The rainy season is rapidly approaching, which means it’s time to think about whether you will be doing any grading between November 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017. 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, you may need to apply for an extension.
New Building Code Interpretation Available
The 2012 Seattle Building Code Interpretation, 714.4 Penetrations of Horizontal Assemblies is now available. It is an update of Code Alternate CA 713.4, which was last available in the 2009 edition of the Seattle Building Code. In other words, this new interpretation clarifies how to properly install a ceiling fan or a recessed light so that the ceiling remains fire-resistant.
Jon Siu, PE, SE Wins National Award
Jon Siu, SDCI’s Principal Engineer/Building Official, has been named as the recipient of the 2016 International Code Council’s (ICC) Bobby J. Fowler Award. The award is one of seven handed out at the ICC Annual Business Meeting.
Design Review Program Improvement Recommendations Available for Public Comment
Seattle DCI and OPCD released draft Design Review Program Improvement recommendations on March 9, 2016. Our recommendations identify and evaluate organizational, structural, and procedural changes to enhance the design review program’s efficiency and enable it to better achieve its purpose. You can comment on our recommendations through April 8.
Torgelson Sworn in as Director of the New Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
After the Seattle City Council confirmed Mayor Ed Murray’s nominee to lead the newly created Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, Nathan Torgelson was sworn as the department’s first director.
DPD Raising Land Use Hourly Rate
Effective January 1, 2016, DPD will be raising the land use hourly rate 12%, a change from $250/hour to $280/hour. The new hourly rate will be applied to billable review hours or fees that are linked to the land use hourly rate that are incurred on or after January 1, 2016.
Time to Get Ready for the 2016 Stormwater Code
The 2016 Stormwater Code becomes effective January 1, 2016! DPD is hosting a series of training sessions to help prepare designers and builders for the 2016 Stormwater Code. Also, the new Stormwater Code and Manual, along with a host of supporting documents, are now available online.
DPD Announces New Department Administration Director
Evan Chinn recently joined the Department of Planning and Development as the new Department Administration Division Director. He has extensive experience with all aspects of Human Resources including the latest hiring practices, workforce planning, coaching, progressive discipline, labor relations and workforce equity.
Mechanical Permit Applications Now Online Only
Attention Mechanical Permit Applicants: Starting January 1, 2016, you must apply for mechanical plan review permits online using DPD’s Project Portal. Paper applications will no longer be accepted.
October Permit Turnaround Times
View permit turnaround times for October 2015.
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