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Publications

E.g., 06/16/2024
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10/05/2022

The 2017 District of Columbia Building Code was adopted in 2020. There are three parts to accommodate the large file size.

10/05/2022

This is the 2017 DC Energy Code that was adopted in 2020.

10/05/2022

The 2017 District of Columbia Building Code was adopted in 2020. There are three parts to accommodate the large file size.

10/05/2022

The 2017 DC Green Construction Code was adopted in 2020.

10/03/2022

How To Report Suspected Housing Violations is used by residents to better understand property maintenance and housing code standards and how to report them.

10/02/2022

THe Vacant Building Exemption Denial Appeal Form is a form used by the Office of Residential Inspection Vacant and Blighted Properties Program.

10/02/2022

The Code Change Proposal Form is used to submit proposed code changes to the Construction Code Coordinating Board.

10/02/2022

The Stop Work Order Appeal Process is used to illustrate how to appeal the issuance of a Stop Work Order.

10/02/2022

The Substantial Undue Economic Hardship Exemption Checklist Attachment A - Residential is a form used by the Office of Residential Inspection Vacant and Blighted Properties Program.

10/02/2022

The Eating Establishment Questionnaire is used by the Office of Zoning Administration.

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