# Building permits at 5101 E 12th St, Tacoma, WA

44 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 23: Install a cellular communicator. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued no other permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | Fire systems | Install a cellular communicator. | $3,500 | [EFIRET26-0008](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET26-0008/) |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Fire systems | Commercial Fire Sprinkler TI; Add 16 new ESFR sprinkler heads and relocate existing branch line for the 8 new HVAC units that are being cut into the roof. | $25,000 | [FIREC19-0275](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC19-0275/) |
| Oct 10, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install mechanical fixtures at ups auto shop including: (1) rtu, (1) hrv, (6) exhaust fans, (12) personnel fans, (7) roof vents, (2) cono2 controllers, (1) thermostat and (4) ceiling mounted hose reels. | $100,000 | [MECHC19-0292](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC19-0292/) |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical only for Wash Tunnel BLDCN18-0112 | $1,000 | [MECHC19-0323](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC19-0323/) |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Gas piping & compressed air system for Auto Shop (BLDCN18-0111 - Auto Shop) | $10,000 | [MECHC19-0285](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC19-0285/) |
| Aug 5, 2019 | Fire systems | Provide a new addresable fire alarm system. | $26,101 | [FIREC19-0230](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC19-0230/) |
| Jul 24, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Installation of a prefabricated wood-frame security booth on a poured-in-place concrete slab foundation. Wall-mounted heatingcooling unit. | $3,036 | [BLDCN19-0042](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCN19-0042/) |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Fire systems | Add (8) office modules to an existing commercial UPS warehouse. | $33,812 | [FIREC19-0224](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC19-0224/) |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Alteration or repair | A system designed to deliver empty totes for packing. Totes are hung on an overhead conveyor. The totes are constructed of cardboard. The system is a light duty system. | $503,000 | [BLDCA19-0288](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA19-0288/) |
| May 7, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Gas piping for eight roof top units of a commercial building. | $180,000 | [MECHC19-0108](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC19-0108/) |
| May 2, 2019 | New building | Develop existing UPS Tacoma site, in the city of Tacoma Washington with slab-on-grade, tilt-up concrete panel, automotive repair shop, F-1 shell w steel framed B-1 interior office. Existing site paving to be cutreplaced at specified locations, for new building sloped paving drainage to existing sewe | $1,471,350 | [BLDCN18-0111](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCN18-0111/) |
| Apr 26, 2019 | Plumbing | Plumbing associated with the construction of (4) 1-story and (4) 2-story office complexes within the warehouse (S-1) distribution space of the existing 750,000 SF facility. Related to BLDCA19-0102 | $225,000 | [PLMBC19-0107](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC19-0107/) |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Fire systems | Fire alarm TI; add sprinklers to 8 office portables by tying into the existing system. 77 sprinkler heads total. Hydraulic calcs will be attached. | $67,325 | [FIREC19-0079](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC19-0079/) |
| Apr 23, 2019 | New building | Construct concrete pads for two 12k gallon gasoline storage tanks and two 12k gallon diesel storage tanks for UPS Prologis. | $599,168 | [BLDCN19-0002](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCN19-0002/) |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Construction of (4) 1-story and (4) 2-story office complexes within the warehouse (S-1) distribution space of the existing 750,000 SF facility. | $1,477,754 | [BLDCA19-0102](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA19-0102/) |
| Apr 10, 2019 | Fire systems | Install a new dry fire sprinkler system in the new UPS Auto Sho and Wash Bay Building. 192 sprinkler heads. | $72,479 | [FIREC19-0104](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC19-0104/) |
| Apr 5, 2019 | Plumbing | Plumbing for Wash Tunnel at UPS Tacoma | $10,000 | [PLMBC19-0029](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC19-0029/) |
| Apr 5, 2019 | Plumbing | Plumbing at UPS Tacoma for their new Auto Shop | $10,000 | [PLMBC19-0028](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC19-0028/) |
| Mar 19, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | All piping and hardware associated with installation of two 12k gallon above ground gasoline tanks with 4 dispensers and two 12k gallon above ground diesel tanks with 4 dispensers. | $377,000 | [MECHC19-0022](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC19-0022/) |
| Feb 6, 2019 | Grading | Construction of tenant improvements to existing building and site work improvement including auto shop building, vehicle wash tunnel, guard shack and new drive in ramps on west side of building. | $100,000 | [SDEV18-0307](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SDEV18-0307/) |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Gas piping for new roof top unit for a Commercial Building. | $2,000 | [MECHC18-0354](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC18-0354/) |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Sign | Installation of three (3) single-faced, illuminated, fascia signs for UPS. | $18,600 | [SIGN18-0212](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SIGN18-0212/) |
