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Fremont Watershed Building Fulfills Living Building Pilot Program Requirements

October 31, 2023

The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) is excited to announce the Watershed building in Fremont is our third Living Building Pilot building to successfully complete the pilot program green building requirements. The Watershed building recently received Petal Certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) and met the requirements to reduce energy and water use. Only two other pilot projects have successfully completed the process—the Bullitt Center and Stone 34.

Filed Under: PermitsTagged With: Green Building, living building pilot

Deconstruction Incentive and How-to Salvage Video

July 6, 2023

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) recently launched a pilot Deconstruction Incentive Program and is offering up to $4,000 per deconstruction project. The incentive program encourages building owners to deconstruct rather than outright demolish the building. As a further incentive, Seattle City Light has agreed to fast track deconstruction projects for electrical disconnects. The monetary incentive and potential reduction in permitting timeline make taking on deconstruction more appealing. Deconstruction incentive funds are available through mid-2023.

Filed Under: Building ConnectionsTagged With: Green Building, incentives

Proof of Built Green Certification Needed for the Seattle Green Building Standard

December 1, 2021

We’ve been working to identify completed projects that have not provided proof of Built Green 4-Star or better certification that is required when using the Green Building Standard. The incentive applies when a development exceeds a minimum floor area, includes building a second accessory dwelling unit, or when extra floor area or height is pursued.

Filed Under: Building ConnectionsTagged With: Green Building

Updated Green Building Incentives

April 6, 2021

SDCI’s green building permit incentives aim to create more efficient buildings that center around clean electric energy, water, and resource conservation with a focus on human health. Projects can gain additional height or floor area or a faster building permit in exchange for meeting specific green building goals and certification. SDCI updated the Green Building Standard and Priority Green Expedited on March 15, 2021.

Filed Under: Building Connections, CodesTagged With: Green Building, proposed code

May is Building Safety Month

May 1, 2020

The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections and the City of Seattle are proud to participate in the International Code Council’s annual Building Safety Month campaign this May. This event has been the emphasis of the International Code Council and its predecessors for the past 40 years. The goal and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Building ConnectionsTagged With: earthquakes, emergency preparedness, emergency response, Green Building, side sewer, training

Building Safety Month Resources

May 1, 2020

The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections and the City of Seattle are proud to participate in the International Code Council’s annual Building Safety Month campaign this May. This event, created by the International Code Council, has a goal and purpose to showcase the work and mission of the codes,… [ Keep reading ]