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Administrative permit materials

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:

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