Inspections

Virtual Inspections

Depending on your project, we may be able to conduct a video inspection instead of an in-person inspection. Please read Video Inspections and SDCI Guide to Video Inspections to see if your project qualifies. Once you have completed your video inspection, please take our brief, anonymous survey to help us improve our process.

To schedule an inspection Schedule an Inspection Online or call our 24-hour automated phone line at (206) 684-8900. 

We will process requests during regular business hours. 

Inspection Types

We require a set of inspections for all permits to confirm various steps in the construction and installation process. Find out what's required and when to schedule each type:

Residential Inspection Quick Sheets

Our Residential Inspection Quick Sheets provide more transparency to the inspection process. They were created to help you understand what our inspectors are looking for during inspections and to clarify the sequence of inspections.

Scheduling an Inspection

You can schedule most inspections by:

Annual inspections for boilers and elevators or escalators and inspections for code compliance and design review are scheduled automatically; special inspections require that you select an inspection agency and arrange site visits with them.

Find Your Inspector

To find the inspector assigned to your area, view the following:

Construction and Inspections

Nathan Torgelson, Director
Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, WA, 98124-4019
Phone: (206) 684-8600
Phone Alt: Violation Complaint Line: (206) 615-0808
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SDCI issues land use, construction, and trade permits, conducts construction and housing-related inspections, ensures compliance with our codes, and regulates rental rules. SDCI is committed to an antiracist workplace and to addressing racism through our work in the community.