Permits & Inspections Division

The Inspection Services Division (ISD) enforces state-mandated codes and ordinances through the issuance of permits and contractor licenses, plan review, and the inspection of all phases of residential and commercial construction. ISD is responsible for the following services:

  • Process building and construction permit applications 
  • Review construction plans for code compliance Issues and maintains contractor licenses
  • Perform inspections of buildings and related construction or renovations
  • Perform inspections of fire and life safety systems
  • Provide administration of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations)
  • Provide administration of Chapter 9 (Fire Safety Code)
Still have questions? Contact:

Inspection Services
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240-314-8240
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permits@rockvillemd.gov
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111 Maryland Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850
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Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Please Note: Inspection Services staff continue to provide essential services from home during the closure of Rockville City Hall due to COVID-19 virus restrictions. Refer to the Permits & Inspections webpage or contact staff by email for more information.

Division Services

Apply for a Permit

Check Permit Status

Schedule an Inspection

Contact Information


NamePhoneEmail
Ricky W. Barker, AICP
Director of Planning and Development Services		240-314-8202rbarker@rockvillemd.gov
Rabbiah "Robbie" Sabbakhan
Chief of Inspection Services		240-314-8242rsabbakhan@rockvillemd.gov
Robert Purkey
Construction Inspection Supervisor		240-314-8261rpurkey@rockvillemd.gov
Bradley Holmes
Plans Examiner		240-314-8247bholmes@rockvillemd.gov
Michael Grothe
Construction Codes Specialist		240-314-8259mgrothe@rockvillemd.gov
Tom Griffith
Senior Codes Inspector		240-314-8258tgriffith@rockvillemd.gov
John Bevard
Senior Codes Inspector		240-314-8257jbevard@rockvillemd.gov
Angel Maldonado
Construction Codes Inspector		240-314-8251amaldonado@rockvillemd.gov
Warner Parks
Construction Codes Inspector		240-314-8248wparks@rockvillemd.gov
Kathy Lopez
Permit Technician		240-314-8240klopez@rockvillemd.gov
Debbie Prather
Permit Technician		240-314-8240dprather@rockvillemd.gov
Mary Grace Sabol
Permit Technician / Planning Clerk
240-314-8221
msabol@rockvillemd.gov