The City of Gaithersburg

Permits and Inspections

Location:	City Hall 31 S Summit Ave Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone:	301-258-6330
Fax:	301-258-6336
Email:	permitting@gaithersburgmd.gov

Services and Related Information

Bonds and Covenants

City Building, Electrical and Fire Code

Licensing For Builders and Trades

Permits

Shed Building Permit Requirements

Tree Removal Policy

Documents and Forms
	Amusement Machine License Application (335k)
	Commercial Building Renovation Permit Application ()
	Commercial Fast Track (269k)
	Commercial Revision Application (257k)
	Construction Related Codes In Effect (237k)
	Contractor Requirements for Release of Permits (214k)
	Deck Permit Application ()
	Deck Permit Guidelines ()
	Demolition (Interior Only) Permit Application ()
	Demolition Permit Application ()
	Demolition Procedures (33k)
	Early Start Permit Agreement/Conditions (22k)
	Electrical (Commercial) Permit Application ()
	Electrical (Residential) Permit Application ()
	Electrician License Application ()
	Fence Permit Application ()
	Fire Alarm Submittal Requirements (45k)
	Fire Alarm/Hood and Duct/Clean Agent Permit Application ()
	Fire Fast Track Plan Review Program (30k)
	Fire Protection Miscellaneous Permit Application ()
	Fire Sprinkler/Standpipe Permit Application ()
	Fire Sprinkler/Standpipe Submittal Requirements (75k)
	Foundation Permit Application ()
	Fuel Tank Permit Application ()
	Garage Permit Application ()
	Gazebo Permit Application ()
	Home Based Business License Application ()
	LEED for Core and Shell Registered Project Checklist (406k)
	LEED for New Construction Registered Project Checklist (405k)
	LEED Green Building Rating System for Core and Shell Development (522k)
	LEED Green Building Rating System for New Construction and Major Renovations (386k)
	Mechanical Permit Application ()
	Mobile Food Vendor License Application ()
	New Commercial Buidling Permit Checklist ()
	New Commercial Building Permit Application ()
	New Model Home Plan Application ()
	New Residential Building Permit Application ()
	Permit Application Guide - Commercial Interior Renovations (37k)
	Residential Building Inspections Guidelines (15k)
	Residential Improvement Permit Application ()
	Retaining Wall Permit Procedures (20k)
	Schedule of Fees (85k)
	Shed Building Permit Requirements (18k)
	Shed Permit Application ()
	Shed Permit Requirements ()
	Sign Ordinance (1.7M)
	Sign Permit Application ()
	Site Development Permit Application ()
	Site or Schematic Development Plan Checklist ()
	Site/Schematic Development Plan Application ()
	Solicitor License Application ()
	Special Event Permit Application (124k)
	Special Event Permit Policies (55k)
	Swimming Pool Permit Application ()
	Temporary Use Request Application ()
	Tent Permit Application ()
	Tent Permit Policy (254k)
	Trailer Permit Application ()
	Tree Removal Permit Application ()
	Use and Occupancy Permit Application ()
	Utility Permit Application ()
	What Do I Need to Pass Final Inspection? (38k)

This activity is responsible for environmental and building safety on public and private sites via plan examination, bond administration, permit issuance and inspection of safety and fire code aspects of building construction.

Administers the City ordinances in consideration of environmental, building and life safety.
Quality control of public and private site improvements.