Construction Resources

Smart Buildings Center (SBC) Tool Lending Library

The Smart Buildings Center (SBC) Tool Lending Library has an extensive inventory of building diagnostic tools available for loan to building operators and energy service providers in Washington.

Planning and permitting for unincorporated Chelan County.

Find permitting resources, inspection scheduling, planning information, and land use requirements for Chelan County.

Planning, permitting, and inspections for construction within Ellensburg.

Access permit applications, inspection scheduling, planning information, and development resources for the City of Ellensburg.

Permitting and planning resources for construction within Wenatchee city limits.

Access permit applications, inspections, planning services, and development resources for the City of Wenatchee.

Permitting, inspections, and development services for projects within the City of Yakima.

Access permit applications, inspection scheduling, development information, fee schedules, and department contacts for construction projects within the City of Yakima.

Building permits and planning services for Douglas County.

Access permitting information, inspections, planning resources, and development services for Douglas County.

Permitting and inspection services for Grant County construction projects.

Locate permit applications, inspection scheduling, planning resources, and development requirements for Grant County.

Searchable online access to International Codes.

Browse digital versions of International Code Council publications referenced by Washington State and used by building professionals.

Development services for projects throughout unincorporated Kittitas County.

Locate permitting information, land use regulations, inspection services, and planning resources for Kittitas County.

Planning, permitting, and inspection resources for Okanogan County.

Access development resources, permitting information, planning services, and inspections for construction projects throughout Okanogan County.

Electrical service and energy efficiency resources.

Access electrical service applications, builder information, new construction support, and energy efficiency programs from Pacific Power.

Safety incentives and workers' compensation refunds.

Learn about ROII® workers' compensation resources, safety support, and refund opportunities available through BIAW.

Effective March 15, 2024

The official Washington State Energy Code for residential construction, including one- and two-family dwellings, townhomes, and qualifying low-rise residential buildings.

Current statewide building code requirements.

Access Washington's adopted building code and related code resources for construction, alteration, and occupancy.

The primary regulatory agency for Washington's construction industry

L&I oversees contractor registration, trade licensing, workplace safety, workers' compensation, prevailing wage, inspections, and permits. This resource connects builders, contractors, and employers with the most frequently used tools and services.

Mechanical system requirements for construction projects.

Review current mechanical code requirements for HVAC, ventilation, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems.

Plumbing standards and code requirements.

Access adopted plumbing code requirements for plumbing systems, fixtures, and installations throughout Washington.

Statewide residential building code requirements.

Review the current Washington State Residential Code governing residential construction statewide.

Technical support for Washington energy code compliance.

Find technical guidance, compliance forms, training, calculators, and support for Washington's residential energy code.

Building permits, land use, and development services for unincorporated Yakima County.

Find permitting information, planning resources, inspections, and development requirements for projects in unincorporated Yakima County.