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DC Department of Buildings (DOB)
DC agency issuing building permits and Certificates of Occupancy
Government AgencyWashington, DC
About DC Department of Buildings (DOB)
DOB is the District agency responsible for permitting, construction oversight and building inspections. It issues building permits and Certificates of Occupancy, which many businesses need before operating from a physical location in DC. The department also enforces building codes and offers online permit applications and inspection requests.