King County, Washington
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King County enforces the Washington State Building Code for unincorporated areas spanning urban neighborhoods to rural foothills east of the Cascades. Projects must address Cascadia subduction zone seismic design, critical area protections for wetlands and steep slopes, and Washington's strict energy code. CodeBuddy reviews your King County plans for $250 with 24-hour turnaround, covering seismic, moisture management, and environmental overlay compliance.
Code BuddyPrepared for Acme Mechanical Inc.
Location
King County, WA
Date
Aug 8, 2026
Trade
Electrical
Findings
Penetration seal not matching approved submittal — visible gap at fire-rated assembly
Checked against: Company SOP 4.2
Fastener pattern deviates from manufacturer data sheet — 6" OC required, measured at 9" OC
Checked against: Project Spec 08-31
Working clearance below required minimum at panel — 30" required, 22" measured
Checked against: Applicable Standard
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Submit your job, and our patent-pending AI technology reviews every photo against your standards, specs, and existing tracking.
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Project name, address in King County, and primary trade or discipline. We look up the applicable standards and regulations automatically from the address.
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Upload directly, share a Drive/Dropbox link, or email them over. Your existing tracking sets the bar — anything already on it doesn't count as a finding.
Our patent-pending technology and AI system analyze every photo.
Cross-references each image against your specs, the applicable standards, and your existing tracking — helping identify deviations your list may have missed.
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Each finding includes the photo, the exact location, and the code section or spec it deviates from. Sorted by severity so you know what to fix first.
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Code Buddy is an AI-powered compliance platform used by thousands of field professionals across construction, energy, manufacturing, and fleet operations. Our patent-pending technology checks job site photos against codes, specs, and standards — the same technology that powers this report.
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The kind of things we help catch.
Examples based on past reports. Each finding includes the photo, location, and the reference it was checked against.
Hillside residence retaining wall design lacks required seismic earth pressure increment for Cascadia subduction zone forces
King County critical areas ordinance requires 50-foot wetland buffer setback but proposed structure encroaches at 35 feet
Heat pump sizing calculation does not account for King County Climate Zone 4C heating degree day requirements
Rural unincorporated parcel service drop clearance over driveway does not meet NEC 230.24 minimum height
On-site septic system design flow rate undersized for proposed bedroom count per King County Board of Health code
Wildland-urban interface parcel missing required defensible space clearing and ignition-resistant exterior materials
And only if we identify something that wasn't already on your list.
If everything identified was already on your list, you pay nothing. You keep the report either way.
GET STARTEDLimited spots each week.
Every report is reviewed by a QA professional before delivery — not just generated and sent. That human review step means we can only take a limited number of jobs per week. Submissions are reviewed in the order they're received, and we'll let you know upfront if your report will take longer than 24 hours.
Before you ask.
When does King County review plans instead of a city?
King County reviews projects in unincorporated areas not served by a city building department. If your parcel has an unincorporated King County address, you submit to the county's Department of Local Services for permits and inspections.
What critical area regulations does King County enforce?
King County enforces strict critical areas protections for wetlands, streams, steep slopes, landslide hazard areas, and seismic hazard zones. Projects must provide environmental studies, maintain buffer setbacks, and may require mitigation plans before permits are issued.
Does King County require on-site septic system reviews?
Yes. Parcels without access to public sewer must obtain King County Environmental Health approval for on-site septic systems. Design must meet the county's Board of Health code for soil conditions, setbacks, and reserve drain field area.
How does the King County energy code compare to state requirements?
King County follows the Washington State Energy Code, one of the most aggressive in the country. It mandates high-performance envelopes, efficient HVAC systems, and air barrier testing for both residential and commercial construction.
What is the timeline for a King County plan review?
King County residential reviews average three to five weeks. Commercial reviews may take six to ten weeks. CodeBuddy provides a pre-submittal review in 24 hours for $250 so corrections are resolved before official county intake.