The Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer
is primarily responsible for ensuring that the
minimum safety standards are met for all structures
within the City. This is accomplished through the
enforcement of Municipal and International Building
Codes.
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| Building
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Bill Sidor
Phone: (360) 532-9230
Fax: (360) 532-9215
Hours worked: 12 hrs per week. General; M, W, F – 8:00am – 12:00
(Noon) or
Contact City Hall to obtain hours worked or to set up an appointment.
The Building Department Office is located in City Hall at 1300 First St. |
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| General
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General duties of the Building Inspector include
the issuance of building permits for new construction
or the remodeling of existing structures, plan reviews,
variances, appeals, conditional use permits, inspections,
answer questions and provide code interpretations,
issue correction notices and the coordination with
all parties during ongoing construction projects.
General duties of the Code Enforcement Officer include the investigation of nuisance
complaints, investigate dangerous structures, investigate and resolve complaints
regarding land use, zoning violations, solid waste accumulations, overgrown vegetation,
junk vehicles on private property and other code violations as outlined in the
Municipal Code. |
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| Current Codes Enforced by the City of Cosmopolis |
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2003 International Building Code with Statewide
Amendments
2003 International Residential Code with Statewide
Amendments
2003 Uniform Plumbing Code with Statewide Amendments
2003 International Mechanical Code with Statewide
Amendments
2003 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air
Quality Code
2003 Washington State Energy Code
City of Cosmopolis
Municipal Code
City of
Cosmopolis Code Title 7 – Chapter 7.04, 7.08, 7.16 (Health & Sanitation)
City of
Cosmopolis Code Title 8 – Chapter 8.12 (Animals)
City of
Cosmopolis Code Title 9 – Chapter 9.72 (Public Peace, Safety & Morals)
City of
Cosmopolis Code Title 10 – Chapter 10.24, 10.28 (Vehicles & Traffic)
City of
Cosmopolis Code Title 14 – Buildings & Construction
City of
Cosmopolis Code Title 18 – Zoning
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| Handouts Available |
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| Building
Permit Application/Requirements |
Non-Engineered
Pole Bldg |
| Wall
Framing & Insulation Details |
Footing Details |
| Weatherization – Doors/Windows |
Sheetrock Nailing |
| Carport/Awning
Details |
Deck/Landing/Handrail
Construction |
| Wheelchair/Ramp
Details & Standards |
Sidewalk & Curb
Details |
| Accessibility
Design/Barrier Free Design |
Roofing |
| Wall
Bracing/Narrow Wall Design/Shearwall |
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