About Us

We depend on the advice of professionals and citizens when we develop the technical construction codes used by people building in Seattle. The volunteer Construction Codes Advisory Board (CCAB) gives us input about these codes. The CCAB reviews and recommends approval of:  

  • Updates to construction design, material, and technology requirements in the construction codes
  • New construction codes and new code editions
  • Minimum code requirements needed for a safe, sustainable, and accessible built environment

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Who We Are

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The Construction Codes Advisory Board (CCAB) consists of 13 voting members, appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by the City Council. The Board includes representatives of the construction and design professions, related organizations, and the public. The Board reviews:

  • New editions of the Seattle construction codes and proposed code amendments. This review forms the basis of a recommendation that is provided to the Seattle City Council to assist in its adoption of new code editions and proposed amendments. (See Seattle Building Code 105.2.1.)  
  • Proposed administrative rules (director’s rules) and advises the Director of SDCI on potential issues and suggested changes prior to the publishing of the rules. (See Seattle Building Code 105.2.2.)
  • Decisions or actions pertaining to the application and interpretation of the Seattle construction codes when requested by permit applicants. (See Seattle Building Code 103.11.)
Who We Are