City of White Salmon, WA
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Welcome to the City of White Salmon Online Permit Center!

The online portal accepts PDF file types up to 200 megabytes. Two hard copies of the building/remodel plans are still required to be mailed or dropped off at City Hall.

Through the Online Permit Center, you can apply for building permits and land-use applications, check the status of existing permits and land-use applications, request inspections, and access reference materials.

 

Office Hours

White Salmon City Hall’s office hours are Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, closed during the lunch hour, 12 to 1 pm, and federal holidays.

 

Business License

The City of White Salmon has partnered with the Washington Department of Revenue for business licensing, and the city's endorsement is now obtained/renewed online at www.dor.wa.gov. All contractors, including subcontractors, must have an active city business license. You can also contact DOR at 360-705-6741 if you need help. The new city business license/endorsement fee is $75.00/$50.00 renewal.

 

Zoning

Klickitat County’s GIS Mapping System

White Salmon Zoning Map

 

Construction Standards

The Washington State Building Code is comprised of the model code editions listed below with Washington State Amendments. For your convenience, the Washington State Energy Code is available in its entirety. The 2018 editions of the codes listed below are currently in effect. The State Building Code (SBC) is the minimum construction requirement for the state of Washington and includes:

  • 2018 International Building Code (includes the 2018 International Existing Building Code, 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa code, and 2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1)
  • 2018 International Residential Code
  • 2018 International Mechanical Code (includes the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2017 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58), and 2018 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) as it applies to LP Gas installations)
  • 2018 International Fire Code
  • 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code
  • 2018 Washington State Energy Code
  • National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) -- Please see the Department of Labor and Industries for information on the adoption and amendment of the National Electrical Code.

For building-specific questions, please contact us at (509) 493-1133 ext. 201 or Billh@ci.white-salmon.wa.us

 

Design Requirements

  • Ground Snow Load: 52 PSF
  • Deck Load:  60 PSF
  • Floor load:  40 PSF
  • Wind Load Varies – less than 110 mph (Site specific)
  • Seismic Zone:  D-1
  • Weathering: Severe
  • Frost Line Depth: 18 Inches
  • Termites: Slight to moderate
  • Decay: Slight to moderate
  • Winter design temperature: 23°
  • Ice Shield Underlay: Yes
  • Flood Hazards: Yes
  • Air Freeze Index: 538

 

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