What is the purpose of this permit?
The Water Recreation Program reviews the design and construction of water recreation facilities.
What activities require this permit?
Construction of new, remodel, alteration, and modification projects for water recreation facilities.
How much will this permit cost?
Varies based on size and type of water recreation facilities.
Where can I get the application for this permit?
The application is called 'Water Recreation Facility Construction Permit' is online and can be accessed at
https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/water-recreation/regulated-facilities/construction-permit.
Do I need to include anything with my application?
Engineered plans, equipment specifications, fees
How long will it take to review my application?
Initial review provided within 30 working days.
How long is my permit valid?
Eighteen months. Applicants can file for an extention of up to one additional year.
Permit Timeliness Results
Permit Timeliness data collection is in response to a State Auditor’s Performance Audit and RCW 43.42A. Each regulatory agency developed a plan to improve permit clarity, predictability, and timeliness. Each agency considers the customers experience to ensure permit assistance is simple to use, easy to access, and designed in a customer-friendly manner. Agencies report progress to the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA). ORIA prepares and distributes reports, with participation from the State Auditor’s Office and Results Washington. See latest report here: https://www.oria.wa.gov/ORIA-2020-PermitTimelinessProgressReport.pdf.
All permits submitted for reporting were entered into this Regulatory Handbook. Here are the results of the performance data:
Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Process a Permit Application (Definition)Average number of days from Receipt to Complete: 287.8Maximum number of days from Receipt to Complete: 1406Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Issue a Permit Decision (Definition)Average number of days from Complete Application to Decision: 2.1Maximum number of days from Complete Application to Decision: 20(Summary results based on 49 submittals in 2023)