Bellevue, WA · King County
Alternate Materials, Methods or Modification Request Form
Owners, owner’s agents, and contractors use this application to request approval for alternate materials, construction methods, or code modifications on a project.
What this form is
Use this form to request approval for alternate materials or construction methods not specifically prescribed by code, or a modification when it is impractical to follow prescriptive code requirements. The request is project-specific and requires information about the project, applicable code sections, the problem, and the proposed alternative. Include supporting materials such as plans, drawings, descriptions, or technical reports as needed.
Who needs it
A property owner, the owner’s agent, or a contractor may apply for an alternate materials, methods, or code modification request.
How to submit it
Submit all AMM applications to Permit Processing as a revision under the appropriate permit number.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Alternate Materials, Methods or Modification Request Form.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide project and contact details, select the discipline and request type, and describe the problem and applicable code section or standard.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Attach supporting pages, plans, drawings, technical reports, descriptions, or other materials for the alternate proposal.
- 4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the certification confirming your authority to make the request.
- 5
Submit To Permit Processing
Submit the application to Permit Processing as a revision under the appropriate permit number.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Alternate Materials, Methods or Modification Request Form do?
- It lets an owner, owner’s agent, or contractor request approval for alternate materials, construction methods, or a modification to code requirements for a specific project.
- Who can apply using this form?
- The form states that only the property owner, the owner’s agent, or the contractor may apply for use of alternate materials, methods of construction, or modifications.
- Do I need a notary for the Alternate Materials, Methods or Modification Request Form?
- No. The document is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the AMM application?
- Submit all AMM applications to Permit Processing as a revision under the appropriate permit number.
Need something notarized?
This Alternate Materials, Methods or Modification Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bellevue form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.