Building Department

The City of North Bend is currently following the 2021 International Building Codes.

All submittals after March 15th, 2024, will be required to be in compliance with the 2021 Codes.

(The 2024 Model Code implementation date has been adjusted to: May 03, 2027)

You can submit your Building Permit Application and all supporting materials to the City at building@northbendwa.gov. We will confirm receipt of your application.

Functions & Responsibilities

The Building Department oversees building and related construction activities to protect the public health, safety and welfare of our residents and visitors pursuant to uniform construction codes governing land use and code enforcement (as established in North Bend Municipal Code 15.02.020).

The City of North Bend enforces the International Codes, Washington State Amendments and Washington Administrative Code (WAC), all as adopted in NBMC Title 15 - Buildings and Construction. The Construction Administrative Code as set forth in NBMC 15.02 replaces the International Code Council (ICC) administrative chapters of the adopted codes.

A free online version of the International Codes is available by visiting the ICC website and hard copy of the code books can be purchased by visiting the WABO Bookstore. Both of these versions of the Code do not include any amendments specific to Washington State. To check Washington State amendments to building codes please visit the Washington State Building Code website.

Building Department Informational Quick Links:

Building Permit Application                                                                                                             Active Permit Map
Check the status of your Permit
Design Criteria for the City of North Bend
Building Department Submittal Requirements
Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF)
FAQ                                                                                                                                                      

Inspections 

All inspections with the City of North Bend must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. 
We do not perform inspections on Fridays, weekends or holidays

 Inspections can be scheduled as follows:

By phone by calling (425) 888-7645 and providing the following information:

  • Permit Number
  • Address
  • Type of Inspection
  • Date to perform the inspection
  • Contact name and phone number in case we need to call you back

Fire Alarm or Fire Sprinkler Inspections are scheduled through Eastside Fire and Rescue.

Electrical permits and electrical inspections are handled by Labor and Industries.

Codes & Regulations

Additional information related to codes and regulations can be found by visiting the following:

Construction Work Hours and Holidays

Allowable hours for Construction Noise.

  • Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Saturday:  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sunday:  No work allowed

No work allowed on these days:

  • New Years Day (1-1-26)
  • Memorial Day (5-25-26)
  • Independence Day (7-4-26)
  • Labor Day (9-7-26)
  • Thanksgiving Holiday (11-26-26)
  • Christmas Holiday (12-25-26)