HOW CAN I ACCELERATE MY PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION TIMES?

OVERTIME OFFSET SERVICES - With the approval of Executive Regulation 17-97, the Department of Permitting Services created the "Overtime Off-Set Program." This program makes expedited services available to customers who pay a fee for overtime work performed by DPS staff. DPS staff offer the services listed below during non-business hours, provided that staff are available.

Includes plan review and inspection services for residential, commercial, and industrial work. This area provides plan review in the fields of zoning, construction standards, and building and electrical permits/inspections. Call (240) 777-6370 for information.

Includes plan review and inspection services for large and small areas of land disturbance. This area provides plan review for erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, floodplain districts, fire protection systems, and special protection areas. Call (240) 777-6320 for information.

Includes plan review and inspection services for construction work done in public right-of-way. This area provides plan review for all grading, construction, paving, repair, and maintenance of streets and driveways. Call (240) 777-6320 for information.

Payment of overtime plan-review fees must be made prior to permit issuance. The Department of Permitting Services may charge an overtime offset fee of 150% of the regular fee which has already been set by Executive Regulations previously approved for any plans review and inspection activity for which the department offers overtime services.

An additional 10% Automation Enhancement Fee is charged on the cost(s) listed above.

When requesting overtime offset services, a separate written request must be submitted to DPS for each permit. Overtime offset services are provided on a first-come, first serve basis using available resources.

Fire Code Inspections are not performed by DPS staff and therefore cannot be offered as an overtime offset.

DPS does not control nor influence other agencies’ (Department of Health and Human Services, Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation, etc) involvement in the development process.