When an Request for Information (RFI) form is submitted, DC Water Permit Operations will provide a permit applicant with basic information on the existing water and sewer infrastructure that, in most cases, should be sufficient for design.
Payment of processing fees will be required to initiate work for all RFIs. Payment instructions will be provided on the confirmation email generated after the webform is submitted.
The types of information requests available are:
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Counter Maps, GIS Map, and Meter Size Information – Counter maps and GIS map information includes: water & sewer counter maps, a GIS snapshot of water/sewer infrastructure around the project and tap information for the property. Counter maps and GIS maps contain the information needed to submit a civil plan set to DC Water for review, such as sewer inverts, pipe location and structures. Note that counter maps were last updated around 2005 and information on GIS maps may supersede counter maps. Also, our office does not have any information on sewer laterals, and limited information on water laterals.
Meter size information includes information required to complete a small service Meter Sizing Worksheet: distance from main to curb in front of the property, theoretical static pressure at the main, and existing meter and service sizes. Fee: $190; Expedited Fee: $375
- Letter in Lieu of Hydrant Flow Test - For small projects with fire demand of 100 GPM or less, DC Water can provide a signed letter addressed to the Fire Marshall to be used in place of a fire hydrant flow test. The letter includes the pressure zone, site elevation and the theoretical static pressure (psi) for a single location. Fee: $265
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As-Built Drawings – Once you have received and reviewed the counter maps and GIS map and find your project requires additional information, you may contact our office to collect any available as-builts. Fee: $215; Expedited Fee: $425
RFIs will be fulfilled by email.
Processing time for RFIs: 10 business days for expedited processing and 20 business days after the payment has been received.
If you have any further questions on RFIs, please contact us by email at permits.rfi@dcwater.com or by phone at (202) 646-8600.
