How soon can a preopening or a site installation inspection be scheduled?

In most cases, zoning constraints and food regulations do not allow a residential property to be used for the preparation and service of food for public consumption. Learn more on our Home Food Service page.

After receiving a property raze inspection by contacting our field inspector at 301-883-7624, bring your utility cut-off confirmation statements (gas, electric, water) to the Permits section of DPIE and complete a raze permit application. The permit will be issued during your visit. For more information, contact our Field Inspector.

Our staff strives to complete an initial review with written comments sent out to the applicant within 10 business days and a resubmittal review within five business days.

Refer to our plan design guides for food and for sewage disposal systems online.