Yakima County Public Services ● 128 N. 2nd

Street, 4th

Floor ● Yakima, WA 98901 ● Phone (509) 574-2300 ● FAX (509) 574-2301 Mechanical Permit Brochure Revised: 2/23/2015

MECHANICAL PERMIT Information, Application, Checklist

Building & Fire Safety Division – Yakima County Public Services

This Brochure provides information about the mechanical permit process for typical residential projects.

Permits are required prior to installation of mechanical equipment or appliance whether it is new, replacement, relocated, alteration, or change-out. Other permits may be required depending on the scope of work for your project.

Permits pertaining to Manufactured Homes are under the jurisdiction of Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (509) 454-3760.

Yakima County has adopted the various *International Codes which are updated every three years. (Please contact our office to verify which code cycle is applicable to your project).

International Building Code (IBC 101.3—Intent) The purpose of the codes are to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress, facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations..

To apply for your permit, please provide:

1. General Application for Construction (Building Permit). 2. Floor plan showing room uses, location of mechanical equipment (include plumbing fixtures if

applicable). 3. Equipment schedule:

How many and what type of equipment will be installed.

Fuel source (Electric, *Natural Gas, *LPG Gas).

Size of equipment (Specify: horsepower, ton, Btu, cfm)

*LPG gas equipment or appliance may require an additional permit for a propane tank. Before issuance of your mechanical permit, a Fire Code Permit is required for the tank. If you have an existing tank, please provide your permit number to confirm that a permit has been issued and a final approved inspection was completed, otherwise, a new permit for the tank is required. Both permits can be issued simultaneously.

The equipment and appliances shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions and shall be made available to the inspector at the time of your inspection. For *gas appliances, a pressure test card must be completed and made available to the inspector.

The staff at Yakima County Building and Fire Safety Division are here to assist you. Please contact our office if you have any questions at (509) 574-2300.

Project Coordinators can assist you regarding your application submittal.

Plans Examiner or Building Inspector can assist you with technical questions.

Yakima County Public Services ● 128 N. 2nd

Street, 4th

Floor ● Yakima, WA 98901 ● Phone (509) 574-2300 ● FAX (509) 574-2301 Mechanical Permit Brochure Revised: 2/20/2015

Q: When is a Mechanical Permit Required?

A: Permits are required prior to installation of mechanical equipment or appliance whether it is new, replacement, relocated, alteration, or change-out. Other permits may be required depending on the scope of work for your project.

Q: What information do I need to apply for a mechanical permit?

A: Forms are available in our office or on the Yakima County Public Services Website.

http://www.yakimacounty.us/PublicServices/Forms.htm

1. Complete the “General Application for Construction” and the Mechanical Equipment Checklist. Typical information required is as follows:

a. How many and what type of equipment will be installed.

b. Fuel source (Electric, Natural Gas,*LPG Gas).

c. Size of equipment (Specify: horsepower, ton, Btu, cfm)

2. Two sets of floor plans showing interior location of equipment to be installed.

*LPG gas equipment or appliance may require an additional permit for a propane tank. Before issuance of your mechanical permit, a Fire Code Permit is required for the tank. If you have an existing tank, please provide your permit number to confirm that a permit has been issued and a final approved inspection was completed, otherwise, a new permit for the tank is required. Both permits can be issued simultaneously.

Q: Can I turn in an incomplete application?

A: No. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications received by this Department, incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

Q: *Where can I get a Mechanical Permit?

A: Customers may obtain a mechanical permit at the Yakima County Public Services Department, Building and Fire Safety Division.

Yakima County Courthouse 128 N 2nd Street, 4th floor,

Yakima WA 98901

* Permits pertaining to Manufactured Homes or Mobile Homes are under the jurisdiction of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (local office) (509) 454-3760.

15 West Yakima Avenue, Yakima WA

Answers To Frequently Asked Questions

Mechanical Permit Intake Checklist Instruction Sheet (~Required information)

~Complete the GENERAL APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION

~Tax Parcel number:

A tax parcel number is required for all permits that are applied for at Yakima County Building & Fire Safety Division. The tax parcel number consists of the Range, Township and Section number along with the 5 digits pertaining to your individual parcel. (example: 23 12 05-12345; Total 11 digits)

Your parcel number can be found several ways. It is on your deed, tax statement or receipt, and also can be found on the Yakima County Website and yakimap.com/

~Job site address: If an address has not been assigned, describe the location of structure.

~Project Description Describe the proposed work for your project.

~Property Owner information This can be completed by the owner or agent of the owner. (Only 1 signature is required; typically by the person applying which can be Owner, Agent, Contractor, etc.). ~Name, address and phone number ~As applicable include Applicant, Contractor (and license information), Agent, etc.

~Check 1 box of the main contact person

~Floor plan Floor plan of the structure - Provide (and label) fixture and equipment locations. For Remodel, Change out, Alterations, show existing floor plan and proposed floor plan as applicable to your project.

~ Mechanical Equipment Checklist Complete the owner and address information.

Specify how many of each type of equipment and the size (include BTU, Ton, CFM, or Horsepower).

If the equipment is not listed, please write in the equipment as indicated at the bottom of the checklist.

