Fire Final Inspection Required

A fire final inspection is required prior to scheduling the final inspection with the site inspectors. To schedule, please contact askfiremarshal@kingcounty.gov.

Applied | Notice | 04/08/2026

Hydrant Identifier

Blue hydrant identifier to be placed in middle of street at hydrant locations.

Applied | Notice | 04/08/2026

Marking of Fire Lanes

KCC 17.04.420: Marking of fire lanes. All designated fire lanes shall be clearly marked as follows: 3.1. Vertical curbs shall be painted red on the top and side, extending the length of the designated fire lane. The pavement adjacent to the painted curbs shall be marked with minimum 18 inch in height block lettering with a minimum 3- inch brush stroke reading: "NO PARKING ? FIRE LANE." Lettering shall be white and spaced at 50 foot or portion thereof intervals; OR 3.2. Rolled curbs or surface without curbs shall have a red 6-inch wide stripe painted extending the length of the designated fire lane. The surface adjacent to the stripe shall be marked with minimum 18 inch in height block lettering with a minimum 3-inch brush stroke reading: "NO PARKING ? FIRE LANE." Lettering shall be in white and spaced at 50 ft. or portion thereof intervals; OR 3.3. Fire lane signs shall be installed as follows: a. Signs shall be a type "R8-31" reflective sign or of an equivalent reflectivity. b. Red letters on white background with the wording: "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" c. Signs shall be no less than 12 inches by 18 inches in size and shall be placed at a maximum center-to-center spacing of 150 feet on both sides of the fire lane, or an additional sign may be put beneath the fire lane sign lettered as: "BOTH SIDES" H d. Signs shall be posted at a minimum height of 7 feet measured from the road or sidewalk to the bottom of the sign, unless required otherwise by this section. e. Signs may be placed on a fence or building when approved by the fire marshal. When signs are wall or fence mounted, they shall be posted at a minimum height of 5 feet measured from the road or sidewalk to the top of the sign. f. When posts are required, they shall meet current road standards in K.C.C. chapter 14.42. Signs shall be placed so they face the direction of the vehicular travel. g. Sign numbers and spacing may be modified by the King County fire marshal.

Applied | Notice | 04/08/2026

Parking During Construction

At no time shall the fire lanes be blocked in any manner - by parking vehicles, materials, dumpsters, portable toilets, etc. This includes any portion of the paved road and hammerhead. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in citations and/or towing of vehicles.

Applied | Notice | 04/08/2026

Pre-Construction Meeting

Prior to the start of construction, a pre-construction meeting shall be held. The Fire Marshal's office shall be included in the pre-construction meeting. To schedule, please contact askfiremarshal@kingcounty.gov.

Applied | Notice | 04/08/2026