Join us for the latest episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, where we introduce John Catlett, the new DPS commercial building division chief. Hosted by Gail Lucas, DPS customer support and outreach division chief, this episode dives into Division Chief Catlett’s vision for excellent customer service, what’s new with commercial building codes and the future of the industry.  Tune in to learn about:  The latest on the codes and code cycle.&n...

Meet John Catlett, Commercial Building Chief

Customer Service Philosophy: "Rule Out Yes"

Commercial vs Residential Building Requirements

Communication and Pre-Application Review Process

The Pros and Cons of Being Your Own General Contractor

Go behind the scenes at the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services and connect with local experts about the permitting process for your commercial and residential projects.