City of Seattle

City · Washington · King · pop. 737,015

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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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City of Seattle (WA) low-voltage permits & licenses — LVPermit