Will the Building Permit with Use & Occupancy (U&O) application process route to any other departments?
If so, which departments? Yes, the application process with route the application to Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning...
For the Building Permit with Use & Occupancy (U&O) (type CU Commercial with Use) Tenant Fit-Out Application, are there any other permits/approvals required?
Once the application has DPIE / Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) review approvals, the permit...
Are there any approvals required prior to submitting the Building Permit with Use & Occupancy (U&O) application?
WSSC approval is required before issuance of the permit. Contact WSSC by email at Plumbingplansreview@wsscwater.com or by phone...
Is Landlord authorization/signature required as part of the permit application submittal?
A copy of the signed lease agreement between tenant/owner or letter of authorization from owner is required. View DPIE’s Use &...
Must a contractor be selected before we submit a permit application?
No; however, a permit cannot be issued until a contractor is identified.
Are plan review fees submitted with permit application/plans or when the permit is issued?
There are plans filing fees and final permit fees required.
Can fees be paid online with a credit card, or do they need to be paid by check?
Fees may be paid on the ePayments online link. For alternate forms of payment, visit DPIE’s “Payments” page for more information...
Is a separate submittal required for racking/shelving that is under 5 feet?
No; unless it is 12 feet or more, then yes.
Is a separate permit required for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as conveyance systems?
No, include information on the Building Permit with Use & Occupancy (U&O) (CU) submission.