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Washington DC Carpet and Flooring

In Washington, D.C. homes must meet certain regulations for flooring. New carpeting used as an interior floor must comply with the radiant flux requirements of the Building Code. Special consideration must also be given to historic hardwood and other wood floors. There are many specialists in the Washington, D.C. area for the renovation and repair of historic flooring. Any concrete flooring you have in your Washington, D.C. home should be well repaired since subterranean termites are known to frequently enter homes through cracks in concrete flooring. Before laying any floor surface, you should ensure that the sub-flooring is a smooth, flat surface. Washington D.C. flooring professionals should ensure that all flooring installations meet building code requirements.

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Washington DC City Facts

•	Washington, D.C. requires contractors to have an insurance policy of $50,000 for injury in a single accident, $100,000 for multiple people in one accident, and $10,000 for property damage in an accident. They must also have a $5,000 surety bond with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
•	Washington, D.C. requires that every applicant for a building permit first complete an Environmental Impact Form (EIF) to determine possible environmental impacts of the project on the community.
•	A Washington, D.C. permit for construction is required for new construction and foundations, additions, alterations and repairs of existing buildings, demolition, a retaining wall, fence, shed, garage, vault, signs, awnings, and interior layout of tenant spaces.