# Building permits at 1240 E Alexander Ave, Tacoma, WA

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Aug 13: Install AES radio to monitor existing FACP. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 2 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Fire systems | Install AES radio to monitor existing FACP | $4,960 | [FIREC26-0122](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0122/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Fire systems | Add AES Radio to monitor existing FACP | $4,960 | [FIREC26-0121](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0121/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Fire systems | 05460463 - Add AES communicator to monitor existing FACP | $4,960 | [FIREC26-0120](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0120/) |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Fire systems | Install one (1) new Dry Chemical Fire Suppression system for Dryer 7 Roller at Georgia Pacific. | $20,551 | [FIREC25-0213](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC25-0213/) |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Fire systems | 42192340 - Add aes to monitor existing fa | $1,200 | [EFIRET25-0024](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET25-0024/) |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Fire systems | 42192340 - Add aes radio to monitor existing fa | $1,200 | [EFIRET25-0023](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET25-0023/) |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Fire systems | 42192340 - Add aes radio to monitor existing fa | $1,200 | [EFIRET25-0022](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET25-0022/) |
| Dec 7, 2021 | Other | Access MH 75 for splicing only. Night work only. No disturbance of surface | Not listed | [NVAR21-0034](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/NVAR21-0034/) |
| Oct 27, 2020 | Roofing | Remove and replace approximately 30,000 square feet of metal roofing. | $1,000,000 | [BLDCA20-0324](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA20-0324/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

2 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1229 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1229-e-alexander-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Grading | Offsite improvements associated with SDEV26-0069 (earthwork grading and install crushed surfacing top course throughout entire site to eradicate invasive snail population). Work order includes grading and surfacing at perimeter of site within ROW, and associated storm drainage improvements for drain | $1,000,000 | [WO26-0040](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/WO26-0040/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1229 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1229-e-alexander-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Grading | Onsite improvements including earthwork grading and installation of crushed surfacing top course throughout entire site to eradicate invasive snail population. Including associated storm drainage improvements for drainage of site to public stormwater system in Alexander Ave. Offsite improvements und | $1,000,000 | [SDEV26-0069](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SDEV26-0069/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Tacoma yet. Look them up on the city's Hearing Examiner page: https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/hearing-examiners-office/

## More on this street

Other addresses on E Alexander Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1229 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1229-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [1221 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1221-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit May 21, 2026
- [1220 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1220-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit May 1, 2025
- [1131 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1131-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025
- [1001 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1001-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [1701 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1701-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit Nov 26, 2025
- [500 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/500-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [401 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/401-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026
- [3602 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/3602-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit Jul 2, 2026

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