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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Fire Codes

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Building Inspections Log Book

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 2810-03
Scope and Contents note For dates 1901 - April 1906, this volume is a chronological record of building inspections performed by the fire department. Includes address and owner of building, which ordinance was violated and how, reported by whom, what type of notification was given, how much time was allowed to comply, and results. Inspections that resulted in no violations are also recorded. Also includes monthly tallies and yearly summaries. The types of violations include defective chimneys, fire escape...
Dates: 1901-1910

Law Department Correspondence (Series II)

 Series
Identifier: 4401-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence to and from the City Attorney. Includes requests from City agencies for legal opinions and advice.



Dates: 1939-1977

Fire Department Central Files

 Series
Identifier: 2801-03
Scope and Contents note Central file maintained by Fire Department administration. Combined with other record series from the department, the records present a very complete history of the Department, including changing technology and its local and national context. The change from horse-driven wagons to motorized vehicles is documented as well as the Departments’ participation in the Puget Sound Urban Search and Rescue group which traveled throughout the country in the 1990s to assist with various disasters. The...
Dates: 1890-2003