# Alteration or repair permit B2605063 at 515 5th St NW, Washington

DC Department of Buildings permit B2605063: issued Sep 24, 2026 for alteration or repair work at 515 5th St NW. CFA / H The scope of work involves in-kind replacement of the existing cooling plant (two chillers, four pumps, and two cooling towers) in the basement and attic levels of the building. To support this work, the project scope includes reconfiguration of the existing mechanical rooms, construction of a new shaft, installation of a new refrigerant exhaust system, and necessary accessories, piping, and controls. The work will not exceed 50 percent of the building area and as such is classified as a level 2 alteration in accordance with District of Columbia existing building code. Existing means of egress in the basement is not being modified as part of this scope of work.

- Permit number: B2605063
- Issued: Sep 24, 2026
- Type of work: Alteration or repair (city: Construction, alteration and repair)
- Status: Issued (city: Permit issued)
- Reported cost: Not listed
- ZIP code: 20001
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