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New Code Interpretation for Townhouse Unit Separation

March 31, 2021

SDCI published a new Code Interpretation R302.2 Townhouse Unit Separation on March 15, 2021. The purpose of the Code Interpretation is to clarify methods to provide separation between townhouse units designed to the 2018 Seattle Residential Code. Typically, the code requires a fire-resistance-rated wall assembly to provide continuous separation between units from foundation to roof. There are several conditions where separation is required to extend beyond this enclosed floor area.

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New Renter’s Handbook

March 31, 2021

Renting in Seattle, a program within SDCI, published the Renter’s Handbook. The handbook is a completely revised version of the landlord/tenant summary, required by rental agreement regulations in the City. Designed as a companion to the Renting in Seattle website, the Renter’s Handbook covers the rental cycle from finding a home to moving out. It provides information about the rights and obligations in the rental relationship, as well as some practical tips to enhance it.

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March Publication Updates

March 31, 2021

We updated a tip on mandatory housing affordability and finalized a director’s rule about the green building standard.

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COVID-19 Site Safety Requirements and Documentation

March 2, 2021

COVID-19 has significantly changed the way we all work, and construction is no exception. Jobsite safety as we know it has changed significantly over the past year. The state of Washington and the City of Seattle have both published site safety requirements to manage exposure to COVID-19. These requirements should be read and understood by contractors, and necessary site safety should be in place during construction activity onsite.

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Seattle Home Fairs Recordings

March 2, 2021

Thank you to everybody that attended the Seattle Home Fairs on January 30 and February 6. We had over 500 attendees join us over the two days! We were happy that so many of you were able to join us. If you missed the Home Fairs, or want to watch a different session, the recordings, presentations, and resources are now available on our Seattle Home Fairs webpage.

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Publication Updates

March 2, 2021

We updated four Tips related to accessory dwelling unites and condominium conversions and published a draft director’s rule about the green building standard.

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Snow Safety Guidance for Outdoor Tents

February 11, 2021

According to the National Weather Service, Seattle could get significant snowfall Thursday night through the weekend. Snow accumulation on tents can cause them to fail and injure the occupants. Temporary tents should not be occupied during periods of snow or ice accumulation, unless they are designed for full structural loading per the Seattle Building Code.

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如何計算您的企業空間佔用率

February 3, 2021

為應對當前的大規模 COVID-19 病例，州長已制定限制室內人數，同時允許營業的全新復工計劃。此舉措最終將允許更多企業和室內活動在限制空間內人數的同時，實現營業增長，這也被稱為復工計劃的「空間佔用率」。它的技術術語為「空間荷載」。如要計算復工計劃下所允許的縮減的空間荷載，您將需要了解您所用空間的正常空間荷載以及州長復工指南所允許的最大空間佔用率。

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Cách Tìm Hiểu Doanh Nghiệp Của Quý Vị Có Thể Chứa Bao Nhiêu Người

February 3, 2021

Để ứng phó với số lượng các ca nhiễm COVID-19, Thống Đốc đã phát triển kế hoạch mở cửa trở lại mới cho phép các hoạt động trong nhà có giới hạn. Kế hoạch này cho phép nhiều doanh nghiệp và hoạt động trong nhà tăng khối lượng công việc hơn nhưng giới hạn số lượng người trong một không gian, được gọi là “sức chứa” trong kế hoạch mở cửa trở lại. Thuật ngữ “sức chứa” là số lượng người trong một không gian. Để biết sức chứa giảm bớt được phép theo kế hoạch mở cửa trở lại, quý vị sẽ cần biết sức chứa thông thường cho không gian của mình và sức chứa tối đa cho phép theo hướng dẫn mở cửa lại của Thống Đốc.

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Sida Loo Raadiyo Booskaaga Ganacsiga

February 3, 2021

Si looga jawaabo tirada badan ee kiisaska COVID-19 ee hadda, Gudoomiyaha ayaa abuuray qorshe dib u furid kaasoo oggolaanaaya tirada adeegyada gudaha xarumaha oo kooban. Waxay ugu danbayn u ogolaanaysaa ganacsiyo dheeraadka ah iyo shaqooyinka gudaha xarumaha inay kordhiyaan shaqooyinka ayadoo la yaraynaayo tirada dadka goobta soo galaaya, oo loo yaqaano “xajmiga” sida ku qoran qorshaha dib u furida. Erayga farsamada ayaa ah “booska qofka.” Si aad u hesho tirada dadka la yareeyay ee goobta geli kara ee ku cad qorshaha dib u furida, waa inaad ogaataa tirada dadka caadiga ah ee xaruntaadu qaado iyo tirada ugu badan ee lagu ogol yahay tusmada dib u furida ee Gudoomiyaha.

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