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    Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Permits

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

    Examples of when you need a plumbing permit:

    • Replacing an electric water heater (replacing a gas water heater requires a mechanical permit)
    • Installing water service from meter to house, including irrigation backflow preventer
    • Altering piping inside a wall, ceiling or beneath a floor (including removing and replacing a shower or bath tub)
    • Installing or moving a garden hose bib or drinking fountain
    • Installing new plumbing where it did not exist previously
    • Installing or replacing any fixture or valve in a commercial kitchen or food service application

    Examples of when you don't need a plumbing permit:

    • Repairing or replacing sinks, toilets or faucets not concealed in a wall (except in commercial kitchens or food service) in a code-compliant manner
    • Replacing a fixture with a similar fixture in the same location, such as sinks, toilets and faucets  (except in commercial kitchens or food service)
    • Repairing or replacing countertops, shower heads, rain gutters or downspouts
    • Installing a water feature or exterior hot tub that is filled by a hose

    Your project may require plan review. Examples of projects that require you to submit plumbing plans with your application include: 

    • New non-residential or mixed-use building
    • New multifamily residential projects (three or more dwelling units per building)
    • Roof drains and overflow systems
    • Any work involving:
      • Medical gas piping
      • Commercial kitchens, food preparation, food service 
      • Hazardous waste
      • Dental, medical or laboratory
      • Oil or sand interceptor, waste interceptor, grease interceptor or grease trap installation
      • Waste Sump pumps (residential sump pumps need prior approval, but not plan review)
      • Underslab or footing drains within the building (except single-family residential)

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

    Submit permit applications and plans online at MyBuildingPermit.com

    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

    Evan Harrison
    Plumbing Reviewer

    Telephone
    425-452-4573
    Email
    EHarrison@bellevuewa.gov

    Reasonable Accommodation

    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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