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DPS Offers 300 Free Residential Deck Inspections in May

DPS Apr 29, 2026
The Department of Permitting Services (DPS) will begin offering free residential deck maintenance inspections on May 1, 2026, as part of Building Safety Month. Homeowners can book one of the 300 available appointments online via the DPS website, by calling MC 311, or by dialing 240-777-0311. The inspections cover overall deck condition, support structure, and ledger attachment, and take under 30 minutes. The program does not apply to residents in Gaithersburg or Rockville, which have their own permitting departments.
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Source: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD, “Montgomery County to Highlight Building Safety Month with Free Deck Inspections, a Residential Permitting Open House, and Community Outreach”, received Apr 29, 2026.

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