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In observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday, DOB will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024; no construction will be allowed on this day without an after-hours permit. You may report illegal construction by submitting an Illegal Construction Inspection Request Form during normal business hours or by calling 311.

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Capacity Placard Permit

Permit Description

DC Construction code requires every assembly occupancy (to include but not limited to buildings or structures used for civic, social or religious functions) to display the maximum occupancy load of a room or space.

Submission Requirements

  1. Architectural egress plan that shows room dimension, seating arrangements diagram , egress plan showing the location and width of aisles, other fire and life safety feautres, occupant load capacity applied for , the most recent tenant layout renovation, existing toilet facilities serving the space.
  2. Placard Drawings
  3. Provide the current Certificate of Occupancy and issued building permits for any construction activity.
  4. This type of permit is reviewed through our electronic plan review application system ProjectDox.

Application Process

  1.  Begin your permit application under the permit type of Capacity Placard.
  2. Complete all required questions/fields (i.e. )
  3.  Upload a formal quote, contract agreement or MS report and submit to pay the filing fee.
  4. Your application will be reviewed in which you will receive notification of when to upload your plans and supporting documents to begin the plan review in ProjectDox.

Capacity Placard Guidelines

 

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