Homeowner's Center
Permitting Education Series
Attention District homeowners! Join us for DCRA's Homeowner's Center Permitting Education Series that will help prepare you for your home improvement projects this summer. Our workshops will be led by DCRA permitting & plan review staff who will cover industry best practices for small renovation projects. Learn more and RSVP to attend our workshops here. Information on our workshops can also be found below.
Thursday, July
19, 2018 – How to
Submit a Complete Set of Plans?
In this workshop,
we will provide guidance on how to spot substandard drawings.
Topics
include:
- How to spot plans that are of poor quality and how hiring a qualified designer is important and necessary
- Reviewing side-by-side a complete set of plans versus a substandard set of plans
Wednesday,
August 8, 2018 – What
Needs a Permit?
Are
you a homeowner who is unsure about which projects require a permit and which do not?
If so, then this workshop is for you! Permits protect you and your property and
help you avoid fines and Stop Work Orders for illegal and unpermitted construction. Permits can be an ally,
not an obstacle, by keeping your contractor honest and also maintaining good
standing with your homeowner’s insurance policies. Lastly, learn specifically
what the DC Construction Codes require when doing renovations inside and
outside your home.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 – Small
Projects & Home Renovations Workshop
This workshop is designed
to assist homeowners with what to do when conducting small projects and
renovations. From the plan review process to obtaining a permit – we are here
to help!
We will review the following small
projects and renovation topics:
- Driveways
- Fences
- Interior remodeling
- Porch and steps
- Retaining walls
- Accessory structure
- Addition to single-family dwelling up
to 500 sq. ft.
- One level decks < 500 sq. ft. and
< 8 ft. above grade
- Deck safety
- Window/door replacement/repair
Thursday, September 13, 2018 – Permitting
Online Tools
This workshop is about the technological
enhancements and new online services/applications that we have launched to better assist residents,
District businesses, and visitors.
Thursday, September 27, 2018 – Buyer
Beware: What DCRA Wants You to Know Before & After You Buy a Home
This
workshop is for people interested in buying, remodeling and protecting their
home. Learn what you should do prior to buying or remodeling a home. This workshop covers many topics
from permit application, plan review, illegal construction, DC Construction
Code requirements, and more!
If
you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact DCRA's
Communications Department at DCRACommTeam@dc.gov. DCRA actively uses
feedback to improve our delivery and services; please take a minute to share
your feedback on how we performed in our last engagement. For
the latest news and updates, check out DCRA's Communications
Portal.
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