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Permit Description

Renovation or new construction of a detached or attached structure (garage) on private property.

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When you apply for a building permit to do exterior work on your property such as building an addition or adding a deck, you must include a building plat.

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*/ Permit Description

This permit is required if nothing remains at the site except for a party wall and/or a foundation.

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How to Order
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Third-Party Inspection and Plan Review
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Housing and Property Maintenance
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This is information on how to appeal a Stop Work Order including a step-by-step process and Stop Work Order Compliance Review Request Form.

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Permit Description

Installation, repair or replacement of a refrigeration and/or air conditioning system.

 

Apply for a Permit

 

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Construction of an entirely new structure that has not been previously occupied.

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These are the online tools and resources that DOB offers residents and businesses.

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DOB continues to improve online services for our customers with the Permit Expediter Form.  All filing representatives are required to register using this form when filing a permit application on behalf of a property owner. The process is quick, simple

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Any person or group may submit a petition to the Construction Codes Coordinating Board (CCCB) to amend the DC Construction Codes (Title 12 of the DCMR).

The CCCB may refer a code change petition to one of the Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) for review and comment.

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Permit Description

Repair, replacement or installation of a plumbing or gas system.

 

Apply for a Permit

 

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ProjectDox is DOB's online platform for the electronic submission of building plans and supporting documentation to be reviewed by DOB's plan reviewers.

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Our mission is to provide the residents of the District of Columbia with the highest quality records center.

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