Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who do I call to register a complaint regarding a vacant lot that needs to be cleaned?
  2. My neighbor’s grass is knee high. Who should I call to report this problem?
  3. Who do I contact about repairs that need to be made in my apartment?
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  1. Who can I contact to get building code related questions answered?
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  1. How do I check on the status of my permit?
  2. What is the Third-Party Plan Review Program?
  3. What is the Peer Review Program?
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  1. Is the online submission of a Building Permit with Use & Occupancy (U&O) the correct process for the Tenant Fit-Out?
  2. Can the Building Permit with Use & Occupancy (U&O) application be submitted separately from the Planning submission for the building shell and related site improvements?
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  1. How can I find out if the road fronting along a property is maintained by the County, State Highway Administration, Municipality or private?
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  1. What is the Critical Area?
  2. Is my property in the Critical Area?
  3. I live in the Critical Area and I have a dead tree I want to remove. What approvals do I need to remove the tree?
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  1. I am having a drainage problem on my property. Who should I call and how can the County assist?
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  1. Do I need a permit to resurface with asphalt my existing gravel driveway?
  2. What is a driveway apron?
  3. What are the County design requirements for residential driveways?
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  1. Is an Electrical Permit required for a low voltage device to be plugged into the existing receptacle?
  2. Can the homeowner perform electrical work on his or her premises?
  3. When is an Electrical Permit required?
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  1. How do I apply for a revision on the eplan system?
  2. Are we still required to submit 11”x17” wet seal drawings for eplan submission after all reviews have been completed?
  3. How do I upload revised drawings for further review?
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  1. Do I need a permit if I am modifying less than 10 sprinkler heads in commercial buildings and 6 or less in residential buildings?
  2. Do you review plumbing drawings?
  3. What are the fees for a fire alarm or sprinkler system?
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  1. How do I find out if my property has any floodplain on it?
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  1. Do I need a permit to grade behind my yard? When is it necessary to have a Grading Permit?
  2. Where do I go to apply for a Building or Grading Permit?
  3. How long does it take to issue a Site Development Concept Approval?
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  1. How long will it take for a review of my plan submittal?
  2. How soon can a preopening or a site installation inspection be scheduled?
  3. What needs to be submitted for a plan review?
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  1. How do I apply for a Rental License?
  2. How do I apply for a Limited Master Electrician’s license?
  3. How do I apply for a Prince George’s County business license?
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  1. When is a Mechanical Permit Required?
  2. What are the current, applicable Mechanical Codes used in Prince George's County?
  3. Who can apply for a mechanical permit?
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  1. Can DPIE search its files by zip code, map coordinates, or tax map notations?
  2. Can I get copies of records?
  3. Are there fees related to the MPIA?
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  1. What types of permits do I need from the County versus municipality for a project located in a municipality in Prince George’s County?
  2. How can I find out if a property is in a town, city or municipality?
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  1. How do I reach an inspector?
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  1. My neighbor’s grass is very tall. Is this a violation and who should I call to report this?
  2. How many unlicensed vehicles can I keep on my property?
  3. Can I operate an auto repair business from my house or garage?
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  1. When is a bond required?
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  1. When do I need a permit to construct utilities in the County right-of-way?
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  1. What are the building codes in Prince George's County?
  2. What work is exempt from obtaining a permit?
  3. How long is the permit valid?
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  1. For the Building Permit with Use & Occupancy (U&O) (type CU Commercial with Use) Tenant Fit-Out Application, is a separate submittal to the Fire Department required or is it part of the Building Permi
  2. Are sprinkler/fire alarm drawings to be submitted with the Building Permit with Use & Occupancy (U&O) application, or are they submitted separately by the vendor contractor?
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  1. I would like to cut down a tree on my property. Do I need a permit?
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