Building Permits & Inspections

REVISED EFFECTIVE DATE FOR 2021 CODES - MARCH 15, 2024

The State Building Code Council voted on May 24, 2023, to delay the effective date of the 2021 codes for 120 days, which changed the effective date from July 1, 2023 to October 29, 2023. On September 15, 2023, the State Building Code Council agreed on another delay. The new effective date for all building codes is March 15, 2024.

The Council is also entering rulemaking to modify sections in the commercial and residential energy codes to address legal uncertainty stemming from the decision in California Restaurant Association v. City of Berkeley recently issued by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.



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The Building Department has the responsibility for administration and enforcement of building and site development requirements as adopted by the Moses Lake Municipal Code. 

Process for electronic submittals 

Please email your completed and signed permit applications and supporting documents to J Cantu by email. Please allow up to 2 business days for a response confirming the receipt of your application and further instructions. 

Building Permit Form

The Building Permit Application is used for most building permits, including grading, change of occupancy, tenant improvement, and manufactured home placement. 

Mechanical Permit

On new construction, the mechanical permit costs are included in the total valuation of the project. A separate mechanical permit application is required when the work is limited to these areas or when the work is included in a building remodel.

Plumbing Permit

On new construction, the plumbing permit costs are included in the total valuation of the project. A separate plumbing permit application is required when the work is limited to these areas or when the work is included in a building remodel. 

Cargo Container Placement Permit

Placing a cargo container as a storage container requires a conditional use permit and a placement permit. After the conditional use permit is approved, use this form to apply for placing the container.

Demolition Permit

Demolishing a building requires a demolition permit.

Fence Permit

A fence permit is required before installation of any fence. 

Sign Permit

All new and replacement signage, except for changing out faces, requires a sign permit. Note that the completed submittal checklist (page 2) is part of the application.