District of Columbia Administrative Code

515 LABORATORY VENTILATING SYSTEMS 515.1 Laboratory hoods. Laboratory hoods and laboratory ventilating systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 45. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6078 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Mechanica…

607 DUCT AND TRANSFER OPENINGS Strike Sections 607.5.4 and 607.5.4.1 of the International Mechanical Code in its entirety and insert new Sections 607.5.4, 607.5.4.1, 607.5.4.2 and 607.5.4.3 in the Mechanical Code in their place to read as follows: 607.5.4 Corridors/smoke barriers…

801 GENERAL Strike Section 801.18 of the International Mechanical Code and insert a new Section 801.18 into the Mechanical Code to read as follows: 801.18 Existing chimneys and vents. Where an appliance is permanently disconnected from an existing chimney or vent, or where an app…

917 COOKING APPLIANCES Strike Section 917.1 of the International Mechanical Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 917.1 into the Mechanical Code in its place to read as follows: 917.1 Cooking appliances. Cooking appliances that are designed for permanent installation, inc…

922 KEROSENE AND OIL-FIRED STOVES Strike Section 922.1 of the International Mechanical Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 922.1 into the Mechanical Code in its place to read as follows: 922.1 General. Kerosene and oil-fired stoves shall not be used or installed in any …

101 GENERAL 101.1 Scope and Intent. Scope and intent of the Plumbing Code shall be governed by Chapter 1 of the Building Code, Title 12-A DCMR. 101.2 Administration and Enforcement. Administration and enforcement of the Plumbing Code shall be governed by Chapter 1 of the Building…

1101 GENERAL Strike Section 1101.2 in the International Plumbing Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 1101.2 into the Plumbing Code in its place to read as follows: 1101.2 Disposal. All roofs, paved areas, yards, courts and courtyards shall drain into a separate storm se…

1301 GENERAL 1301.1 Scope. The provisions of Chapter 13 shall govern the materials, design, construction and installation of systems for the collection, storage, treatment and distribution of nonpotable water. The use and application of nonpotable water shall comply with laws, ru…

1303 NONPOTABLE RAINWATER COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS Strike Section 1303.1 of the International Plumbing Code in its entirety and insert new Section 1303.1 into the Plumbing Code in its place to read as follows: 1303.1 General. The provisions of Section 1303 shall govern…

1304 RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEMS 1304.1 General. The provisions of this section shall govern the construction, installation, alteration and repair of systems supplying reclaimed water. 1304.2 Water pressure-reducing valve or regulator. Where the reclaimed water pressure supplied to t…

Strike Chapter 14 of the International Plumbing Code in its entirety without substitution. CHAPTER 14 SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6148 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Plumbing Code (2017), referred to as t…

202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS Insert new definitions into Section 202 of the Plumbing Code to read as follows: CONTACT WATER FEATURE. Fountain or other ornamental water feature that is designed with the intent to allow or entice the public to come into direct contact with the water of …

305 PROTECTION OF PIPES AND PLUMBING SYSTEM COMPONENTS Strike Section 305.4 of the International Plumbing Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 305.4 into the Plumbing Code in its place to read as follows: 305.4 Freezing. Water, soil and waste pipes shall not be installed…

314 CONDENSATE DISPOSAL Strike Section 314.2.1 of the International Plumbing Code in its entirety and substitute a new Section 314.2.1 into the Plumbing Code in its place to read as follows: 314.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be c…

403 MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES 403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. In Table 403.1 of the Plumbing Code, in row Number 5, Institutional, I-4 insert a new footnote “f” in column titled “Bathtubs/ Showers,” to read as follows: Table 403.1 Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Fixturesa…

410 DRINKING FOUNTAINS Strike Section 410.4 of the International Plumbing Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 410.4 into the Plumbing Code in its place to read as follows: 410.4 Substitution. Where restaurants provide drinking water in a container free of charge, drinki…

603 WATER SERVICE Strike Section 603.1 of the International Plumbing Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 603.1 into the Plumbing Code in its place to read as follows: 603.1 Size of water service pipe. The water service pipe shall be sized to supply water to the structur…

605 MATERIALS, JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS Strike Section 605.2 of the International Plumbing Code and insert a new Section 605.2 into the Plumbing Code in its place to read as follows: 605.2 Lead content of water supply pipe and fittings. Pipe and pipe fittings, including valves and …

608 PROTECTION OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY Strike Section 608.13.2 of the International Plumbing Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 608.13.2 into the Plumbing Code in its place to read as follows: 608.13.2 Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies. Reduced …

614 OUTDOOR FOUNTAINS 614.1 General. Outdoor fountains shall comply with Section 614.2. 614.2 Outdoor fountains. Outdoor fountains shall be designed and installed to minimize as much as practicable the use of potable water. Nonpotable water shall not be used for outdoor contact w…

712 SUMPS AND EJECTORS Strike Section 712.3.5 of the International Plumbing Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 712.3.5 into the Plumbing Code in its place to read as follows: 712.3.5 Pump connection to the drainage system. Pumps connected to the drainage system shall c…

