City of Seattle
City · Washington · King · pop. 737,015
Low-voltage license required
Fire alarm license
Security license
WA L&I requires electrical permit for all low-voltage work. Seattle follows state electrical inspection; fire alarm permits via SFD.
Permit required by work type
- Access controlNo data
- CCTVNo data
- IntrusionNo data
- Fire alarmNo data
- Structured cablingNo data
- IntercomNo data
State licensing
WA Electrical Contractor with 06 (Limited Energy) specialty OR 01 General; WA Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor or Fire Alarm Specialty license; journey-level electrician (06A/06B) on site
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