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Summary: If you are a qualifying building owner or applicant who frequently seeks a permit from the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI), you can streamline your application, review, and permit issuance process by obtaining a single permit that covers a number of remodeling or construction projects in one building. Called a “blanket permit,” the process eliminates the need for separate application procedures for many non-structural and non-mechanical projects that relate to tenant improvements.

Date Revised: 07/28/2022

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