A final inspection is required for all building permit types (grading, mechanical, plumbing, re-roof, demolition, etc.). Progress inspections are also required on most larger projects, such as new construction, tenant improvements, or remodels. Please contact the Building Official at (360) 893-9007 if you need additional information.

Inspections must be requested through the City's online permitting system, Cloudpermit. You will need to create a Cloudpermit account before you can submit an application online, and then, after the permit is issued, you can request inspections through Cloudpermit as well. You must submit the request by 3:00pm the day before the inspection. Before you request a final inspection, please make sure any electrical work is signed off. For re-roof inspections, a ladder should be available in case the inspector needs to access the roof.

It depends on the type of permit. Once all the required documentation is submitted, here is the review timeline you can expect:

• Fence or re-roof permit: 2-3 working days.
• Stand-alone mechanical and/or plumbing permit: 2-4 working days; please allow up to two weeks if a floodplain review is required.
• Residential new construction or accessory dwelling unit (ADU): 2-3 weeks.
• Commercial new construction: 4-6 weeks, depending on the complexity of the project.
• Residential addition or remodel: 1-3 weeks, depending on the extent of the work.
• Commercial addition, remodel or tenant improvement: 3-4 weeks, depending on the complexity of the project.
• Demolition: 2-4 working days after receipt of the SWCAA paperwork, if applicable
• Accessory structure (residential): 1-2 weeks.
• Fill and grade, excavation: 2-4 weeks.
• Commercial coach or manufactured home placement: 1-2 weeks.
• Decks / ramps / stairs: 1-2 weeks.
• Siding / door / window replacement: 2-4 days.

Permit fees are based on different criteria depending on the type of permit.

Building permit fees are primarily based on the valuation of the building. A state surcharge is assessed on most types of building permits. Additional fees may apply, such as impact fees for commercial projects. All new construction permits are also subject to water and sewer assessments and fees.

Plumbing and mechanical permits are assessed a base permit fee and a per-unit fee for each fixture or appliance to be installed. State surcharge does not apply to these permits.

Flat fees apply to permits for fences, re-roofs, demolition, manufactured home placement permits, and sign permits. State surcharge is assessed on most of these permits.

The City of Orting accepts cash, check, and debit/credit up to $300.

Checks should be made payable to "City of Orting" and may be placed in our utility payment drop box at the corner of Bridge St and Washington Ave or mailed to PO Box 489, Orting, WA 98360.

Please note the permit number or project address on the check stub or memorandum line.

Note: All card payments are limited to $300. This is for both online and in-person payments.

If your project is ready for inspection, please arrange for an inspection as soon as possible. Each successfully passed progress inspection resets the expiration "clock" for another 180 days from the date of that inspection.

If your project is not ready for inspection, you may request an extension. We can grant only one extension for each permit. Please submit a written request (email, US mail, hand-delivered) including the following information:

• Permit number.
• Length of extension request (maximum is 180 days).
• The reason an extension is needed.

We will let you know when the extension request is approved.

Illicit discharge means any discharge to a municipal separate storm sewer that is not composed entirely of storm water except discharges pursuant to an NPDES permit (other than the NPDES permit for discharges from the municipal separate storm sewer) and discharges resulting from fire fighting activities. View more information on illicit discharge or reporting an illicit discharge.

West Nile virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness. Experts believe WNV is established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that flares up in the summer and continues into the fall. West Nile virus is a bird disease that’s spread by infected mosquitoes.

The City of Orting is aware of this potential and is actively treating the storm ponds through a third party Licensed Pesticide Sprayer with an Aquatic Mosquito Control Permit. To read more about WNV visit the Washington State Department of Health.