What We Do

The Fire Code Advisory Board (FCAB) was created by the City Council by SMC 3.16 Subchapter V over five decades ago to give the public and local business, industry, and technical trades a clear voice in the fire code process. Board members advise the City on updates and revisions to the code and have played a crucial role in shaping the Seattle Fire Code. The 15 board members are appointed by the Mayor, confirmed by the City Council, and serve a renewable term of three years. 

The FCAB reviews and makes recommendations for:

• The Seattle Fire Code (view a summary of significant updates to the adopted 2021 code)  
• Adopted Administrative Rules