HVAC - Residential
Please be aware that incomplete packets will not be accepted.
Be sure you have all forms, information, plans, deposit
(if applicable) and supporting documents prepared and
ready at the time of submittal.
Required Forms
Application Checklist
205KB
2018/03/01
Completed Application Form
54KB
2018/03/01
Site
Plan
51KB
2018/03/01
Agent
Authorization
37KB
2018/03/01
Application
Instructions
How to
Submit
We accept applications
in person at our office, by mail or direct shipping.
We're currently unable to accept
application packets by email, online or by other
means.
In Person
We are able to accept complete
application packets between 8:00am-12:00noon and 1:00pm
- 4:00pm. We are closed from 12:00noon-1:00pm for
the lunch hour and we are unable to accept
applications between 4:00pm and 5:00pm
Mail
Grant
County Development Services
Building Division
P.O. Box 37
Ephrata, WA 98823
FedEx/UPS
Grant
County Development Services
Building Division
264 W. Division Ave
Ephrata, WA 98823
Application Acceptance
- Complete Packets Only
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Each application packet will undergo a
“counter complete” review when it is received (either in
person at the counter or when received by mail) to
determine whether or not each application is complete
and can be accepted and assigned an application number.
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If an application packet is deemed incomplete during the
initial “counter complete” review, we will attempt to
gather the missing information/documents while the
applicant/agent is waiting at the counter via phone or
email.
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If received by mail and incomplete, we try to gather any
missing information by the next business day 12:00noon.
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If the information cannot be received
by that time, we will return the application
packet to the applicant for completion and resubmission.
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If the packet is deemed complete, it will be accepted
and an application number assigned. (This application
number is needed by the Health District for septic
applications.)
Requirements of Other Approving Departments
Applications are typically reviewed by
the following departments:
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Building – structure review as well as placement of the home on the
property, setbacks between structures, etc.
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Health District – septic, water and
related setbacks. Please contact them directly
regarding your proposed project to find out if they have
any requirements, processes and/or fees.
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Planning – includes land use, height
restrictions, setbacks to property
lines, zoning, shorelines, wetlands, critical areas and
other land use considerations. Please contact them
directly with any questions regarding your proposed
project.
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Public Works/WSDOT – legal access from
County road or State Highway
Department Contact
138KB
2018/03/01
If you have any
questions regarding the requirements, processes and/or
fees of other departments, please contact them directly.
Please click on the link to open a window with a contact
list.
Application Forms and Required Information
Prepare ALL forms and provide ALL
information that pertains to your project.
Incomplete application packets will not
be accepted. Please call us with any questions
prior to attempting submittal to avoid having the packet
being denied or sent back.
Here are the forms you will need to
prepare and submit together (incomplete applications
will not be accepted):
Application
Checklist
205KB
2018/03/01
This is our checklist that we use to make sure we have
everything to accept the application. As you prepare your packet, please
be sure initial each component that you have prepared and are submitting.
Completed Application Form
54KB
2018/03/01
All information that pertains to your project is
required. For any part of the application that
does not apply to your project, please indicate N/A. An incomplete application will result in
the application not being accepted.
Please be sure to indicate the
nature and scope of the installation in a clear and
detailed manner on the application under Description and
Scope of Work.
Site
Plan
51KB
2018/03/01
Please complete the attached
form following the instructions on the first page.
Please be aware that we are unable to accept site plans
larger than 11 x 17. An incomplete site plan will
result in the application not being accepted.
Reflective Blue
Marker: this form can also be used if you already
have a county verifiable address and you would like to
order a standard blue
reflective marker.
Agent
Authorization
37KB
2018/03/01
Applications need to be signed by an
authorized representative of the land owner, if not
his/herself. If anyone other
than the land owner is applying (i.e. agent or General
Contractor), please be sure to
include this form that is completed and signed
by the land owner or an authorized representative of the
land owner in the case of a company or trust. This form
is also required if the applicant is in the process of
purchasing the land and it has not yet been recorded.
In this case, the seller will need to complete and sign
this authorization form and it is to be submitted as
part of the application packet.
Plans
If you are replacing the system
with a like-and-kind, you do not need to submit plans as
part of your application packet.
Please be sure to indicate the nature of the
installation in a clear and detailed manner on the
application under Description and Scope of Work.
If you are installing a brand new
system or replacing the system with a different system,
we will the manufacturer's installation specification
booklet as plans. It will be returned to you with
the permit packet. Please be sure to indicate the nature
of the installation in a clear and detailed manner on
the application under Description and Scope of Work.
For both replacement systems and new installations,
Grant County now requires a floor plan of the structure
with rooms clearly labeled showing the location of the
unit(s) being installed as well as the location of heat
pumps as part of the plans required for submittal.
Site Address Application
157KB
2018/03/01
Please
complete and submit as part of the application packet
together with a check made payable to Grant County
Planning in the amount of $15.00.
This is required if there is no county
verifiable address
assigned to the property. If you are unsure as to
whether or not your address is county verifiable, please
call our office and speak to someone.
Reflective Blue
Marker: this form can also be used if you already
have a county verifiable address and you would like to
order a standard blue
reflective marker.
Public Works Approach Permit Application
157KB
2018/03/01
The Public Works form is required if your driveway is on
a county road or a private road connected to a county
road and have not had a recent building permit
issued on your property. This is also a requirement for
existing driveways. If you have recently applied
for a new address and submitted this form as part of
that process, this will not be required again with your
building permit application.
A Public Works Approach Permit may be
required for Change of Use permits as well.
WSDOT Proof of Access
This
is required if the property is off of a State Highway
and there are no existing buildings. If it is a
brand-new site, please contact
GouldW@wasdot.wa.gov
to apply for an access permit
off of a State Highway.
WSDOT proof of access may
be required for Change of Use permits as well.
Fees and Processing
Times
Fees
HVAC permits may vary
depending on the nature and scope of the project and
equipment being installed.
Permit fees are due when
all departments have reviewed and approved the
application. You will be contacted with the permit
fee due to issue.
Method of
Payment
Fees are payable by exact cash or by
check, cashier’s check or money order.
We are able to accept
credit card payments in person, over the counter only.
For credit card payments,
there will be an additional 2.5% convenience fee charge
payable to the credit card company in addition to the
permit fee.
Processing Times
Average Building Division
processing times for residential applications is 3
weeks. Other approving departments may have their
own processing times that are out of our control.
You will be notified as soon as all
necessary departments have approved your application and
it is ready for payment and pickup.
Please Remember
Incomplete packets will not be accepted.
Be sure you have all forms, information, plans, deposit
(if applicable) and supporting documents prepared and
ready at the time of submittal.
Please call if you have any questions
