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RRIO Inspections for the City of Seattle
We provide thorough RRIO inspections in Seattle, to give you peace of mind.
Long time member of RHAWA
About Seattle Rental Inspection Services (RRIO)
What is RRIO?
THE HIGHLIGHTS
What is RRIO?
The Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) was established by the Seattle City Council after an extensive public involvement process. RRIO helps ensure that all rental housing in Seattle is safe and meets basic housing maintenance requirements. Starting in 2014, all rental property owners in Seattle must register their proper
The Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) was established by the Seattle City Council after an extensive public involvement process. RRIO helps ensure that all rental housing in Seattle is safe and meets basic housing maintenance requirements. Starting in 2014, all rental property owners in Seattle must register their properties with the City. Inspectors will make sure all registered properties comply with minimum housing and safety standards at least once every 10 years.
Learn more about the RRIO Code at Rental Registrations &Inspection Code Page.
OUR RATE
THE HIGHLIGHTS
What is RRIO?
Our rates are $125.00 for a single-family property, and for apartments or multi-units, it’s $125.00 for the first unit, with an additional $25 per extra unit. The city charges a $50 submission fee, plus a 5% technology fee, which is added to the invoice and paid on your behalf. We do not charge re-inspection fees! Payment is due at the ti
Our rates are $125.00 for a single-family property, and for apartments or multi-units, it’s $125.00 for the first unit, with an additional $25 per extra unit. The city charges a $50 submission fee, plus a 5% technology fee, which is added to the invoice and paid on your behalf. We do not charge re-inspection fees! Payment is due at the time of inspection. If you will not be present for the inspection, please make payment via Venmo or Zelle prior to the inspection. Both payment options are listed at the bottom of your invoice. We are available for inspections Monday through Saturday.
THE HIGHLIGHTS
THE HIGHLIGHTS
THE HIGHLIGHTS
Every rental property in Seattle will be inspected at least once every 10 years. You can get ahead of the curve and have us inspect your property at your convenience instead of waiting for the letter to arrive from the City of Seattle. Give us a call and we can help you through the process of volunteering for an RRIO inspection and getting it done.
RRIO Experts
Fast, Efficient and Fair
THE HIGHLIGHTS
No one appreciates the challenges of running a successful rental business more than our founder, Keith Busch. Keith has been involved in his family rental property business for over 50 years, basically all of his life. Keith strongly believes that landlords, in general, want to offer the best product at a fair price. Violations most oft
No one appreciates the challenges of running a successful rental business more than our founder, Keith Busch. Keith has been involved in his family rental property business for over 50 years, basically all of his life. Keith strongly believes that landlords, in general, want to offer the best product at a fair price. Violations most often occur as a result of ignorance of the code rather than someone ignoring a code.
Keith approaches each property with common sense and years of experience. If you have loose wires hanging by a bath tub, yes, he will call you on that... But he also knows the grandfather clauses for many of the codes. In Seattle, that is very important, since many of our buildings are older and don't necessarily have to meet certain code requirements.
Grayson Busch has joined the team and has been around the rental business since he was a child. We are very excited to have him on the team and offering the same excellent service that Keith offers.
Seattle Private Inspector RRIO Program ID#: Keith Busch 002-0001050, Grayson Busch 002-0001150
Fast, Efficient and Fair
Fast, Efficient and Fair
Fast, Efficient and Fair
With thousands of RRIO inspections completed, we’ve perfected the process. We work quickly, efficiently, and are highly responsive. If no issues are found, we file a “pass” with the City of Seattle the same day. If any errors are found, you’ll receive an inspection report within 24 hours. Once the required fixes are completed and photo pr
With thousands of RRIO inspections completed, we’ve perfected the process. We work quickly, efficiently, and are highly responsive. If no issues are found, we file a “pass” with the City of Seattle the same day. If any errors are found, you’ll receive an inspection report within 24 hours. Once the required fixes are completed and photo proof is provided, we’ll submit the passing paperwork within 24 hours of receipt.
RRIO Check List
Fast, Efficient and Fair
Fast, Efficient and Fair
The RRIO Check List can be downloaded here. Please print the check list and do a walk through prior to our inspection. This will help your properties pass the inspection without surprises.
Some things to keep in mind:
The city is now enforcing the need for smoke detectors in every bedroom and in hallways outside of the bedrooms. Carbon M
The RRIO Check List can be downloaded here. Please print the check list and do a walk through prior to our inspection. This will help your properties pass the inspection without surprises.
Some things to keep in mind:
The city is now enforcing the need for smoke detectors in every bedroom and in hallways outside of the bedrooms. Carbon Monoxide detectors must be installed on every floor of the building with one installed outside of the bedrooms. The city also added GFI plugs for any outlet within 30” of a water source, so please check your kitchen, garbage disposal, laundry and bathroom outlets.
Handrails and handrails with guards are also a point of failure for many properties. 2X4’s are not handrails. Handrails need to be graspable and 2x4’s are not. Also, if any stairs or platforms are over 30” off grade, then you must have guardrails with no more than 4” separation between spindles. This includes basement stairs with one open side, very common in Seattle. Those need to be closed up with handrail/guardrails.
