May 17, 2022

‘Projects Needing a Permit’ and ‘How to Schedule a Free Deck Maintenance Inspection’ Will Be Featured Topics on Next Edition of ‘What’s Happening MoCo’ Podcast

Many homeowners are planning home improvement projects this spring and summer, which makes the recognition of May as “Building Safety Month” especially timely. On the latest edition of the “What’s Happening MoCo” podcast, James Sackett, residential inspections manager for the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) will talk about the importance of scheduling a free residential deck maintenance inspection and how to know when a home project needs a permit to proceed.

Tune in to the What’s Happening MoCo podcast via platforms including Apple Podcasts at https://bit.ly/whats-happening-moco, Spotify, Amazon Music (ask Alexa to play the What’s Happening MoCo podcast), iHeartRadio and Google Podcasts. The video version of the podcast can be viewed on the What’s Happening MoCo Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WhatsHappeningMoCoPodcast or by visiting https://montgomerycountymd.gov/CCM/whats-happening-moco-podcast.html.

Hundreds of homeowners have already requested free deck inspections from DPS this month, and inspections are being completed in the order they are received. Residents interested in scheduling a deck inspection should call 311 or visit the DPS website at http://montgomerycountymd.gov/dps/.

The episode featuring Mr. Sackett was recorded at the new Department of Permitting Services offices in Wheaton.

Residents interested in suggesting a topic for a future episode are encouraged to engage via the Facebook page or via email at derrick.kenny@montgomerycountymd.gov.

In past episodes, podcast host Derrick Kenny has addressed a wide variety of subjects. The show’s guests have included elected officials, Montgomery County employees who specialize in specific aspects of government, business leaders and entertainers who live in the County. New podcasts are released twice a month.

The What’s Happening MoCo podcast episode archives can be accessed by visiting the podcast’s webpage at https://montgomerycountymd.gov/CCM/whats-happening-moco-podcast.html.