| Nov 7, 2018 | Fire systems | Fire Sprinkler TI; Northwest Fire Systems (NWFS) to modify the existing fire protection system due to the tenant improvement, NWFS will add new lines from the overhead system to protect under the new conveyor system. All areas protected by a wet system must be maintained by others at a minimum 40 de | $20,778 | [FIREC18-0331](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC18-0331/) |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 1 new rooftop AC unit for a control room & 2 ducted heat pumps for a dedicated server room | $75,000 | [MECHC18-0348](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC18-0348/) |
| Oct 24, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Additions and modifications to the Material Handling Conveyor Systems for the UPS Tacoma facility. | $6,000,000 | [BLDCA17-0613](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA17-0613/) |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Plumbing | Domestic water to hose bibs and office pods with waste and vent connections as well to the office pods. Waste and vent piping for all trench drains and four oilsand separators. Final pod configuration and fixture counts are not finalized so we have not included the fixtures in this permit. Once the  | $260,000 | [PLMBC18-0194](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC18-0194/) |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Alteration or repair | TI to UPS warehouse including new ramps to be constructed & overhead doors to be modified. Existing warehouse structure (S-1 occupancy) to remain; slab to be cutremoved at specified locations, and replaced with trench drains to existing sewer service. | $50,000 | [BLDCA18-0462](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA18-0462/) |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Install trench drain to collect water off trucks entering facility. Cut out existing concrete in truck bays, install rebar, epoxy, and trench drains. Pour back concrete for new slab with drain. | $550,000 | [BLDCA18-0337](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA18-0337/) |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration to commercial building. | $77,000 | [BLDCA18-0317](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA18-0317/) |
| Jan 31, 2018 | Sign | Erect 2 double faced illuminated monument sign for Prologis | $10,000 | [SIGN17-0157](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SIGN17-0157/) |
| Nov 2, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Installation of UPS provided conveyors and equipment within an existing warehouse space. All lighting, exit signs, mechanical equipment, and finishes were permitted under the shell and core pemit (BLDCN16-0109). | $22,101,384 | [BLDCA17-0518](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA17-0518/) |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Sign | Erect 1 Free Standing SF Non-Illuminated Sign for Prologis | $2,450 | [SIGN17-0117](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SIGN17-0117/) |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Sign | Erectl 2 non illuminated wall signs | $5,000 | [SIGN17-0080](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SIGN17-0080/) |
| Aug 23, 2017 | New building | Construction of new tilt-up concrete, 36 clear, semi-conditioned shell building | $18,769,415 | [BLDCN17-0042](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCN17-0042/) |
| Jul 7, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Adding a conveyor sortation system to the existing UPS building | $10,000 | [BLDCA17-0309](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA17-0309/) |
| Jul 5, 2017 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of thirteen (13) rooftop units, two (2) radiant heaters, fifteen (15) gas piping outlets, two (2) split system heat pumps, five (5) exhaust fans, ductwork, and grillesdiffusers. | $153,577 | [MECHC17-0134](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC17-0134/) |
| Jun 14, 2017 | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system for UPS | $15,000 | [FIREC17-0114](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC17-0114/) |
| May 25, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvement consisting of (4) new office spaces totaling 18, 999 SF within existing warehouse. These improvements are the first to newly constructed shell. | $1,350,259 | [BLDCA17-0083](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA17-0083/) |
| May 22, 2017 | Fire systems | Modify existing fire sprinkler system. | $95,000 | [FIREC17-0107](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC17-0107/) |
| May 9, 2017 | Plumbing | To plumb and install: 27 Water closets, 21 Lavs, 12 Floor drains,11 Urinals, 4 Mop sinks, 4 Drinking fountains, 4 Hot water tanks & 1 Shower. Assoc w BLDCN16-0109 | Not listed | [PLMBC17-0087](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC17-0087/) |
| Apr 22, 2017 | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system | $3,500 | [FIREC17-0046](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC17-0046/) |
| Mar 24, 2017 | Fire systems | Fire pumpsprinkler systems | $1,054,000 | [FIREC17-0032](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC17-0032/) |
| Jan 26, 2017 | Plumbing | Plumbing for new commercial building (BLDCN16-0109) | $10,000 | [PLMBC17-0023](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC17-0023/) |
| Jan 11, 2017 | New building | Construction of a new tilt-up concrete, 36 clear, semi conditioned shell building with associated site work. | $45,202,745 | [BLDCN16-0109](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCN16-0109/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

## Zoning requests nearby

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