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Planning Division | 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200
Website: rentonwa.gov
FINAL INSPECTION AND CONSTRUCTION CLOSEOUT
PROCESS AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Published : 2/1/2018
This document is intended to help a contractor, engineer, and/or owner better understand what is expected of the
applicant in requesting final inspection, and ultimately construction closeout for a Civil Construction Permit, as required
for new developments within the City of Renton. The final inspections and construction closeout process includes
submission of record drawings and required closeout documents for review and approval in conjunction with requesting
final inspections of the site construction once all construction elements identified on the civil construction plans have
been completed in conformance with City of Renton Code. Refer to Renton Municipal Code (RMC) for more
information.
Specific Code Section(s) related to this document
RMC Ch 4-6 Street and Utility Standards
RMC Ch 4-8 Permits – General and Appeals
Section I: Final Inspection and Construction Closeout Flow Chart and Review Process
The final inspections and construction closeout process is summarized on the flow chart below and further explained in
subsequent pages.
Applicant Responsibilities City Responsibilities Contractor Responsibilities
Note: The established timelines do not account for unintended findings, deferral requests and review time, or omissions
which may delay the review and inspection processes.
Step 1
Applicant Submits
Record Drawings
Step 2
Contractor
Requests Final
Inspection
Step 3
City Performs
Final Inspection
Step 5
Intake Meeting
Held
Step 6
City Reviews
Admin Items
Step 7
Applicant Submits
Final Admin Items
Step 8
City Performs
Construction
Closeout
Step 4
Applicant schedules
Intake Meeting
FINAL INSPECTION AND CONSTRUCTION CLOSEOUT PROCESS AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS (CONT ’D )
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Step 1: Record Drawings Submitted
Applicant shall submit One (1) Full Size (22” x 34”) and
an Electronic Copy (.pdf) of the Record Drawings to the
assigned City Development Engineer. See Record
Drawing Requirements.
Step 2: Final Inspection Requested
Contractor requests a final inspection from the assigned
City Project Site Inspector once all construction
elements identified on the civil construction plans have
been completed in conformance with City of Renton
Municipal Code.
Step 3: City Performs Final Inspection
Timeline for Final Inspection: 3 – weeks from request.
(Subsequent inspection timeline: 2- weeks from request)
The Final Inspection will evaluate the constructed
project for compliance with the Approved Civil
Construction Plans and City of Renton Municipal Code.
City Staff will review the Record Drawings in
conjunction with the Final Inspection to ensure that the
Record Drawings are consistent with what was
constructed on site.
If the City determines the Contractor has not completed all
construction elements identified on the Approved Civil
Construction Plans, the Contractor will be required to
request a new final inspection after all items have been
constructed.
Once the final inspection is complete, City Staff will
provide to the Contractor and Applicant Record
Drawing comments and markups as well as a Punch List
with construction elements that need to be brought
into compliance with the Approved Construction Plans
and/or City of Renton Municipal Code.
The Contractor will address the Punch List and repeat
Step 2 to complete final inspection. The City Staff will
inspect and comment as necessary, repeating Step 3
until all Punch List Items are addressed.
Applicant may submit a request to defer select items
(i.e. final asphalt overlay, monuments, etc) to the City
Development Engineer. City Staff will review the
request and, if approved, the associated Cash Surety
Device must be provided prior to issuance of the
Deferral Permit. See Deferral Application for additional
information.
Applicant may proceed to Step 4 while the Punch List
Items are being addressed by the Contractor.
Step 4: Schedule Intake Meeting for Final
Record Drawings and Administrative Items
The submittal of the Final Record Drawings and
Administrative Items will require scheduling an Intake
Meeting by contacting the assigned City Development
Engineer.
Note: The Applicant has the option to schedule an
informal pre-screen meeting prior to preparing the
submittal package for the formal intake meeting.
