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ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW
REQUIREMENTS
CITY OF RENTON
Development Services Division
1055 South Grady Way, Renton WA 98057
Phone: (425) 430-7200
Plan review required for: Service over 400 Amps, Hospitals, Schools, Institutions, Nursing Homes, and
Assisted Living Facilities.
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL
1. Completed Electrical Permit Application with description of the full scope and nature of electrical
installation. Provide name, phone number and email address for contact person for electrical plan
review questions.
2. Electronic copy of the plans on a USB flashdrive according to Renton electronic file standards.
3. Indicate building use (or portion of) per WAC 296-46B-900-(1). Include the basis for designation of any
special occupancy or classified location(s).
4. Electrical Engineer’s stamp and signature shall be on all Educational Facilities, Hospitals, and Nursing Homes; All
services or feeders rated 1,600 amperes or larger, all installations identified in the National Electrical Code
requiring engineering supervision.
5. Symbol legends.
6. Circuit connecting lines with home runs shown for all equipment, lighting, and receptacle symbols.
7. One-line riser diagram; including available fault current; Available Interrupt Current (AIC) ratings of
switchboards and/or panel boards, and equipment bracing. Riser diagrams and load calculations m ust
be complete to the point of connection between the facilities of the serving utility and the premises
wiring. Identify all service and feeder conductors, including conductor size, material, insulation, and
overcurrent protection, conduit size, number, and type. Show transformer primary/secondary
voltage and KVA size.
8. Provide panel and switchboard schedules showing overcurrent protection, conductor size, insulation,
type, and branch circuit loads.
9. Provide load calculations for all panel boards and other distribution equipment affected by the
electrical work being done. Include total connected load, demand factors , and calculated loads.
10. Verify the street address (inspection address) for this project.
11. Floor plan views including lighting schedule and energy code switching requirements (occupancy
sensors, daylighting, automatic shut off controls, photosensors) of electrical installation or alteration.
12. Adequate capacity and rating shall be indicated when existing service feeder has additional loads
added.
13. Indicate if service or feeder is to be altered or installed.