Important Information 

Effective March 15, 2024, Washington State has implemented the 2021 Building Codes and Washington State Energy Code. For more information please visit this link. For residential submittal requirements, please visit this link.

Effective May 13, 2024, the City of Richland Building Department will require 3rd party Energy Code Review and related Inspections by a licensed Mechanical Engineer for all New Commercial and substantial Tenant Improvement permits. For more information please call: 509-942-7794.

Note: Records submitted to the City of Richland are part of the planning or permitting process become public records subject to release under the Public Records Act.

Electronic Plan Review - Please help us go 100% paperless by submitting electronically

• Electronic Document Submittal Standards
• Increased Review Efficiency Guidelines
• Residential standard plan attachments

Building Permit Information

• Frequently Asked Questions
• When and How to Request Inspections
• Design Criteria
• Shell Only Buildings
• Are you ready for your commercial Certificate of Occupancy

Permit Fee Information

• Residential Fee Schedule
• Commercial Fee Schedule
• Valuation Table

Factory Assembled Structures Information

• FAS Inspections Required
• FAS Separations Requirements 

Building Permit Regulations

• Architect Stamping Requirements
• Energy Code Tables
• Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms
• Swimming Pool Permit Requirements
• RV Ordinance
• Multi Family Enclosure Information
• Child Daycare Facilities
• Fencing and small shed regulations
• Adult Family Home Inspection Checklist

ADA Requirements

• Accessibility Requirements
• Accessible Curb & Ramps

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