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Friday, May 9: Water Discoloration Notice

A water line was struck, resulting in a turbid plume in Lake Washington, and residents from the south end at 5600 Pleasure Point Lane to the north end at Newcastle Beach Park (shown on map below) are experiencing discolored water with sediment. Crews are cleaning the impacted storm structures and expect water quality to improve by the morning of Saturday, May 10. People and pets are advised not to enter the water while it is cloudy. Map of impacted area and what to do if you have discolored drinking water. 

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    Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Permits

    • Electrical Permits
    • Mechanical Permits
    • Plumbing Permits
    • Solar Panel Permits

    Electrical permits are required for adding or moving electrical circuits and for changes to the service panel. An electrical permit is also required for:

    • Adding a panel, transformer or generator
    • Adding or altering a branch circuit
    • Moving an electrical appliance, such as a dishwasher, range, washer or dryer
    • Installing or replacing an electric furnace or air conditioner 
    • Installing an electric vehicle charging station
    • Installing solar panels or modifying a solar photovoltaic system 
    • Doing electrical work that is considered more than maintenance by the Bellevue Construction Code Chapter 23.05.090(C)&(D).

    Some electrical permits may require plan review. Examples of projects that require you to submit electrical plans with your application include: 

    • New non-residential building
    • New multifamily residential projects (three or more dwelling units per building)
    • Installations or alterations over 2,500 square feet
    • Any installation or alteration in a space with health or personal care, educational and institutional occupancy categories
    • Photovoltaic Systems and Wind Driven Generator Systems on non-residential, multifamily residential and single family residential properties
    • New installations or alterations of services, feeders, generators, subpanels and transformers rated 100- amps or greater of non-residential, multifamily and mixed-use buildings
    • Installations in hazardous locations as defined by the NEC & WCEC
    • Replacing 50 percent or more of the lighting luminaries  
    • Installations on electrical systems operating at over 600 volts
    • Installations as required by the building official for which by their nature are complex, hazardous or pose unique design problems

    Submit permit applications and plans online at MyBuildingPermit.com

    Submittal Documents and Forms

    The following documents or forms may be required to proceed with your permit application based on the scope of your project.

    Refer to the Electrical Plan Review Submittal Guide for help in assembling an accurate and complete set of electrical plans for your project.

    • Electrical Grounding and Water Service Re-piping
    • Fault Current Calculation Form
    • Generator Load Summary Form
    • Lighting Budget Calculation Form (2015 code)
    • Lighting Budget Calculation Form (2018 code)
    • Load Calculation Form - Optional Format
    • Load Calculation Form - Standard Format
    • Panel Schedules Form

    If you feel that your project should not require plan review or that any requested document does not apply to your project, contact an electrical plan reviewer to receive a waiver.

    Electrical permits that do not require plan review can be issued the same day. These permits will still require inspections.

    Fees and Timelines

    • Permit Fees and Payment
    • Permit Fee Estimator
    • Permit Processing Timelines

    Contact

    Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Review
    Telephone
    425-452-6873
    Email
    MEPreview@bellevuewa.gov

    Contact

    Chuck Murray
    Electrical Plans Examiner

    Telephone
    425-452-4183
    Email
    rmurray@bellevuewa.gov

    Contact

    John Grotte
    Electrical Plans Examiner
    Telephone
    425-452-4331
    Email
    JGrotte@bellevuewa.gov

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    For alternate formats, interpreters, or reasonable modification requests please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-6800 (voice) or email servicefirst@bellevuewa.gov. For complaints regarding modifications, contact the City of Bellevue ADA, Title VI, and Equal Opportunity Officer at ADATitleVI@bellevuewa.gov.

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