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Concrete, remodeling and finish work in Chelan. Start with the project, then confirm the permit desk and site-specific design criteria.
Local numbers, with the conditions
Chelan County's climatic and geographic design criteria sheet lists a frost line depth of 24 inches, the same figure in both the residential table (for use with the International Residential Code) and the commercial table. The sheet adds that all design criteria is site specific. Chelan County
The City of Chelan design criteria sheet lists a ground snow load of 50 psf and a roof snow load of 40 psf for building inside the city limits. the City of Chelan
Chelan County's building design criteria sheet sets ground snow load by elevation for sites the county permits, outside city limits. Chelan County
Inside the City of Chelan, the building department's list of common examples of work that needs a permit includes carports, decks more than 30 inches above grade, dock repairs and additions, exterior doors, windows and skylights that require a new opening, rockeries and restraining walls over 4 feet in height, re-roofs, and window replacement where the window frame has been replaced or where the opening has been enlarged or safety glass or egress code is required. the City of Chelan
The City of Chelan Building Department's tip sheet "Permits: When Required", which the city still publishes as its 2015 IRC edition, lists as common examples of work not requiring a permit: one-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds not exceeding 200 sq. ft. the City of Chelan
In the City of Chelan, a building permit issued under the International Building Code expires and becomes null and void if the work it authorizes is not commenced within 180 days from the date of the permit, or if the work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days after it has been commenced. the City of Chelan
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Which permit desk handles your address?
Inside Chelan city limits the permit desk is the City of Chelan Building Department. The Building Department sits under the city's Community Development Department. The office is at 135 E Johnson Ave. the City of Chelan
The county building desk is at 316 Washington Street, Suite 301, Wenatchee, WA 98801. The main line is (509) 667-6225 and inspections are (509) 667-6635. Chelan County
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Before you plan the work
- Inside the Chelan city limits the City of Chelan is the permitting authority, and its published design criteria sheet sets a ground snow load of 50 PSF, a roof snow load of 40 PSF, and a frost depth of 18 inches. Chelan County
- The City of Chelan Design Criteria sheet lists a seismic design category of "C" for residential and "D" for all others. the City of Chelan
- Washington's 2021 building codes took effect statewide on March 15, 2024. In an announcement published September 18, 2023, the Washington State Building Code Council reported that it had agreed to the delay on September 15, 2023 and stated: "The new effective date for all building codes is March 15, 2024. the State Building Code Council
Questions
Building in Chelan
The details behind the local numbers and permit decisions.
How deep do footings go inside the Chelan city limits?
Chelan County's climatic and geographic design criteria sheet lists a frost line depth of 24 inches, the same figure in both the residential table (for use with the International Residential Code) and the commercial table. The sheet adds that all design criteria is site specific.
Note that this is the county's sheet; the City of Chelan publishes separate design criteria for work inside city limits. Chelan County
What snow load does a roof inside the Chelan city limits have to carry?
The City of Chelan design criteria sheet lists a ground snow load of 50 psf and a roof snow load of 40 psf for building inside the city limits.
What work needs a building permit inside the Chelan city limits?
Inside the City of Chelan, the building department's list of common examples of work that needs a permit includes carports, decks more than 30 inches above grade, dock repairs and additions, exterior doors, windows and skylights that require a new opening, rockeries and restraining walls over 4 feet in height, re-roofs, and window replacement where the window frame has been replaced or where the opening has been enlarged or safety glass or egress code is required.
How long does a building permit stay valid inside the Chelan city limits?
In the City of Chelan, a building permit issued under the International Building Code expires and becomes null and void if the work it authorizes is not commenced within 180 days from the date of the permit, or if the work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days after it has been commenced.
Each approved inspection advances the expiration date 180 days from the date of the last approved inspection. the City of Chelan
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