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Change of Building Inspector Office Hours

The Buildings inspector will be available during the following days and times for walk-in inquiries, permit questions, and plan comments. Consultations are limited to 15-30 minute increments.

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

8:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.

(Availability subject to change due to inspections, appointments and other engagements)

For special appointments outside of these hours, please contact the Building Inspector's cell number listed in the "Contact Us" column on the right.

The Building Division is responsible for ensuring that all housing, service-oriented, and commercial development within the City of Port Angeles is mindful of the health, safety and welfare of occupants by meeting  city, state, federal, and international building code and standards. Everything from large industrial uses to a residential deck falls under the Building Division scope of work.

If you are trying to access previous building permits pulled on a specific address, you can find that information with the City Clerk here.

To access the Port Angeles Municipal Code Title 14 - Building and Construction

Click Here.

Port Angeles uses the International Code Council for much of its building regulation. Click here to access the digital version of this regulation.

Permit Applications and Information Forms

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Building Permit Applications (Alphabetical)

  1. Building Permit Application Stormwater
  2. Certificate Of Occupancy Application
  3. Demolition Application
  4. Electrical Permit Commercial
  5. Electrical Permit Fair Event
  6. Electrical Permit Residential
  7. Electrical Service Information Form
  8. General Building Permit Application
  9. Mechanical Permit Application
  10. Plumbing Permit Application
  11. Prescriptive Energy Code Worksheet and table
  12. Roofing Siding Permit Application
  13. ROW Construction Permit Application
  14. ROW Use Permit Application
  15. Sign Permit Application
  16. Solar Permit Application

Information and Standards (Alphabetical)

  1. Accessing and Using Interactive City Maps
  2. Parking Design Standards
  3. ROW Construction Fact Sheet
  4. ROW Use Fact Sheet
  5. Standards for ARU
  6. Street Tree Information Packet
  7. Structural Design Criteria and Codes
  8. Walls Fences and vision clearance
  9. Zoning Requirements Summary Table

Stormwater Related Permits (Alphabetical)

  1. Coversheet - Stormwater Management Tool Kit
  2. Factsheet A - Small Project Requirements
  3. Factsheet B - Erosion Sediment Control
  4. Factsheet C - Supplemental BMPs
  5. Worksheet A1 - Small Project Kit
  6. Worksheet A2 - Site Plan
  7. Worksheet B1 - SWPPP
  8. Worksheet B2 - SWPPP Details
  9. Worksheet C - Infeasilbility
  10. Worksheet D - Compost
  11. WorkSheet E1 - Infiltration Test
  12. WorkSheet E2 - PIT Checklist

Other Department Permit Types

Link to Fire Related Permits
Link to Waste Disposal Application for Demolition Debris
Link to Planning Related and Land Use Permits
Link to Business License Permits for Specific Commercial Uses

Building Department Fees

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The Building Department Fees are based on valuation of the project (materials and labor) and Unit fees, where applicable. To see a comprehensive listing of Fees located in3.70.080 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

When planning the building permit fees, the City of Port Angeles uses these minimum standards for per square foot valuation:

RESIDENTIAL (One Family and Two Family):
Dwelling - $85.00 per square foot minimum
Garage, Utility / Miscellaneous Structure - $30.00 per square foot minimum
Porch / Deck - $12.00 per square foot minimum

RESIDENTIAL (Multiple Family), COMMERCIAL, and INDUSTRIAL
Use the ICC minimum per square foot entries listed in the August 2010 Building Safety Journal

For a complete listing of permit and plan-check fees based on valuation ranges please see this document.