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Fences
Washington, D.C. homeowners may choose to fence their yards for decoration, privacy, pets, or swimming pools. Washington, D.C. requires that you obtain a permit before constructing a fence as well as abide by certain building regulations. If you have a swimming pool, for example, your fence must be of a certain height and have self-closing doors and latches that are inaccessible to children. Many historic Washington D.C. neighborhoods require that fences be iron or antique in nature to match the surrounding areas. There are Washington D.C. fencing companies that specialize in both antique and contemporary designs. There can be safety hazards associated with some decorative fences, such as pointed pickets, so you will want to have a fence tall enough to avoid injury. As many yards in Washington, D.C. are small and the houses are close together, many homeowners choose to fence their yard to provide division from their neighbors
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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.