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An extension or increase in the building area, aggregate floor area, number of stories, or height of a building or structure.
Any construction or renovation to an existing structure, including space reconfiguration, replacement in kind, repairs, etc.
To install, replace or repair devices and their accessory structures used to transmit or receive communication signals, to include radio or television signals.
An architectural projection that provides weather protection for the purposes of decoration and it supported by the building for which it is attached.
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.
Certifi is a user-friendly platform designed to streamline the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) application process. Certifi aims to enhance efficiency and transparency, aligning with the Department of Buildings' (DOB) commitment to responsible growth and construction safety.
A Certificate of Use (COU) for sidewalk cafés authorizes the use of public sidewalk space in front of a restaurant in the District. It ensures that an outdoor dining area is safe, accessible, and compliant with District regulations. Below is an overview of the COU process.
To sell Christmas trees during the holiday season, you will need these permits and approvals:
The Department of Buildings (DOB) considers allowing variances and/or modifications when there are practical difficulties or undue economic hardship involved in meeting a construction code requirement.
The Mayor established the Construction Codes Coordinating Board (CCCB) to replace the Building Code Advisory Committee (BCAC) in March 2009.
The removal of interior and/or exterior elements, systems or finishes (not a raze).
For small scale projects that would have previously been reviewed over the counter with paper plans, you can now complete the process completely online.
The repair, installation or replacement of an elevator. Elevator permits include the following permit types:
The Office of Construction and Building Standards' Green Building division is responsible for regulating construction in the District that falls under the regulations of the Green Building Act, Green Construction Code, and Energy Conservation Code.
To excavate, remove and dispose soil or rock from a site to form an open face/pit.