City of Burien

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Review the City of Burien’s inspection checklists below for your project’s submittal requirements.

Building

• 2021 Residential Prescriptive Energy Code Worksheet
• 2021 Whole House Ventilation Worksheet
• Building Code Summary Worksheet
• IBC Statement of Special Inspection
• Mechanical Submittal Checklist for Commercial Multifamily
• One-Story Detached Garage
• Residential Structures Submittal Checklist
• Residential Uncovered Deck and Porch Guide
• Tenant Improvement Permit Submittal Checklist
• Type 1 and 2 Kitchen Hood Submittal Checklist
• Solar Photovoltaic Building Checklist
• Plumbing Permit Application Checklist 

Electrical

• Electrical Permit Checklist for Commercial and Multifamily
• Fire Alarm System Submittal Checklist
• Solar Photovoltaic Panel Electrical Checklist

Land Use

• Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas (CARA) - Critical Area Submittal Checklist
• Design Standards Checklist
• Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (FWHCA) - Critical Area Submittal Checklist
• Geologically Hazardous Areas - Critical Area Submittal Checklist
• Streams - Critical Area Submittal Checklist
• Variance Criteria Checklist
• Wetland - Critical Area Submittal Checklist

Right-of-Way

• Maintenance Security – Instruction Forms
• Performance Security – Instruction Forms
• Café Permit – Consent for Neighboring Property
• Indemnification Agreement
• Performance Security Value Worksheet

Utilities

• Septic and Private Water System Checklist
• Seattle City Light - Find Your Electrical Service Representative
• Seattle City Light - Apply for New or Upgraded Electric Service

Updated January 22, 2026