Yakima County Public Services ● 128 N. 2nd Street, 4th Floor ● Yakima, WA 98901 ● Phone (509) 574-2300 FAX (509) 574-2301 Application for Construction Page 1 of 2 Form # BFS0002 A Printed: 7/2/18

Form # BFS0002 A Revised: 7/2/18

DATE:

APPLICANT TO COMPLETE (Use WWW.YAKIMAP.COM for assistance)

OFFICE USE ONLY Land Use / Zoning:____________ Case: BLD

Tax Parcel Number: ___ UGA ___ CAO/Shoreline ADD

Example: R 18 T 13 S 14 - 12345 Overlay: __ Airport / __ Greenway / __Floodplain RAP

R T S _ ___ Sewer ___ Septic

LAND USE

Potable Water: ___ YCWRS Well WRS

Name of Short Plat, Subdivision, or Manufactured Home Park

Lot or Space # ___ Purveyor ___ Exempt

___FAAR WUI-FD___ M / H / E PC

Job site address: ____________________________________________ City: _______________________ Below - Provide a detailed description of the Project / Scope of Work:

Construction Valuation (Contractor Estimate) $

Fill in ALL sections with people that are associated with this project and The property owner(s) or agent, by signing this form, hereby certify to the best of their knowledge and under penalty of perjury that they are the legal owners of the property, have reviewed the proposal as presented in the application, validate that it depicts an accurate and true description of the project proposed and wish to pursue the described project. Any change to the intent of the proposal project description must be submitted and reviewed prior to project issuance.

Property Owner: Day Phone:

CHECK IF YOU ARE ACTING AS YOUR OWN CONTRACTOR – (Signature required at declaration at bottom of second page)

Mailing Address:

City, State, ZIP:

E-mail:

Owners Signature: Date:

Contractor Name: Day Phone:

Company Name:

Mailing Address:

City, State, ZIP:

E-mail:

Contractor License #: (Required) Expiration Date:

Signature: Date:

Application for Construction (Permit Application)

Building & Fire Safety Division – Yakima County Public Services

Yakima County Public Services ● 128 N. 2nd Street, 4th Floor ● Yakima, WA 98901 ● Phone (509) 574-2300 FAX (509) 574-2301 Application for Construction Page 2 of 2 Form # BFS0002 A Printed: 7/2/18

Application for Construction Continued

Architect / Engineer / Surveyor: Day Phone:

Company Name (if any):

Address, City, State, ZIP:

E-mail:

Professional License No.: Expiration Date:

Signature: Date:

Applicant / Agent / Consultant: Day Phone:

Company Name (if any):

Address, City, State, ZIP:

E-mail:

Signature: Date:

This Section To Be Completed For Construction Permits Only

Pursuant to RCW 19.27.095 (2)(i-ii) The requirements for a fully completed construction application shall include: i. The name, address, and phone number of the office of the lender administering the interim construction financing, if any: OR ii. The name and address of the firm that has issued a payment bond, if any, on behalf of the prime contractor for the protection of the owner, if the bond is for an amount not less than 50% of the total amount of the construction project. If for any reason the information requested below is not available at the time of application, the applicant shall provide the information as soon as it can be reasonably be obtained.

Lending Agency Name: Phone: Mailing Address: City: State: ZIP:

I acknowledge by checking this box that this project has no lending agency for construction financing.

Bonding Agency Name: Phone: Mailing Address: City: State: ZIP

I acknowledge by checking this box that this project has no bonding agency.

If you are the Property Owner and Acting As Your Own Contractor, please complete the following declaration:

I acknowledge that I am applying for a permit thru the Yakima County Public Services Department.

I also acknowledge that I am not a licensed contractor, specialty or general, or that I am not acting as a contractor and wish to be exempt from the requirements of the Washington State Contractor’s Act, per RCW 18.27.090, and will abide by all provisions and conditions of the exemption as stated.

I agree that if I use the assistance of any person(s) to provide labor and/or assistance, I will retain only contractors registered and currently licensed as required under the laws of the State of Washington.

I (print name) _______________________________________________ certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. Owner Signature ______________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST MEC Owner Name: Job site address: Occupancy of structure:

Commercial

Industrial

Residence

Garage (Residential Use)

Residential Accessory Structure

Agricultural / Farm Building

Other: (describe below)

EQUIPMENT:

New

Alteration

Changeout

FUEL SOURCE:

Electric

Natural Gas

LP Gas (check LP tank requirement below)

New LP tank

Existing LP tank

*Size of Equipment (as applicable) please include BTU, Ton, CFM, Horsepower, etc.

# of Equip.

Type of Equipment *Size

AIR HANDLERS

Air-handling unit (including ducts attached thereto)

ALTERATION, ADDITION, REPAIRS

For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to each of the following (including installation of controls regulated by this code.)

Heating appliance

Refrigeration unit

Cooling unit

Absorption unit

BOILERS, COMPRESSORS AND ABSORPTION SYSTEMS

Boiler

Compressor

Absorption system

EVAPORATIVE COOLERS

Evaporative cooler other than portable type (per unit)

FURNACES

Forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner

Floor furnace, (including vent)

Suspended heater

Recessed wall heater

Floor-mounted unit heater

INCINERATORS

Domestic

Commercial or Industrial

# of Equip.

Type of Equipment *Size

MISCELLANEOUS

Appliance or piece of equipment but not classed in other appliance categories

Gas piping (Fuel)

Hazardous process piping system (HPP) of one to four outlets

Nonhazardous process piping system(NPP)

Wood stove / Pellet Stove (Freestanding or Insert)

VENTILATION AND EXHAUST

Ventilation fan connected to a single duct

Ventilation system which is not a portion of any heating or air-conditioning system authorized by a permit

For the installation of each hood which is served by mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for such hood

Kitchen range hood or downdraft

FILL IN EQUIPMENT NOT LISTED ABOVE