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Outdoor Kitchen Permits: Edmonds vs Everett

How do outdoor kitchen permits rules compare between Edmonds, WA and Everett, WA?

Edmonds, WA

Snohomish County

No data available yet for Edmonds.

Everett, WA

Snohomish County

Some Restrictions

Everett requires building, plumbing, gas, and electrical permits for permanent outdoor kitchens that involve utility connections or structural work. Pre-fabricated freestanding grills with no utility lines and no roof structure typically do not require a permit. The 2021 I-Codes (WAC 51-50 and 51-51) apply effective March 15, 2024, and electrical permits are issued separately by Washington L&I.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactEdmondsEverett
Code Authority-EMC Titles 17 & 19
Adopted Codes-2021 I-Codes (since 3/15/2024)
Freestanding Grill-Usually no permit
Gas/Plumbing/Cover-Permits required
Electrical Permit-WA L&I (not city)
Filing-MyBuildingPermit.com

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Edmonds FAQ

No FAQs available.

Everett FAQ

Do I need a permit for my Everett outdoor kitchen?

Only if it involves utility connections (gas, water, sewer, dedicated electrical) or a roof or canopy structure. A pre-fabricated movable grill on a patio with no plumbed lines does not need a permit. As soon as you tap gas or water, separate plumbing and gas permits are required through MyBuildingPermit.com plus an L&I electrical permit.

Which codes apply to a permanent outdoor kitchen in Everett?

The 2021 I-Codes as adopted by the Washington State Building Code (WAC 51-50 and 51-51) and amended by EMC Title 17. Fire-clearance provisions in EMC Title 13 apply to combustibles near burners. Setbacks follow the underlying zoning district under EMC Title 19. Electrical work is permitted by Washington L&I, not the city.

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