Melanie Konstantopoulos
Deputy General Counsel at DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) - Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Josef Gasimov
Interim Administrator, Business and Professional Licensing Administration
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Potomac,Maryland,United States
DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA)
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DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • 29 EmployeesGovernment Administration
DCRA's MissionThe Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) protects the health, safety, economic interests and quality of life of residents, businesses and visitors in the District of Columbia by ensuring code compliance and regulating business.Summary of ServicesDCRA is responsible for regulating construction and business activity in the District of Columbia. The agency operates a consolidated permit intake center, as well as reviews construction documents to ensure compliance with building codes and zoning regulations. Construction activity, buildings and rental housing establishments are inspected and housing code violations are abated, if necessary. To protect consumers, DCRA issues business licenses, professional licenses, registers corporations, inspects weighing and measuring devices used for monetary profit and issues special events permits.