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Seattle Department of Construction
and Inspections
Seattle Permits
— part of a multi-departmental City of Seattle series on getting a permit
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Tip should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible for compliance
with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in this Tip.
SDCI Tip #303—Applicant Responsibilities and Plan Requirements (SF & Two-Unit) page 3
Plan cover sheets review, if the property boundary has been created
Drainage control plan if you are adding more or altered since 1974
than 2,000 square feet of impervious surface LOT COVERAGE CALCULATIONS if your project
Building grade sheets if adding or changing a increases the structure's footprint
driveway (available from Seattle Department of
Transportation) ALTERATIONS
Garage floor elevation to City of Seattle datum if A COMPLETE SET OF PLANS including:
you are proposing a new garage Site plan (see Tip 103, Site Plan Requirements)
Masonry chimney section/detail (if applicable) Floor plans
Grading plan if your site is in an environmen- Glazing and opaque door schedule
tally sensitive area or if you are grading over
Foundation plan with information showing the
100 cubic yards elsewhere
load tracing to the foundation if you are making
SOILS REPORT if available or required as indi- structural changes
cated by your site visit report
Framing plan if you are proposing new framing
ENERGY CALCULATIONS show existing, pro- or a change in the structural system
posed, total Elevations if you are proposing changes to the
HEATING EQUIPMENT SIZING CALCULATION building envelope or window location or sizing
FORM Typical section based upon the scope of the
STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS if available work to be performed
TRUSS DESIGN for new manufactured trusses Details showing how changes integrate into the
SALVAGE ASSESSMENT for projects involving
existing structure
demolition that have either an area of work greater Plan cover sheets
than 750 square feet or a project value greater than Masonry chimney section/detail (if applicable)
$75,000 Grading plan if your site is on an
HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL if your resi- environmentally sensitive area or if you are
dence is on a septic system grading over 100 cubic yards elsewhere
TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY with corner stakes and STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS if available and
all property lines when your addition: you are proposing structural changes
Is within 2 feet of maximum allowed height SOILS REPORT
Is using a land use height bonus or exception TRUSS DESIGN FOR NEW MANUFACTURED
per the land use code TRUSSES
Requires grading plans SALVAGE ASSESSMENT for projects involving
Is located in a known slide area and you are demolition that have either an area of work greater
enlarging the footprint than 750 square feet or a project value greater than
MASTER USE PERMITS that are associated with $75,000
this project. HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL if your resi-
If issued, a copy of your approved plans and dence is on a septic system
decision must be available when you submit your TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY with corner stakes and
building permit at the time of application. all property lines when:
If pending, you should reference your project num- Your addition is within 2 feet of maximum
ber and make sure that the application being filed allowed height
matches the application currently in process. You are using a land use height bonus or
A COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE exception per the Land Use Code
PROPERTY on the site plan of your application You must submit grading plans
A RECORDED COPY OF SHORT PLAT, BOUND- Your site is located in an identified slide area
ARY LINE ADJUSTMENT, SUBDIVISION OR
OTHER PLATTING APPROVAL and our written
approval report will facilitate your zoning/land use
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Tip should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible for compliance
with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in this Tip.
SDCI Tip #303—Applicant Responsibilities and Plan Requirements (SF & Two-Unit) page 4
MASTER USE PERMITS ASSOCIATED WITH steps, doorways, windows, and sky lights
THIS PROJECT: Specify how each room will be used
If issued, a copy of your approved plans and Show the width and height of all window and doorway
decision must be available when you submit openings
your application.
Indicate exhaust fan locations and cubic feet per
If pending, reference your project number and
minute (cfm)
make sure that the application being filed
matches the applications currently in process. Indicate the location of all furnaces, heaters and
heat pumps
A COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE
PROPERTY on the site plan of your application Identify the proposed change of use for any area
within the structure
A RECORDED COPY OF SHORT PLAT, BOUND-
ARY LINE ADJUSTMENT, SUBDIVISION OR Fully dimension, to scale, all rooms and areas
OTHER PLATTING APPROVAL and our written shown on your plan
approval report will facilitate the zoning/land use FRAMING PLAN (Figures 2 and 3):
review, if the property boundary has been created Identify the size, grade, lumber species, spacing,
or altered since 1974 and direction of floor and ceiling joists and rafters
LOT COVERAGE CALCULATIONS if your project Show all supporting walls, beams, and columns
increases the structure's footprint
Show how the existing framing will be connected to
new proposed framing
INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR
STRUCTURAL WALL SECTION (Figure 4):
SPECIFIC TYPES OF PLANS
Must show an entire cross-section through a typical
ALL PLANS:
wall from foundation to the roof
Must be to scale and fully dimensioned
Identify by section and delete any wall section in
Must have matching scale and be consistent with the building that is different than the typical section
other drawings
Identify the location of the cross-section on the
Must have minimum 1/8" lettering floor plan
Must show structural notes including design loads MATERIALS must be specified as to size, spacing
Must illustrate compliance with the ventilation require- and type. You need to specify:
ments of Section 406, of the Seattle Mechanical Code Insulation — type, location and “R” value of all
FOUNDATION OF THE PLAN (Figures 2 and 3): wall, floor, slab and ceiling insulation
For all new foundations Foundation — size and type of materials to be
used, including foundation dimensions, sill plate
For existing foundations where you are adding
material and size, size and spacing of anchor
additional floor space or roof area over or adjacent bolts, size and location of reinforcing bars,
to the existing foundations height of backfill against foundation walls, height
Including dimensions of all foundation walls, foot- of foundation wall above grade, and footing
ings, and under-floor vents or access openings depth below grade
Including location and size of all posts and beams; Wall section — size and spacing of metal/wood
and the intended use of the space above or within studs, thickness and type of sheathing, weather-
foundation walls (e.g., basement, crawl space, proofing and siding material
garage, recreation room) Flooring — size and type of sub-floor underlay-
For a remodel of an existing building, show all ment and flooring material and the size, species,
changes to existing structural elements (e.g., joists, spacing, and direction of floor joists and beams
bearing walls) Ceiling — ceiling height and ceiling material
Indicate concrete mix by number of sacks and and the size, species, spacing, and direction of
allowed design stress all ceiling supporting elements
FLOOR PLAN (Figures 2 and 3): Roofing — roof sheathing, weatherproofing,
roofing materials to be used and the size,
Identify all walls (existing, new, and to be removed)
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Tip should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible for compliance
with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in this Tip.
