Board of Industrial Trades Meeting

The District of Columbia Board of Industrial Trades was established to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the District by ensuring that individuals engaged in these trades have the specialized skills and training required to perform such services for the public.

The Board license law, which governs asbestos workers, plumbers, electricians, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics, steam and operating engineers, and those in the elevator trades (with the exception of District of Columbia and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority employees). The Board may establish bonding and insurance requirements, subcategories of licensure, education, and experience requirements for licensure, and other requirements.

The Board is comprised of 15 tradespersons, who are appointed by the Mayor and licensed in the District: three plumbers; two electricians; two refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics; two steam engineers; two asbestos workers; one elevator mechanic; one elevator inspector; one elevator contractor; and one consumer member. Eight members of the Board constitute a quorum.

The Board meets quarterly at the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) – Zoom Via Teleconference.

Board meeting minutes are available at www.open-dc.gov.

Calendar Meeting Dates  

Please contact the Board to confirm meeting dates/times/locations.

• March 25, 2025
• June 17, 2025
• September 16, 2025
• December 16, 2025

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Board Members

 Brian Cooper, Chair – Elevator Contractor
 Clifton Tamorria – Elevator Inspector
 Petrick Washington – Elevator Mechanic
 Michael Johnson – Master Plumber/Gasfitter
 Gregory Kinard – Master Plumber/Gasfitter 
 Garth Grannum – Master Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
 Alvin Venson, Sr. – Master Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
 Alex Lemu – Class 1, Steam Engineer
 Shawn Ellis – Class 1, Steam Engineer
 Tanya Lewis – Master Electrician 
 Lavonne Woods – Master Electrician
 Travon Previtire – Asbestos Supervisor
 One (1) Vacancy- Asbestos 
 One (1) Vacancy – Consumer Member
 One (1) Vacancy – Master Plumber/Gasfitter                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Board Staff

Nicole McClendon – Program Manager
Chanda Kearney – Board Administrator

For more information, please contact the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection using our online inquiry form, via email at dlcp@dc.gov, or by phone at (202) 671-4500.

Address: 1100 4th St SW Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20024
Direct Email: opla.industrialtrades@dc.gov