Building

New Alteration/Subject to Field Inspection Online Permit Rolled Out

The City has created a new online permit for residential alterations or remodels that are solely within the interior of a home.  These alterations must not involve going outside the existing footprint or raise roof lines. Since this is a Subject to Field Inspection (STFI) permit, the final review and approval for this permit type is completed in a pre-construction inspection after the permit has been issued. 

Examples of work covered under the R-ALT-STFI permit type include:

• Kitchen remodel - Moving appliances around within the kitchen space and/or adding a beam to eliminate posts.
• Interior space remodel - Moving or deleting walls.
• Reconfiguring bedrooms - Does not include adding a bedroom.
• Small structural changes - Requires stamped engineering plan at time of submittal.
• Bathroom remodel.
• Adding interior LP gas lines for new appliances (gas fireplace)
• Above existing garage space - Creating ADU's are not eligible for this type of permit.
• Changing staircases or railings.

Work that is NOT eligible for this permit type:

• Alterations outside the existing footprint work.
• LP tank replacements.
• Additions to existing homes.
• Alterations inside the existing footprint to add a bedroom.
• Detached garages.
• Grading on property.
• New utility installation.
• Tree clearing or vegetation management.
• Commercial improvements.
• Raising of roof or changing roof heights and/or size.
• Drainage improvements.
• Seismic retrofitting of either interior or exterior of home.

This permit is supported by an online application process very similar to our residential mechanical (R-MEC) permit and may be applied for using the Online Permit Portal.

Planners and Inspectors continue to be available by email and phone (see Staff Directory).

Building inspections may be scheduled by calling 206-780-3789 or e-mailing Inspections@bainbridgewa.gov.

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The Online Permit Center allows you to do the following online:

• Check the status of a permit
• Apply for a permit (some restrictions apply)
• Schedule an inspection
• View inspection schedule
• Pay permit fees