Applicants should coordinate with the assigned City
Development Engineer to determine if a pre-screen
meeting is appropriate for their project. One complete
copy of the application package (including all submittal
items) is required for informal review by the City
Development Engineer. Please allow approximately 45
minutes for the application screening.
Step 5: Intake Meeting
At the Intake Meeting, the City Development Engineer
will use the list below and project specific requirements
to confirm that all required plans and documents are
complete.
Upon revision of the Record Drawings based on the
comments provided by the City, the following are
required at the intake meeting:
One (1) Full Size (22” x 34”) set of Certified Final
Record Drawings (Mylars)
AutoCAD files of Final Record Drawings (.dwg)
Electronic copy (.pdf format) of the Record Drawings,
signed Department of Health Construction
Completion Report Form for Water Distribution Main
Projects, and Drainage Covenant (if applicable)
Electronic copy of the updated Bond Quantity
Worksheet reflecting Final Record Drawings (.xlsx
format)
Electronic copy of Utility District and/or King County
Permit Completion Letter (if applicable) (.pdf format)
Electronic copy (.pdf format) of signed and notarized
access easements, utility easements, and/or right-of-
way dedication documents and Real Estate Excise
Tax Affidavit (REETA); (note: not applicable to plats;
documents will be recorded as part of final plat
process)
Hard copy of Monument Cards
Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
(425) 430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov
Note: This handout shall not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The Applicant is responsible for compliance w ith all
codes and regulations, whether or not described in this document.
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If the City determines the Applicant has not provided a
complete submittal or if any of the conditions identified in
the land use decision as applicable to the civil construction
permit have not been addressed or deferred, the City will
not begin review of the documents until all items have been
submitted.
Note: The Civil Construction Permit will not be signed off by
City Staff until all applicable items are accepted by the City of
Renton.
Step 6: Final Administrative Review
Timeline for 1st review: 1 – week from Submittal.
(Subsequent review timeline: 1- week from submittal)
City Staff will evaluate the Administrative Items for
consistency with the Approved Civil Construction Plans,
City of Renton Municipal Code, and satisfaction of Land
Use Decision conditions as applicable to the Civil
Construction Permit.
Once the review is complete, the City Development
Engineer will sign off on the Administrative Review.
If, however, comments need to be addressed prior to
approval, the City Development Engineer may require a
second (or subsequent) review. The Applicant will revise
the Administrative Items and repeat Steps 4 and 5 to
resubmit for approval. The City Development Engineer
will review and comment as necessary, repeating Step 6
until all code requirements, conditions, and comments
have been met.
The City Development Engineer will provide the
Applicant with the following:
Invoice for any outstanding permit fees
associated with the civil construction permit
(i.e. Overtime Inspection, etc.)
Bill of Sale to be signed and notarized by the
Owner/Applicant
Maintenance and Defect Agreement to be
completed and signed by the Applicant, if
applicable
Maintenance Surety Amount required for the
Maintenance Surety Device, if applicable
Step 7: Applicant Submits Final
Administrative Items
Upon completion of the Administrative review cycle by
the City Development Engineer, the Applicant submits
the Signed Bill of Sale, signed Maintenance and Defect
Agreement, Maintenance Surety Device, and a receipt
showing all outstanding invoices have been paid.
Step 8: Construction Closeout Performed
Provided that all required items have been received and
the final invoice has been paid, the Civil Construction
portion of the Permit will be closed out and the two-
year Maintenance Period for All Public Improvements
and All Private Storm Drainage Improvements will
commence. The performance surety held by the City
will be released upon receipt of the Maintenance Surety
and Agreement, AND completion and acceptance of all
Punch List items.
Note: If there are no public improvements or private storm
drainage improvements, then the civil construction permit will
be finalized and no additional work associated with the civil
construction permit will be required.
Section II: Resources
Additional Design Resources and City Standards
City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual (RSWDM)
City of Renton Forms
Electronic File Standards
Record Drawing Process and Requirements