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Construction Without a Permit
You need to get a permit for most construction projects. See also:  Land Use Code What Is It? You need to get a permit for most ...
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House Additions & Remodels
A house addition or remodel is an extension or modification to an existing house. This may include a second-story addition, dormer, ...
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Contact Us - Director & Managers
Contact information, including location and hours, customer service numbers, and manager phone numbers for the Seattle Department of ...
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FAQs
FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Background Why is the City requiring Building Tune-Ups? Why didn't the city make Tune-Ups ...
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Energy Code - Documents
Our Seattle Energy Code regulates the energy-use features of new and remodeled buildings. Tips Tip 303 - Applicant Responsibilities ...
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Building Permit Revisions
Building Permit Revisions What Is It? When you make changes to the approved work during construction, you must first get approval from ...
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Side Sewer Repair Methods
Repair Methods Side sewer under a City street exposed during repair by a contractor Once you have determined that a side sewer repair ...
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How to Comply
How to Comply Ready to Get Started? All buildings with 50,000 square feet or more of nonresidential space (excluding parking) must comply ...
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Neighborhood Communication
Guidance and information about required communication with the neighborhood(s) around your event. The Special Events Neighborhood ...
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Building Code
The Seattle Building Code (SBC) provides minimum requirements for design and construction of new buildings and alterations to existing ...
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Fuel Gas Code
The Seattle Fuel Gas Code regulates design and installation of fuel gas distribution piping systems, appliances, appliance venting systems, ...
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Joint Enforcement Team
The Joint Enforcement Team conducts inspections of nightclubs, bars, restaurants, and other businesses (adult entertainment, massage ...
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Preservation Incentives
Descriptions of various federal, state, and local programs available to assist property owners in the maintenance and restoration of ...
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Construction Inspections
After your building permit is issued, we inspect your work to make sure it is done according to the approved plans and the applicable ...
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Boiler & Pressure Vessel Permit
You need a permit to install boilers and pressure vessels in the city of Seattle. There are some special requirements to consider before ...
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Design Review - Boards & Staff
Design Review - Boards & Staff On October 26, 2025, the City adopted temporary rules to align with new state law ( House Bill 1293 ). ...
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Unreinforced Masonry Buildings - Frequently Asked Questions
Retrofiting brick buildings to meet current codes can protect public safety, preserve historical buildings, and help Seattle recover faster ...
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Transportation Network Companies
Regulations for transportation network companies The City of Seattle passed an ordinance in 2023 to amend its regulation of transportation ...
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Seattle Film Production Resources
Resources related to filming in Seattle Seattle has an extensive number of filmmaking resources available to filmmakers of every experience ...
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Noise Enforcement
Our Noise Enforcement Program acts through a variety of measures to minimize the public’s exposure to excessive noise from construction ...
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Innovation Advisory Committee - Overview
The Innovation Advisory Committee is a group of experts that review energy-efficient proposals not covered in the technical codes. What is ...
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Residential Inspection Quick Sheets
Our Residential Inspection Quick Sheets provide more transparency to the inspection process. They were created to help you understand what ...
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Code Compliance
The Code Compliance division enforces community standards for all neighborhoods, such as tenant issues, land use violations, construction ...
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2021 Seattle Code Adoption - What & Why
Proposing potential changes for Seattle’s 2021 construction codes. What’s Happening Now? The effective date for the 2021 Seattle ...
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Noise Codes
Our Noise Code limits outdoor noise including that generated by machines and work activity. See also:  Noise Code What Is It? ...
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