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Department of Buildings

DOB's previous Stop Construction Order for the Howard University area will end at 7:00 am Friday, November 8, 2024, at which point permitted construction activity may resume. Learn more here.

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How To Resolve a Stop Work Order

Stop Work Resolution Process

  1. Do not remove the Stop Work Order (SWO) placard until you are authorized.
  2. Complete and submit the Stop Work Order Compliance Review Request form to initiate the resolution process. 
  3. To avoid delays, please designate only one point of contact to complete this process.
  4. Within five (5) business days of your submission, a detailed checklist of items required to resolve the Stop Work Order will be sent to your email address by the administrative reviewer. If you do not see it in your box after five (5) days have lapsed, check your spam folder.
  5. Pay the $150 compliance letter invoice (required for SWO release) that is emailed to you.
  6. Review the checklist and respond to the message with the day you plan to submit drawings, obtain permits or schedule inspections if needed, so that the administrative reviewer may temporarily lift the system hold for you to do so.
  7. After you have completed every item on the checklist, please request a follow-up inspection to verify compliance by responding to the checklist email message or by sending a message to [email protected]. Be sure to include your address and contact information. The inspector will notify the administrative reviewer if the site is in compliance. Do not remove the SWO until authorized by the administrative reviewer.
  8. Please note that you will receive a Notice of Infraction by mail imposing fines. You must follow the instructions in the packet to respond directly to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) regarding the fines.

 

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