District of Columbia Administrative Code

CHAPTER 12 REFERENCED STANDARDS Under the heading “EPA” in Chapter 12 of the International Green Construction Code, strike the WaterSense Referenced Standards in their entirety and insert new WaterSense Referenced Standards under the heading “EPA” in Chapter 12 of the Green Const…

202 DEFINITIONS Insert new definitions in the Green Construction Code to read as follows: DISTRICT FINANCED. District Financed is either of the following: (1) Financing of a project or contract where funds or resources to be used for construction and development costs, excluding …

301 GENERAL 301.1 General. The scope of the Green Construction Code, and alternative paths for complying with the Green Construction Code, are set forth in 12-A DCMR § 101.4.9. This chapter applies only to projects subject to the Green Building Act of 2006, effective March 8, 200…

302 GREEN BUILDING ACT REQUIREMENTS 302.1 Green Building Act of 2006 requirements. An applicant for permits subject to Section 302.2 or Section 302.3 shall comply with Sections 302.4 through 302.12 and the Green Building Act. Other components of the Green Building Act are adminis…

401 GENERAL Strike Section 401.2 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 401.2 in the Green Construction Code in its place to read as follows: 401.2 Predesign site inventory and assessment. An inventory and assessment of the natural r…

402 PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES Strike Section 402 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety without substitution. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6509 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Green Construction Code (2017), referred…

403 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Strike Section 403 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety without substitution. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6509 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Green Construction Code (2017), referred to as the “…

404 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AND OUTDOOR FOUNTAINS Strike Sections 404.1, 404.1.1 and 404.1.2 of the International Green Construction Code in their entirety and insert new Sections 404.1, 404.1.1 and 404.1.2 in the Green Construction Code in their place to read as follows: 404.1 Land…

405 MANAGEMENT OF VEGETATION, SOILS, AND EROSION CONTROL Strike Sections 405.1 and 405.1.1 of the International Green Construction Code in their entirety and insert new Sections 405.1 and 405.1.1 into the Green Construction Code in their place to read as follows: 405.1 Soil and w…

406 BUILDING SITE WASTE MANAGEMENT Strike Section 406.1 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety and insert new Section 406.1 in the Green Construction Code in its place to read as follows: 406.1 Building site waste management requirements. Not less than 75 pe…

407 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT Strike Sections 407.1 through 407.3 of the International Green Construction Code in their entirety without substitution. Strike Sections 407.4, 407.4.1 and 407.4.2 of the International Green Construction Code in their entirety and insert new Sections 407…

408 HEAT ISLAND MITIGATION Strike Section 408.1 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety and insert new Section 408.1 in the Green Construction Code in its place to read as follows: 408.1 General. The heat island effect of building and building site developmen…

409 SITE LIGHTING Strike Section 409.1 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety and insert new Section 409.1 in the Green Construction Code in its place to read as follows: 409.1 Light pollution control. Uplight, light trespass, glare, and color temperature sh…

503 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT Strike Section 503.1 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety and insert new Section 503.1 in the Green Construction Code in its place to read as follows: 503.1 Construction material and waste management requirements. Not less…

504 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING Strike Section 504 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety without substitution. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6509 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Green Construction Code (2017), referred to…

505 MATERIAL SELECTION Strike Section 505 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety and insert new Section 505 in its place in the Green Construction Code to read as follows: 505.1 Material selection and properties. For projects that are 25,000 square feet (232…

507 BUILDING ENVELOPE MOISTURE CONTROL Strike Section 507 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety without substitution. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6509 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Green Construction Code (2017), referre…

CHAPTER 6 ENERGY CONSERVATION, EFFICIENCY, AND CO2E Strike Chapter 6 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety without substitution. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6509 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Green Construction Code (201…

702 FIXTURES, FITTINGS, EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES Strike Section 702.1 including Table 702.1 of the International Green Construction Code in their entirety and insert new Section 702.1 and Table 702.1 in the Green Construction Code in their place to read as follows: 702.1 Fitting …

