How to request an L&I electrical inspection

Log on to Secure Access Washington (SAW)

Important Information New user must also submit an Application to Access Electronic Permits & Inspection System (EPIS) to receive access to EPIS through SAW. EPIS changes EPIS now has the ability for customers to pay additional fees online once they have been added by L&I staff. EPIS now requires the zip code for all job site addresses.

If you obtained your permit from L&I:

• Contractors.
  • ONLINE here (SecureAccess Washington subscribers only).
    1. Log in through SecureAccess Washington using your username and password.
    2. Search for your permit and request an inspection or pay fees due.
  • ONLINE here, using the permit number & authorization code.
    Note: You can also review inspection results, pay fees due and print permit here.
  • Call your local L&I office and leave a message on the request line.
  • Go to your local L&I office.
• Property owners.
• ONLINE here, using your permit number & authorization code.
  Note: You can also review inspection results, pay fees due and print permit here.
• Call your local L&I office and leave a message on the request line.
• Go to your local L&I office.

If you obtained your permit from a city:

Contact them to request an inspection.

What you need to know about inspections

An electrical inspector will come to perform an inspection generally within 48 hours of the date of the request.

• Don't submit a request for inspection until the work is ready to be inspected.
• Requests can be made online 24 hours a day.
• Requests left on the request line after 4 p.m. will not be recorded until the following business day.
• Special arrangements such as access to the site or building, times or date must be made directly with the electrical inspector at your local L&I office. Inspectors are available for phone calls between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. for this purpose.
• If corrections are written you may need to request another inspection to verify work has been corrected and permit is completed.