Seattle marks 60th anniversary of 1965 earthquake with renewed call for unreinforced masonry retrofits amid federal and state setbacks On the 60th … [Read more...] about Seattle Proclaims Month of May as Building Safety Month
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March Publication Update
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Small Business Support with Dedicated Permit Services
We, in coordination with Seattle Office of Economic Development, continue to offer dedicated permit services to tenants of vacant street-level … [Read more...] about Small Business Support with Dedicated Permit Services
New Director’s Rule Published for the Green Building Standard
We’ve offered builders and developers benefits like extra floor area and height, in exchange for meeting green building standards for 16 years. These … [Read more...] about New Director’s Rule Published for the Green Building Standard
Volunteers Needed for Seattle’s Construction Codes Advisory Board
We’re looking for 3 people to join our Construction Codes Advisory Board (CCAB). We’re seeking civic-minded individuals with diverse perspectives and … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed for Seattle’s Construction Codes Advisory Board
Code Interpretations for Fire Wall Continuity Rescinded
Based on recent discussions with architects and consultation with the International Code Council, SDCI has withdrawn two Construction Code … [Read more...] about Code Interpretations for Fire Wall Continuity Rescinded
Support House Bill 1810: URM Identification and Retrofit Funding
House Bill 1810, to identify and incentivize earthquake retrofits of Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings, has been introduced to the Appropriations … [Read more...] about Support House Bill 1810: URM Identification and Retrofit Funding
New Guide to Help Reduce Multifamily Building Permit Application Errors
During the permitting process, we often see recurring mistakes in applications such as Incorrect addresses across an application, incomplete … [Read more...] about New Guide to Help Reduce Multifamily Building Permit Application Errors
Publication Updates
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Seattle Celebrates First Official Retrofitted URM Status Change
We have officially recognized the first Unreinforced Masonry (URM) building to demonstrate compliance with the new seismic regulation in the City’s … [Read more...] about Seattle Celebrates First Official Retrofitted URM Status Change
2025 Fee Changes
The Seattle City Council recently adopted the 2025 budget, including legislation that implements SDCI fee changes in 2025. On January 1, 2025, SDCI … [Read more...] about 2025 Fee Changes
Changes Coming to Plumbing & Gas Permit Fees
By Dave Price, Assistant Chief Plumbing Inspector, Public Health – Seattle & King County Plumbing, gas piping, and backflow permits within … [Read more...] about Changes Coming to Plumbing & Gas Permit Fees