DPWES publications, as indicated, are available in PDF format. In order to view the documents, you will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer.

Building Construction Publications

Environmental Publications

Guidelines for Architects & Engineers

Letters to Industry

Public Facilities Manual

Site Construction Publications

Trash & Recycling Publications

 

Building Construction Publications

• Accessibility Fundamentals
• Additions
• Alterations to Existing Commercial Structures - Tenant Layouts (PDF)
• Annual Permit Program
• Building a New Home
• Building Code Appeals (PDF)
• Carport Enclosures | Typical Details (PDF)
• Commercial Structures (PDF)
• Decks | Typical Deck Details
• Energy Calculations
• Finished Basements | Typical Details (PDF)
• Fire Marshal Publications
• Fire Prevention Code Reference Package (PDF)
• Garages & Sheds
• Grading Plans
• Marine Clays (Overcoming Problems with Marine Clay)
• New Home Inspections
• Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs
• Retaining Walls
• Residential Demolition Permits
• Sealed Drawings (PDF)
• Soil Ratings
• Special Inspections Manual
• Sunrooms and Patio Covers
• Wind Bracing
• Woodstoves & Fireplaces

Environmental Publications

• Preserving the Natural Environment
• Reporting Land Development Concerns
• Stream Protection Strategy Baseline Study
• Information for Property Owners - Understanding the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance Amendments (PDF)

 

Site Construction Publications

• 2008 Comprehensive U.S. and Metric Unit Price Schedule (PDF)
• Grading Plans
• Guidelines For The Use Of Innovative BMPS (PDF)
• Porous Pavement and Other Alternative Pavements
• Public Facilities Manual
• Reporting Land Development Related Environmental Concerns
• Soil Ratings
• Special Permit & Special Exceptions