We are requesting that, where combustibles are located in unrated concealed spaces
Fire systems at 740 Howard Rd SE, Washington
DC Department of Buildings permit MVQ2600048: issued May 31, 2026 for fire systems work at 740 Howard Rd SE. We are requesting that, where combustibles are located in unrated concealed spaces, the building be allowed to provide sprinkler coverage In lieu of noncombustible protection. This modifies section 602.4.1.5 which states "Concealed spaces shall not contain combustibles other than electrical, mechanical, lire protection, or plumbing materials... and shall comply with applicable provisions of Section 718." Refer also to the attached letter.
- Permit number
- MVQ2600048
- Issued
- Type of work
- Fire systems
- Status
- Issued
- Reported cost
- Not listed
- ZIP code
- 20020
- City's category
- Construction, variance
- City's status
- Permit issued
- Source
- DC Department of Buildings permit data (this record)
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All permits at 740 Howard Rd SE, and what's permitted nearby
DC Department of Buildings updated its data Oct 9, 2026. We checked it Oct 11, 14:48 UTC. See the city's official records (District of Columbia, CC BY 4.0).
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