Official permit source library
Explore the official references behind our supported permit checks. Capture and verification dates describe the source record. Each project evaluation separately checks the applicable authority, scope and evidence.
Permit source library
Browse curated references and their published sources. A reference appearing here does not establish that a rule applies to your project. The shared evaluation checks authority, facts, applicable dates, and source freshness.
37 sources
2017 DC Building Code (DC 12-A) Chapter 1, Sections 105.1 and 105.2 (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Washington, DC
Sections: 105.1 (text, item 2); 105.2 (text, Building items 4, 6, 7, 7.1, 7.4); 105.2.5; 105.2.6
Code reference · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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2024 WSSC Code Amendment 1: 101.3.2, 102.8, 105.1 and 105.2.1 (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Montgomery County, Maryland · Prince George’s County, Maryland
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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Addition, Alteration and Repair Permit (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Washington, DC
Sections: Permit Description / Submission Requirements
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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Alteration and Repair Permit (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Washington, DC
Sections: Permit Description / Submission Requirements
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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Annapolis City Code Chapter 17.05 Building Code, Sections 17.05.010 and 17.05.020 (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Annapolis, Maryland
Sections: 17.05.010(A); 17.05.020(A) and (B)
Code reference · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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Annapolis City Code Chapter 17.12 Additional Building Codes, Section 17.12.020 International Residential Code adopted (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Annapolis, Maryland
Sections: 17.12.020(A) adoption and amendments 1-3; 17.12.020(B); history note (O-1-24)
Code reference · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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Annapolis City Code Chapter 17.16 Electrical Code, Section 17.16.030 (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Annapolis, Maryland
Sections: 17.16.030(A)
Code reference · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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Annapolis City Code Chapter 17.24 Gas Code, Section 17.24.170 (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Annapolis, Maryland
Sections: 17.24.170(A)
Code reference · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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Annapolis City Code Chapter 17.28 Plumbing Code, Section 17.28.080 (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Annapolis, Maryland
Sections: 17.28.080
Code reference · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Annapolis City Code Chapter 17.34 Fence Permits, Section 17.34.010 (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Annapolis, Maryland
Sections: 17.34.010(A)(1)(a)
Code reference · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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Anne Arundel County Construction Code (Code Supplement, Ch. 1), Section 105 Permits (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Sections: Supplement currency line; 105.1; 105.2 (text); 105.2.1; 105.2.1.1; 105.2.1.1.3; 105.2.1.2; 105.2.1.6
Code reference · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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Baltimore electrical licensing, permits and inspection (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Baltimore County, Maryland
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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Baltimore separate plumbing and gas permit administration (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Baltimore County, Maryland
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Charles adopted2021 IBC building administration (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Prince George’s County, Maryland
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
City of Alexandria, Permit Requirements (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Alexandria, Virginia
Sections: When Do I Need a Permit?; What Type of Permit Do I Need? (Residential list: fences greater than 6 ft)
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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City of Fairfax, Permit FAQs (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: City of Fairfax, Virginia
Sections: Gas Permits (when needed; when NOT needed); Water Heaters (natural gas)
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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City of Falls Church, Permits (permitting process) (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Falls Church, Virginia
Sections: Step 2: Determine if a Permit is Required
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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COMCOR 08.00.02.187 local IRC R105.2 exemptions (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Montgomery County, Maryland
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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Current Baltimore building permit requirement and Bill49-24 currency (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Baltimore County, Maryland
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Deck Permit (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Washington, DC
Sections: Deck Permit FAQs / Submission Requirements / Application Process
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Demolition Permit (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Washington, DC
Sections: Permit Description / Submission Requirements
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Electrical Permit (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Washington, DC
Sections: Permit Description
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Fence Permit (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Washington, DC
Sections: Permit Description / Submission Requirements
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Get a Supplemental Permit (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Washington, DC
Sections: Get a Supplemental Permit
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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Get an Inspection (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Washington, DC
Sections: Construction Inspections
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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How to Get a Permit (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Washington, DC
Sections: What Projects Require a Permit? / What Projects Do Not Require a Permit? / What About Other Types of Permits?
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Instant Permits for Simple Scopes of Work (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Washington, DC
Sections: Permit Description / Building Instant Permit / Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Instant Permit
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Montgomery Code 17-15 electrical permits and repair exemptions (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Montgomery County, Maryland
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Montgomery County Code Sec. 8-24. Application for permit (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Montgomery County, Maryland
Sections: Sec. 8-24(a) When required
Code reference · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Plumbing and Gas Permit (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Washington, DC
Sections: Permit Description
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Prince George County current adopted code: adoption (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Prince George’s County, Maryland
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Prince George County current adopted code: permits (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Prince George’s County, Maryland
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Prince George's County Code Sec. 9-112. Electrical permits; required (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Prince George’s County, Maryland
Sections: Subtitle 9, Subdivision 4, Sec. 9-112
Code reference · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Prince William County, Residential Deck (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Prince William County, Virginia
Sections: Overview; STEP 3: Building Permit Issuance (16.5 inches)
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Shop Drawings Application (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Washington, DC
Sections: Permit Description / Submission Requirements
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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1f968430950583fa94be4f1219101c3dc083cf321db4a2cd2af5c8ba84819dc6
This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Solar Permit (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Washington, DC
Sections: Permit Description / Solar Instant Permit for One- and Two-Family Residential Properties
Official guidance · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.
Virginia Construction Code (13VAC5-63-80), Section 108 Application for permit (opens in a new tab)
Reference locality: Virginia statewide
Sections: Section 108.1 item 1; Section 108.2 items 5, 13, 14, 14.1, 14.2, 14.4, 14.5, 14.7-14.11; Exceptions 1-2; Historical Notes
Code reference · Recorded evidence is within the freshness window
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This identifies the recorded capture; it does not assert that the linked page is unchanged today.