What's the Current Protocol for Building Inspections? FAQs

The City of Sammamish is in the process analyzing the way we conduct our building inspections as the community contends with the COVID-19 outbreak. Though this process will be updated, we wanted to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about our procedures as they currently stand.

Q: Are residential and electrical inspections continuing?

A: Yes, when social distancing can be met, except for Occupied Heated Space Inspections (OHSI), which are currently on hold pending launch of new program for video/virtual inspection.

Q: Are they continuing on the exterior and interior of buildings?

A: Yes, inspections for exteriors and for interiors of new construction (not occupied space) or open garage inspections continue, except OHSI, which are currently on hold. All inspections must maintain social distances.

Q: Are inspections of remodels taking place?

A: Yes, unless they are OHSI, and as long as social distance can be maintained.

Q: How are inspections proceeding? Any special COVID-19 precautions our members should anticipate?

A: For now, people requesting inspections should consider where they will place themselves during the inspection, so that we can maintain social distances. We are working hard to set up a new program while still serving customers, and we ask for patience during this unprecedented scenario.

Q: Does anyone even want an inspection right now?

A: We've actually seen a slight increase in inspection activity, and we're glad to be able to continue meeting the needs of our residents during this time.

If you have any questions not covered here, please call the Front Desk at 425-295-0500.​