SDCI’s Technical Code Development team is excited to announce that the 2015 Seattle codes are now available. The 2015 codes include the Building Code, Existing Building Code, Residential Code, Energy Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, and Fuel Gas Code. These codes are available on our codes webpage. The codes are available to purchase from the Public Resource Center on the 20th floor of Seattle’s Municipal Tower.
Reminder: Convert Your Paper Plans to Electronic Plans
In anticipation of our new permitting system, we are requiring all applicants with paper plans to convert their projects to electronic plans. This must be done when the applicant is resubmitting plan corrections. All paper plans should have been converted to electronic plans by March 1, 2017.
February Permit Turnaround Times
View permit turnaround times for February 2017.
Seattle City Light Standards for Electrical Construction, 2017 Edition
Are you searching for Seattle City Light standards and requirements while planning your new project? Seattle City Light is pleased to announce that our first, new standards publication is available for viewing online. Standards for Electrical Service is designed to be a handy collection of all City Light electrical standards and requirements a customer is likely to need when building a new project.
Reminder: No Electrical Inspections March 14 for Upcoming Training
On Tuesday March 14, 2017, the Electrical Program will be closed for inspections. The inspectors will be attending a training on the 2017 National Electrical Code.
Environmentally Critical Areas Update
In January 2017, City Council approved updated environmentally critical areas (ECA) regulations. The Seattle City Council will be amending the Environmentally Critical Areas Ordinance to correct the effective date of the regulations. City Council is expected to approve this amendment in the middle of March and the effective date of the new Environmentally Critical Areas is expected to be the middle of April.
Reminder: Electrical Code Update
SDCI is updating the Seattle Electrical Code to reflect the changes to the 2017 National Electrical Code. If you are interested in submitting input to amend the Seattle Electrical Code, please send your submission to seattleelectricalcode2017@seattle.gov. We will accept public input through March 31, 2017.
Does Rat Abatement Apply to My Demolition Project?
On January 1, 2017, the updated Seattle Building Code took effect. The updated code requires all applicants to complete a rat abatement program as a condition to getting a demolition permit.
Mandatory Housing Affordability Upzones Heading Your Way!
You may have heard that a mandatory housing affordability (MHA) upzone is proposed for your project site. City Council approved the first MHA upzone in the U-District on February 21st and will consider MHA upzones in other areas of the city over the next 12-18 months. SDCI is working with applicants interested in the increased development capacity associated with pending MHA upzones in those areas where City Council is considering legislation.
Coordinate With Utilities Before Starting Your Demolition Project
If you are planning a demolition project, you need to coordinate with all utilities providing service to the property. All utilities must be shut off before you start any actual demolition. Shutting off the utilities before demolition helps prevent accident and injury to you, your contractors, or the inspectors. This is particularly important for natural gas, because demolition before a service is capped could lead to a natural gas leak or an explosion.
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