective, while meeting all of the mandated code requirements.

 

You can view permits issued in the last four weeks (updated Fridays), below.

 

Permits Issued Report

 

Information and Services

NEW! Build a Backyard Cottage (Accessory Dwelling Unit "ADU")

The City developed an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program to encourage and promote ADUs in our community. We have developed pre-approved designs, reduced permit fees, and processing time.

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When a Permit is Required
A permit is required for any project to construct, enlarge, repair, alter, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of any building within the City. This includes any building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or gas system.  There are exceptions to this based on the specific exemptions listed in each code. more »
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How to Apply for a Permit
Each construction project that requires a permit under any of the codes is processed by the Lacey Building Division. In addition, there may be a need for Land Use Approval (SPR, etc.), prior to permit issuance. This information can be found under Planning & Zoning. The Building Division reviews all complete applications for compliance with the appropriate code(s).  more »
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Permit Fees
Building permit fees are based upon the value and/or square footage of the project. If you would like to know the fee(s) for your building permit(s) ahead of time, please call (360) 491-5642, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the Lacey Building Division will calculate the fee. In addition to the permit fee, there is a State Building Code fee of $6.50 on all residential building permits and $25 on all commercial building permits. The City of Lacey accepts cash or check only for payment of permit fees.  more »
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Inspection Services
Project inspections can be scheduled by calling the Lacey Building Division at (360) 491-5642, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Calls for inspection services need to be made at least one day in advance of the desired inspection date. You will need to provide the permit number, the job/site address, and the type of inspection(s) needed.  more » Photo


Fire Code Inspections

The Building Division provides annual maintenance inspections of all commercial "inspectable" occupancies in the City. These are commercial establishments such as stores, schools, offices, and industrial businesses with the exception of home occupations. Fire inspections are done for the express purpose of fire prevention.  more »

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Building Codes
The Lacey Building Division is responsible for administering and enforcing codes and standards including the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code, Uniform Building Code, International Fire Code, and the International Mechanical Code.  These codes have been formally adopted by the City of Lacey.  more »
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