City staff have changed how you implement the Green Stormwater Infrastructure to the Maximum Extent Feasible requirement.
Unreinforced Masonry Policy Committee
DPD has held three URM Policy Committee meetings to develop recommendations for an unreinforced masonry (URM) seismic retrofit program. If adopted by the Mayor and City Council, the program would require structural improvements be made to URM buildings in order to enhance their ability to withstand earthquakes. The committee has discussed thresholds for retrofit requirements and possible financing options. Future topics will cover incentives and penalties and a timeline for implementation.
May Publication Updates
DPD released one updated CAM, Lot Coverage, Height and Yard Standards for Homes in Single Family Zones, and one final Directors Rule, Height Measurement: Calculating Average Grade Level.
Is a New Deck on Your Project List?
Are you planning to build a deck this spring or summer? If so, you should be aware of a few guidelines that could help you through the permitting process. Our CAM 312, Decks, Fences and Arbors for Single Family Homes in Seattle, provides good information on the rules for decks in single-family zones.
Filing for Exemptions
DPD normally requires plans required as part of an exemption request from the shoreline code or environmental critical area regulations.
Electronic Plan Review: Seeking Public Input
For more than two years, DPD has been working with volunteer applicants to test our electronic plan review service. This process will allow customers to submit their plans electronically and provide cost savings by reducing paper usage, time spent reproducing and consolidating plan sets and eliminating most trips to DPD.
Grace Period Announced for Energy Benchmarking Program
Buildings 10,000 square feet or greater (including multifamily buildings of five or more units) now have until at least October 1, 2012 to comply with Seattleās energy benchmarking and reporting program. In response to public input that more assistance and time is needed to comply, the City is evaluating the program and considering staggered reporting deadlines based on building size.
Seattle Japan Relief Coalition Community Event on March 11, 2012
SeattleJapanRelief.org and the Consulate General of Japan in Seattle will hold a special community event on Sunday, March 11, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Seattle Center. The event, held on the one-year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake will focus on three themes: remembrance, preparedness and rebuilding.
Draft 2012 Seattle Building Code for Review
The draft 2012 Seattle Building Code is available for public review and comment. It consists of the 2012 International Building Code (IBC) with proposed amendments. DPD is planning for the 2012 Seattle Building Code to take effect in the summer of 2013.
Air Barriers and Pressure Testing
Continuous air barriers, capable of preventing air movement through exterior walls, floors and ceilings, have been required by the Seattle Energy Code for more than a year now. These air barriers can either be specially-designed membrane products or can be made up of typical building materials that are carefully joined together into a continuous barrier.
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