Every May, Building Safety Month, led by the International Code Council, highlights the people, practices, and policies that keep our communities safe. In Seattle, one of the most important building safety efforts underway is reducing the risk posed by unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings, older brick structures that can collapse during earthquakes when they haven’t been retrofitted. … [ Keep reading ]
SDCI proudly recognizes May as Building Safety Month. Building Safety Month is an international campaign led by the International Code Council to raise awareness about the importance of safe and resilient buildings. Building safety impacts everyone in Seattle, from the homes we live in to the places where we work,… [ Keep reading ]
The 1960s-era Portage Bay Bridge is nearing the end of its functional life. Supported by hollow concrete columns, the four-lane bridge could collapse in a severe earthquake. The Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project (PBB Project) will replace the old bridge with seismically stronger structures that include improved bus/carpool… [ Keep reading ]
The Lab at Seattle City Light – City Light’s education and training resource for efficient electrification – is seeking feedback from contractors. The Lab is conducting a survey with the research firm TRC to gather your perspectives on training and materials that would be most helpful and relevant to your… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is in the process of updating Seattle’s Stormwater Code and Stormwater Manual as required by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The proposed legislation for the 2026 Stormwater Code is available at the Council Bill 121190 website under the “Text” tab. The Seattle City Council has… [ Keep reading ]
Starting May 4, 2026, some existing charges will be shifted to your side sewer permit invoice issued by Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). These charges include drainage and wastewater latecomer fees and drainage system development charges (SDCs). Payment of the drainage and wastewater latecomer reimbursement fees (including recording and processing fees)… [ Keep reading ]
Just when it seemed like momentum had stalled on legislation focused on advancing the life-saving retrofits for unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings, #FixtheBricks found new footing—this time in the state operating budget. The Fix the Bricks campaign is a public safety and policy advocacy effort focused on making URM buildings safer before the next earthquake. A major focus of the campaign, over… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is in the process of updating Seattle’s Stormwater Code and Stormwater Manual as required by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The proposed legislation for the 2026 Stormwater Code is available at the Council Bill 121190 website under the “Text” tab. Upcoming Meeting Dates The Council… [ Keep reading ]
On March 26, SDCI’s pre-submittal conference and paid coaching applications moved to the Seattle Services Portal. Customers can now apply for these services by: For more information, read How to Submit a Pre-submittal Conference or Paid Coaching Application, or email us.
