District of Columbia Department of Buildings

As part of National #SmallBusinessWeek and #BuildingSafetyMonth2026, DOB has launched Helping Uplift Businesses (HUB) to help DC entrepreneurs successfully navigate the rules for establishing and maintaining a commercial property. Top things to know about the HUB: ✅ Welcomes all small businesses, especially restaurants and retailers of less than 7,500 sq. ft. ✅ Provides guidance on certificate of occupancy (C of O) and other hard to navigate rules. ✅ Is holding a workshop on May 27, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30 am, focusing on C of Os. Important Links: 🖥️ Read our press release: dob.dc.gov/release/dc-dep… 🖥️ Register for May 27 workshop: forms.office.com/g/x2j3kARsRs 🖥️ Learn more about the HUB: dob.dc.gov/hub

Happy Memorial Day, DC! 🪖 DOB is closed today, May 25. Construction is NOT allowed in the District without an issued after-hours permit. Any unauthorized work will result in a Stop Work Order. 🏗️ Regular construction activities may resume tomorrow, May 26. For more details on DC government operations, visit ➡️tinyurl.com/DOBMemorialDay…

🗓️One week away! If opening or running a small business in DC has ever felt confusing – permits, inspections, C of Os – this workshop is exactly what you need. Register before Friday, May 22 🔗 tinyurl.com/DOBHUBWKSHP1.

Many people know heat can be dangerous. Fewer know how to recognize when it can become a medical emergency. Know the difference between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke - and what to do for each. Learn more about heat safety at heat.dc.gov.

Nothing better than working for your hometown. I am proud to be born and raised in Washington, DC, and to serve alongside fellow DC natives who represent the very best of our city. Happy DC Natives Day, DC!

Ahead of receiving the Government Sector Award at the @dcbia 50th Anniversary Gala, Director Hanlon reflected on the purpose behind the work. 📽️Hear his thoughts in this special video shared during the event.

👏Congratulations to our very own Director Brian Hanlon on receiving the 2026 Government Sector Award at the @dcbia 50th Anniversary Achievement Awards! The recognition highlights his leadership advancing safer, greener, and more efficient development across DC. 🏆

It's going to be a hot one today, DC! ☀️ Planning on spending time outside? 🥤Stay hydrated, take breaks, and watch for signs of heat stroke like headache, confusion & chills. Visit heat.dc.gov to learn more and find a cooling center near you!

Is your residence summer ready? 🌬️🆒 Starting today, DC's seasonal cooling requirements are in effect for residential buildings with AC. DOB Strategic Enforcement Administrator Keith Parsons explains what landlords and tenants should know to stay safe and summer ready. 🔗Learn more: tinyurl.com/DOBHousingCode…

Hello DC entrepreneurs! If you have, or are looking for, a commercial property in the District, DOB's Helping Uplift Businesses (HUB) can help you navigate our certificate of occupancy, permitting, and other rules. Why don't you join us at the HUB's first workshop on May 27, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30 am? 🖥️ Register here: forms.office.com/g/x2j3kARsRs 🖥️ Learn more about the HUB: dob.dc.gov/hub

Today, MOCRS, DOB, DBH, Shaw Main Street, HIPS, and DDOT met with Urban Garden in Ward 1 to address ongoing community concerns including loitering, excess trash, mental health challenges, and substance abuse. The meeting focused on collaboration and finding proactive solutions to better support the business and surrounding neighborhood. @DCMOCRS @DBHRecoversDC @shawmainstreets @DDOTDC @DC_DOB @HIPSDC

🤔 Need help navigating permits, inspections, or compliance requirements?   Meet Hazle Crawford, Community Affairs Liaison for Ward 5. 👋   Hazle helps residents and stakeholders stay informed, compliant, and safe while building in DC. #BuildingSafetyMonth2026

#BuildingSafetyMonth2026 continues! This week’s theme is “Voices of the Built Environment.” The International Code Council says this is a good time to acknowledge the building safety professionals (like members of #TeamDOB!) who help keep you safe. Learn more at iccsafe.org/advocacy/build…

🎉 Happy 3rd Anniversary to Director Brian Hanlon! Three years of keeping DC’s built environment safe, green, and moving! From modernized services to major projects taking shape across all 8 wards, his leadership has made DOB stronger for everyone who calls DC home. Thank you, Director Hanlon! 🙌

Planning a home renovation? Before you start, make sure you know what requires a permit, and what happens if you skip it. Our Build with Confidence Workshop is free, beginner-friendly, and full of resources to help you build confidently in the District. 🗓️ Tuesday, May 19, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 – 3:30 PM 📍 1100 4th Street SW 🔗 tinyurl.com/BuildWithConfi…

Thanks to this enforcement partnership, DC residents are being kept safe: “As the District recognizes Building Safety Month, this case is a clear example of why complying with the District’s building code regulations is critical to ensuring the public’s safety and welfare,” said DC Department of Buildings Director Brian J. Hanlon. “This case also spotlights how collaboration—between DOB and the condo unit purchasers who raised the problems, and with our enforcement partners like the Office of the Attorney General—is successfully working to hold accountable those who tried to skirt our laws.”

We are building #TeamDOB even more during #BuildingSafetyMonth2026! We’ve just added three more Housing Code Inspector I positions, up by three since our last posting! See our 15 available positions at careers.dc.gov. P.S. Stay tune for more postings soon!

Need help navigating an inspection or building concern? 👋 Meet Dellannea Hutchinson, your Community Affairs Liaison for Wards 7 & 8. Because building safety starts in your neighborhood. #BuildingSafetyMonth2026

DOB is launching #BuildingSafetyMonth2026 by announcing we are now hiring for 12 inspector positions at careers.dc.gov. Join #TeamDOB and help us keep the built environment safe, green, and moving! 🏗️ Three Building Code Inspector Trainee Positions: Search for Job ID 32325. The deadline is May 10, 2026. 🏗️ Three Housing Code Inspector I Positions: Search for Job ID 32320. The deadline is May 11, 2026. 🏗️ Four Building Code Inspector II Positions: Search for Job ID 32328. The deadline is May 31, 2026. 🏗️ Two Building Code Inspector Positions: Search for Job ID 32329. The deadline is May 31, 2026.

#BuildingSafetyMonth2026 is finally here! This year’s theme is “Built to Last,” and #TeamDOB will be sharing weekly spotlights from the International Code Council. Week 1 focuses on simple actions the public can take to improve safety at home. 🖥️ Learn more at iccsafe.org/advocacy/build…