After deciding on June 11, 2010 to delay the effective date of the 2009 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC), the Washington State Building Code Council (WSBCC) met again on June 30, 2010 and endorsed January 1, 2011 as a preferred effective date.
DPD Closed August 6
As you’ve probably heard, many in the City will be taking unpaid furlough days due to the City’s current financial situation.
June 2010 Permit Turnaround Times
DPD is committed to providing good customer service to its applicants. You can see our progress with the June 2010 Turnaround Times.
DPD Launches New Social Media Portal
DPD is meeting the changing technical environment of social media head on. DPD’s new social media portal conveniently consolidates the department’s Facebook sites, Twitter, blogs, RSS feeds, and listservs in one location at www.seattle.gov/dpd/About/GotaQuestion/DPDS017632.asp.
July 2010 Publication Updates
July 2010 publication updates include CAM 415, Applicant Responsibilities and Plan Requirements for Mechanical Permits, and DPD/SDOT DR 12-2010/4/2010, Maynard Ave. S. and South Lane St. Streetscape Concept Plan.
EPA Lead Paint Rule Delayed
The Environmental Protection Agency will delay enforcing a new rule that requires contractors to take extra precaution when making renovations that could expose children to dust from old lead paint.
DPD Permit Turnaround Times
DPD is committed to providing good customer service to its applicants. The permit turnaround data is updated monthly online and can be viewed at http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/resourcecenter
Side Sewer Code Update Status
DPD and Seattle Public Utilities have been working on revisions and clarifications to the Side Sewer Code (SMC 21.16) and its associated Director’s Rules.
Update on 2009 Seattle Building, Existing Building, Residential, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas Codes
The 2009 editions of the Seattle Building Code, Seattle Existing Building, Seattle Mechanical Code and Seattle Fuel Gas Code are tentatively scheduled to take effect this August, followed by a 60-day period during which applicants are allowed to choose whether to use the 2006 or 2009 codes.
DPD Business Closure on July 2
DPD’s next furlough is July 2.