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Work That Does Not Require A Permit
Unless you live in a historic district, these projects do not require permits:
- Brick pointing
- Caulking, patching, and plaster repair
- Installation of cabinets and architectural millwork
- Installation of window screens and storm windows
- Repair of existing fences with like materials
- Retaining walls, 4 feet (1219 mm) or less in height, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, for one and two family dwellings only
- Construction of garden storage sheds complying with DC Code Section 107.3.3
- Painting, but not painting with fire-retardant paint
Replacement of:
- non-rated windows and doors
- roofing and coping
- siding
- gutters and downspouts
- private sidewalks and driveways
- patios
- non-rated suspended ceiling tile
- floor coverings
- up to 160 square feet (9.3m) of gypsum board
- up to 50 linear feet (15.24m) of sanitary venting piping
- up to 10 linear feet (3.05m) of sanitary drainage system piping
- up to 20 linear feet (6.10m) of sanitary venting piping
- up to 50 linear feet (15.24m) of hydraulic system piping
- up to 10 linear feet (3.05m) of duct work, in non-hazardous and commercial kitchen exhaust systems
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