# Building permits at 3901 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Aug 25: Remove existing fire alarm system and replace it with new Firelite ES50XP fire alarm system at Red Robin. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 4 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Fire systems | Remove existing fire alarm system and replace it with new Firelite ES50XP fire alarm system at Red Robin Restaurant #0161. | $45,465 | [FIREC26-0153](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0153/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Fire systems | Securitas is to remove the existing fire alarm system and replace it with a new Firelite ES50XP fire alarm system. Securitas will perform complete system testing upon installation completion. | $45,465 | [EFIREA26-0023](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIREA26-0023/) |
| Oct 2, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Remove, relocate, install kitchen equipment. Requires the removal, relocation and installation of electrical outlets, possible extension of gas lines. No structural work will be completed. The hood will not be altered or moved. | $10,000 | [BLDCA20-0327](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA20-0327/) |
| Sep 18, 2020 | Plumbing | Capping of water lines once equipment is removed, install new hand sink | $1,200 | [PLMBC20-0164](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC20-0164/) |
| Sep 18, 2020 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Possible extension, replacing gas lines and capping gas lines once equipment is relocated. | $1,200 | [MECHC20-0243](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC20-0243/) |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Fire systems | Modify existing Ansul R102 hood suppression system to accommodate new appliance lineup and meet UL300 standards. 11302021 - Field Revision approved for location of pizza oven. | $6,500 | [FIREC20-0191](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC20-0191/) |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Grading | Modification of ADA parking stalls, sidewalk and ramp to enter building at commercial restaurant location. | $25,000 | [SDEV19-0297](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SDEV19-0297/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [2505 S 38th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/2505-s-38th-st/) | 600 ft NW | Sign | - Erect (1) fascia- single-faced illuminated wall sign on the west elevation; erect (1) fascia- single-faced illuminated wall sign on the east elevation for Cycle Gear Motorcycle Shop - Reface only the existing pylon sign. | $5,000 | [SIGN26-0035](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SIGN26-0035/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [4028 Tacoma Mall Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4028-tacoma-mall-blvd/) | 800 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Remove and replace 5 packaged rooftop HVAC units -- like for like change out. | $54,980 | [MECHC26-0165](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0165/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [4020 S Steele St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4020-s-steele-st/) | 450 ft S | Alteration or repair | Removing existing front door and a 5' section next to it and installing a full frame auto double door. | $3,193 | [BLDCA26-0219](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA26-0219/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [4044 Tacoma Mall Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4044-tacoma-mall-blvd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace (1) 10-ton rooftop HVAC unit like for like at MOR Furniture. | $17,577 | [MECHC26-0198](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0198/) |

## 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 S Steele St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3801 S Steele St # D](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/3801-s-steele-st-%23-d/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026
- [4020 S Steele St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4020-s-steele-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [4201 S Steele St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4201-s-steele-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2024
- [4218 S Steele St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4218-s-steele-st/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025
- [4301 S Steele St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4301-s-steele-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025
- [4502 S Steele St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4502-s-steele-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026
- [2926 S Steele St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/2926-s-steele-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025
- [2916 S Steele St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/2916-s-steele-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025
- [5402 S Steele St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/5402-s-steele-st/): newest permit May 15, 2025
- [1038 S Steele St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1038-s-steele-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2025

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Map, all 7 permits at this address and 4 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/3901-s-steele-st/