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1. Vacant Building Standards http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/codes-we-enforce-(a-z ... Vacant buildings in Seattle must be secured and maintained to prevent unauthorized entry and deterioration from the weather. See also: ...
2. Weeds & Vegetation Code http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/codes-we-enforce-(a-z ... The Weed and Vegetation Code applies to weeds and vegetation on private property that overrun on to any public right-of-way, including ...
3. Zoning http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/codes-we-enforce-(a-z ... Our Zoning Code determines how land is used and developed in Seattle. Zoning districts specify a category of uses (e.g., neighborhood ...
4. Wildland-Urban Interface Code http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/codes-we-enforce-(a-z ... The Seattle Wildland-Urban Interface Code (SWUIC) regulates construction near wildland areas to protect life and property from wildland ...
5. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Frequently Asked Questions http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/inspections/boiler-and-pres ... Frequently Asked Questions around Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspections This page answers common questions about boiler and pressure ...
6. Building Permit Renewals http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/changes-to-your-iss ... Building Permit Renewals What Is It? Construction, demolition, mechanical, and grading permits typically expire 18 months after the issue ...
7. Building Permit Revisions http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/changes-to-your-iss ... Building Permit Revisions What Is It? When you make changes to the approved work during construction, you must first get approval from ...
8. Master Use Permit (MUP) Revisions http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/changes-to-your-iss ... Master Use Permit (MUP) Revisions What Is It? A revision to a land use / master use permit  (MUP) allows you to submit minor plan ...
9. Master Use Permit Renewals http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/changes-to-your-iss ... Master Use Permit Renewals What Is It? A renewal extends the life of a land use / master use permit (MUP) from 3 years to 5 years. You ...
10. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Extensions http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/changes-to-your-iss ... Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Extensions What Is It? A shoreline extension gives you an additional year (3 years, instead of 2 ...
11. Shop Drawings http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/changes-to-your-iss ... Shop Drawings What Is It? You submit shop drawings as supplements to your original construction permit plans. Examples of shop drawings ...
12. Accessory Dwelling Unit http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/common-projects/acc ... An attached or detached accessory dwelling unit is a separate living space within a house or on the same property as an existing house. See ...
13. Adult Family Homes http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/common-projects/adu ... An adult family home is a dwelling, licensed by the state of Washington department of social and health services, in which someone provides ...
14. Decks http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/common-projects/dec ... You need a construction permit to build a deck that is more than 18 inches above the ground or that is a roof deck (built on top of part of ...
15. Demolition of Housing http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/common-projects/dem ... Demolition of housing is the complete removal of the building (or buildings). See also: Buildings Unfit for Human Habitation ,  Demolition ...
16. Fences http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/common-projects/fen ... You don’t need a permit if you’re building a fence 8 feet high or lower that doesn’t have masonry or concrete pieces over 6 feet. See also: ...
17. Garages http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/common-projects/gar ... Most new and remodeled garages require only a subject-to-field-inspection permit. See also: House Additions & Remodels ,  Accessory ...
18. House Additions & Remodels http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/common-projects/hou ... A house addition or remodel is an extension or modification to an existing house. This may include a second-story addition, dormer, ...
19. New Businesses http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/common-projects/new ... A new business is a new restaurant, shop, or office in a commercial building, and it may require several different kinds of permits. See ...
20. Parking - Size & Number of Spaces http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/common-projects/par ... Parking is a space on a lot used for a vehicle (for example, car or truck). We only regulate parking on private property. See also: Paving ...
21. Paving http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/common-projects/pav ... Pavement is a hard surface that slows down or prevents stormwater from seeping into the soil. You may need a permit if you are installing ...
22. Property Line Changes http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/common-projects/pro ... A property line change involves moving the property boundary between your property and the property next to yours. See also:  Land Use / ...
23. Property & Building Use http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/common-projects/pro ... You may need to record a change in the use of your property or building if its use is different than in the past. See also: Accessory ...
24. Retaining Walls & Rockeries http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/common-projects/ret ... A retaining wall is a structure designed to support soil at a steeper angle than the soil could stand on its own; it may or may not be ...
25. Sheds http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/common-projects/she ... A shed is a small, single-story building used to store tools or other items. You may not need a permit to build your shed if it meets ...