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Permit application information and submittal checklists will help prepare for your project. These resources will help you understand what is expected for a permit submission. If you have questions, contact a permit tech at [email protected].
Permit submittals are only accepted through MyBuildingPermit with the current exception of fire permit applications, see more information below. The following downloadable PDF files provide information on applying for and submitting your permitting project on MyBuildingPermit:
MyBuildingPermit will ask you a sequence of questions before you can access your permit application. This is what we refer to as a "permit pathway". Permit pathways are provided to assist when going through the prompts that will lead you to your application.
Permit condition of issuance: All contractors are required to possess a state license and obtain a City of Burien endorsement through the WA Department of Revenue. Verification of obtaining and possession of these licenses is required to be provided before any permit may be issued.
By order of the City of Burien local ordinances as administered by the City of Burien Building Official pursuant to Burien municipal codes.
Related ordinances: BMC 5.05.210 Independent contractors to be licensed and criminal penalty for performing work when unlicensed shall be guilty of a misdemeanor BMC 5.05.200 (d), criminal penalty of 90 days imprisonment or $1,000.00 fine or both.
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