DCRA: no construction allowed on Columbus Day, Monday, 10-09-2017

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From: Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs <dcdocs@dc.gov>
Date: Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 10:11 AM
Subject: No Construction on Columbus Day, October 9, 2017

Construction will not be permitted on Columbus Day, October 9, 2017

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Attention: No Construction Allowed Construction will not be permitted on Columbus Day, October 9, 2017. On this day, all construction work, for which a permit is required, is illegal and could result in a Stop Work Order and may be subject to fines. For more information, visit dcra.dc.gov/service/report-illegal-construction. Call (202)442-STOP to report illegal construction.  DCRA Closed on Columbus Day In observance of Columbus Day, DCRA will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2017. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead for services requiring an in-person visit, as customer volume is high before and after a holiday closing. DCRA has 22 online services, enabling customers to Skip the Trip to our offices and conduct your DCRA business 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, to include the DC Business Portal, the Property Information Verification System, and ProjectDox. You may also reserve a time to visit DCRA by visiting our new Online Appointment Scheduling System.   In case of an Emergency If a critical issue comes up during non-business hours, such as building issues posing a risk to the public, please contact Homeland Security at (202) 727-6161 to reach a DCRA Duty Officer. These building issues include:  Fire – Structural or habitability assessment Structural collapse risk to public/other structures (i.e. vehicles impacting buildings) Weather damage Building habitability Inspection for re-connection of utilities DCRA protects the health, safety, economic interests and quality of life of residents, businesses and visitors in the District of Columbia by ensuring code compliance and regulating business. For more information, visit dcra.dc.gov and be sure to like DCRA on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.  Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs 1100 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 ǀ 202.442.4400 ǀ dcra.dc.gov SUBSCRIBER PREFERENCES: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help  |  Contact Us