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What are some examples of work to manufactured or mobile homes that either require or do not require a permit and inspection?











TYPE OF WORK
ALTERATION PERMIT AND INSPECTION REQUIRED?

Yes No



(1) Air Conditioner/Heat Pump
   

(a) New installation X  

(b) Replacement X  

(c) Reconnection after moving home X  

(d) Repair   X

(e) Adjustment and/or maintenance   X

(2) Bottom Board - Repair   X

(3) Clothes Washer
   

(a) New installation   X

(b) Replacement   X

(c) Repair with approved parts   X

(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance   X

(4) Clothes Dryer (Electric)    

(a) New installation (Prewired electrical)   X

(b) Replacement   X

(c) Repair with approved parts   X

(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance   X

(e) Replacement with gas clothes dryer when modifications to electrical or gas systems are performed X  

(5) Clothes Dryer (Gas)    

(a) New installation (Preplumbed gas)   X

(b) Replacement   X

(c) Repair with approved parts   X

(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance   X

(e) Replacement with electric clothes dryer when modifications to electrical or gas systems are performed X  

(6) Dishwasher
   

(a) New installation X  

(b) Replacement    

(i) Cord connected   X

(ii) Direct wired X  

(c) Repair   X

(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance   X

(7) Doors (Interior and Exterior)    

(a) Additional* X  

(b) Replacement of door that fits into the same opening   X

(8) Electrical
   

(a) Replacing main electrical panel****** X  

(b) Adding circuits X  

(c) Extending existing circuit(s) X  

(d) Replacing lighting fixtures****   X

(e) Replacing circuit breakers/fuses   X

(f) Replacing switches, receptacles, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and glass or plastic shades   X

(g) Repairing bath exhaust fans   X

(h) Repairing fans in kitchen range hoods   X

(9) Exterior Finish
   

(a) Painting   X

(b) Replacement of siding X  

(10) Furnace (Electric)    

(a) New installation X  

(b) Replacement X  

(c) Repair   X

(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance   X

(e) Replacement with gas furnace X  

(11) Furnace (Gas)    

(a) New installation X  

(b) Replacement X  

(c) Repair   X

(d) Change from LP Gas to Natural Gas or from Natural Gas to LP gas per its listing   X

(e) Adjustment and/or maintenance   X

(f) Replacement with electric furnace X  

(12) Gas Lines
   

(a) New installation X  

(b) Extend existing gas line X  

(c) Repair X  

(13) Interior
   

(a) Painting, wall papering and similar finish work   X

(b) Replacement or addition of curtains, drapes, blinds, window shades and other window coverings   X

(c) Replacement of carpeting and other floor-covering materials with similar materials   X

(14) Microwave Oven (Over range)    

(a) New installation when electrical system modifications are performed X  

(b) Replacement   X

(c) Repair   X

(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance   X

(15) Microwave Oven (Countertop)   X

(16) Pellet Stove
   

(a) New installation X  

(b) Replacement X  

(c) Repair   X

(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance   X

(17) Plumbing
   

(a) Adding plumbing fixtures*** X  

(b) Repairing damage*** X  

(c) Replacing fixtures***   X

(d) Repairing fixtures***   X

(e) Replacement/repair of shower doors and curtains   X

(18) Range/Cook Top/Eye Level Oven (Electric)    

(a) Replacement    

(i) Cord connected   X

(ii) Direct wired X  

(b) Repair with approved parts   X

(c) Adjustment and/or maintenance   X

(d) Replacement with gas appliance(s) X  

(19) Range/Cook Top/Eye Level Oven (Gas)    

(a) New installation X  

(b) Replacement   X

(c) Repair with approved parts   X

(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance   X

(e) Replacement with electric appliance(s) X  

(20) Roofing
   

(a) Reroofing X  

(b) Applying liquid or mastic roof sealant to a metal roof   X

(c) Repair of damaged composition shingles   X

(21) Structural changes
   

(a) Adding a dormer* X  

(b) Truss repairs* X  

(c) Add opening in wall** X  

(d) Add gypsum board to walls or ceilings X  

(e) Repair or replacing floor decking/joists X  

(22) Water Heater (Electric)    

(a) Replacement w/electric water heater X  

(b) Repair   X

(c) Adjustment and/or maintenance   X

(d) Replacement with gas water heater X  

(23) Water Heater (Gas)    

(a) Replacement w/gas water heater X  

(b) Repair   X

(c) Change from LP gas to Natural Gas or from Natural Gas to LP gas per its listing   X

(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance   X

(e) Replacement with electric water heater X  

(24) Windows
   

(a) Replacement in same opening with no structural changes*****   X

(b) Replacement when structural changes are required X  

(c) Replacement of glass   X

(25) Wood Stove/Fireplace
   

(a) New installation X  

(b) Replacement X  

(c) Repair   X

(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance   X



*
May also require a plan review. Please contact your local L&I representative.

**
May also require a plan review. The department has detailed drawings you may use for openings in sidewalls. Please contact your local L&I representative.

***
Fixtures include: Faucets, sinks, lavatories, laundry tubs, water closets (toilets), tubs, showers and tub/shower combos.

****
Fixtures must be installed per its listing and intended use.

*****
Windows in bedrooms must be of egress type.

******
Meter bases may only be installed by the manufacturer of the home unless repaired or replaced.

Note:
Exemption from the permit and inspection requirements shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in violation of the applicable code, Chapter 296-150M WAC.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW and 2005 c 399. WSR 05-24-020, § 296-150M-0302, filed 11/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW and 2003 c 291. WSR 05-01-102, § 296-150M-0302, filed 12/14/04, effective 2/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, 43.22.400, 43.22.432, 43.22.433, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, and 43.22.485, 2002 c 268, and chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 03-12-044, § 296-150M-0302, filed 5/30/03, effective 5/30/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, 43.22.350, 43.22.432, 43.22.434, 43.22.440, and 2001 c 335. WSR 02-03-048, § 296-150M-0302, filed 1/9/02, effective 1/9/02.]