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DPD develops and administers codes regulating construction and governing the use of land in Seattle, including:
DPD does not administer all the codes listed here, but they are available through DPD's Public Resource Center.
General Code-Related Documents
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DPD Director's Rules – Interpretations and clarifications of the codes and ordinances DPD administers
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Fee Subtitle (2006) – Commonly called the "Fee Code" or "Fee Ordinance"
Community Standards-Related Codes
(listed alphabetically)
Construction-Related Codes
(listed alphabetically)
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Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (2005)
- Building Code – consists of the International Building Code (IBC) with Seattle amendments.
- view the 2006 SBC
- view the 2003 SBC
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Electrical Code (2005) – consists of the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Seattle amendments.
- view the 2005 Seattle Electrical Code Quick Reference (read-only PDF)
- view the 2005 NEC (read-only)
- Elevator Regulations – Seattle's elevator regulations are excerpted from the Seattle Building Code, including:
- 2006 Seattle’s Chapter 30 (free download) plus Section 403, Chapter 8, Section 909 including Section 909.21 of the Seattle Building Code (read-only)
- 2003 Seattle's Chapter 30 (free download) plus Section 403, Chapter 8, and Sections 909.1-909.3 and 909.22 of the Seattle Building Code (read-only)
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Energy Code (2006) – Link to Seattle Energy Code Website, which includes Residential and Nonresidential Energy Code requirements and the RS29 Standard.
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Environmentally Critical Areas (ECA) Ordinance (SMC 25.09; updated 2006) – Link to ordinance on City Clerk's website.
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Existing Building Code – consists of International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with Seattle amendments.
- Fire Code – consists of the International Fire Code (IFC) with Seattle amendments. Enforced by the Seattle Fire Department.
- View the 2006 SFC
- View the 2003 SFC
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Floodplain Development Ordinance (SMC 25.06) – Link to City Clerk's website.
- Fuel Gas Code – consists of the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with Seattle amendments.
- View the 2006 SFGC
- View the 2003 SFGC
- Mechanical Code – consists of the International Mechanical Code (IMC) with Seattle amendments.
- View the 2006 SMC
- View the 2003 SMC
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Noise Ordinance (SMC Ch. 25.08) – Link to DPD's Noise Abatement Program website.
- Plumbing Code (2006 Uniform Plumbing Code) – Effective in Seattle; enforced by Seattle-King County Public Health.
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Refrigeration Regulations – Seattle’s Refrigeration Licensing Law and Seattle’s refrigeration regulations are excerpted from the Seattle Building Code,including:
- 2006 Chapter 11 of the Seattle Mechanical Code. For Seattle’s Code Administration see Chapter 1 and for Definitions see Chapter 2 of the Seattle Mechanical Code (read-only).
- 2003 Chapter 11 of the Seattle Mechanical Code. For Seattle’s Code Administration see Chapter 1 and for Definitions see Chapter 2 of the Seattle Mechanical Code (read-only).
- Residential Code – consists of the International Residential Code (IRC) with Seattle amendments.
- View the 2006 SRC
- View the 2003 SRC
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Side Sewer Regulations – Link to DPD's Side Sewer website.
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Sign Code (Seattle Land Use Code Ch. 23.55) – Link to City Clerk's website.
"Seattle's Sign Regulations," a handbook consolidating code and procedural regulations for sign installation in Seattle. Download pages 1-75, 83-115; view pages 76-82, Article 600 of the National Electrical Code (read-only).
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Stormwater, Grading and Drainage Control Code (SMC 22.800-22.808)
The following Director's Rules implement the Stormwater, Grading and Drainage Control Code:
- DR 16-2000, Volume 2, Construction Stormwater Control Technical Requirements Manual
- DR 17-2000, Volume 1, Source Control Technical Requirements Manual
- DR 26-2000, Volume 3, Flow Control Technical Requirements Manual
- DR 27-2000, Volume 4, Stormwater Treatment Technical Requirements Manual
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Tree Protection Ordinance (SMC 25.11) – Link to City Clerk's website
- See also DPD's Tree & Landscaping Regulations website
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Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality (VIAQ) – Link to Washington State Building Code Council website.
Land Use-Related Codes
(listed alphabetically)
Environmental Protection Codes
(listed alphabetically)
Trade Licensing Regulations
(listed alphabetically)
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