The 2012 Seattle building, energy, residential, mechanical, fuel gas, existing building, plumbing and fire codes were approved by the City Council on September 16. The 2012 codes will become mandatory on December 26, 2013.
Reminder: Time to Apply for Grading Season Extension
The rainy season is rapidly approaching, which means it’s time to think about whether you will be doing any grading between November 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014. If your project includes Geotechnical Special Inspections AND if your project is in an environmentally critical area or involves a large quantity of earth-moving, check the Geotechnical Special Inspection assignment letter sent to you by DPD shortly after permit issuance.
Floating Residences Open House Oct. 1
When does the Seattle Shoreline Master Program (SSMP) allow floating residences? DPD has been asked to provide a Director’s Rule to assist owners of vessels and other floating properties currently moored in Seattle waters who seek to use those properties as residences. The rule will provide criteria for determining whether a floating residence meets SSMP requirements. The rule will not apply to floating homes or house barges.
Finding Geotechnical (Soils) Reports Online
Many customers have had trouble finding geotechnical reports (also known as soils reports) on our website. We’re evaluating if there is a way to provide a better path to these reports.
Seeking Applicants for Mayor’s Construction Code Advisory Board
Mayor Mike McGinn invites applicants to fill three positions on the Construction Codes Advisory Board. These positions will represent these professions: Organized Labor; General Contractors; Apartment Building Owners and Operators.
Upcoming Design Review Board Openings
Seattle’s Design Review Program will be seeking new volunteer board members to join the program in April 2014. Applications will be available in November 2013 on both the Design Review website, as well as on DPD’s blog. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about our built environment and civic engagement.
Updated Instructions for Special Inspections Field Reports
DPD is converting to an all-electronic format to handle special inspections field reports.
2012 Seattle Commercial Energy Code Involves Building Managers and Occupants
The 2012 Seattle Energy Code, together with the entire suite of 2012 Seattle construction codes, has been approved by the City Council and Mayor, and will become mandatory for all permit applications on December 26, 2013. The Washington State and Seattle energy codes are amended versions of the 2012 IECC – the International Energy Conservation Code.
August Permit Turnaround Times
View permit turnaround times for August 2013.
New Regional Transfer of Development Rights Program
Seattle City Council and King County Council passed legislation in September that will implement a Landscape Conservation and Local Infrastructure Program (LCLIP) in South Lake Union and Downtown. This program will generate funding for infrastructure improvements by capturing a portion of the increased King County property tax resulting from the increased assessed value of new development, in exchange for implementing a regional Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program.
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