He also testified before the council of the district of columbia in 2005 and 2006 regarding improper dcra activities and reported his concerns to the district of columbia office of the inspector general oig and other agencies. Third party inspections program application page 3 dcra third party inspection program 20248551 dcra. Third, the contractor will maintain an onsite activityincident log for all special inspection work for the dcra inspector and third party. Red intends to keep the rcra inspection manual a living document from this point on. Beginning on the third work day after the inspection request, the 3rd party inspector can be used without obtaining preapproval. Definition of third party inspection in construction. Affairs dcra could better protect tenants through more. A thirdparty program typically takes one of three forms. Dcras inspection division successfully developed a checklist for the different.
Now schedule your dcra construction inspections 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from your phone. The landlord has a duty to make all repairs necessary to bring the property into compliance with d. Dcra 3 contact the dc department of health doh to arrange an inspection of your future business location. Four to six contract inspectors completed 264 initial building inspections during this phase. The district of columbia has established a special program to allow for inspections by thirdparty agencies in lieu of dcra inspectors. All 3rd party inspection reports shall bear the seal and signature of the rdp that is approved to perform the inspection. These inspections are to be performed on a continuous basis unless specifically exempted within section 15. Department of consumer and regulatory affairs fy12performance accountability report government of the district of columbia published january 20 5 initiative 6. Complete criteria for approval of third party inspection agencies and third party inspectors can be found in. Electrical, instrumentation items third party vendor inspection raw materials, components and equipments raw material. It serves as a comprehensive inspection manual that provides the framework for all rcra inspections and is a companion to other rcra inspection guidance from owpe. Government of the district of columbia office of the inspector general inspector general 717 14th street, n. Vendor assesment v e n d o r a s s e s m e n t mechanical. Dcra green construction code inspections must be scheduled here.
District of columbia third party program procedure. Dcra stated that auditing functions for third party program participants would be implemented. The district of columbia has established a special program to allow for inspections by third party agencies in lieu of dcra inspectors. This order can be used against any contributing party, including past or present generators, transporters, or owneroperators of the facility. The mission of the department of consumer and regulatory affairs dcra is to protect the health, safety. Identification, registration and qualification of inspectors. Revised rcra inspection manual november 1998 revision. The term used by building departments or owners when referencing an independent party hired, or assigned to inspect the construction process. Publish and finalize the 2009 dc construction code. Use a separate form for each third party agency being used on the project. The experience and qualifications are necessary to supervise and perform special inspections.
You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. After a permit is issued, you may request an inspection for the next. Inspections, either by the authorized third party inspection. Dcra oversight question 1 organizational structure. Building official, dcra and third partyinspection personnel whose role is defined in the dcra third party program procedural manual. The department of consumer and regulatory affairs dcra protects the health, safety, economic interests, and quality of life of residents, businesses, and visitors in the district of columbia by ensuring code compliance and regulating business. Since fiscal year 2009, the agency has slowly worked to restore staff levels in. I have the original inspection form that says it passed.
Department of consumer and regulatory affairs fy09 performance accountability report government of the district of columbia 3 the pilot phase was fully achieved, launching in may 2009 and was completed on september 30, 2009. The policies and procedures adopted by dcra to establish. A dcra housing inspection is conducted by a housing inspector from the inspections and compliance administration to ensure a rental property is healthy and safe for habitation. Third party inspection agencies third party certified inspectors electrical third party certified inspectors special projects certified to approve structural steel, fireproofing, boring tests, geotechnical testing approvals, and other preliminary inspections. Now schedule your dcra construction inspections 24 hours a. This guidance delineates inspection activities which are critical for the successful completion of corrective action activities currently underway at many facilities and is intended to supplement the 1993 rcra inspection manual.
Albert, city administrator and deputy mayor, district of columbia 1 copy. As needed, you will receive updates to the manual consisting of additional or replacement pages for all those effected by recent changes in rcra regulations. Published january 20 1 department of consumer and regulatory affairs dcra cr0 mission the department of consumer and regulatory affairs dcra protects the health, safety, economic. It has also been distributed without binders in hopes that you will recycle the 1988 binders. Foundation, structural, mechanical, electrical inspections can all be done independently by a third party. The housing inspections program is a relatively small part of district government.
Construction unit, housing department, proactive inspections, thirdparty oversight, and administrative staff. United states enforcement and epa520895001 may agency. The experience and qualifications necessary to supervise and perform special inspections. Special inspections policy manual release govdelivery. Dcra inspectors in bed with contractors dcra complaints. Click here for information regarding the third party green and energy inspections process. Municipal regulations and to maintain the property.
