Permits
PERMITS OVERVIEW
The various permits we provide can be broken up into four categories: Commercial Construction, Residential, Special, and Operational. Beginning in July 2024, Renton RFA will also issue operational permits on behalf of King County for Fire Districts 25 and 40.
Click the categories below for information or forms that fall within them.
For commercial construction permits and residential installation type permits, contact the City of Renton at [email protected] for information on how to submit permit applications and plans for review. Permit staff may also be reached by calling the City of Renton Permit Center at 425-430-7215. NO paper documents are accepted at the City of Renton Permit Center. All documents must be submitted in electronic format. See City of Renton Electronic File Standards.
Unincorporated King County: visit the King County website at Permits – King County, Washington for information on how to submit applications and plans for review.
ONLY residential tank removal and abandonment permits, special permits, and certain operational permits are available over-the-counter via email or in person from the Office of the Fire Marshal. Submittals may be emailed to [email protected]. Alternatively, the Office of the Fire Marshal permit counter is located at Fire Station 14, 1900 Lind Avenue SW and is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed on holidays. No appointment required. Hard copy submittals accepted. Because a fire safety inspection is necessary, Mobile Food Facility Permit applications do require an appointment by calling 425-276-9580.
No commercial construction permit or residential installation permit submittals will be accepted by the Office of the Fire Marshal.
The above information is intended to be helpful; however, applicants are advised to refer to individual permit applications for detailed instructions specific to that application.
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
All new construction within the City of Renton is required to meet current fire code requirements. Redeveloped buildings are required to update fire suppression systems to meet current code as well. When it comes to commercial buildings, it is especially critical that buildings meet or exceed fire code requirements in order to provide public safety to the community. Below are the permits for commercial construction within the City of Renton:
RESIDENTIAL PERMITS
Like all new or renovated buildings within the City of Renton, residential buildings also must follow fire and life safety code as set forth by the State of Washington and the City. This enforcement helps keep our families, neighbors, and communities safe. Below are the permits for residential construction within the City of Renton:
SPECIAL PERMITS
Special permits are issued to building or property occupants that meet specific standards or conditions in accordance with local zoning. Businesses may be required to carry special permits for the benefit of the community. These permits provide local agencies with information needed to safeguard residential or commercial neighborhoods from building or land uses that may have an adverse effect on the community at large, such as increased noise, odor, traffic, or fire and life safety hazards.
Applications for these permits may be emailed to [email protected]. For in-person submittals, the Office of the Fire Marshal permit counter is located at Fire Station 14, 1900 Lind Ave SW and is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed on holidays. No appointment is required and hard copy submittals are accepted.
OPERATIONAL PERMITS
Applications for the operational permits below may be emailed to [email protected]. For in-person submittals, the Office of the Fire Marshal permit counter is located at Fire Station 14, 1900 Lind Ave SW and is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed on holidays. No appointment is required and hard copy submittals are accepted.
The Renton Regional Fire Authority Office of the Fire Marshal is participating in the Washington State Association of Fire Marshal’s (WSAFM) food truck inspection program. Food trucks can now receive a WSAFM checklist inspection from any of the participating fire departments, and that inspection will be recognized by all participating fire departments each year, including Renton Regional Fire Authority. With proof of an inspection from another jurisdiction, you may also receive a discounted food truck permit from most jurisdictions, including Renton Regional Fire Authority. A permit is generally required from each jurisdiction you operate in. The Renton Office of the Fire Marshal performs inspections by appointment only; see contact information below.
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- Contact: [email protected] or 425-276-9580
