Due to high temps and very hot working conditions predicted for Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 22 Republic Services will start collecting residential waste one hour early. Customers with garbage, recycling, or food & yard waste service on Tuesday and Wednesday should put their carts out by 6 a.m.
High bacteria levels have been detected in the water that may cause illness. For your safety, do not enter the water at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park until advised that the water quality levels have improved.
The following is intended to help any applicant better understand the process and expectations in preparing, constructing and finalizing a residential or commercial Fire Alarm Permit, as required in the City of Renton.
Contact Renton Regional Fire Authority at: 425-276-9580 Website: www.rentonrfa.com
No paper documents will be accepted. When you are ready to submit your application and required documents, follow the steps below to have city staff supply you with a secure file share link.
STEP 1:
Email the Project Name, Address and Scope of Work to: permittech@rentonwa.gov
STEP 2:
A Permit Specialist will reply with an FTP link to upload the required files
STEP 3:
Allow 5 days for initial application review.
STEP 4:
IF COMPLETE, you will be notified of acceptance and given payment instructions.
IF INCOMPLETE, you will be notified of incomplete requirements and instructions to proceed.
Tip: Review decisions may be significantly delayed by incomplete or inaccurate submittals. Closely follow the Submittal Requirements to prevent delays!
Residential first review decisions: Typically 2-3 weeksResidential revision decisions: Typically 1-2 weeks Commercial first review decisions: Typically 3-4 weeks Commercial revision decisions: Typically 1-2 weeks
Schedule a Virtual Appointment,Email a Permit Specialist: Permittech@rentonwa.gov, or Call a Permit Specialist: 425-430-7215
Once your permit is approved, you may begin work and scheduling inspections. Please print a copy of your permit to keep on-site for when your inspector arrives.
Fire Alarm Permit Inspections and Field Tests must be scheduled through Renton Regional Fire Authority by calling 425-276-9580 a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Appointments will be subject to the availability of personnel and a contractor must be present for all field tests.
Electrical Permit Inspections can be scheduled for the following business day online or by phone at: 425-430-7202. Telephone Scheduling Help Guide
While we are unable to provide you a time window when scheduling, we are happy to assist on the day of the inspection:
Using our Permit Portal, select "Today's Inspections".
Locate your inspector's name and number by locating your permit (listed alphanumerically).
Phone your inspector to request a time window for arrival.
Tip: See our "What to Expect from your Inspection"(PDF, 957KB) help sheet to prepare for a successful inspection.
To see your inspection status and/or notes from a completed inspection:
Log into our Online Permit Portal
Using the search button, enter your permit number and select search.
Your permit results will appear listing the status of the permit. Click on the blue permit number.
Select "inspections" (center screen).
STEP 5:
Select the blue inspection number you wish to review.
STEP 6:
Select "Checklist" from the mid-screen menu.
Check out our "Check Inspection Status Online" tipsheet for screenshots and additional help accessing your permit details.
425-430-7215
Building Customer Service
425-276-9580
rentonrfa.com
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday - Friday by Appointment
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
1st Floor Customer Service 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057