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Population: 1,595
Average Temperature:
Summer high: 70 degrees
Winter high: 42 degrees
Average Rainfall:
65-90 inches yearly
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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.

   Building Official/Code Enforcement
Bill Sidor
Phone:  (360) 532-9230
Fax:  (360) 532-9215
Hours worked:  12 hrs per week. General; M, W, F8:00am – 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.
   General Duties
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.
   Current Codes Enforced by the City of Cosmopolis

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

   Handouts Available
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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