DCRA is Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In
observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the District of Columbia Department
of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2018.
Customers are encouraged to plan ahead for services requiring an in-person visit as we may experience a high volume of customers during the business days before and after a holiday closing. DCRA has 22 online services, enabling customers to Skip the Trip to our offices and conduct your DCRA business 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, to include the DC Business Portal, the Property Information Verification System, Online Construction Permit Intake (OCPI), and ProjectDox. You may also schedule a time to visit DCRA by using our Online Appointment Scheduling System.
Attention: No Construction Allowed
Construction is not permitted on federal holidays. On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2018, all construction work, for which
a permit is required, is illegal and could result in a Stop Work Order and may
be subject to fines. For more information visit dcra.dc.gov/service/report-illegal-construction. Call (202) 442-STOP to report illegal construction.
In case of an Emergency
If a critical issue comes up during non-business hours, such as building issues posing a risk to the public, please contact Homeland Security at (202) 727-6161 to reach a DCRA Duty Officer. These building issues include:
- Fire-Structural or habitability assessment
- Structural collapse risk to public/other structures (i.e. vehicles impacting buildings)
- Weather damage
- Building habitability
- Inspection for reconnection of utilities
DCRA protects the health, safety, economic interests and quality of life of residents, businesses and visitors in the District of Columbia by ensuring code compliance and regulating business. For more information, visit dcra.dc.gov and be sure to like DCRA on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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