Develop online systems to facilitate communication with third party. Dcra expects to launch the ivr application in november 2009. The manual was intended for the exclusive use of inspection personnel in conducting field inspections of rcraregulated facilities under u. For the inspection a 2 hour window will be given, and someone affiliated with the project will be required to be on site with a set of the approved building plans and copy of the permit. Periodic inspections inspections, either by the authorized third party inspection agent or agency, or by dcra, shall be performed.
For public use refer to third party program manual. Special inspection policy manual 2018 washington, d. Department of consumer and regulatory affairs dcra cr. Special inspection as per the 2012 ibc, chapter 17 is a requirement of the city of north las vegas municipal code section 15.
Dcra will require an oversight inspection on any c of o where third party inspections are used. Department of consumer and regulatory affairs fy12performance accountability report. Argo director department of consumer and regulatory affairs. Dcra has given access to third party inspection agencies to access dcras. If you are aware of corruption, fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement involving any dc government agency, official or program. Elevator inspections annual inspection 198 elevator 3rd party oversight 184 elevator completed 199 elevator reinspection 190 elevator acceptance 194 elevator full load 186 elevator investigation. Cbe lsdbe certified mwaadbe certification wmata dbe. Fy 2014 proposed budget and financial plan department of consumer and regulatory affairs b93 the department of consumer and regulatory affairs dcra protects the health, safety, economic interests, and quality of life of. There are various reasons for conducting a corrective actioninspection. While the manual for this program was completed in fy 2008, auditing functions will not oceur until fy 2010. Department of consumer and regulatory affairs dcra cr0.
Dcra will not perform inspections if you choose to use third party inspectors on any part of your construction project. Pursuant to dcmr 12a, applicants seeking to qualify as and be certified as third party agencies must comply with the qualification requirements and procedures set forth in the most. Department of consumer and regulatory affairs fy09 performance accountability report. Boiler inspection information boilers and unfired pressure vessels in the district of columbia need to be inspected at least once a year. If you have questions on the rcra inspection manual please call bruce potoka 202 3822270 or. To date, this certification has been included in the north central texas. Procedures and standards to regulate who may perform special inspections. New and important changes to dcra c of o process for third.
You can request an inspection by calling 202 4429557. Third party inspections when does it show up in dcra. Appendix g2 third party inspection certificate of occupancy certification 57. Only agencies that are approved for an item will be on the specific drop down list.
Dcra developed a third party inspection program manual to clarify licensure, experience, and international code council certification requirements for each professional trade. Building code inspectors third party building inspection in. Building official, dcra and 3rd party inspection personnel whose role is defined in the dcra third party program procedural manual. As the first private firm accredited to provide thirdparty inspections in all disciplines in washington, dc, lci is uniquely qualified to get your project through the inspection process consistently and timely. Residents from them being in bed with contractors ms tolu. Third party inspection definition what does it mean in. District of columbia department of consumer and regulatory. You can be a home owner, tenant, or business needing to occupy metered or unmetered curbside.
The annual inspections can be conducted by dcra inspectors or by boiler insurance companies licensed by the district of columbia. Based on the 2012 international building code forms listed in appendix b of the special inspection manual are available here as word documents. Now schedule your dcra construction inspections 24 hours. Were supposed to pay the final payment when we pass inspection, which we did last week. The ivr implementation began in fy 2009 but was pushed back to due to delays with the.
Each applicant for approval and registration as a third party inspector must be employed or contracted with a registered and approved third party inspection agency. Third party inspections program and inception of the cccb. Dcra with the flexibility to update these requirements as necessary, dcra hereby adopts this third party program procedure manual, as authorized by dcmr 12a. A doe study from 2011 finds that improvements in energy code between 2006 and 2012, increased. The manual also outlines clear application processes for all third party program participants including existing third party inspectors. Should i wait until it shows up in the system before giving the last payment. Automated inspection reques t and permit information system now schedule your dcra construction inspections 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from your phone 2024429557 you can now. A third party program typically takes one of three forms. Department of consumer and regulatory affairs\r1100 4th st. The rcra inspection manual was originally developed and issued by the rcra enforcement division of u. Third party program procedure manual, as authorized by dcmr 12a.
Expression of interest for empanelment for third party. Building code inspectors third party building inspection. As the first private firm accredited to provide third party inspections in all disciplines in washington, dc, lci is uniquely qualified to get your project through the inspection process consistently and timely. Once a project is assigned as being third party inspected, the entire project must be third party inspected every discipline, every inspection.