How to respond to King County’s summary of correction comments

How to resubmit to King County after plan check corrections, in the words of King County’s own page. Each fact links to its source.

From King County’s own page, read October 30, 2026: kingcounty.gov

What King County calls it

King County calls its correction letter “summary of correction comments”.

After your project is reviewed, you will receive a summary of correction comments.

Source: content.govdelivery.com

What to include after King County plan check corrections

• ProjectDox only accepts drawings and documents in pdf format.
• Avolve ProjectDox requires drawings to be named as follows: King-County-Record-Number_Sheet#_Plan-Type
• ProjectDox automatically versions all plans/drawings that have the same name.
• All the files may be selected and uploaded in ProjectDox simultaneously.

From King County’s own page, read October 30, 2026: kingcounty.gov

Codes its letters cite

Building code named on the city’s pages: 2021 State Building Codes.

Source: kingcounty.gov

Local amendments to the building code

Any city or county may amend the state building code; amendments that affect houses and apartments need State Building Code Council approval first.

Source: app.leg.wa.gov

Official links

• Resubmittal instructions
• ProjectDox
• Building department page
• King County Permits: 206-296-6600 (kingcounty.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
• Address: 919 SW Grady Way, Suite 300, Renton, WA 98057 (kingcounty.gov, checked October 31, 2026)

Links and facts checked on October 28, 2026.

Washington rules every plan check here follows

These come from Washington law and state agencies, so they apply in King County as well. Each links to its source.

Building code in force

Washington's current building code is based on the 2021 model codes and took effect on March 15, 2024.

Source: Washington State Building Code Council, checked October 31, 2026

Next edition

The next update, based on the 2024 codes, is scheduled to take effect on May 3, 2027.

Source: Washington State Building Code Council, checked October 31, 2026

Local amendments

A city or county may change the state code for its own area, but its changes cannot weaken the code's minimum standards.

Source: Washington State Legislature, RCW 19.27.040, checked October 31, 2026

Rules are locked in when you apply

A complete building permit application is reviewed under the building and zoning rules that were in effect on the date it was filed.

Source: Washington State Legislature, RCW 19.27.095, checked October 31, 2026

What a good response to summary of correction comments has

General guidance, not King County’s own rules. Check its page before you resubmit.

• Answer every comment, in the reviewer’s order and numbering, so nothing is missed.
• Say plainly what you changed for each comment, or why no change is needed.
• Name the sheet and detail where each change is, so the reviewer can find it fast.
• Mark changes on the drawings (clouds or deltas are common) and keep sheet numbers the same.
• Send the response letter, the revised drawings and any new calculations together.

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