C of O for a historic Washington DC building

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C of O for a historic Washington DC building

Olga Applegate
New to Real Estate · Washington DC · Member since 2019 · 4 posts · 0 votes

Hello, we've purchased a historic building downtown DC that came with no C of O. We want to do some renovations and rent it asap as an office building. Any advice on getting the C of O process would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

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  • Russell BrazilBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
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    Hire private inspectors, and get permit expeditors. 

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  • Olga Applegate
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    New to Real Estate · Washington DC · Member since 2019 · 4 posts · 0 votes
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    Thank you Russell.

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  • Eric Teran
    Architect · Alexandria, VA · Member since 2016 · 317 posts · 371 votes
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    @Olga Applegate if you are changing the occupancy you will need to get a building permit stating that and show relevant information like egress plans, fire proofing, plumbing fixtures and so on. Once those plans are approved you can do any necessary work and after the final inspection is approved you can file for a certificate of occupancy.

    FYI an office space is a B occupancy.

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