SDCI Tip #303—Applicant Responsibilities and Plan Requirements (SF & Two-Unit) page 5
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Tip should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible for compliance
with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in this Tip.
SDCI Tip #303—Applicant Responsibilities and Plan Requirements (SF & Two-Unit) page 6
QUESTIONS
If you have specific questions about plan requirements
and/or your responsibilities as an applicant, please
contact a permit specialist in our Applicant Services
Center, located on the 20th floor of Seattle Municipal
Tower at 700 Fifth Ave., (206) 684-8850.
Access to Information
Links to electronic versions of many of our docu-
ments mentioned in this Tip are available on the
"Tools & Resources" page of our website at www.
seattle.gov/dpd/toolsresources/. Paper copies
are available from our Public Resource Center,
located on the 20th floor of Seattle Municipal
Tower at 700 Fifth Ave. in downtown Seattle, (206)
684-8467.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Tip should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible for compliance
with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in this Tip.
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EAVE OVERHANG
SITE PLAN
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Tip should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible for compliance
with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in this Tip.
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Tip should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible for compliance
with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in this Tip.
SDCI Tip #303—Applicant Responsibilities and Plan Requirements (SF & Two-Unit) page 9
(1 1/2" MIN)
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Tip should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible for compliance
with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in this Tip.
SDCI Tip #303—Applicant Responsibilities and Plan Requirements (SF & Two-Unit) page 10
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Tip should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible for compliance
with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in this Tip.
SDCI Tip #303—Applicant Responsibilities and Plan Requirements (SF & Two-Unit) page 11
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Tip should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible for compliance
with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in this Tip.
SDCI Tip #303—Applicant Responsibilities and Plan Requirements (SF & Two-Unit) page 12
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Tip should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible for compliance
with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in this Tip.
(Sample)
GLAZING AND OPAQUE DOOR SCHEDULE: SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SPACE
GLAZING (VERTICAL)
Fenestration Plan Manufacturer/Model No. and Product Size W x H Area No. Total U-factor NFRC-CPD No. or Default VFA x
Number Page Special Features Type (sq.ft.) VGA Table U=
SLW-1 A-3,4 Best Energy/123: triple w/low-E slid. win. 3’0” x 5”0” 15.0 x4 = 60 0.42 BEN-L-6-00037-00007 25.2
& argon
SLW-2 A-3,4 Best Energy/123: triple w/low-E slid. win. 4’0” x 6”0” 24.0 x2 = 48 0.60 BEN-L-6-00037-00007 28.8
& argon
PIC-1 A-3 Best Energy/253: triple w/low-E fixed. 5’0” x 6”0” 30.0 x2 = 60 0.34 BEN-L-4-00054-00011 12.6
& argon win.
GAR-1 A-3 Greenhouse: vinyl, dbl w/low-E, garden 3”0” x 4”0” 12.0 x1 = 12 Default Table 10-6A 17.6
argon, 0.5” gap win.
SLD-1 A-3,4 Best Energy/433: triple w/low-E lid. door 6’0” x 6”8” 40.0 x1 = 40 BEN-L-9-00012-00004 10.0
& argon
Total VGA = 220 Total VGA x U = 65.1
Area-Weighted Average Vertical Glazing U-factor = (Total VGA x U) / (Total VGA) = 0.296
with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in this Tip.
GLAZING (OVERHEAD)
Skylight Plan Manufacturer/Model No. and Product Size W x H Area No. Total U-factor NFRC-CPD No. or Default SKA x
Number Page Special Features Type (sq.ft.) OGA U=
SKY-1 A-5 Sky Systems/57: triple w/low-E skylight 2’0” x 4”0” 8.0 x2 = 16 0.44 SKY-D-2-00004-00005 7.0
SKY-2 A-5 Dome/101: alum.clad wood, triple skylight 2’0” x 2”0” 4.0 x1 =4 0.67 Default Table 10-6E 2.7
SDCI Tip #303—Applicant Responsibilities and Plan Requirements (SF & Two-Unit)
Area-Weighted Average Overhead Glazing U-factor = (Total OGA x U) / (Total OGA) = 0.486
OPAQUE DOOR
Number Plan Manufacturer/Model No. and Product Size Area No. Total U-factor NFRC-CPD No. or Default ODA x
Page Special Features Type WxH (sq. ft.) ODA U=
INS-1 A-3 Insuldoor/VIZ: insul. fiberglass w/ swing 3’0” x 6”8” 20.0 x2 = 40.0 0.15 Default Table A107.1(3) 6.0
wood frame door
WD-2 A-3 Utilidoor/26: insul. steel w/wood swing 2’-8” x 6’-8” 17.8 x1 = 17.8 0.16 Default Table A107.1(4) 2.8
edge & frame door
Total ODA= 57.8 Total ODA x U = 8.8
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Tip should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible for compliance
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Area-Weighted Average Opaque Door U-factor = (Total OGA x U) / (Total OGA) = 0.153
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Tip should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible for compliance
with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in this Tip