SFD Admin Rules

The Seattle Fire Code provides authority for the Fire Code Official to adopt policies, procedures, rules and regulations to clarify the application of the fire code. Administrative Rules are reviewed and approved by the Fire Code Advisory Board (FCAB) prior to public notice in the Daily Journal of Commerce and are then filed with the Seattle City Clerk.

Rule # Title
1.01.17 Fee Waiver Policies for Compliance Re-Inspection Fees Charged by the Fire Marshal's Office
9.01.24 Certificates of Competency for Installing, Inspecting, Testing and Maintaining Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
9.02.24 Inspection, Testing, Maintenance and Reporting Requirements for Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems and Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems
9.03.20 Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems (DRAFT - 9.03.25)
9.04.24 Impaired Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems and Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems
9.05.18 Alarm Signal Verification
9.06.14 Sprinkler Systems and Fire Alarms for Elevator Machinery Rooms, Hoist Ways and Pits
9.09.17 Partial / Phased Occupancy, Occupancy During Construction and Temporary Certificates of Occupancy
9.09.18 Visible Alarm Notification Devices
11.01.18 Fire Escape Stair Structural Examination, Testing and Repair Requirements
26.01.24 Cutting, Welding and Other Hot Work on Marine Vessel
26.02.24 Designated Marine Hot Work Facilities and Shipyard
27.01.24 Marine Terminals
27.02.04 Storage and Use of Hazardous Materials, Including Flammable and Combustible Liquids, in Freight Containers Outside of Buildings
34.02.07 Decommissioning Residential Heating Oil Tanks

Fire Department - Fire Prevention Division

Harold Scoggins, Fire Chief
Address: 220 3rd Ave S, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: 220 3rd Ave S , Seattle, WA, 98104
Phone: (206) 386-1450
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The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) has 33 fire stations located throughout the City. SFD deploys engine companies, ladder companies, and aid and medic units to mitigate loss of life and property resulting from fires, medical emergencies, and other disasters. The Department also has units for ...