King County’s Renton-based Department of Development and Environmental Services (DDES) has reduced the cost of preparing residential permit applications by implementing an eReview process.
eReview refers to acceptance, review and approval of plan submittals electronically for projects in unincorporated King County. eReview started as a pilot project with registered plans in October 2006 and is now expanding to all new, single-family residential permit applications.
Electronic submission of plans is a generally accepted practice in the construction industry that saves customers hundreds of dollars in printing and storage costs and results in faster permit processing, according to the county.
Electronic plan submittal for residential projects can now replace the requirement for submitting two paper copies of building plans. Electronic plans need to be submitted to DDES in a pdf format.
DDES can then add comments and notes without changing the underlying drawing. See the DDES Web site at http://www.kingcounty.gov/property/permits for additional technical guidance.
For additional information or assistance with the DDES eReview process, contact Chris Ricketts, Building Review Supervisor, at 206-296-6750, or Paula Adams, DDES Public Information and Records Officer at 206-296-6682.
