Anonymous
Post 01/16/2023 16:23     Subject: Permits and construction in DC
I wouldn’t get a permit for this. But I suppose we like to live on the edge… most of the improvements we’ve made were either partially permitted or not permitted at all.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2023 16:02     Subject: Re:Permits and construction in DC
Anonymous wrote:Just wanted to warn you that I had neighbors call DoB's predecessor, DCRA, on me to report me for illegal construction. (It wasn't illegal work, the work was permitted.) It was on a Saturday. DCRA came within a few hours.

Just be aware that it is not a safe bet to perform unpermitted work; don't trust that the city won't catch you. (Now, if you were out there carjacking, that is a different matter. You are probably safe from consequences in that case... But I digress.)

I guess the difference is that DC collects revenue from permits. If they could figure out a way to tax carjacking I am sure they will be very efficient about responding to that too.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2023 15:58     Subject: Re:Permits and construction in DC
Just wanted to warn you that I had neighbors call DoB's predecessor, DCRA, on me to report me for illegal construction. (It wasn't illegal work, the work was permitted.) It was on a Saturday. DCRA came within a few hours.

Just be aware that it is not a safe bet to perform unpermitted work; don't trust that the city won't catch you. (Now, if you were out there carjacking, that is a different matter. You are probably safe from consequences in that case... But I digress.)
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2023 22:04     Subject: Permits and construction in DC
Anonymous wrote:Just do it quick enough that no one notices, as long as you trust the contractor to do solid work.

Exactly. If it will only take 1-2 days then there would be no time for a stop work order if there was a call and a permit was needed.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2023 20:16     Subject: Permits and construction in DC
Just do it quick enough that no one notices, as long as you trust the contractor to do solid work.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2023 15:17     Subject: Re:Permits and construction in DC
I don't know the specifics on garage doors in DC (and you should post this in the Home Improvement Forum) but in DC at least a decent number of like replacement items don't require permits so you are probably ok without one but anytime you are putting something new in in DC you should definitely get a permit.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2023 14:52     Subject: Permits and construction in DC
Why would you need a permit to repair/replace a garage door? I wouldn’t bother and it sounds like inviting hell upon yourself if you do.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2023 14:44     Subject: Permits and construction in DC
I want to get my roll up garage door replaced - it is unclear from my review of DOB resources whether or not it is required to get a permit. I had a contractor come out and give me an estimate and he said something along the lines of "I don't recommend getting a permit." What's the consequence of not obtaining a permit? It's for freestanding garage door, not an actual garage structure, by the way.