D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-509

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 14-509 - OBSTRUCTIONS TO VENTILATION
509.1

If a habitation is located on the ground floor of a residential building, the yard of the building which lies immediately outside the habitation shall be maintained clear of any obstruction to ventilation for a distance of at least three feet (3 ft.) from the exterior wall of the building, or such further distance as may be required by any other law or regulation.

509.2

A reasonable amount of trees or shrubbery shall not be considered to be a violation of this section.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-509

The Housing Regulations of the District of Columbia, 5G DCRR § 2308, Commissioners' Order 55-1503, (August 11, 1955)