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Summary: The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections enforces many City of Seattle codes. SDCI usually begins investigating code violations when the public reports a potential violation. This document explains what potential violations should be reported to SDCI and how SDCI investigates and resolves those reports.

Date Revised: 06/13/2022

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