D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10, r. 10-B3099
When used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed:
Board - the Board of Condemnation of Insanitary Buildings.
Chairperson - the chairperson of the Board.
Department - the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.
Insanitary- that which pertains to unhealthy conditions, with special reference to habitability, uncleanliness, and lack of freedom from infective and deleterious influences, including but not limited to non-watertight roofs, walls, floors, doors, or windows; improper grading or drainage; decayed roofs, walls, doors, floors, windows, or supporting structures; insufficient light or ventilation; open plumbing or sewer lines; lack of adequate plumbing or sewer lines; defective electrical system; danger from fire; presence of rodents, disease carrying insects, or conditions which facilitate their breeding; and general filthy conditions.
Mayor - the Mayor of the District of Columbia or his or her designated agent or agents.
Parties - the owner of property subject to an Order of Condemnation and the Board for the Condemnation of Insanitary Buildings.
Person - an individual, association, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation.
Petitioner - the owner of property subject to an Order of Condemnation.
Uninhabitable or uninhabitability - the condition of being in an unlivable condition due to deterioration and infestation, improper maintenance, decaying structures, insufficient light or ventilation, inadequate plumbing, defective electrical system, or general filthy conditions that may cause health and safety concerns for the public, or that is a fire hazard or nuisance.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10, r. 10-B3099