Permit Description
This permit is required for temporary support of excavations, generally for the purpose of constructing underground structures and basements.
Submission Requirements
1. An architectural plan stamped by a District-licensed architect or engineer.
- Must include Structural Calculations
- Civil Drawings
- Geotechnical Report
2. A surveyor’s plat that includes an outline of the proposed structure on the lot.
Application Process
- Begin your permit application under the permit type of a Sheeting and Shoring Permit.
- Complete all required questions/fields (i.e., whether underpinning is required, existing and proposed uses, and number of cubic feet to be removed).
- Upload a formal quote, contract agreement, or MS report, submit it to DOB, and pay the filing fee.
- Your application will be reviewed, and you will receive an email notification to upload your plans and supporting documents to ProjectDox to begin the plan review process.
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