715 BACKWATER VALVES Strike Section 715.1 of the International Plumbing Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 715.1 into the Plumbing Code in its place to read as follows: 715.1 Sewage backflow. Where plumbing fixtures are installed on a floor with a finished floor elevat…

802 INDIRECT WASTES Strike Section 802.3 of the International Plumbing Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 802.3 into the Plumbing Code in its place to read as follows: 802.3 Waste receptors. Waste receptors shall be of an approved type. A removable strainer or basket s…

903 VENT TERMINALS 903.1 Roof extension. Open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated not less than 12 inches (304.8 mm) above the roof. Where a roof or a portion thereof is to be used for assembly or as a promenade, observation deck, sunbathing deck or similar …

101 GENERAL 101.1 Title. The Property Maintenance Code shall consist of the 2015 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (International Property Maintenance Code), as amended by the Property Maintenance Code Supplement (Title 12-G DCMR) of the Construction Codes Su…

102 APPLICABILITY Strike Section 102 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 102 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 102.1 Code Precedence. Unless otherwise provided herein, or in the Construction Codes A…

103 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS Strike Section 103 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 103 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 103.1 Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. Th…

104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL Strike Section 104 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 104 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 104.1 General. The code official shall enforce the provisions …

105 APPROVAL Strike Section 105 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 105 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 105.1 Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the …

106 VIOLATIONS, REMEDIES, PENALTIES AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS Strike Section 106 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 106 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 106.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawf…

107 APPEALS Strike Section 107 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 107 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 107.1 Appeal of a Final Decision of the Code Official based on Alleged Violations of the Prop…

108 UNSAFE CONDITIONS Strike Section 108 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 108 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 108.1 General. Unsafe conditions shall be removed or made safe and secure as the co…

109 EMERGENCY CONDITIONS Strike Section 109 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 109 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 109.1 Emergency Condition. When an emergency condition exists, the code official…

110 DEMOLITION Strike Section 110 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 110 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 110.1 Demolition of deteriorated structures. The code official is authorized to initiate p…

202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS Insert the following new definitions into Section 202 of the Property Maintenance Code: COMMON SPACE. All portions of the premises used in common by the occupants of a building or structure not under the exclusive control of a single tenant. GROWING SEASON…

302 EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS Strike Section 302.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 302.1 into the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 302.1 Sanitation. All exterior property and premises shall be maintai…

304 EXTERIOR STRUCTURE Insert a new Section 304.2.1 into the Property Maintenance Code to read as follows: 304.2.1 Elimination of peeling, flaking and chipped paint in pre-1978 structures. In structures (including building components) built before 1978, peeling, flaking and chipp…

305 INTERIOR STRUCTURE Strike Section 305.3 in the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 305.3 and 305.3.1 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 305.3 Interior surfaces. All interior surfaces, including windows …

307 HANDRAILS AND GUARDRAILS Strike Section 307.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 307.1 into the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 307.1 General. Every exterior and interior flight of stairs having m…

308 RUBBISH AND GARBAGE Strike Section 308.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 308.1 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 308.1 Accumulation of rubbish or garbage. All exterior property and premise…

309 PEST ELIMINATION Strike Section 309 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 309 into the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 309.1 Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infe…

310 CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS 310.1 Carbon monoxide detection. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in Group I-1, I-2, I-4 and R occupancies, in buildings regulated by the Residential Code, and in classrooms in Group E occupancies, where required by and in accordance with Sec…

401 GENERAL Strike Section 401.3 in the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 401.3 into the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 401.3 Window obstruction where natural light or natural ventilation is required. Exteri…

402 LIGHT Strike Section 402.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 402.1 in its place in the Property Maintenance Code to read as follows: 402.1 General. Every space intended for human occupancy shall be provided with natural ligh…

403 VENTILATION Strike Section 403.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 403.1 in its place in the Property Maintenance Code to read as follows: 403.1 General. Every space intended for human occupancy shall be provided with natura…

404 OCCUPANCY LIMITS Strike Section 404.1 in the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 404.1 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 404.1 Privacy. Dwelling units, hotel units, housekeeping units, rooming units an…

503 TOILET ROOMS Strike Section 503.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 503.4 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 503.4 Floor surface. In other than dwelling units, every toilet room floor and every…

505 WATER SYSTEM 505.4 Water heating facilities. Insert a new Section 505.4.1 into the Property Maintenance Code to read as follows: 505.4.1 Inspection. The owner or operator of a housing business, with one or more dwelling units occupied by a tenant or tenants served by a water …

602 HEATING FACILITIES Strike Section 602.2 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 602.2 into the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows: 602.2 Residential occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided with heating faci…

603 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT 603.1 Mechanical appliances. Insert new Section 603.1.1 into the Property Maintenance Code to read as follows: 603.1.1 Prohibited Locations. Gas meters and fuel-fired appliances and equipment shall not be located in sleeping rooms, bathrooms, toilet rooms…