(Washington, DC)  All Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) facilities will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2008, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. 

DCRA returns to regular service hours on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 8:30 am.

DCRA regular service hours are:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Thursdays: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

For more information on DCRA, visit dcra.dc.gov.

The mission of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs is to protect the health, safety, economic interests, and quality of life of residents, businesses, and visitors in the District of Columbia by issuing licenses and permits, conducting inspections, enforcing building, housing, and safety codes, regulating land use and development, and providing consumer education and advocacy services.