DC will soon be speaking in 2024 code words (opens in new tab)

Welcome back to Building Connections, the column that explains the District of Columbia Department of Buildings (DOB), brick by metaphorical brick. This is a very special installment, because DOB is in the middle of developing the next set of construction codes for the District. So, we’re going to talk about the actual “codes” we are referring to when we mention “construction codes” or “code enforcement.” We’ll discuss how the District is managing this process, and ways you can help. The code...