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Washington DC Garages, Doors, and Openers
Garages, Doors, and Openers
A permit for construction is required by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs before building a garage in Washington, D.C. In order to obtain a permit, the proposed garage must meet all zoning regulations for your area. The area of your garage is factored into your floor area ratio for the zoning commission. A professional contractor can assist you with a plan that will meet all regulations. Some historic neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. may have additional regulations about placement and style of garages to maintain the character of the area. There are many styles of garages that you can consider including one-car, multiple-car, colonial style, barn style, and contemporary. There are also a wide variety of garage door openers to consider, including some models that contain back-up batteries so the door will open during power outages which often accompany winter storms in the Washington, D.C area.
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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.