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Title 12 - CONSTRUCTION CODES SUPPLEMENT OF 2017Subtitle 12-G - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE SUPPLEMENT OF 2017
Chapter 12-G1 - SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
Rule 12-G105 - APPROVAL

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 12, r. 12-G105

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Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 12-G105 - 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 provisions of the Property Maintenance Code, the code official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases upon application of the owner or owner's authorized agent, provided the code official first finds:

(1) that special individual reason(s) ma kes the strict application of the Property Maintenance Code impractical;
(2) that the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of the Property Maintenance Code; and
(3) that such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements or violate District law or regulations. The application for modification shall be submitted on a form provided by the Department, and the details of any action granting modification shall be recorded and entered in the Department files.
105.2

Alternative materials, equipment, methods of construction and design. The provisions of Section 104.11 (Alternative Materials, Equipment, Methods of Construction and Design), Section 104.11.1 (Research Reports) and Section 104.11.2 (Tests) of Title 12-A DCMR, shall apply to the Property Maintenance Code and are hereby incorporated by reference.

105.3

Used materials, equipment and devices. The provisions of Section 104.9.1 (Used Materials, Equipment and Devices), of Title 12-A DCMR shall apply to the Property Maintenance Code and are hereby incorporated by reference.

105.4

Permits for repairs and improvements. Any repair or improvement which may be required by a notice or order issued under the authority of the Property Maintenance Code for which a permit is required shall not be made until that permit has been issued by the District.

105.5

Compliance with applicable laws. All work under a permit shall be done in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The provisions of Section 102.4.1 (Conflicts), of Title 12-A DCMR, shall apply to the Property Maintenance Code and are hereby incorporated by reference.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 12, r. 12-G105

Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 5679 (5/29/2020)