The forms listed below are needed to complete an application to make an addition, alteration, repair, re-roof or remodel to a Single Family Residence. Some of the forms will apply to all projects; the Energy forms will vary depending on the type of heat source you choose.
The forms are meant to be easy to use; however, if you have problems please contact us at (425) 587-3600 or email us at building_services@kirklandwa.gov We would be happy to help.
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Important Safety Bulletin
Electricity and Water (Pipes) DO mix!
REQUIRED FORMS
Single Family Addition/Alteration Application and Checklist
RELATED PERMITS AND FORMS (pdf's)
Accessory Dwelling Unit checklist
Basic Decks Tip sheet
Building Inspection Requests
Demolition Application and Checklist
Electrical Permit Application
Owner as Contractor Waiver & Info Sheet
Revisions/Additions Submittal Form
Request for Change of Address
Re-roof Application and checklist
Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Ornamental Ponds
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY FORMS
If your project includes any addition or alteration of the exterior building envelope (exterior walls, windows, doors, roof, floors), you will need to submit Residential Energy forms with your application. You can do that one of two ways:
Prescriptive Residential Energy Form for ZONE 1 (Kirkland is in Zone 1).
Component Energy Form.
For more information see the Washington State University Energy Program Energy Code Resources. These forms are available on through this program.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS - see chapter M1507 of the International Residential Code for:
Intermittent Whole House Ventilation using Exhaust Fans
Intermittent Whole House Ventilation integrated with Forced Air System
Equipment sizing for space heating and space cooling systems.
WSU Extension Energy Program has developed code compliance spread sheets for prescriptive energy code compliance (WSEC chapter 6), and a component performance code compliance (WSEC chapter 5). Both of these worksheets have a simple heating system sizing method attached. For heat pumps and air conditioners, approved engineering is required, such as Manual J available from ACCA.org
For prescriptive heating and cooling options, see
the City of Kirkland interpretation.RELATED CONSTRUCTION GUIDES, TIP SHEETS, EXPRESS AND FAST TRACK REVIEW APPLICATIONS
Construction Guides, Tip Sheets, and Inspector's Inspection Checklists
Single Family First Floor Addition Express Permit Application
Single Family Fast Track Permit Application (Additions or garages under 500 Sq. Ft. that don't qualify as Express Permit (can be second story or engineered)