Automated Inspection Request and Permit Information System
Now Schedule Your DCRA Commercial Inspections 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week from Your Phone
Just Call 202-442-9557
YOU CAN NOW:
- Schedule Inspections: After a permit is issued, you may request an inspection for the next day, depending on inspector availability, or up to five working days in advance of the day needed. You may select automatic telephone notification of inspection results when you request your inspection. You will receive a confirmation number if requested.
- Obtain Inspection Results: Results are available within 48 hours after the requested inspection is completed.
- Cancel Inspection Requests: Allows inspections requested through this automated system to be cancelled. Cancellations on the day of the scheduled inspection will be directed to administrative personnel to cancel your requested inspection.
- Residential Housing Codes Inspections: To schedule a Residential Housing Code inspection, please call 202-442-9557 and hit option 6 to speak with a scheduler. At this time you cannot schedule these types of inspections through the automated system.
BEFORE YOU CALL, YOU’LL NEED:
- Permit Number: Omit the letter prefix and leading zeros of the permit number and follow with # sign on your telephone keypad – Examples: B00145044 should be entered as 145044# after selecting (1) Building as the type of permit. B09000012 should be entered as 9000012# after selecting (1) Building as the type of permit.
- Building Address (number and street name) for site address verification.
- Three Digit Inspection Type Codes found below. To hear a list of inspection type codes press * at the prompt.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- You may request inspections up to five working days in advance of the date needed.
- Incorrect data may be re-entered by pressing the # symbol on the telephone keypad. You may return to • the main menu by pressing # on the telephone keypad.
IVR Factsheet and Instructions
Inspection Type Codes
| Inspection Type |
Code |
| Boiler Inspections |
| Boilers |
274 |
| Boilers - Alterations |
292 |
| Boilers - Repairs |
290 |
| DC Government Facilities |
278 |
| DC Welding Exams-Welding Certification |
280 |
| DC Welding License and Work |
260 |
| Federal Government Institution |
270 |
| Follow Up-Insurance Report |
257 |
| Installation - Burners |
294 |
| Installation - UPV |
250 |
| Pressure Vessels - Alterations |
288 |
| Pressure Vessels - Repairs |
284 |
| Routine-Operating Conditions |
296 |
| Stamping DC Jurisdictional No. |
264 |
| Team Inspections |
268 |
| Unfired Pressure Vessel |
255 |
| Building Inspections |
| Building - Pre-Occupancy Data (POD) 150 |
150 |
| Building Close-In 120 |
120 |
| Building Core - Shell 140 |
140 |
| Building Final 170 |
170 |
| Building Footing 160 |
160 |
| Building Foundation 130 |
130 |
| Building Framing 100 |
100 |
| Building Insulation 110 |
110 |
| Excavation 172 |
172 |
| Fire Completed 174 |
174 |
| Fire Suppression/Hood & Duct 176 |
176 |
| HVAC 179 |
179 |
| Slab on Grade 178 |
178 |
| Zoning 175 |
175 |
| Electrical Inspections |
| Electrical - Pre-Occupancy Data (POD) 220 |
220 |
| Electrical - TPF 230 |
230 |
| Electrical Close-In 210 |
210 |
| Electrical Final 200 |
200 |
| Electrical Ground Work 225 |
225 |
| Electrical Rough-In 215 |
215 |
| Fire Alarm Test-New & Existing 235 |
235 |
| Fire Suppression/Hood & Duct 237 |
237 |
| Low Voltage 239 |
239 |
| Service Inspection 241 |
241 |
| Service Reconnect 243 |
243 |
| Elevator Inspections |
| Annual Inspection 198 |
198 |
| Elevator - 3rd Party Oversight 184 |
184 |
| Elevator - Completed 199 |
199 |
| Elevator - Re-Inspection 190 |
190 |
| Elevator Acceptance 194 |
194 |
| Elevator Full Load 186 |
186 |
| Elevator Investigation 192 |
192 |
| Elevator Periodic 196 |
196 |
| Elevator Renovation 188 |
188 |
| Elevator Repair 180 |
180 |
| Elevator Routine 182 |
182 |
| Fire Inspections |
| CFR / ICF |
320 |
| Daycare Centers |
310 |
| Dry Pipe Valve Trip Test |
342 |
| Fire - Pre-Occupancy Data (POD) |
344 |
| Fire Alarm Test - New & Existing |
333 |
| Fire Protection Systems |
335 |
| Fire Pump Test |
346 |
| Home Occupations |
314 |
| Hood & Duct Supression System |
300 |
| Hydrostatic |
340 |
| Pre-Action System Test |
308 |
| Sidewalk Cafes |
318 |
| Site Test |
322 |
| Special Events |
326 |
| Sprinkler Systems |
337 |
| Team Inspections - NSO |
330 |
| Mechanical Inspections |
| Mechanical - Pre-Occupancy Data (POD) |
370 |
| Mechanical Close-In |
390 |
| Mechanical Final |
380 |
| Mechanical Ground Work |
350 |
| Mechanical Rough-In |
360 |
| Plumbing Inspections |
| Fire Alarm Test-New & Existing |
465 |
| Fire Suppression |
480 |
| Flush Test |
460 |
| Gas Line/Gas Test |
485 |
| Hydrostatic |
470 |
| Plumbing - Pre-Occupancy Data (POD) |
420 |
| Plumbing Close-In |
450 |
| Plumbing Final |
430 |
| Plumbing Ground Work |
400 |
| Plumbing Public Space |
440 |
| Plumbing Rough-In |
410 |
| Pump Test |
455 |
| Sprinkler Systems |
475 |
| Water Cap/Sewer |
490 |
| Zoning Inspections |
| Pre-Occupancy Data (POD) |
510 |
| Zoning Setback |
500 |
| Zoning Use |
520 |
| Certificate of Occupancy Inspections |
| Building Final |
715 |
| Electrical Final |
720 |
| Plumbing Final |
730 |
| Mechanical Final |
725 |
| Hydrostatic |
750 |
| Zoning Use |
745 |
For General License & Permits Information, Please Call:
Permits (All Types) 202-442-8959
Electrical and Plumbing Licensing 202-442-4320
For General Inspections & Enforcement Information, Please Call:
Building/Fire 202-481-3524
Electrical 202-481-3524
Mechanical/HVAC 202-481-3524
Plumbing 202-481-3524
Sediment Control 202-535-2977
Signs (202-481-3524
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Location: 1100 4th Street SW Washington, DC 20024
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