Residential
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS
To help our customers with the permitting process, we have checklists, forms, and handouts available that provide information on application submittal items and code requirements. Please note that work within a critical area, shoreline, or historical district may require additional land use permits through our Planning Division.
Quick Links:
Plan Submittal Information (link to document)
Permit Forms (link to Laserfische forms)
Adopted Codes (link to our page)
Typical Details (link to website)
Before Hiring a Contractor (link to website)
ADOPTED BUILDING CODES
City of Port Townsend Municipal Code
Chapter 16
International Code Council
International Building Code
International Residential Code
State Building Code Council
DESIGN CRITERIA
|
Snow Load, Ground |
25 PSF
|
| Wind Speed | 110 MPH ULTIMATE |
| Wind Exposure | B ASSUMED |
| Seismic Category | D SEISMIC |
| Frost Depth | 12 INCHES |
| Soil Bearing | 1,500 ASSUMED |
|
Radon Requirements (Residential Only) |
NO RADON REQUIREMENTS FOR VENTED CRAWL SPACES |
Typical Details (link to website)
East Jefferson Fire and Rescue (link to website)
Contact Information
Planning and Community Development Director
Emma Bolin
(360) 390-4048
ebolin@cityofpt.us
Planning and Community Development General Phone:
(360) 379-5095
Building Inspection Hotline:
(360) 385-2294
Public Works Inspection Hotline:
(360) 390-4039
PCD Business Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Address:
250 Madison Street, Suite 3, Port Townsend, WA 98368
