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Welcome to the Department of Buildings

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Welcome to the Department of Buildings

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Third-Party Program Procedure Manual

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Mon, 05/15/2023

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01/15/2026 Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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02/11/2026 Mayor's Order 2026-022: Delegation of DOB Director to Amend and Adopt Construction Codes

02/10/2026 Mayor's Order 2026-021: Dissolution of the Construction Codes Coordinating Board

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11/24/2025 3822 Albermarle Street NW Determination Letter

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