BLD2023-0327+Application_Instructions+3.15.2023_9.21.31_AM+3422156Application Type:Building
Project Type: Nonresidential
Activity Type: Tenant Improvement
Based on your selections, the following information and requirements apply to your application.
Submittal Information
NOTE: Only upload each document once. Do not duplicate. Each set of documents are required to be separate (Architectural, Civil, Structural Calculations,
etc.) A scan of all documents into one file will be rejected.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
1) SITE PLAN, scaled 1"= 20'
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit a true and accurate site plan. Distinguish between existing and new improvements. Include the following
information:
1. Site address and tenant space suite number
2. Property lines, streets and alleys, location of buildings on the site
3. Outline of the building with area of tenant space highlighted and suite number noted
4. Parking lot areas, including number of parking stalls
5. Exterior accessible path of travel including existing and proposed accessible parking stalls, ramps, crosswalks at vehicular drive aisles,
pedestrian access from the public street/sidewalk, building entrance, signage, etc.
6. Indicate how Trash and Recycling are handled by the building owner and show trash enclosure and dumpster locations.
7. Location of existing and proposed signs relating to the tenant space.
3) ARCHITECTURAL PLANS, scaled'/d'= 1'
1. Zoning (e.g. CG, BC, BD1, BP)
2. Specify building type of construction (e.g. Type VA, VB, 11113, etc.)
3. Specify occupancy(ies) within the tenant space, adjacent tenant spaces and common areas (e.g. B, M, A2, A3, S1, etc.)
4. Note if the building/tenant space is provided with a fire sprinkler system and/or fire alarm system.
5. Note the total square footage of tenant space and number of employees.
6. Occupant load calculations.
7. Provide a brief description of the business that is proposed to occupy the tenant space.
4) FLOOR PLANS, scaled 1/4" = V
1. Provide an existing floor plan generally showing the previous use of all rooms (landlord or building manager assistance may be required).
2. Include on the proposed floor plan:
• Label the use of all areas, rooms and spaces.
• All building entrances, exits, corridors, hallways, doors (including size and swing), and windows.
• Wall locations (load bearing and non -load bearing). Distinguish between new walls, existing walls to remain, and walls to be removed.lnclude
wall construction and bracing details.
• Locations of all fire rated construction and hourly rating, such as fire walls, fire barrier walls, fire partitions, horizontal assemblies, fire doors,
etc., including listed and tested fire rated assembly details.
• Fixed equipment, counters, shelving, racks, plumbing fixtures.
• Seating plan.
• Show location of the fire alarm panel, pull stations, fire extinguishers.
• Storage shelving/racks that exceed 6 feet in height must be seismically anchored. Provide engineered details for anchoring where the height
exceeds 8 feet.
• Specify how the space is heated and indicate if ventilation is currently being provided with mechanical units, or with building openings
(operable windows and doors).
• Accessibility: When a building permit or change of occupancy permit is issued, the existing space/building shall be modified to be in compliance
with accessibility codes, with certain exceptions. Provide details on the plans showing compliance.lf you have questions regarding accessibility
as it relates to your project, please ask to speak with a plans examiner.
5) ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
1. Reflected ceiling plan showing ceiling construction and light fixture information. Provide wattage amounts per fixture.
2. Elevation views are required for all exterior changes.
3. If rooftop mechanical equipment is proposed, provide an elevation detail showing height of the equipment above the roof, also indicate if a
parapet or screening is provided.
4. List all deferred submittals not included in the Tenant Improvement permit application, such as Plumbing, HVAC, Type I Hood, Hood
Suppression, State Electrical, etc. These construction categories will require their own separate permits.
5. Completed Transportation Impact Analysis Worksheet.
6. Provide copy of Snohomish County Health District or State Department of Health review/approval letter (when applicable to the type of
business). NOTE: All food establishments, health care offices and care facilities require Health District approvals in addition to building permits.
