Building Safety Month Starts With You
Building Safety Month is an international campaign during the month of May to raise awareness about the importance of building safety. The campaign highlights the importance of modern and updated building codes to create safe and sustainable structures. At DPS, code officials work day in and day out to keep the public safe.
As part of its annual Building Safety Month campaign, DPS offers free, residential deck maintenance safety inspections. This program, limited to the first 300 appointments, is now full. Homeowners can still find information about the permitting and inspections process for decks on the DPS website, including a deck maintenance checklist. Also, listen to the Department of Permitting Services Podcast for more info about deck inspections and permitting. Remember, DPS is your project partner!
For more coverage of Building Safety Month locally, see the links below:
What's Happening with Building Safety Month Podcast
Check Your Deck Video
Montgomery Al Dia
En Sintonia
Building Safety Month Proclamation Video
Building Safety Month Proclamation Photos
Building Safety Week 1- Building Safety Starts at Home
Building Safety Month Week 2 - Building Safety Professionals and You
Building Safety Month Week 3 - Prepare Your Community
Building Safety Month Week 4 - Advocate for Your Community
Building Safety Month Week 5 - Solving Challenges Together
Frequently Asked Questions
DPS offices are open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday – Friday) at 2425 Reedie Drive, 7th Floor, Wheaton. You do not need an appointment to visit the office.
A design consultation is a voluntary design conference with plan review staff (typically architectural/life safety examiners, unless other disciplines are requested) to discuss preliminary/schematic design drawings for commercial and residential projects prior to preparation of final construction documents (working drawings, specifications, etc.). Design consultations are held virtually, and will connect you directly with local code officials. Remember, this service is free. Visit the DPS queue of online services to schedule your appointment.
The Department of Permitting Services offers several resources for homeowners to assist in understanding the permitting processes, scheduling inspections, making your home environmentally friendly, safer, and accessible for all ages and stages of life. See this webpage for more information: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DPS/homeowners/index.html. Remember, building safety starts at home.
Consider a rewarding career as a code official. Visit the Office of Human Resources webpage for the latest information about job openings with Montgomery County.
Please call MC 311 (240-777-0311) for assistance. The DPS Staff Directory is also posted online to connect you directly with staff.