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Inspections
Inspections Your Permit Requires
Construction Inspections
Electrical Inspections
Site Development Inspections
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:
Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspections
Construction Inspections
Electrical Inspections
Elevator & Escalator Inspections
Furnace Inspections
Mechanical Inspections
Noise Inspections
Side Sewer Inspections
Sign Inspections
Site Development Inspections
Special Inspections
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:
Schedule an Inspection Online
Calling our 24-hour automated phone line:
(206) 684-8900
Calling inspection support staff:
(206) 684-8950
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:
Building Inspection Districts
Electrical Inspection Districts
Elevator Inspector Phone List
Mechanical Inspection Districts
Site Inspection Districts
What Do You Want To Do?
Schedule an Inspection
Still Need Help?
Ask Us
Call us at
(206) 684-8950
Construction and Inspections
Sam Steele, Interim Director
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.