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ePermits are here!
Development Services is offering a selection of permits called ePermits. These types of permits use an expedited process that allows you to complete an application, pay the required fee, and have the permit issued immediately.
Once the permit is printed and posted on-site, you may proceed with the work. All work will be subject to a final inspection. *Only one inspection is included with the initial permit fee. Additional inspections may require additional fees.
ePermits are available 24/7 through your Tacoma Permits (ACA) account. The types of work covered under ePermits are listed below.
Questions about ePermits may be directed to Development Services at (253) 591-5030.
To apply for an ePermit:
- Log in at https://aca-prod.accela.com/tacoma/Default.aspx.
- Select the Permits tab to read/accept the disclaimer.
- Select the appropriate ePermit application for your project.
This is how the list of ePermits will appear when you log in to your Tacoma Permits account (ACA):
| ePermits – Residential | |
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Irrigation System Backflow Preventer (EISBF) |
New and replaced backflow preventers installed on or to the water line of commercial or residential private property. |
|
Roof Overlay (ERROOF) |
Roofing installation over no more than one existing layer of roof material on residential homes, with no structural or pitch changes to the existing roof |
|
Water Connection Repair (ERWTR) |
Repair of existing residential water lines |
| ePermits – Commercial | |
|
Roof Overlay (ECROOF) |
Roofing installation over no more than one existing layer of roof material on commercial structures, with no structural or pitch changes to the existing roof |
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Strip and Reroof (ESTRIP) |
Removal of existing roofing material on a commercial building, down to the sheathing, and installation of new roofing material which is similar to the previous material Example: removal of asphalt shingles and replacement with new asphalt shingles |
|
Irrigation System Backflow Preventer (EISBF) |
New and replaced backflow preventers installed on or to the water line of commercial or residential private property |
| ePermits – Fire | |
|
Alarm (EFIREA) |
Installation or replacement of six notification appliances or less. Work must be associated with a tenant improvement (not for new construction) |
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Alarm Transmitter (EFIRET) |
Replacement of a fire alarm transmitter, and may include the installation of a smoke detector above the transmitter if required |
|
Sprinkler (EFIRES) |
Installation or replacement of six sprinkler heads or less. Work must be associated with a tenant improvement (not for new construction) |
