Holiday Elves Permitting Quiz

During 2019, the City of Bonney Lake issued almost one hundred Stop Work Orders.  To help citizens avoid fines and penalties some Holiday Elves are helping educate the community about building permits.  Can you complete their quiz below?  
Mistletoe the Elf wants to build a shed for his wife. It will be 100 square feet. Does he need a permit?
No, however if the roof area of the shed is greater than 120 square feet, Mistletoe will need to get a permit. 
Mistletoe's wife has decided she doesn't want a shed after all. Does she need a permit to demolish the shed?
No, because the shed was never recorded on the records with the Assessor's Office as a structure it does not require a permit to be removed.  However, if Mistletoe and his wife wanted to demolish a structure which is listed by the Assessor's Office they will need to get a permit.  
Zippy the Elf has decided to build a deck, it will be 150 square feet. It will be attached to the rear of his house, to allow him to have more guests over for Reindeer Games. Does he need a permit?
Yes, Zippy needs a permit.  A deck needs a permit if it is 200 square feet or larger, if it at any point is more than 30 inches above grade, or if the deck is attached to a structure.  
Speaking of reindeer, a new gas heater needs to be installed in the reindeer nursery. Does Nutmeg the reindeer nursery manager need a permit?
Yes, Nutmeg needs a permit.  Any type of permanently installed heating equipment requires a permit.  Additionally, the gas piping needs to be inspected.  
Mrs. Claus just called Poppy the Elf and needs a leak repaired in an eggnog pipe. Does Poppy need to get a permit?
No, a plumbing repair does not require a permit.  However, if piping will be removed and replaced Poppy will need to get a permit.  

For more information regarding building permits please contact the City of Bonney Lake at 253-447-4344 or by visiting the Permit Center in Suite 300 at 9002 E Main St. in the Justice and Municipal Center.