Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (WA)


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Contact Information

Mailing address:
Seattle Municipal Tower
P.O. Box 34019
Seattle, WA 98124

Phone: (206) 684-8600

Web: Home

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (WA) in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Seattle Gas Piping Mechanic License

Agency:Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Notes:

A gas piping mechanic license allows you to install gas piping from the meter to the appliance or to the point of use.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$54.10 exam fee + $120.15 license fee. The license fee is halved if the license will expire within 6 months of the date of issuance.

How to Apply:
  1. Read the law and learn the requirements for prequalification.
  2. Review the trade license requirements in the code.
  3. Submit an application through the Seattle Services Portal.
  4. Submit an affidavit, through the Seattle Services Portal, with proof that you have:
    1. Either 6 months experience as a gas piping mechanic or an unlicensed worker supervised by a gas piping mechanic, or a combination of the two
    2. A certificate of completion from a board-approved gas piping mechanic class
    3. A valid plumber’s license
  5. Once your application is approved, SDCI will send you an email with a link and instructions for how to take an online exam. Complete the exam.
  6. Pay for your license.
Required Attachments:

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$120.15

Due:

Annually by March 31.

Seattle General Contractor License

Not required



General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the City level in Seattle.

The city of Seattle does have a license requirement for general contractors.

More information: Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (WA)

Seattle Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic License

Agency:Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Notes:

A journey refrigeration mechanic license allows you to install, repair, or alter refrigeration or air conditioner equipment.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$54.10 exam fee + $120.15 license fee. The license fee is halved if the license will expire within 6 months of the date of issuance.

How to Apply:
  1. Read the law and learn the requirements for prequalification.
  2. Review the trade license requirements in the code.
  3. Submit an application and an affidavit, if required, through the Seattle Services Portal.
  4. Once your application is approved, SDCI will send you an email with a link and instructions for how to take an online exam. Complete the exam.
  5. Pay for your license.
Required Attachments:

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$120.15

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Seattle Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractor's License

Agency:Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Notes:

A refrigeration and air conditioning contractor's license allows your business to install, repair, or alter refrigeration or air conditioning equipment. This includes planning, engineering, and supervising that work. You are required to have an employee with a journeyman refrigeration mechanic license designated to do the work.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Depends on license class:

  • $270.35 for a Class A or B license
  • $431.35 for a Class C license

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Depends on license class:

  • $270.35 for a Class A or B license
  • $431.35 for a Class C license
Due:

Annually by June 30.

Seattle Refrigeration Operating Engineer License

Agency:Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Notes:

A refrigeration operating engineer license limits you to working on systems in specific buildings that are owned or operated by your employer. You need a refrigeration operating engineer license if:

  • You are a full-time employee in a building that manufactures, processes, or stores materials or products in cold storage
  • You spend a significant portion of your time maintaining and operating a refrigeration or air conditioning unit
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$54.10 exam fee + $120.15 license fee. The license fee is halved if the license will expire within 6 months of the date of issuance.

How to Apply:
  1. Read the law and learn the requirements for prequalification.
  2. Review the trade license requirements in the code.
  3. Submit an application and an affidavit, if required, through the Seattle Services Portal.
  4. Once your application is approved, SDCI will send you an email with a link and instructions for how to take an online exam. Complete the exam.
  5. Pay for your license.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$120.15

Due:

Annually by June 30.

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