Wastewater Permitting and Inspections

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Permits

The City requires that all work involving the sanitary sewer system within City Wastewater boundaries be permitted by the Wastewater Utility Department. The property owner or contractor is required to submit a permit application along with any required forms, construction drawings and/or plans. The proposed work is reviewed, and a permit is issued to the property owner or contractor. The length of time required for the review period will vary depending on the scope of the project. Once the permit is issued, it remains an open file until the Utility Department is notified for inspection.

Wastewater Permit Checklist and Application

This submittal checklist packet provides information requirements for submitting your permit application for review. Print out each item in the order listed below and follow the directions on the Submittal Checklist. For more information, please call Shoreline Planning & Community Development at (206) 801-2500.

Wastewater Inspections

All work on the City Wastewater Utility is required to conform to the adopted standards and approved plans. To verify the work is being completed as approved, inspections are required. To request inspections, please note that:

Inspections are typically performed Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please allow 24 hour notice to schedule an inspection.

To request a Wastewater inspection:

Schedule an Wastewater Inspection Online
Email request directly to ww@shorelinewa.gov. You will need to specify the date and time of the inspection, the permit number, type of inspection, site address, a contact name and phone number where you can be reached. Please be prepared with this information.

If you email before 7:00 a.m., the inspector will include your request for that same work day. Requests received after 7:00 a.m. will be scheduled the next work day. You may request a specific time. We do our best to accommodate your request, keep in mind this is a first scheduled, first inspected format.

All pre-construction meetings require a 72 hours in advance notice (working days).

IMPORTANT: Always have your City approved plans (stamped, intact with attachments) and/or permit card and As-Builts on site for each inspection.

Side Sewer Maps and As-Builts

Sample Side Sewer Map
Side sewer maps, white cards, and as-builts are not available to view online. Requests for a copy of a side sewer as-built for a residential property can be made by contacting the Wastewater Utility Division by email to ww@shorelinewa.gov. In most cases, a Utility Specialist can provide the location of the side sewer on the property. If the Utility Specialist is unable to fulfill a request for a side sewer permit within five business days, the Wastewater Utility Division will forward the request to the City Clerk’s Office to be processed under the City’s Public Records Request Policy.

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Call 811 Before You Dig

Requesting a side sewer map does not replace calling for a utility locate if you are planning any excavation on your property. Call 811 before you dig to have buried utility lines safely located. It's a FREE service paid for by the utility operators...and it's the law. Visit www.washington811.com for more information.

Wastewater Permit Checklist and Application

Download:

Additional Information:

Bond Forms:

Developer Extension Documents:

Wastewater Inspections

To request a Wastewater inspection:

Side Sewer Maps and As-Builts

Utility Locating / Know What's Below - Call 811 Before You Dig

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Call 811 Before You Dig