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The following is intended to help any applicant better understand the process and expectations in preparing, constructing and finalizing a Residential or Commercial Demolition permit, as required in the City of Renton.
Documents to submit (each as an individual file):
Check to see if Puget Sound Clean Air Agency requires notification prior to proceeding with your demolition.
If the structure to be demolished is over 4,000 sq. ft., an Environmental Checklist is required.
Construction debris is to be taken to an approved disposal facility. See King County Solid Waste for information. If you have questions about disposing of asbestos, check with Puget Sound Clean Air Agency PCCCA regarding requirements.
The Lot is to be restored to original condition.
Please contact Renton Fire Authority at: asta@skcftc.org regarding their program that may demolish your structure for their fire fighter training purposes.
No paper documents will be accepted. When you are ready to submit your application and required documents, follow the steps below to have City staff supply you with a secure file share link.
STEP 1. Email the Project Name, Address and Scope of Work to: permittech@rentonwa.govSTEP 2. A Permit Specialist will reply with an FTP link to upload the required filesSTEP 3. Allow 5 days for the application to be screened. STEP 4. IF COMPLETE, you will be notified of acceptance and given payment instructions. IF INCOMPLETE, you will be notified of incomplete requirements and instructions to proceed.
Tip: Review decisions may be significantly delayed by incomplete or inaccurate submittals. Closely follow the Submittal Requirements to prevent delays!
Residential first review decisions: Typically 2-3 weeksResidential revision decisions: Typically 1-2 weeks Commercial first review decisions: Typically 3-4 weeks Commercial revision decisions: Typically 1-2 weeks
Schedule a Virtual Appointment,Email a Permit Specialist: Permittech@rentonwa.gov, or Call a Permit Specialist: 425-430-7215
Once your permit is approved, you may begin work and scheduling inspections. Please print a copy of your permit to keep on-site for when your inspector arrives.
Inspections can be scheduled for the following business day online or by phone at: 425-430-7202. Telephone Scheduling Help Guide
While we are unable to provide you a time window when scheduling, we are happy to assist on the day of the inspection:
STEP 1: Using our Permit Portal, select "Today's Inspections". STEP 2: Locate your inspector's name and number by locating your permit (listed alphanumerically). STEP 3: Phone your inspector to request a time window for arrival.
Tip: See our "What to Expect from your Inspection"(PDF, 957KB) help sheet to prepare for a successful inspection.
To see your inspection status and/or notes from a completed inspection:
STEP 1. Log into our Online Permit Portal STEP 2. Using the search button, enter your permit number and select search. STEP 3. Your permit results will appear listing the status of the permit. Click on the blue permit number. STEP 4. Select "inspections" (center screen). STEP 5. Select the blue inspection number you wish to review. STEP 6. Select "Checklist" from the mid-screen menu.
Check out our "Check Inspection Status Online" tip sheet for screenshots and additional help accessing your permit details.
425-430-7215 permittech@rentonwa.gov
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