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Refrigeration Permit in Seattle, Washington

Required for installation, addition, repair, replacement and alteration of refrigeration equipment and systems, under section 22.900D.100 of the 2026 Fee Subtitle.

Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source

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  • A refrigeration permit is required for the installation, addition, repair, replacement and alteration of refrigeration equipment and systems

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Fee schedule

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Charged from Table D-10 for 22.900D.100 of the 2026 Fee Subtitle: a basic fee of $42.50 plus an additional installation fee per compressor, $35.55 for 0-5 tons and $72.25 for 6-25 tons. Show full citationCharged from Table D-10 for 22.900D.100 of the 2026 Fee Subtitle: a basic fee of $42.50 plus an additional installation fee per compressor, $35.55 for 0-5 tons and $72.25 for 6-25 tons. The Subtitle also provides that "Temporary installations of ten days' duration or less, made for the purposes of exhibition, display, or demonstration shall be charged a fee of $74.40 for each installation." A technology fee is added on top "in the amount of five percent of all fees or charges required under the above chapters".
From the city's own schedule - see notes

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

    Tips

    • Fees scale by compressor tonnage, so the system size decides the fee, not the project value
    • Short exhibition or demonstration installs of ten days or less have their own flat fee
    • Inspection of the installed refrigeration equipment

    Frequently asked questions

    Seattle requires a refrigeration permit for: A refrigeration permit is required for the installation, addition, repair, replacement and alteration of refrigeration equipment and systems. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) at (206) 684-8600 before starting work.

    The 2026 Fee Subtitle sets a fee of $74.40 for each installation of ten days' duration or less made for exhibition, display, or demonstration.

    Seattle does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) at (206) 684-8600 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Equipment schedule; System capacity in tons. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) at 700 5th Ave, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA, 98104. Phone: (206) 684-8600. Office hours: Mailing address: P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, WA, 98124-4019. Violation Complaint Line: (206) 615-0808. Counter hours are not published on the department pages read for this entry - confirm before travelling.. Official information: https://www.seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections.

    Seattle, Washington has adopted: 2021 Seattle Building Code - SDCI publishes a read-only 2021 Seattle Building Code which contains substantial copyrighted material from the 2021 International Building Code. The 2018 Seattle Building Code is the prior cycle.; 2021 Seattle Residential Code - SDCI publishes a read-only 2021 Seattle Residential Code which contains substantial copyrighted material from the 2021 International Residential Code. The 2018 Seattle Residential Code is the prior cycle.; 2021 Seattle Energy Code - SDCI states it has adopted the 2021 Seattle Energy Codes and publishes a read-only 2021 Seattle Energy Code.; Seattle Electrical Code - enforced by SDCI and listed on its Codes We Enforce (A-Z) page.; Seattle Existing Building Code - listed on the Codes We Enforce (A-Z) page.; Seattle Mechanical Code - listed on the Codes We Enforce (A-Z) page.; Seattle Plumbing Code - listed on the Codes We Enforce (A-Z) page.; Seattle Fire Code - listed on the Codes We Enforce (A-Z) page.; Seattle Energy Code, Fuel Gas Code, Refrigeration Code, Elevator Code and Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code - each listed separately on the Codes We Enforce (A-Z) page.; Seattle Land Use Code and Neighborhood Residential Code - the zoning instruments, listed separately from the construction codes.; 2026 Fee Subtitle - Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 22.900, effective January 1, 2026, setting fees for all SDCI services.. Local amendments apply — see the Seattle overview page for the full list.

    Sources & verification

    Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-15.

    Fee schedules

    Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Seattle building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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