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Commercial Construction
Commercial Building Construction Division of DPS
Electrical Licenses
Request to Speak to a DPS Commercial Building Construction Specialist
Request to Speak to a DPS Electrical/Mechanical Specialist
Schedule DPS Commercial Building Construction Related Permitting Inspections
Customer Service
Automation Enhancement Fee Changes
Department of Permitting Services Case Management
Department of Permitting Services Complaint Status
Department of Permitting Services Location and Hours of Operation
Department of Permitting Services Newsletter - Constructive Comments
Department of Permitting Services Outreach and Public Education
Department of Permitting Services Staff Complaint
Department of Permitting Services Staff Compliment
Design For Life Tax Incentive Program
Determining Construction Projects in Neighborhood
Differences Between Regular Site Plans and Certified Site Plans
Emergency Building Inspections by the Department of Permitting Services (DPS)
Expected Duration of DPS Complaint Investigation
Montgomery County Restaurant "Recipes for Success" Program
Open House Roundtable Discussion Regarding Building, Expanding or Locating Place of Worship in Montgomery County
Preliminary Design Consultation, Department of Permitting Services
Request Location of Septic Field on Private Property
Request Public Records from the Department of Permitting Services
Residential Solar Permits Requirements
Fire Prevention and Code
Abandonment, Installation, or Removal of Stationary Storage Tanks for Flammable or Combustible Liquids
Adoption Inspection Request by Fire Code Compliance
Automatic Fire Sprinklers in Homes
Blasting Complaint
Fire Alarms Permits - New Construction
Fire Code Compliance Inspection Request
Fire Drill Requirements
Fire Hydrant Maintenance
Fire Prevention and Code Compliance Violation/Complaint Investigation
Fire Protection Permits - New Construction
Fireworks Permit
Forms and Applications Related to Montgomery County Fire Code Compliance
How to Turn Off a Flowing Fire Sprinkler at Home
Kari's Law - Multi-Line Telephone Systems (MLTS)
Knox Box
Law Regarding Property Address Numbers
Obtaining or Renewing a License to Operate as a Fire Protection Contractor
Online Search for an Operational or Fire Code Compliance Permit
Renew or Apply for Fire Code Compliance, Operational, or General Fire Permits
Reporting a Fire Alarm Out of Service or Disconnected
Schedule Fire Alarm Inspections - New Construction
Schedule Fire Protection Inspections - New Construction
Service Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Alarm or Detector Requirements Single Family Homes
Sprinkler Installation
Land Development
Failed Septic System
Land Development Division of DPS
Peer Review Program
Request to Speak to a DPS Land Development Specialist
Other
Find My Inspector
General Permit Information for the Department of Permitting Services
Submit a Complaint to the Department of Permitting Services
Permitting
Check DPS Permit Status
DPS Contact ID
Residential Construction
Appeal to Stop/Cease Construction or Demolition Work on a Property
Application Process for New Home Permits
Application Process for Residential Solar Permits
Application and Fees for a Residential Shed Permit
Approval of Homeowners' or Civic Association to Obtain a Building Permit
Assigned Residential Inspector
Building Codes Applicable to Residential Projects
Building Permit for Residents of an Incorporated Town
Cancel a Department of Permitting Service Permit, License or Certificate
Cancel a Scheduled Residential Inspection
Definition of Impact Taxes
Definition of a Code Modification
Department of Permitting Services Fee Schedule for: Commercial Building, Demolition, Retaining Walls, Commercial Use and Occupancy
Eligibility to Apply for a Building Permit
Fee Schedule for: Residential Building, Demolition, Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Fence Permits, Use and Occupancy Certificate
Fence or Barrier Requirements Around a Residential Pool
Free Deck Maintenance Inspections 2024
Hand Drawn Site Plans
Impact of County Closure on DPS Inspections
Length of Time to Obtain a Building Permit for a House, Townhouse and Their Accessory Structures
List of Required Inspections
Manual J Calculations for a Residential Mechanical Permit
Name and Telephone Number of DPS Residential Building Inspector
Obtain a Commercial Use and Occupancy Certificate
Obtain a Residential Use and Occupancy Certificate
Pay Bonds
Pay DPS Permit Fees Online
Permit Extension Fee
Permit Required for Fence, Deck or Shed
Permit Requirements for Construction of Fence
Permit Requirements for Residential Alterations
Persons Required on Premises for Residential Construction Inspection
Process to Refund Demolition Bond
Reconnect Residential Electrical Service
Request to Speak to a DPS Residential Construction Intake Specialist
Requesting Specific Residential Construction Inspector
Required Inspections and Scheduling for Residential Mechanical Equipment Installation
Requirement for a Building Permit
Residential Building Codes
Residential Building Permit for Retaining Wall
Residential Demolition Permit
Residential Inspection Status
Residential Kitchen Range Hoods
Residential Projects Requiring a Use and Occupancy (U&O) Certificate
Residential Special Inspections Program
Schedule DPS Fire Protection/Fire Alarm System Inspection
Schedule Residential Building Inspections
Sprinkler Installation Requirements Residential Construction
Statute of Limitations on Appeal of Building Permit
Stopping Construction of a Larger House
Stopping Demolition of Neighbor's House
Time Required Between Permit Issuance and Building Demolition
Use of Letter of Credit for Posting of Bond for a Demolition Permit
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Zoning & Site Plan Enforcement
Request to Speak to a DPS Zoning Specialist
Zoning and Site Plan Enforcement Division of DPS