The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) issues administrative permits that show a building is in compliance with Building and Fire Codes. These permits are issued as part of construction permits or can be applied for separately when no construction is proposed.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name: Administrative Permit application PDF | Description: Use this application to get a Certificate of Occupancy, a Certificate of Occupancy for a special event, or a Lawful Occupancy sign. | Released: September 23, 2019 | Format: |
| Name: Certificate of Occupancy information sheet PDF | Description: Information about Certificates of Occupancy. | Released: May 8, 2025 | Format: |
| Name: Certificate of Occupancy for existing schools information sheet PDF | Description: Information about how to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for existing schools. | Released: August 21, 2024 | Format: |
| Name: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy information sheet PDF | Description: Information about Temporary Certificates of Occupancy. | Released: February 12, 2025 | Format: |