What is this fee?

This fee covers the review of reconfigurations to a fire system when adding a small fire split of 2 inches or less to an existing domestic water service for new sprinkler systems in residential buildings.

Why were these fees established?

This fee was established to encompass all expenses related to the plan reviews associated with reconfigurations of residential fire systems.

When is this fee charged?

Once an application has been submitted to DC Water Permit Operations, the review fee for reconfigurations to a fire system will be assessed and charged. 

When is payment due?

Before the requested information can be released, a valid payment1 to be submitted to DC Water.  
1If a check is returned due to insufficient funds, errors on checks, or missing information, the payment is deemed invalid. DC Water will charge a bad check fee for checks returned due to insufficient funds. 

How do I pay the fees charged?

DC Water has a payment drop box at 125 O Street, SE, situated near the delivery area of the DC Water Headquarters Building (HQO) and the former O Pumping Station. Payments can be submitted Monday’s – Friday’s, between 6 AM and 10 PM.

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