703 HVAC SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT Strike Section 703.1 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety without substitution. 703.1 Hydronic closed systems. [Deleted] Strike Section 703.2 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety without substitution. …

704 WATER TREATMENT DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT Strike Section 704.1.4 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety and insert new Section 704.1.4 in the Green Construction Code in its place to read as follows: 704.1.4 Efficiency and listing. Water softeners that regene…

705 METERING Strike Table 705.1.1, Metering Requirements, of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety and insert new Table 705.1.1 in the Green Construction Code in its place to read as follows: TABLE 705.1.1 METERING REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Irrigat…

708 GRAY WATER SYSTEMS Strike Section 708 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety without substitution. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6509 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Green Construction Code (2017), referred to as the “Gre…

709 RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEMS Strike Section 709 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety without substitution. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6509 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Green Construction Code (2017), referred to as the…

710 ALTERNATE ONSITE NONPOTABLE WATER SOURCES Strike Section 710 of the International Green Construction in its entirety without substitution. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6509 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Green Construction Code (2017), refer…

801 GENERAL Strike Section 801.2 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety and insert new Section 801.2 in the Green Construction Code in its place to read as follows: 801.2 Demolition and construction phase indoor air quality management plan required. An indoo…

802 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FEATURES, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITATION Strike Section 802.3 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety and insert new Section 802.3 in the Green Construction Code in its place to read as follows: 802.3 Air-handling system fil…

803 HVAC SYSTEMS Strike Section 803.1.2.1 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety and insert new Section 803.1.2.1 in the Green Construction Code in its place to read as follows: 803.1.2.1 Ventilation. Ventilation during construction shall be achieved through…

804 SPECIFIC INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND POLLUTANT CONTROL MEASURES Strike Section 804.2 (including Table 804.2) of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety without substitution. 804.2 Post-construction, pre-occupancy baseline IAQ testing. [Deleted] Table 804.2 [Delet…

806 MATERIAL EMISSIONS AND POLLUTANT CONTROL Strike Section 806 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety and insert new Section 806 in its place in the Green Construction Code to read as follows: 806.1 Scope. To facilitate better indoor air quality for buildin…

807 ACOUSTICS Strike Section 807 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety without substitution. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6509 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Green Construction Code (2017), referred to as the “Green Constr…

808 DAYLIGHTING Strike Section 808 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety without substitution. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6509 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Green Construction Code (2017), referred to as the “Green Cons…

CHAPTER 9 COMMISSIONING Strike Chapter 9 of the International Green Construction Code in its entirety without substitution. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6509 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Green Construction Code (2017), referred to as the “Gree…

101 GENERAL 101.1 Scope and intent. The scope and intent of the Swimming Pool and Spa Code shall be governed by Chapter 1 of the Building Code, 12-A DCMR. 101.2 Administration and enforcement. Administration and enforcement of the Swimming Pool and Spa Code shall be governed by C…

202 DEFINITIONS Strike the definition of “Residential” in Section 202 of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code in its entirety and substitute a new definition of “Residential” in Section 202 of the Swimming Pool and Spa Code in its place, to read as follows: RESIDENTIAL. F…

406 DECKS AND DECK EQUIPMENT Strike Section 406.2 of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code in its entirety and substitute a new Section 406.2 of the Swimming Pool and Spa Code in its place, to read as follows: 406.2 Pool perimeter access. A deck or unobstructed access shal…

100 GENERAL PROVISIONS 100.1 This chapter establishes the fees for building permits, certificates of occupancy, compliance letters, and other permits required by the District of Columbia Construction Codes or code official. 100.2 Starting on October 1, 2010, the Director shall ch…

101 BUILDING PERMIT FEES 101.1 The Director shall charge the following fees, pursuant to the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986, effective March 21, 1987 (D.C. Law 6-126; D.C. Official Code § 6-1405.01): (a) Building structures and equipment: Description Fee D…

102 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 010759 (October 15, 2021); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 008517 (August 1, 2025). EDITORIAL NOTE: Subtitle M, FEES, carries over from the 2013 D.C. Construction Codes. District of Columbia Municipal …