2021 Seattle Code Adoption - Get Involved

SDCI Proposed Code Changes

The effective date for the 2021 Seattle codes will be November 15, 2024. Until then, applicants may use either the 2018 or draft 2021 Seattle codes. The 2021 Seattle Codes adoption ordinance is continuing through the final stages of the approval process. Printed copies of the Seattle Codes and complete digital versions will be available after the November 15 implementation date.

Public Comment

We welcome comments on the draft 2021 Seattle Construction Code changes posted on the Project Documents page. We post changes regularly, so check back if you don’t see the code that you need. We are no longer accepting code change proposals, but if you have any comments or see errors, please send them to:

Jenifer Gilliland, Senior Technical Code Development Analyst
(206) 233-2766
jenifer.gilliland@seattle.gov  

Micah Chappell, Technical Codes Development Manager
(206) 256-5157
micah.chappell@seattle.gov  

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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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