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Washington DC Home Value and Home Inspection
Home Value and Home Inspection
No matter how safe you feel in your Washington D.C. neighborhood, there is no good reason to be negligent about home security. There are many home security precautions you can take to deter criminals, including ensuring all entrances are well lit, properly securing your home's windows and doors, and even installing an alarm or other home security system. The Washington D.C. police department also recommends that all outside doors be constructed of metal or solid wood. If you"re unsure where to begin, you can ask your local Washington D.C. police department to conduct a free home security survey. False alarms have become a serious problem for the Washington D.C. police department. Studies have shown that most home security false alarms when it comes to are caused by user error, so it is very important to learn to use your home security system correctly.
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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.