Mayor Bowser Proclaims May As Building Safety Month
Join Us For Events, Find Resources To Raise Awareness
And View Available Jobs
Dear DCRA Customers,
This month, we are thrilled that Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed May as Building Safety Month, and the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) joins the International Code Council (ICC) to celebrate. Building Safety Month is an international campaign that has existed since 1980 to raise awareness about building safety – a core function of DCRA. This campaign reinforces the need for the adoption of modern, regularly-updated building codes, and helps individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures.
DCRA is responsible for regulating construction and business activity in the District of Columbia. Through our permitting and plan review processes, we confirm compliance with building codes and zoning regulations. Through our inspection processes and oversight capability, we ensure that buildings are built properly and that structures are safe and habitable.
We understand the need for safe and sustainable structures where we live, work and play, and this is precisely why DCRA launched innovative products like Tertius, our third-party inspections marketplace that increases our ability to monitor and identify improper activity in near real-time, and a Contractor Rating System to empower residents in making informed decisions about who to hire.
Each day, the staff here at DCRA works hard to ensure that you are informed and well-served. At the core of everything we do is our commitment to keeping the people in our city safe. We take seriously all customer concerns and understand that the small things we do every day make our customers’ lives and work go better. We respect our opportunity to serve. Thank you.
Stay safe.
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Ernest Chrappah
Director
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Mayor Muriel Bowser proclaimed May 2022 as Building Safety Month in Washington, DC, recognizing that growth and development depends on the protection of the health, safety, economic interests, and overall quality of life for our residents, visitors, and businesses to the District of Columbia. |
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 Please join us for the following online events, and learn more through the resources made available to our customers. While some information is highly technical and most valuable to a professional audience, there is also information that will be informative and helpful for homeowners and their families.
DCRA Hosts The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) for a Presentation on Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness
Tuesday May 17, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 am
Additional Resources:
ICC Tornado Awareness and Risk Mitigation Webinar
DCRA Hosts DC Fire and Emergency Medical Service (FEMS) for a Presentation on Fire Safety Education Training
Thursday May 19, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 am
ICC Trends in Water Reuse Today
Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) Executive Director Matt Sigler gives an update on key takeaways from the 2022 Water Reuse Symposium.
Backflow Basics: Repair and Testing
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Additional Resources:
 There is a great deal of opportunity in the District of Columbia, and here at the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), we applaud those who embrace change and are seeking to grow their careers by taking on new challenges.
We are currently seeking candidates who possess a relevant skill set and strong desire to serve the residents and businesses of the District for the following positions:
Supervisory Plan Review Coordinator (closes 5/15/2022)
Plan Review Coordinator (closes 5/16/2022)
Building Code Inspector II (closes 5/17/2022)
Code Compliance Specialist (Elevator) (closes 5/19/2022)
We are also adding more positions frequently, including inspector and building safety positions, and encourage you to check back frequently. For a full list of open positions, please visit dcra.dc.gov/jobs.
Thank you for your interest in joining DCRA.
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