Lighting Summary Forms, which are available online at:
https://sbcc.wa.gov/state-codes-regulations-guidelines/forms
The documents listed are the minimum necessary to proceed with the application process; however additional documents may be necessary in order
to complete the review.
Waiving a Required Document
If you believe that a required submittal document does not apply to your project, please upload a simple explanation as to why in place of the
required document. Please note that during project review, a reviewer may require you to submit a document that was originally waived at submittal
to evaluate the application for compliance with codes and standards.
Please review the Requirements for Electronic Plans prior to uploading documents.
Required Documents
• Architectural Plan
• Site Plan
• Transportation Impact Form
Please review the Requirements for Electronic Plans prior to uploading documents.
Required Supplementals
• Energy Code Forms
• Commercial Project Information
• Professional Stamp Requirement
• Authorization and Acknowledgment - Building
View Supplementals
General Process Info
What to Expect After You Submit Your Application and Electronic Plans
We will look at your application and plans within two business days of your online submittal. You will receive an email from us stating the status of
your application. There are two possible outcomes for your application:
1. We will accept your application and send you an invoice via email.
2. We will not accept your application, and we will tell you what we need to complete the application screening. You will have 30 days to submit the
requested documents through your MyBuildingPermit.com Plan Review Dashboard.
Important information about completeness and vesting:
3. Application acceptance for screening is not a determination of completeness.
4. The submittal date is not your vesting date; your application is vested and reviews assigned after we receive payment of all submittal
fees.
Re -submittals
5. Identify revised/added information by circling, noting, or otherwise consistently marking changes on the plans.
6. Include a response letter addressing each of the comments.
7. Submit your revisions to Permit Processing, not the reviewer, through your MyBuildingPermit.com Dashboard by clicking Submit Additional
Files.
8. If your permit has not been issued, submit a full plan set.
Who to Call If You Have Questions
If you have any questions concerning application submittal, please contact the City of Edmonds Permit Center at (425) 771-0220 between 8
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and ask to speak with a permit technician or email: onlinepermits@edmondswa.gov
Please Note
The property owner bears the responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all information provided with or affecting the application
submittal.
If the property contains or is adjacent to critical areas (streams and stream buffers, wetlands, floodplains, and geological hazard areas),
additional information may be required.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN DO I NEED ARCHITECT OR ENGINEERED STAMPED PLANS?
If the project size exceeds 4,000 square feet in total area, or the design affects the life safety or structural systems of the building, State law
requires that remodeling plans for your individual space must be prepared, stamped and signed by a Washington State Licensed Architect or
Professional Engineer.
WHO CAN SIGN FOR THE BUILDING PERMIT?
Only the Owner of the building, State Licensed Contractor, or designated Agent on behalf of the building owner may sign for a building,
plumbing, mechanical, sign, etc. permit.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A TENANT IMPROVEMENT REMODELING PERMIT?
The City is committed to processing all permits in a timely manner but success depends upon the quality of the plans submitted. Be sure you
check the plans before you submit to the City to be sure they are complete and include all noted details explained in this handout.
The general City process time for a tenant improvement application is from 15 to 20 business days.
It is hiahly recommended that you hire a desian professional to assist in oreoarina plans.
WHO CAN PERFORM REMODELING WORK ON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING?
Building owners, full time maintenance personnel of building owners and State Licensed Contractors may perform work on a commercial
building. A tenant or business owner may not perform permitted construction work on a commercial building.
HOW IS OCCUPANCY GRANTED?
When all progress inspections have been approved a final inspection by various City Departments is required in order to grant occupancy.
With the issued building permit you will receive a field job card; check the card for all project related inspections including which City
Departments are required to perform a final inspection. Note, that most City Departments require a minimum of 24 hours notice for inspection
but some do require 48 hours advanced notice.
WHEN WILL MY BUSINESS LICENSE BE ISSUED?
Business licenses are approved once Tenant Improvement work is completed and occupancy is granted by the Fire and Building Departments.