Construction Permit (SDCI) — Seattle
Seattle restaurant build-outs require an SDCI construction permit, either a field-inspection permit for simple work or a full plan-review permit for complex projects.
Overview
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) issues construction permits. Two paths:
- Subject-to-Field-Inspection (STFI) — small, simple projects, only if restaurant use is already established at the location
- Full-Plan-Review Construction Permit — complex or new work
Projects valued over $75,000 require a licensed architect/engineer to prepare documentation; substantial renovations trigger Substantial Alterations requirements. Sign/awning and street-use permits may also apply.
What SpoonSeal tracks
The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
Stay ahead of this requirement
SpoonSeal stores your documents, tracks expirations, and reminds you before anything lapses — so you are always inspection-ready.
Get started free →This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.