Applications and Forms

 

Applications and Publications - Nonresidential (Commercial)

Examples: churches, offices, schools, businesses, business barns, arenas, fireworks displays/stands, hood & ducts, signs, changing of homes to businesses.

A presubmission conference is required for all new nonresidential (commercial) uses or change of use.

How to Find Submittal Requirements

Submittal requirements are listed on each of the application forms featured below.

Master Application -- required for all projects
Permit (PDF) - includes submittal info.	Description	Info. Related to the Application
Master Application - MA 001	General application required for all projects - asks for  contact information and a checklist of the supplemental applications (ie, project-specific applications) the applicant will be providing.	Guide to Using Form    Additional Property Owners Attachment Page

Presubmission Conference -- required for all nonresidential projects
Permit (PDF) - includes submittal info.	Description	Info. Related to the Application
Presubmission Conference - SA 033	A presubmission conference is required for all new nonresidential (commercial) uses or change of use.	Presubmission Conference Guide

Non-Residential (Businesses, Offices, Schools etc..)
Permit (PDF) - includes submittal info.	Description	Info. Related to the Application
Non-Residential - SA 002	Form SA 002 is for any use that is not residential or an accessory to a residential use.	Non-Residential Guide    Change of Occupancy Guide (how to use form SA 002 for a change of use, for example, by changing an office to a restaurant or home to office)    Structures Built Prior to Permit Guide
Non-Residential Hood & Duct - SA003	For installation of class I and class II hoods for restaurants, bakeries, schools and similar occupancies.	Non-Residential Hood and Duct Guide
Non-Residential Sign - SA 004	For new signs attached to a structure or free standing. Existing signs can be repaired without a permit provided there's no alteration to the support system.	Non-Residential Sign Permit Guide    Grand Mound Development Guidelines (external link)
Minor Permit - SA 006	For minor projects such as: re-roofing, installing or replacing skylights, replacing windows (no structural changes), replacing siding, plumbing, mechanical (electrical/gas fixtures and appliances)	Minor Permit Guide
Adult Family Homes	For information about adult family homes, see our residential application page.

Certificate of Water Availability
Permit (PDF) - includes submittal info.	Description	Info. Related to the Application
Certificate of Water Availability:      For public water system	In order to obtain a septic system permit or building permit, applicants must prove they have source of water.  This is accomplished by supplying a "Certificate of Water Availability Form."

Non-Residential Fire Code Permits
Permit (PDF) - includes submittal info.	Description	Info. Related to the Application
Non-Residential Fire Code - SA 008	This form is to apply for a fire code permit, which is required for many types of non-residential operations.  See the guide to the right for a list of examples. Form SA 008 requires applicants to also supply project-specific checklists. Select from the following checklists:	Non-Residential Fire Code Guide Membrane/Tent Permit Guide
Fire Alarm (SA 009)	Check to see if alarm system is used for fire flow credit. If so, complete coverage is required.	Fire Alarm System Requirements Guide
Fire Sprinkler (SA 010)    Fire District Approval Form(must be completed by local fire district before a sprinkler permit is issued.)	Sprinkler systems are required for: Commercial structures per International Building Code Chapter 9. (The Building Code applies to structures other than one and two-family dwellings and townhomes -- ie, commercial) In Olympia, Lacey Tumwater urban growth areas if the building is more than 7,500 square feet In the rural area (ie, outside urban growth areas) if the building is more than 12,000 square feet. As a trade-off for fire flow or type of construction.	Fire Flow Guide Calculation Flow Spreadsheet (.xlsm)    Limited-Supply Sprinkler System Guide
Firework Display (SA 011)		Firework Display Guide (external link to Fire Marshal website.)
Firework Stand (SA 012)
Approval of FDC / Key Box Location	Must be completed by the local fire district and returned to Thurston County prior to requesting final fire marshal inspection.

Also see Septic/Water System Applications, Encroaching/Grading Applications, and Land Use Applications

 

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To contact the commercial plan reviewer, phone (360) 786-5466 or e-mail edmarkc@co.thurston.wa.us. TTY/TDD call 711 or 1-800-833-6388